Took advantage of an almost 80 degree day in October and managed to look cute despite being hungover. This outfit was a big hit with the ladies in my office. The top is one of my favorite thrift finds. Purple velvet mock neck? It’s basically perfect. This skirt I pulled out of my sell/donate pile for one last wear. You can’t tell from the photos, … Continue reading Purple Velvet Hangover
We might still be cleaning up and figuring out where everything goes, but our house is looking mega sharp. This ongoing renovation project is easily the coolest thing I can put my name to. I’m so glad I finally get to live in it, dirt and all. It’s been a while since I’ve taken any outfit photos due to my Instagram … Continue reading What I Wore
I have been guilty of holding onto things, particularly certain items of clothing, meant for “special occasions.” Pieces that are beautiful and that I don’t want to ruin, but that I love to wear when “given the chance.” Well, the fact of the matter is, I can’t take them with me. My closet has reached a point of being pretty well curated. And while my … Continue reading The Argument for Not Saving Things for Special Occasions
Comfortably breezy. Casually rebellious. Artfully tattered. Shredded denim has become a sort of unofficial uniform of this generation. I have two pairs of ripped jeans. They are the most expensive denim purchases I’ve made to date, both falling around the $50 range. I am well aware I could easily spend hundreds on a single pair, but since I graduated from paying around $10 for jeans … Continue reading The Tao of Ripped Jeans
Over the last six months or so, I’ve been feeling weighed down, called to simplify and get back to basics. This has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone else feel compelled to get rid of all their shit? I bet thrift stores are going to have some real treasures after this is all said and done. Before life got weird, I had already pared … Continue reading Closet Cleanout in the Age of Corona
