What I Wore | Artistic Type

WhatIWore: A long time ago, I remember watching a backstage interview with Marc Jacobs talking about a collection. He said his muse was a 1970s art teacher and for some reason, that vision has stuck with me ever since! Every time I wear black with a bold necklace (and people, this is bold for me, I hardly ever wear jewelry!) or this color palette (black, burgundy, cognac brown), I feel like that woman! 

Believe it or not, I taught two semesters of fashion illustration at IU a few years back and part of me hopes that when my own kids are off at school I might have a chance to get back into it. I even started illustrating a fashion coloring book last winter, but you know, life, so it was never completed.  These days all of my projects are things to wear (like this or this) or for Baby Girl (I’m making her a quilt now!)

When: October 4, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Dress: ASOS Maternity (regular sizes here)
Jacket: Thrifted, altered (more options here)
Necklace: Madewell 
Bag: Coach (similar here)
Scarf: Vintage, Dior
Boots: gift of Rockport from last winter

Where: Coffee Shop

I’ve also got to talk about this jacket and scarf. Between my freshman and sophomore years in college, I worked in a factory over the summer and if I remember correctly, made about $8/hr, which back then, was like gold! For the first time in my life, I had some real spending money, so where did I go? Goodwill! I was juuuuust starting to get into vintage clothing and I remember the day I found this jacket. It used to be long (seen here) and has such a bad ass 70s vibe. I feel like I should be an undercover cop (or maybe aforementioned art teacher?) wearing it. The scarf is also from Goodwill and it’s Christian Dior (here’s how I wore it in 2008) . When I found it in a bin or old scarves, panty hose and underwear (why do they put them all together like that?!) I had this moment of oh god, don’t let anyone else realize what I’ve found! I FOUND A CHRISTIAN DIOR SCARF!!! Shopping second hand gives a thrill like no other!

And finally, for whatever it’s worth, Felix picked out my shoes today. Red. Boots! he demanded. Ok little man, burgundy boots will work. 

See Also: Two other ways I’ve styled this jacket (with a little white dress here or a black maxi here) 

What I Wore | The Nineties are Alive

WhatIWore: I often wade through thrift stores looking for pieces that have some feeling of nowness, but this dress is quite the opposite! I bought it retail because it looks like something I’d find at the thrift shop! 

I have a few flowy navy and white polka dot dresses and I’ve had my eyes pealed for a black and white number for a long time. When I saw this dress at ModCloth (and had a store credit to burn!) I scooped it up immediately. It’s a four season kind of dress, but when it arrived, we had a fresh dusting of snow and I was more in the mood to layer up. We’ve had a dose of springlike weather these past few days, so here I am! bare legs and booties with a chiffon dress.

I’m also sort of channeling a gal who works at my local coffee shop. She oozes cool with the blink of an eye and effortlessly so. I can’t say the same for myself. My look has an air of effort, and I’m ok with that. Mama only gets a chance to get out of the house alone a handful of times each week, so damn right I’m going to try! 

When: February 22, 2016

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Dupers’
Dress: ModCloth
Jacket: MICHAEL Michael Kors (I like this option)
Booties: Rockport, gift

Where: Coffee shopping

Ways to Wear | Burgundy

WhatIWore: Oxblood. Wine. Maroon. Burgundy. Call it what you will, but this deep dark shade is one of my favorites for fall. My cropped vintage leather jacket, cashmere sweater and cords get the most rotation in my closet. Here are some of the many ways I’ve worn this color in the past! How do you style it? Share with me on facebook!