This Lanston dress was actually on the cusp. I had it on the rack of things to get rid of, but then reconsidered. I’m still reconsidering I think; it’s a bit big on me up top, making it difficult to find the appropriate undergarment to wear with it (here, I’m wearing a strapless bra), and I don’t tend to like blousy dresses.
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This Week // Empty
Thanks to Sally for including me (again) in her lovely links post this week – and as always, there are some gems in there, including this piece over at 40plus style on styling a cascading vest. I think the loose front-knot is my favorite…
Keep ReadingOutift // DIY Denim Shorts + Bags for Sale
Yeah, I never thought I’d say that either. But after seeing these denim shorts by Genetic this week at Shopbop and briefly thinking about adding them to my “hearts” I realized I could probably MAKE them myself. And luckily I hadn’t been to Goodwill yet to drop off all my old Goldsign jeans I was finally ready to part with…
Keep ReadingThe Anonymous Handbag
I forget where I read it recently, but lately, it’s been all about the “anti-it” bag, the anonymous handbag. You know it when you see it: that bag you see on the most stylish woman that looks simultaneously like something she could have picked up from a leather craftsman in Italy or she got it from Barney’s and it costs more than your rent.
Keep ReadingCloset Clean-out – Final Edits
This is (almost) it. Besides stuff I’ve packed up for my sister, and some pieces that I’m donating to Goodwill, this is what’s left. I’m still struggling with getting rid of ANY of my Inhabit cotton pieces, but I’m sure I will soon, and I’ll let you know. But one thing I have tried to focus on in deciding what to get rid of is fit, and how often I ACTUALLY wear things.
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