There’s something sort of transformative about a new haircut and color. I have had precisely the same hairstyle for probably the past 5 years and lately doing anything to it – and frankly, even looking in the mirror – was starting to just be a bore. With about 4-5″ gone, a lightened and brightened color and what I’ve dubbed “grown out bangs” I feel like I’m ready to take on 2014 with a fresh outlook. Nothing I’m wearing here is new to the blog but this year I want to allow myself to be a bit more honest about how often I re-wear things. I don’t want you to believe that I’m this magical blogger buying new clothes each week – I’d rather you come to know and love certain wardrobe pieces of mine and relate them to the pieces you already own. Say, a slouchy black sweater that you never thought to pair with a snug pencil skirt. Here’s to seeing things – even if it’s just your own head of hair – in a new light.
Headband – borrowed from a friend, similar // H&M Sweater – similar // Madewell Skirt – similar // Vintage Bag // Booties via Marshalls – similar
They happen to be having a major moment right now, but when I picked up these over the knee boots there was only one thing I could think of. Vivian Ward (aka Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman). And so when it came time to debut my new boots here on the blog there was really only one place to do it – Hollywood Blvd baby. The most important thing when wearing boots that remind you of well, a less than admirable profession, is to go seriously modest with the rest of your look. A loose shift dress works well, or in this case a skort (you read that right) and a covered up to the neck shirt and sweater combo. As it happened, as we were walking away the look still garnered a few remarks from a group of men sitting outside nearby and when Adam replied one man called out after us.. ‘Welcome to Hollywood’. An exact line from Pretty Woman. It was weirdly kind of perfect. In the end I’m not sure this look will help you find your Richard Gere – but with boots like these the search will definitely be more interesting.Thrifted Sweater (also here) // Urban Outfitters Skort // Vintage Clutch // F21 Over the Knee Boots (found in store on sale for less than $25!!)
