Tag: loafers

Hitting the Road

silk head scarf, raen retro sunglasses, Karl Lagerfeld bow bag

When: December 28 // Weather: 60s // Real life: driving 6 between Greenville, SC, and Emerald Isle, NC

silk head scarf, raen retro sunglasses, Karl Lagerfeld bow bag
silk head scarf, raen retro sunglasses, Karl Lagerfeld bow bag
silk head scarf, raen retro sunglasses, Karl Lagerfeld bow bag
silk head scarf, raen retro sunglasses, Karl Lagerfeld bow bag
silk head scarf, raen retro sunglasses, Karl Lagerfeld bow bag

I am still firmly in the “leggings do not equal pants” club, but I’m willing to make an exception for traveling. A 6-hour drive in jeans is not my idea of a good time.

Speaking of road trips, what ever happened to the good old days when ladies wore silk head scarves and statement sunglasses in fabulous convertibles? Romy and Michele know what I’m talking about. OK, so I don’t know if ladies actually did that in the real life or if it was just in the movies, but I don’t care. I’m bringing it back. I rarely drive more than 30 minutes at a time, so when faced with driving 6 hours from my in-laws after Christmas to spend New Years at the beach with my family, I took it as a fashion opportunity.

I mean, really, I treat nearly every day that I have to leave the house as a fashion opportunity, but the road trip was extra special. Despite the fact that my retro convertible was actually a rental Camry.

similar Shirt (secondhand) // Bag (secondhand) // Sunglasses // similar Scarf // similar Shoes

Not Sweating It

When: a few Fridays ago // Weather: 50s and cloudy // Real life: work then dinner date

faux suede moto jacket, white tee, Demellier London, numi undershirt
faux suede moto jacket, white tee, Demellier London, numi undershirt
faux suede moto jacket, white tee, Demellier London, numi undershirt
faux suede moto jacket, white tee, Demellier London, numi undershirt

Have you guys heard of these Numi undershirts? I got one a few weeks ago, and I’m a big fan so far. It’s not that classy to talk about, but we all sweat. Let’s just put it out there. We sweat, the sweat goes through our clothes, the clothes get musty and discolored, and we either throw away the musty discolored clothes or we hide them under jackets and carry around our gross sweaty secrets.

I wouldn’t say I sweat much more than the average person, but I have definitely had to part with a lot of white shirts before their time. I was intrigued enough by the Numi ads that I was willing to drop $60 on an undergarment. If you haven’t seen them, they’re these super thin, moisture-wicking shirts that basically have maxi pads built in to the armpits. (Told you, not classy.) And they totally work!

I’ve worn mine about 5 times so far. I don’t wear it everyday, just when I’m wearing a white and/or thin top (I’m wearing it in the outfit above). I was worried the undershirt itself would get really gross and smelly so I’d have to wash it between every wear. But somehow, it doesn’t! It’s pretty magical.

Anyway, this is in no way sponsored by Numi. I just wanted to share this tip with you all so you can extend the life of your favorite clothes. If you think about it, it’s a sustainable step you can take to keep clothes out of landfills.

Tee (sustainable brand) // Jacket // Shoes // Bag (rented)