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anine bing sweatshirt, Polene bag, Gucci loafers

When: Sept. 23, 2022 // Weather: 60s // Real life: date night (Mexican food + musical)

anine bing sweatshirt, Polene bag, Gucci loafers
anine bing sweatshirt, Polene bag, Gucci loafers
anine bing sweatshirt, Polene bag, Gucci loafers

Behold, miracle of all Indiana miracles: The last day of summer was in the 90s, the first day of fall was in the 60s, and it’s been cool and sunny pretty much every day since. Fall is my favorite season (other than Awards Season) and it usually lasts about 3 days, sandwiched between a humid hellhole and a frozen tundra. Don’t worry, the planet is still warming and we’re all doomed, but right now it’s a good time to be alive, especially if you’re a fan of light layers.

You know what I loved about wearing this outfit, besides the fact that I was a comfortable temperature? I felt like it encapsulated all the aspects of my personal style that sometimes pull me in different directions: the tiger sweatshirt is a little edgy, the pearls are a little classic, the loafers are a little nerdy. Also, a good hair day never hurts.

Anine Bing sweatshirt (secondhand) // Madewell jeans // Gucci shoes (secondhand) // Polene bag // Mejuri necklace

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Christy Dawn dress, Arizona love pearl sandals

When: May 20, 2022 // Weather: hot // Real life: dinner date & a musical

Christy Dawn dress, Arizona love pearl sandals
Christy Dawn dress, Arizona love pearl sandals
Christy Dawn dress, Arizona love pearl sandals
Christy Dawn dress, Arizona love pearl sandals

These shoes are basically Tevas with fake pearls stuck on. They cost too much and they’re ridiculous and I don’t care. Over the past couple years I’ve done a better job at not buying too many random “statement” pieces that I may not want to wear in a year. You know, be less wasteful, buy for the long term, save the earth, etc. But on the other hand, life is short and these silly sandals make me happy.

And you never know…maybe I’ll still be wearing these when I’m 80.

Christy Dawn dress (sustainable brand) // Arizona Love sandals (made partially from recycled materials) // secondhand bag (no brand tag…very mysterious)