My Sartorial Moments of 2021

 Thankfully, I had more fashionable moments in 2021 than 2020. But I'll let you judge the quality!

Seattle, WA, USA

 

NYC, NY, USA

 

 Paris, France

Sustainable Fashion Haul

Shopping is one of my hobbies! Even during COVID19, I can't stop buying 😣 But we call it supporting our economy and retail therapy, so it's fine, right?!  And if I shop secondhand it's more environmentally conscious, because it decreases the natural resources used to make new clothes (like water), and prevents fast fashion from filling our landfills!

One of my favorite thrift shops is Clothes Mentor. The shopping and buying concept mirrors Plato's Closet, but the merchandise quality is higher and aimed at a more mature crowd (there's no Forever 21 at Clothes Mentor!).

My local Clothes Mentor did their yearly $1 clearance sale, so of course I had to check out the goods!

 

  I snagged 3 pairs of black shoes and a J.Crew scarf for less than $5 after tax!

 

BEWARE: If you don't like stickers/labels that remove cleanly, shopping secondhand might drive you crazy!

 

Black Patent Vera Wang Lavender Flats - size 7

 

Black Matte Vera Wang Lavender Flats - size 7

 

Black T-Strap Nine West Kitten Heels - size 6.5

 

As with all thrifted items, I wash/clean before using! I usually put the items in my freezer to effectively kill any bacteria/virus. However, for this haul, the items froze outdoors for a couple nights during a deep cold spell (Thanks Midwest Winter!). Then, I washed the scarf and cleaned the shoes with disinfectant wipes before wearing.

My Sartorial Moments of 2019

I was feeling nostalgic while perusing past photos, so I thought I'd share my fave fashion moments from 2019. Let's pray for efficient vaccine distribution, herd immunity, and overseas travel in 2021!

Kyoto, Japan

 

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

London, England

Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

First Quarter Review

As we near the end of the first quarter of school, I wish to go over my spending and budgeting.

Or more like I wish to say all the above so I sound independent and responsible! ;) But also as a goal to be financially aware (and sound, whew).

Having worked all summer is such a blessing! As I enter true adulthood, and career searching, wardrobe staples are more important than ever before.

Spend a little, save a lot!

Aaand now back to school.. Good-bye queen size bed.

Tee: Gap//Shorts: Gap//Shoes: Target

Top: vintage//Skirt: Gap//Bracelet: thrifted

Shirt: Ralph Lauren//Skirt: Forever21//Sweatshirt: Kingdom Culture

(Can you tell I'm all for Gap's 'Back to Blue' campaign?!)

Dress: Forever21//Jacket: vintage

Plato's Closet

I've made it a mission to visit my favorite stores while here, and my first stop yesterday was to an Antique Mall, then straight to Plato's Closet. I was lucky enough to have a friend drive, and even luckier that on Game Day Plato's gives 15% off school gear.

But in even better news, with a valid student ID you get 15% off all items. Here's a moment where being a student is wonderful!

I spent most of the day sweating my face off, which is fine considering that was my exercise. 

For the whole week.

Even now I think about these vintage Chinese Laundrys! The heel shape and Mary-Jane style is so charming, I can't believe they didn't immediately leave with me. Perfect fit and so 'Clueless' I'm looking for a chance to go back and snatch them up!

Made it to Plato's Closet and tried on a million things. The selection was relatively large, and this dress made it amongst my favorites. However I couldn't make up my mind about it... so instead I bought:

All the detail and SCALLOPED BOTTOM I couldn't NOT take this back with me... !

Cynthia Rowley top, Victoria's Secret PINK leggings, University of Kansas t-shirt

Each item was less than $6, what was I supposed to do? I think it a rarity I only left with these three items!

KC Haul

Ohh boy, this is long overdue, but I finally have everything sorted. Including the receipts (which I conveniently threw into one bag and plan to tackle in a few with some tissues and ice-cream).

As most pictures end up, the colors on some items are off. However do take my word on them!

Top Row (left to right): Victoria's Secret PJs, Gap Jeans, American Eagle Midi shorts, Abercrombie&Fitch Navy shorts, Polo Ralph Lauren shirt, Gap shorts

Bottom Row: Abercrombie&Fitch plaid sleeping shorts, Victoria's Secret Lace underwear, Old Navy Gingham sleeping shorts, 'Live While We're Young' ONE DIRECTION CONCERT tank, Forever21 dress

The water bottle, dog, and bag came with my Victoria's Secret purchase. The dog's not as useful as the bottle though, haha! I had to get cute pajama stuff though, I'm not comfortable enough to wear holes around the dorm..

The anchor belt is Gap and the black, buttery, 'Made in Italy' belt is thrifted.

Gold Circle Ring (thrifted), American Eagle heart bangle, Sterling Silver cuff (thrifted), Gap Neon Crystal Bracelet

I am completely aware that the size on the shorts is for the world to see, is it so wrong of me? I figured it's no big deal, it's clear I'm no model and I admit, I love food. 

This dress is too cute. I had to show the deep V back! Currently my horizontal stripes collection is growing exponentially. I understand I must stop. I cannot. Man, I need to stop.

Celeb-spiration!

When I don't know what to wear, I look to celebrities for inspiration! 

These looks are appropriate for the remaining Winter days and transitioning to Spring.

Photos courtesy of Olsen Anonymous, Olivia Palermo and Cocoperez.