Category: casual outfits

Trente-Huit

When: August 13, 2023 // Weather: hot // Real life: birthday excursion to the art museum and fancy dinner

If I’m only going to post on this blog 2 or 3 times a year, might as well make it count right? LOOK AT THIS FABULOUS SET. I WORE IT ON MY BIRTHDAY. I’ve also worn the pieces separately multiple times, but the set is a statement to be made by a Bday Queen.

Just for fun, I searched the Sarah’s Real Life archives and found my birthday ‘fit from the year I started this blog (2012). BEHOLD little long-haired, 27-year-old Sarah rocking her Anthro mini skirt and beaded wedges. Would I wear that now? Absolutely not, as I am currently in my minimalist-Coastal-Grandmother-sustainable-luxury-casual phase. But law school Sarah loved that outfit and I love that for her.

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H is for Highly Anticipated

two tone jeans, Hermes Paris loafers

When: March 4, 2023 // Weather: sorta springy // Real life: Saturday errands

two tone jeans, Hermes Paris loafers

two tone jeans, Hermes Paris loafers

two tone jeans, Hermes Paris loafers

two tone jeans, Hermes Paris loafers

I did a thing. I’ve been lusting after the Hermes Paris loafers for more than a year and I finally bought them. I tried to find a decent pair secondhand, but they’re hard to come by – because, I mean, who would want to let go of these beauties? There was another color I wanted originally but my size was sold out forever. Then this new color came out and I slept on it… and slept on it some more… and finally went for it. Honestly I wish I could be this thoughtful about all of my purchases. For example, I bought these jeans “by accident” when I was at Target getting granola. So.

Anyway, I’m not trying to convince anyone to buy Hermes loafers. My influencing days are over. If you think it’s stupid to spend $1k on shoes, you’re probably right. I’m just celebrating that I thoughtfully acquired a thing I really love, and that the thing makes my granola jeans look super chic.

Future Collective jeans from Target // Hermes loafers // secondhand Zara blazer (Zara makes surprisingly good blazers…look for gently used options on Poshmark!) // secondhand Michael Kors bag // Anine Bing sunglasses