It can be tricky to build an outfit around "merch" which is usually gimmicky or niche or sports themed. Here I felt up to the challenge of creating an eclectic, greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts look using pieces that each contribute to a very specific vibe. vest-thrifted from Phoenix Boutique originally Halogen from Nordstrom (similar here ), tee-Etsy seller Warungnyabagus shorts-H&M (similar here ), hat- Every Outfit Podcast Merch , earrings-Amazon seller Woworama , kerchief-Etsy seller indiancottonaura , ring and bracelet-- Ana Luisa , bag- The Frick Pittsburgh , shoes-- Madewell I'm not sure what that specific vibe is, but I am loving how this outfit came together. Tori Amos has been a bedrock for me since the 90s. I wouldn't be the redheaded woman I am today if not for her, hands down! Her rendering on this tee really pops with my hair, and then we have the unexpected pairing of leopard shorts with a long office-setting vest. It shoul...
💕💖 Hello! It's been a very busy and quite active summer since my last post back in June! We've been road-tripping, Picklesburghing, trekking kiddos to camps, and enjoying our city and shopping local. Here's a recent running-around-on-errands outfit. jacket-J.Crew Factory(more cropped version here ), T-shirt-Kansas City Kitty(more options here ), pants-Boden(similar here ), sneakers-H&M(similar here ) Necklace/Bracelet-- Slide Jewels Box Subscription Speaking of shopping small, this T-shirt featured previously here and here was not so local, but still small at a boutique in Fort Collins, CO when I was visiting last year. You can get this heart graphic in sticker form still. And speaking of 💕I've paired up this tee with a heart pendant and heart bracelet. This pants weren't the best for summer, but I couldn't resist the pink as a bottom for the tee. Basically the T-shirt dictated the rest of the outfit. Oh, and I can tell it's been a whil...