So not only did I straight-up carbon copy two(!) Zap items from Shoptoberfest (the jacket she wore and the boots she inherited at the swap), but I also followed her brilliant advice to wear the two together. Instant understated luxury, and with many happy memories built in. <3 <3 <3
I chose a super simple black skinny and white tee, which I liked best for a few reasons:
- a white tee and black jeans both feel laid back
- the simplest of neutrals fall in line with my 2014 goal of being less busy with my outfits. The jacket and booties can be the stars.
- the b/w combo feels both current and progressive since it looks like it will still be around for Spring.
After about 20 years of obsessively filling all my belt loops, I am finding I like the belt-less look more and more. Maybe it's because semi-tucking effectively hides the belt loops, or maybe less leather seems softer. Not sure, but after so long it's fun to switch it up.
I'm also surprising myself by being much more into dainty jewelry lately. For a few years, I thought I was completely over delicate chains and worried that I would never be able to pull off such wispy things on my solid frame. But now the barely-there sparkle seems like the perfect... "understatement jewelry."
How do you feel about teensy chains? Is the rest of the world still on Team Statement Necklace? I am seeing mostly chunky collars and pendants, and there are a few delicate long chains, but those seem to be meant for layering.
Ellie Tahari leather jacket - Bluefly
Tahari linen tank - $1 at swap meet
City of Others jeans - $2 at swap meet
Matisse Nugent booties - Zappos
Snake necklace - gift from a friend
(not pictured) Brahmin satchel - Nordies
