What I Wore: Boho Kind of Day

maxi skirt // thrifted

vintage button-up // thrifted (and borrowed from Husband...)

cardigan // Old Navy

infinity scarf // gift from Sister in law

moccassins // Minnetonka

deer ring // Target

bracelets // handmade gifts from Brother in law

I've said it before, I'll say it again- I am a hippie girl at heart. There's something so familiar and easy about throwing on a flowy peasant skirt, especially now that the whole maxi skirt look is in style! And I seriously take advantage of any opportunity to wear my Minnetonka boots- I just love them. I've had them for about seven years now and they still look new (except for the lace that I broke the other day... my bad). I've been totally forgoing straightening my hair for awhile now and I'm actually starting to like my hair again... people, if I ever mention being tempted to cut my hair again, slap me. I am so much more comfortable with long hair and I always forget that! I can't believe it's Friday again already- this week flew by! Happy weekend, folks!

 

What I Wore: Black & Grey Snow Day

 

pea coat - Old Navy

infinity scarf - gift from my sis-in-law

fingerless gloves - Target

gray cardi - found

vintage dress - thrifted

gray over the knee socks - H&M

wellies - Target

bag - yard sale

bug brooch - yard sale

I've been making a bigger effort lately to actually attempt to look fashionable again. I wore this to a housewarming party, and we had a babysitter, so I took advantage of the opportunity to wear a dress! I know that's weird, but when you have to nurse a baby every few hours or so, a dress is usually not an option. I have a pretty great collection of brooches and I don't actually wear them as often as I should. I scored this one in a bag of assorted jewelry at a yard sale and thought it was pretty unique. It's unfortunately missing a wing but I don't think it's terribly obvious. It was so, so cold this day- I actually had fleece-lined tights under my socks! I've been skipping the hair straightener lately, what do you guys think? Hope everyone is having a fabulous week!

Style Inspiration: Menswear

Hey folks! I know, it's been like, two months. I'm terrible! Anywho, I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and new year. Life has been one seriously crazy jumble for me lately! I'm back today to discuss what's been inspiring my wardrobe lately- menswear. I recently stumbled upon a wonderful, fantastic style blog called Qwear, "a fashion blog for lesbians, queer women, transmasculine and genderqueer people, women with gender nonconforming styles, and anyone who can rock suspenders." Mind. Totally. Blown. I ended up on Qwear for oh, a couple hours! Seriously folks, check this blog out. I'm not a lesbian, but I'm definitely a fan of non-conforming fashion, and I really do love a good necktie/shirt combo! Here's just a few of my favorite looks at the moment:

c/o Qwear

c/o Dapper & Dandy

c/o Qwear

1 // mushroom silk scarf from Cyberoptix
2 // vintage cowichan sweater from Greta Brown Vintage
3 // wood veneer sunglasses from Tumbleweeds Handcraft
4 // vintage woolrich hunting pants from Dearbones
5 // harvest necktie from Forage
6 // 8:16 am watch from May 28th Watches
7 // boots from Dr. Martens

Here's yours truly, in my menswear-inspired look:

What's inspiring your look as of late? Stay dapper!!

Style Inspiration: I love the 90's

Folks, I have been on a major 90's movie/tv show kick as of late. I've been feeling especially inspired by the awesome 90's fashion, though truth be told it makes me feel really old, because I guess they're officially calling that "vintage" too now... and I grew up in the 90's! Yes, I totally rocked the baggy overalls, plaid flannel, flowy floral dresses, and copious amounts of burgundy and hunter green. Let's be honest though, not ALL the trends of the 90's were fabulous, there was definitely some runoff from the late 80's, and in my humble opinion the 80's were just plain tacky... and not in a good way. I think it's just a rule to abhor the generation you were born in. I was born in 1984 and the style from back then just makes me gag! Anyway, some of the movies and shows I've been inspired by lately are...

1. My So-Called Life - I hadn't watched this since I was probably 14, and holy moly, did it get me feeling nostalgic! Even back then, I remember coveting everything that Angela wore.
2. Reality Bites - I actually just saw this for the first time this week- loved it! I'm sort of a sucker for anything Winona Ryder is in, and I want everything Janeane Garofalo is wearing in the above picture... and her super short bangs.
3. Singles - I adore Bridget Fonda in this movie. I kinda feel like I need her hat. And a leather jacket. And sweet boots. And a grungey Matt Dillon on my arm perhaps...

1. Vintage Plot Your Future Dress from Modcloth

2. Vintage Guess Boots from James Rowland Shop

3. Vintage Lee Flannel Shirt from Dear Bones Trading Co.

4. Vintage Cappagallo Blazer from ReMixx Vintage

5. Vintage Straw Bowler Hat from Lactose Intoler-Art

6. Vintage O'Malley Sunglasses from American Deadstock

7. Vintage Tapestry Boots from James Rowland Shop

Are there any movies or TV shows from the 90's that inspire you? What's on your 90's fashion wishlist?