it's now too hot...also so many questions

   

 

I think I was just too depressed to even bring myself to edit these months ago or maybe too anxious? I would get dressed, go outside then be all worn out just from that, take a nap, wake up, eat, sleep again eventually and rinse repeat and basically forget that I even took the photos to post in the first place...

I really REALLY love this Acne Studios shearling, it is an absolute DREAM. I went back and forth on whether to buy it in Net a porters final days of their last sale and decided it would be a nice upgrade from the navy blue velocite one I've had for several years now. Speaking of Net a porter sales--WHERE IS IT??? I've been watching videos about how the luxury fashion industry is adapting to the shutdown and it seems it also could mean certain brands might be too broke for sales? Seasonal sales are going on right now to encourage people to start buying again (as we should), but Net a porter is stalling a bit. It could also be a fear-based action because they wouldn't be able to handle the increase of orders given that less people are employed at their order fulfillment areas now. Maybe production has stopped on so many new season items that the fear is that if there is a sale and everything sells out, nothing will be left? It could be all of those things combined as this shutdown has disrupted such an intrinsic balance in the world economy. 

Furthermore, the idea of seasonless fashion is intriguing to me...does this mean a new mentality when it comes to consumerism? Will having less start to mean more? Or maybe the secondhand market will now take on an elevated platform...or even the counterfeit market? Maybe less cycles of new looks but more new looks within each cycle? If luxury fashion becomes scarce, will the price go up even more? Will trendy fashion suddenly cease to exist altogether as that middle market spender realizes it's just a bunch of needless crap anyway??

I mean, it's HUMAN to want to feel and look better because it appeals to our psychological need to fit in or belong or be accepted. People want THINGS because of the transformative power in material possessions. When you are in possession of something of value, YOU have value inherently....that's what all those rappers from 'da hood' keep going on and on about. 

...and now we are living in an age where it's okay to tell someone they are 'non-essential'...as in they don't have any value or as much value as another person. 

Given all of that, I think Chanel made the right move to increase their bag prices. Prices are based on demand and scarcity...but mostly demand...will people now start demanding to be considered valuable hence the consumerism for luxury fashion will ramp up even more...maybe??

The economic analysis of the fashion during the 2008 crash was pretty clear cut and there weren't nearly as many questions, but now we have power-hungry politicians thrown in, a lot of fear and confusion and inevitably, growing anger making it even more difficult to see any real answers.

season of the onesie

Okay so it's finally 20 degrees outside (YESSS!) so it's time to cover myself in cashmere from head to toe. My birthday month is coming soon so if this Chinti and Parker jumpsuit is still available, I'll probably get it in the grey--I can't help myself honestly and when you find a piece you want to wear literally every waking moment, buy it twice.

I feel like onesies have been a thing for a minute now as a response to the whole athleisure trend...it's like instead of pretending you're so casually active and sporty or whatever why not just straight up dress like a large baby who can't walk yet?! Sounds like a plan, a very cozy, lazy ass plan.

snow storm looks

 

...I guess I can bear the unnecessary comments and totally unwanted photos from random people for a little while longer...I just don't feel like wearing anything else when there's a foot of snow on the ground. 

Acne Official

Can you tell it's kinda blueish? (Shot and shown in natural light).

 

Acne Studios velocite jacket, hat, leather pants and boots. Alice + Olivia bag and Banjo and Matilda sweater.

The color is actually navy, which makes me wonder how black the black one is (I literally thought it was black the whole time until I looked at the description on La Garçonne's site).

This completes the winter coat trifecta.

I solemnly swear I will not buy another winter coat ever again basically for the rest of my life because now I've caught them all like Pokémons--game over.

Miss El Ain't E Us

The following are random bits of evidence that I really tried to be productive today...

 

 First of all, EVEN MORE FOOD STUFF: I've started making these sugar cookies from Potbelly more fattening by melting chocolate over them. Because that's what I do.

...I will be talking about that funky nail art very soon btw...

...I also left my squalid corner/apartment at a reasonable hour to run some errands.  While searching for nail polish storage at Target, I got my second pumpkin spice latte of the season; I'm more into the hot apple cider from Biggbys though.

...moving on to fashion productivity of the day...

 I picked up my very first H&M purchase: a viscose tank dress. For some reason my mind was on summerwear despite the fact that fall is my favorite season. I thought it was super cheap considering the material (only $10), but I wouldn't know since I've never ever shopped there; I guess they're like a classy Forever 21.

...I was also thinking about overalls; these ones are a summer version I tried on at Express because again, that's where my mind was at (and they were on deep discount so I was like, why not?--didn't buy though). I'm definitely considering some long overalls for fall/winter, these ones Ciara was rocking recently had my mouth watering:

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Finally, there is yet another fashion debate/dilemma that might possibly be solved during Black Friday or Cyber Monday (CAN. NOT. WAIT):

The Acne Studios Velocite Jacket has been a fashion staple for a minute now (I think this is like, the forth version or something) and I want it. Badly.

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...it's such a strong silhouette and this black on black version is just so official.

...speaking of classic, I kind of have to have this one too:

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 ...it's by Isa Arfen and after Kim K. popped little North out and started wearing those delicious camel coats, I've been secretly lusting for one to complete my grown lady wardrobe. Like, I can literally wear this when I'm 60 and I appreciate the functionality of keeping my skinny legs warm on windy winter days.

Whatever goes on sale first will probably end up on my coat rack...but let's be honest, I need them both.

I'm Having an Affair

We had a date around 4:30 p.m.

I adorned myself in knits and leather and endured the frozen fray of a snow storm just to be with him once more...as my fingers burned from the cutting wind, I knew it was probably not worth the trouble, but what else was I going to do? I would have just stayed in bed dreaming of reuniting with him and coming home with a memento of our time together...

James is a taker.

My helpless fixation begets his selfishness and his apathy toward my suffering goes unnoticed as I'm caught up in his seduction.

He only gives me what I think I want and in return, he takes what I cannot give.

Urban Outfitters snood, denim and fur hat; Minnetonka rabbit fur boots; vintage leather jacket