Pussybow Grabs Back

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

When: Saturday // Weather: 60s (!) // Real life: Brunch, Women’s March, shopping

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

chambray bow shirt, distressed black jeans, white Converse, quilted handbag

I decided kind of last-minute to make the effort to go downtown to the Women’s March on Washington Indianapolis sister rally, so I didn’t have a funny tee or a sign or a pink hat. But I thought a shirt with a pussybow would be appropriate, even if I was the only one who got the incredibly subtle joke.

As a die-hard cynic, I don’t think I got as much out of the experience as some other people (like, what is the point of chanting “U-S-A”?) but I’m still glad I went. After seeing the coverage of all the marches around the world, I’m happy that I can say I joined in.

Did all those rallies accomplish anything concrete? Well, probably not directly. But I do think they energized a lot of people who would not consider themselves activists. If I’m being realistic (which I always am), I think the vast majority of people who went to a Women’s March on Saturday will not do a single thing to try and affect change this year. (Social media ranting doesn’t count.) But a lot of them, including me, will be inspired to contact a senator, volunteer, donate money, sign a petition, etc.

See? Even cynics can be positive sometimes. I just ask myself: What would Hillary do?

Shirt (on sale) // similar Jeans // Shoes* // similar Bag // Earrings // similar Sunglasses

*Shoes purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

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Sunday in the Park with Sarah (NYC Day 4)

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

When: Sunday after Thanksgiving // Weather: 40s // Real life: last day in NYC

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

^^Please note the other red sweater photo shoot happening in the background. I think the kids call that meta.

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

red sweater, faux leather leggings, white Chucks, J.Crew wool trench, cable knit beanie

Sigh. I’ve been dragging out the NYC recap posts as long as possible, but this is the last one. The vacation (and the reliving of the vacation) is over.

So this was Day 4 of our NYC Thanksgiving vacation. There’s a lot of pressure on a day that follows the day I see Hamilton on Broadway, but Day 4 did its best. It didn’t try to be better, it just tried to be great in its own special way. Good job, Day 4. You were great. Everything else on our to-do list was done, and you let us do whatever we wanted. We had a scrumptious brunch, post-brunch cookies (vacation calories don’t count), walked around Central Park, visited the Frick Collection, wandered in a few stores, and finished the day off with an amazing meal at Manzo. The gnocchi was a borderline religious experience.

The cherry on top of Day 4 was that I wore my favorite outfit of the trip! I’m resolving to wear more red because it makes me feel sassy and I think I look good in it. Plus it’s festive this time of year. I also felt pretty hip in my faux leather leggings and Chucks.

Sweater (under $30!) // similar Leggings (on sale) // Shoes* // similar Hat (under $15) // similar Bag (on sale) // similar Sunglasses // Coat

*Shoes purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

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