(J.Crew Chambray Shirt; Forever 21 Vest – old; Madewell Skirt – old, similar here; Topshop Wedges – old, similar here; Vintage Bag)
I’m incredibly sentimental when it comes to clothing and because of this have the unrealistic desire for items to last forever. Unless forced, I almost never get rid of most items (not in a hoarder type way, more in a museum archival way) but sometimes, when a beloved piece becomes admittedly too worn out I’m forced to give in. Consider this outfit an ode to the life of my blue wedges…
Bought as a birthday present to myself (because we all deserve those right?) a few years back, these beauties paired with a surprising amount of outfits, had just the right amount of retro pin up style, and survived many a hot summer night in New York City. Alas, hot summer nights sometimes leads to cold beers which sometimes involve rather dirty floors and even though I insisted on moving them all the way to the other side of the country, I’m now realizing they may need to be retired. What better way to send them out in style than with a monochromatic blue look? I balanced the distraction of a geometric skirt with this neutral trench vest (I allow one neutral ‘cheat’ piece to every otherwise single hued outfit), and matched the lightness of the wedges to my chambray shirt. Finished off with a vintage clutch in similar shades (fun fact: this clutch is beautifully embroidered with the initial MV – I found it in a thrift store in Philadelphia and while the letters hold no personal significance I’ve become quite attached to this quirky little piece… I’m guessing you’re not surprised).
aw i remember when you got those!
-claire