An American in Paris

Parisian style, polka dot skirt, beret, Peter Pan collar, ballet flats, trench coat

When: Sunday before last // Weather: 60s // Real life: seeing An American in Paris with live orchestra (!!)

Parisian style, polka dot skirt, beret, Peter Pan collar, ballet flats, trench coat

Parisian style, polka dot skirt, beret, Peter Pan collar, ballet flats, trench coat

Parisian style, polka dot skirt, beret, Peter Pan collar, ballet flats, trench coat

Parisian style, polka dot skirt, beret, Peter Pan collar, ballet flats, trench coat

In another reality, I was born a few decades earlier, I married Gene Kelly, and An American in Paris was our real life, not just a movie. Not that I’m complaining about my actual real life. S’wonderful, but it’s a distant second to the waltzing along the Seine version. (Just kidding. Sort of.)

Luckily, my real and alternate lives collided earlier this month when I got to see An American in Paris on a big screen, accompanied by live orchestra. I don’t know how many dozens of times I’ve seen that movie, but this was definitely the best experience yet!

Naturally, I wanted to dress the part, so I wore an outfit from my alternate 50s Parisian closet, which, coincidentally, is quite similar to my regular contemporary American closet.

A million thanks to my real life spouse who paid to take me on this lovely date to drool over my first love! 🙂

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White Jeans + OTK Boots

white jeans, OTK boots, leather jacket outfit

When: Sunday // Weather: 30s // Real life: brunch, baby shower, Target run

white jeans, OTK boots, leather jacket outfit

I liked my black suede tote so much, I got a blush one for spring (and really any other season when I carry things).

white jeans, OTK boots, leather jacket outfit

white jeans, OTK boots, leather jacket outfit

white jeans, OTK boots, leather jacket outfit

white jeans, OTK boots, leather jacket outfit

Contrary to popular belief, I don’t hate children. I just think they’re gross and sticky and annoying and I don’t want them near me until they’re at least 15. While I missed out on the maternal instinct myself, I am perfectly happy to celebrate my friends who procreate. Especially when I’m pretty confident those friends will have booze at their baby shower. (My hunch was right.)

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*Bag purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.