Well, all my NYC vacation recap posts are over. I guess that means back to reality, right? Sort of. How about back to the 1980s? Yeah, that sounds fun.
Last weekend, Kristin (you remember Kristin) performed in an 80s cabaret, and she not so subtly mentioned that audience participation was encouraged. I really did want to dress the part, but I had just done some killer shopping in NYC, so I wanted to show off my new purchases.
I went for the best of both worlds: instead of going in “costume,” I wore some of my new duds with a retro spin. Honestly, I can’t think of a better way to break in a faux leather mini skirt than at an 80s party, can you? I paired it with my rather strong-shouldered top from Kate Spade Saturday (next best thing to shoulder pads), wayfarer-esque shades, some punk touches, and plenty of neon pink.
I probably wouldn’t have put together this look if it weren’t for the occasion, but I really like how it turned out! It definitely said 80s, but I also didn’t feel totally out of place in 2013.
Shirt // Skirt* // similar Shoes (on sale) // similar Bag // similar Sunglasses (on sale) // similar Bracelet // similar Earrings // Lips “Schiap”
And now for some totally tubular 80s fun starring Sarah, Kristin, Amy, and Christie…
*Skirt purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M.
