When: Feb. 27, 2021 // Weather: mild and sunny // Real life: a trip to Half Price Books and a walk in the park
This was it — the outfit that made me remember that I do still like putting on a little makeup and a blazer and looking casual-chic and vaguely French. I’ve enjoyed the last (gulp) year of ultra-casual, au naturel Sarah, but man did I really feel like me in this outfit. It felt good to be back, even just for a day.
T-Shirt(sustainable brand) // similar Blazer (look for Theory blazers secondhand) // Jeans(c/o) // Sneakers // Bag – look for Balenciaga secondhand
When: Feb. 9 // Weather: 40s and sunny // Real life: brunch in NYC, then flying home
My devoted Instagram followers already know I was in New York City for a few days earlier this month. For Fashion Week, obviously, because I’m a highly influential blogger.
JK, I went for back-to-back conferences on art and fashion law, which is about 1000x cooler if you’re a big nerd like me. The conferences were awesome – informative, relevant, plus everyone was very well dressed. 😉
Kristin joined me on my workcation, so once the learning fun was over, we had some regular fun. We saw Moulin Rouge and Beetlejuice, did the NBC Studio tour, consumed lots of good food and drinks, saw old friends, and ended the weekend with a stroll on the High Line. Oh, and did I mention I met John Ralphio from Parks & Rec?!?!
This outfit is what I came up with when I wanted to look like I “belonged” in NYC, but more importantly, wanted to be myself. Fun fact: NYU was my first choice for college, and I didn’t get in. On this trip, one night I had dinner near campus and afterward I walked over to Washington Square Park. I took a minute to feel grateful for how my life turned out, even if it wasn’t what I imagined when I was 17.
