2017 lookback and lookbook

VEDA leather vest; Fendi shearling sneakers

 

dress by Edit and Gucci loafers

 

Gianvito Rossi boots and Kate Spade bag strap

jumpsuit by Only Hearts; B&O Play headphones; visor by Brixton

Isabel Marant boots

Aquazurra boots (charms are my own)

Filson hat; Vetements dress

2017 was...interesting to say the least.

It was just a lot right from the start...and all the way to the end. All the linear parts of my life, primarily work, remained stable while other things would just...happen.

The list of unfortunate events is too long for my liking and I'd rather not recount any of them here, but I survived...not all of my clothing did--that Acne leather jacket has since been replaced for example along with many other items lost in said unfortunate events. Despite what I tend to post on this blog, I have never been truly materialistic. I do not attach my worth or any real meaning on to things like I do with people. 2017 really proved to me that material things of good quality are still replaceable, but good people are hard to find.

I did what I could to deal with it all; I took a couple trips to step away (and see Britney Spears! Will share later of course) and to reflect and recoup. I did this so often that I don't have any real 2018 resolutions because I was able to find my resolve in all those moments of being knocked around a bit. There's something special about finding a way to settle down after disruption. Yes, I did cry; yes, I did scream at people; yes, I did stay in bed longer than my usual sloth self...but I'm not drained, or defeated. 

Finally, I've come to believe that the saying 'life goes on' doesn't really become apparent until you have watched it wither away right in front of you. However, watching death front and center doesn't make me afraid, it makes me even more ready to live. 

Happy New Year!

teddy winter

 

...I feel like I haven't worn this coat in a while...and that I look like a stuffed animal. 

 

Toasty to the Bones

So here's how my boney ass has been prevented from freezing to death this winter season...

...it started with my first Net-a-Porter purchase ever, my lovely camel coat by Isa Arfen; I was going to crop those bills out in the corner, but I should keep them there as a reminder that I need to be more responsible with my spending this year....

....iPod shot on the bus; Isa Arfen alpaca/mohair details (with Acne Studios sheepskin boots).

...full look; scarf and hat from U.O.

...the first round of winter accessories included leather mittens, something I'd never seen before actually. These ones by Carolina Amato were only just good enough not to return immediately, but they weren't good enough for me to really care when I lost them. So frivolous, I know.

...they were quickly replaced with these wonderful leather and cashmere DVF gloves. They have touchscreen technology and the leather is higher quality.

...I also had to get a fur bag. I HAD TO, Beyoncé has one. Case closed. (seen with Acne loafers; full post on this Alice + Olivia piece later)

...winter started out mild so some days I just wore my favorite sweater with my hooded fur vest from last season. (with Acne leather pants and boots).

...more accessories; La Garçonne Moderne alpaca blanket scarf and Marc by Marc Jacobs wool hat for that cliché pop of color.

...that thrifted leather jacket is still one of my go-to pieces every fall/winter and my Acne mood leather cropped pants are legit like grown up snow pants.

...after Net-a-Porter let people know they were going to snatch their sale away, I decided I better pick this up.

...it's super warm and plush and just everything it's supposed to be...

...the hood is fully functional and every time I snap it on it keeps the frozen air off my neck.

...more shearling in the form of these Mackage Orea mittens; they sold out on Shopbop twice and I see why; one of my favorite winter purchases so far.

...as you can see I'm still employing my Midwest white trash Underarmor camo boots; they're just so functional, it can't be helped.

...finally, this ivory Theory wool sweater was one of the things in that mysterious box in my last post (my newest style idol Kendall Jenner has the exact same one *in bratty Valley girl voice*). It was another Shopbop sale piece.

...and here I am hanging my head in shame over failing to even start my planned spending ban halfway through February.

...like I said before, there are still more boxes on the way filled with more winter stuff I sort of don't need to get me through the rest of the season. I kept revisiting the La Garçonne president's day sale and picking stuff I couldn't rationalize not getting so now I legit have to take screen shots of everything just so I can remember what's being delivered. Fucking terrible.