While in Iceland I picked up one of their famous handmade, Icelandic wool sweaters. My friend Jess recommended I check the Salvation Army, and I found this beauty for only $40. Most new sweaters retail for $200 or more. The climatic need for warm clothing is obvious, but I also learned that sheep are abundant…Read More
Wool
Can I Help You Find Something?
I get mistaken for staff at bookstores and libraries on the regular. I don’t correct people, but rather use it as an opportunity to spread the word about my favorite authors (“I think what you really need is some Nabokov”). I can’t blame the shoppers, my style sometimes has a very librarian-chic slant to it….Read More
Shady Dealings
I’ve been looking for the perfect black wool hat for some time now. I’ve come across a lot of great styles, fedora, pinch-crown, cloche, but this wide-brim floppy look is exactly what I was searching for. I paired it with leather pants and a graphic tee to keep it from going too Coachella. Hat: Urban…Read More
Fan Favorite
This letterman jacket is the perfect transitional piece from winter to spring. The wool keeps me warm on those not-quite-spring days, but it’s still a lighter style than my usual coat. Plus I can’t resist that high school throwback vibe. Too bad football season is over, I’m ready to root for the home team! Jacket:…Read More
Sunday School
In this outfit I wanted to show that almost anything can be made chic with the right styling. This ankle length, wool, plaid skirt is about as far from fashionable as possible. But when paired with moto boots and a leather bustier it becomes a trendy, grunge-inspired look. Bustier: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: OASAP (available here),…Read More
Class Act
On a particularly cold fall day in Boston, this preppy ensemble was the answer to my prayers. High waisted jeans, a flannel shirt, and a wool letterman’s jacket kept me nice and cozy all day long. Shirt: Forever21, Jacket: Urban Outfitters, Jeans: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Tahari, Rings: Assorted Photos by Jamie Kaplan.