In my quest to actually wear the clothes in my closet/armoire/storage bins/car trunk, I dug out this old wool sweater I bought during a trip to Scotland in high school. For reasons I can't recall, it was a really big deal to buy a wool sweater on that trip
I picked up these pants on yet another thrifting venture and thought they were just right for trotting through the melting (thank God!) snow. Inspired by none other than Chuck Bass (who's a young Heff if ever there was one), I used a colorful silk scarf as a cravat. I've only just begun to appreciate the versatility of scarves, and am now throroughly obsessed. It's especially fun figuring out different ways to tie them--hello Neckclothitania! Any other suggestions?
I've been obsessed with fashion magazines since I was 10, now online mags have taken over my already depleted sense of reason. Initially, I thought about condensing the posts on this blog into a monthly "digital digest," but now I'm thinking I'd like to spread the love a bit and include other bloggers. Everything can't always be just about me (I know-- I'm just as shocked as you are). Since there are soooo many lovely/thoughtful/stylish fashion bloggers,
Vintage dress, purse, and heels; American Apparel thigh-high socks, Gucci belt, Indian jamawar shawl
*The real street was covered in snow, so this drawing will have to do. In line with my New Year's Resolution, I've been on the lookout for ways to utilize some of the items in my closet that don't get much play. Since I was looking for a way to spice up basics (jeans, white tee, black ankle boots), I figured I needed something a little over-the-top. The purple velvet blazer was a random thrift find that I only