Tag: headband

Nothing New

midi skirt, velvet headband, long skirt and boots
midi skirt, velvet headband, long skirt and boots
midi skirt, velvet headband, long skirt and boots
midi skirt, velvet headband, long skirt and boots
midi skirt, velvet headband, long skirt and boots
midi skirt, velvet headband, long skirt and boots

I know I’ve been showing you lots of secondhand clothes and stuff from sustainable brands lately, so I must admit that…everything in this outfit was purchased new from regular stores. I did get the headband on Poshmark, but it was in the original packaging.

But “sustainable fashion” can mean a lot of different things. One of them is: take care of what you already have and keep wearing it. Putting perfectly good clothes in a landfill is the opposite of sustainable. (Donating them is great, but if they don’t get sold, they’ll get tossed.)

I accidentally washed and dried this sweater on regular settings and it got super pilly. In the past I might have just tossed it in the Goodwill pile and made a mental note to buy a new black mockneck sweater. But instead, I spent some quality time a sweater stone and got in back in tip top shape!

similar Skirt // Bag (cheaper option) // Boots // Sunglasses

It’s a Helluva Town

YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband

When: Feb. 9 // Weather: 40s and sunny // Real life: brunch in NYC, then flying home

YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband
YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband
YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband
YSL heart sunglasses, teddy coat, faux fur black coat, everlane buttonup shirt, white converse, velvet headband

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.

Shirt (sustainable brand) // Shoes // Sunglasses // Bag (cheaper option) // similar Coat (secondhand) // Earrings