Vibes and Stuff: 70s inspired flares and vintage jacket
For a while I was fighting the zeitgeist about referring to every style, mood or feeling as a "vibe." But I've given in. So here, I present to you a TOTAL 70S VIBES look that I put together today:
Really, this was just an excuse to wear this pair of Limited flares that I bought several weeks ago with the idea of selling. However, I missed my window (local consignment store only takes in denim for fall/winter — WTF is up with that?) so they have been hanging around looking gorgeous. And I couldn't help but try them on. And it seemed like a good match for the pink button-down that's part of my Pick 5 challenge.
I was pretty psyched when I saw lots of 70S VIBES during New York Fashion Week (by which I mean while I was sneaking peeks the Associated Press wire feed from New York Fashion Week when I should have been working), because I am all about some 70s style. It just feels like a natural fit for me. Don't get me wrong: I love what midcentury-inspired looks do for my figure, and a mod look always puts a swing in my step. But the styles of the 1970s just make me feel like me. Maybe it's because at heart, I favor more of a "natural" look — I don't groom my brows or wear a lot of makeup, etc. That's just me. And that seems like a perfect fit with a 70S VIBES outfit like this one.
However, this outfit is also a total lie — as the rest of this week's outfits will be. After taking this picture, I took off the jacket and shoes, threw on an old pullover that used to belong to my grandpa (I told you I have a thing for old-man sweaters) and a pair of muddy sneakers, and headed out to the thrift store. EPIC thrift haul post coming soon!
Really, this was just an excuse to wear this pair of Limited flares that I bought several weeks ago with the idea of selling. However, I missed my window (local consignment store only takes in denim for fall/winter — WTF is up with that?) so they have been hanging around looking gorgeous. And I couldn't help but try them on. And it seemed like a good match for the pink button-down that's part of my Pick 5 challenge.
I was pretty psyched when I saw lots of 70S VIBES during New York Fashion Week (by which I mean while I was sneaking peeks the Associated Press wire feed from New York Fashion Week when I should have been working), because I am all about some 70s style. It just feels like a natural fit for me. Don't get me wrong: I love what midcentury-inspired looks do for my figure, and a mod look always puts a swing in my step. But the styles of the 1970s just make me feel like me. Maybe it's because at heart, I favor more of a "natural" look — I don't groom my brows or wear a lot of makeup, etc. That's just me. And that seems like a perfect fit with a 70S VIBES outfit like this one.
However, this outfit is also a total lie — as the rest of this week's outfits will be. After taking this picture, I took off the jacket and shoes, threw on an old pullover that used to belong to my grandpa (I told you I have a thing for old-man sweaters) and a pair of muddy sneakers, and headed out to the thrift store. EPIC thrift haul post coming soon!
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