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

Rawr

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