I’ve proven time and again that hats are one of my favorite ways to accessorize. This floppy hat is one of my best, it adds a dose of glamour to any outfit. Here I used it to keep the outfit from looking too ’80s. With wide-leg trouser shorts and a vintage puff-sleeved top it was…Read More
Lookbook
Turbanista
With all the construction going on around my building, my already hard water has turned into a nightmare for my skin and hair. Blame it on these old Boston pipes. As a result I’ve had to up my headwear game for the days when the dry shampoo just isn’t cutting it. This turban I picked…Read More
Color Wheel
This is one of my favorite sets. Believe it or not it’s just from H&M, but every time I wear it I feel like I’ve stepped out of a painting. Since I bought it a few years ago two-piece sets have exploded. I pair this one with some nude heels and a sleek bun to…Read More
Saturday Night Fever
I’ve been about high waisted pants for a long time, but it took me a while to come around to the idea of high waisted flare pants. I eventually went for it when I saw this gorgeous burgundy pair. And I couldn’t do a ’70s Series without bell bottoms, could I? I paired mine with this…Read More
Material Girl
The next look in my ’70s Series is this oversized jacket that I’ve fashioned into a dress. To be fair, it errs on the side of the ’80s (and as my co-worker pointed out, the side of Madonna) but I’ve been dying to post it. The jacket was another one of my Parisian thrift store finds (see…Read More
Bell Babe
Bell sleeves were a hallmark of disco style, so I had to make it the theme of my next post in the ’70s Series. While the first post was a more punk look, this pink dress is elegant and ladylike. The cleopatra necklace in a utilitarian metal and the nude pumps bring the look into the…Read More