stocking up

shopbop is at it again with another sale.

this one is giving you 20% off on orders under $500. and 25% off on orders over $500.

ok. ok. that’s pretty cool. i’m definitely not in a position to spend over $500 so let’s kept it under.

i’m not ready for sweaters…wait..let me rephrase…i AM ready for sweaters, atlanta just has other ideas.

besides that i have my fall sweater goals on lock, which i will post about soon. in general i am refreshing my wardrobe with the literal basic of basics. jeans, cardis, tees. bye.

but shoes. i have a real lack of practical shoes. maybe you do too.

after eyeing all the snake and still-unaffordable-to-me-even-with-a-discount designer brands these were my favorites….

  1. dr. martens rometty chealsea boots

  2. converse high tops -get em while the gettin’s good.

  3. chelsea rain booties

  4. dr. martens sherpa chelsea boots - stomp around the city this winter and still be fashionable.

  5. frye lace up bootie - ok, these aren’t really in my budget but they are so good. maybe they’re in yours. after discount they come out to right around 300.

  6. sam edelman loraine loafers - nothing bad about these. i would wear these the most i think. so i’d have to get a few styles. like #7.

  7. sam edelman ackley loafers - ok i’d actually wear these the most.

  8. vince cabria booties - yeah, i know. i post about these a lot. once these were broken in and a little scuffed up…perfect.

    9. ankle strap pumps - a go with anything fall shoe.

    10. v-10 sneakers - between these and the chucks i’d say you’re solid in the sneaker dept.

    glad that’s all settled.

friday things

hi ho it’s friday.

currently soaking up all the street style looks. eva chen killed it in this bright sweater and jeans lewk. those shoes are heaven.

i could (and would) eat all of molly yeh’s roasted potatoes with paprika mayo.

farrow and ball released 16 new paint colors. they’re all great but this one (deep reddish brown) is my favorite.

gorgeous. especially in a library or dining room. probably lacquered.

love this one too. orange colored white. like a creamsicle. maybe in a subtle sheen on some kitchen cabinets. with some ridiculous marble countertops and aged brASS.

speaking of paint….i am doing a little makeover-lite on fiona’s room. i had my fave ben moore store here in atlanta (rosing paint center on chattahoochee if you’re local) match a patrick baty for papers and paints color and i love it. it’s the perfect taupe-lavender-gray-rose. she said it looks like meat and now i can’t unsee it but i’m trying to. i’ll keep you posted on progress.

we started watching this last night. i don’t hate it yet. so that’s good. it’s definitely campy and gory. do you plan on watching?

i’m trying to plan my escape to go see the downton movie. everything has to be just right. middle of the day. no one there. big trough of popcorn. sweat pants. etc. have you seen it???

vintage

i think the general rule of wearing vintage (for me anyway) is that it maybe shouldn’t scream vintage?

people should stop you and say, “where did you get that?!?” and then be bummed when you tell them it’s vintage because they can’t get one. they should not say, “hey, cool retro vibe!” unless it’s halloween, and you’re trying to look like a character from mad men.

another “rule” is mixing the old with the new. this is the easiest way to make vintage work.

we are right in the thick of fashion month and yes, i is inspired. but i wanted to see if i could find stuff that if paired with something new would look like it came from some high end designer or at least beg the question…”where did you get that??!” but not high end prices, you feel me?

also if you’re trying to buy less due to the impact fashion has on the environment, and we all should be, (second largest polluter in the world, after the oil industry) vintage/second hand is the way to go.

also listen, i fully admit to being a sucker for trends. and guess what? so many trends are repeats of trends from yesterday so chances are you can find them second hand. and at much better quality than say, from asos.


anyway, i found a tremendous amount that i think could have come direct from the streets of style….

90’s silk charmeuse lounge suit - the pj trend is very now and this “suit” looks luxurious. but if a full pajama ensemble isn’t your thing you could wear the pants while binging the great british baking show and wear the shirt with jeans. i won’t judge.

80’s pinstripe lord & taylor button down - very into oversized shirts in general. my 14yo assures me i am officially a “vsco girl”. this is not a compliment.

80’s RL pinstripe button down - same. might wear as a dress might delete myself.

vintage olive utility shirt - again with the oversized shirts. somehow i just feel cooler in roomy shirts.

70’s chunky cardigan - i’d belt this and wear it over a flowy dress. equally great with the now-est jeans.

white boiler suit - these are huge right now. i’d pair this one with some tall snake boots, tucked in.

1950’s silk jacquard dress - i find this very edgy and cool. so many ways to make it work. over a basic white t shirt and jeans or just. like. this. kick that leg out girl.

vintage striped oversize shirt - it’s the roominess of this striped shirt that makes it interesting to me. love the way it’s styled here.

dvf jumpsuit - this feels fresh.

60’s tiger print coat - tiger always.

chunky chain necklace - also yes.

80’s wool tweed blazer - honestly blazers are aplenty on etsy. buy them used. please. they are so much cooler.

black leather trousers - the only way to afford leather pants is to buy vintage and these are perfect.

woven linen embroidered maxi dress - this is so current looking.

tan leather pants - very good looking.

black silk pants - black. silk. pants.

90’s ungaro plaid wrap mini - how cute with a denim button down or a graphic tee tucked in?

here are some of my fave vintage shops.

surf and the city

persephone vintage

rebellishment

chaosetic

recap vintage studio

if you have some good ones please share!