A lot has changed since these pictures were shot! Northern Colorado got like two feet of snow last week which means the winter slog shall continue. In any event I am glad to have this super warm sweater from Madewell in my closet for such an occasion. I am a fan of the subtle 70’s vibes with the bell sleeves and earth tones. Maybe it’s just me (or maybe it’s the block colors) but I feel like there’s a little bit of a 60’s mod thing going on too. The thing that drew me to this one was the colors — I just love the neutral and warm tones! I feel like I’ve gotten more and more into tonal dressing recently and I’m feeling pretty okay about it. Super trendy ideas like exaggerated bell sleeves, ruffles, etc., I’ve never really been a fan of but since this one is on the subtle end I’m all about it! Have you gotten into anything lately that isn’t really your style?
A brand I have been all about lately is Madewell (owned by J. Crew, FYI). Their denim lines are fantastic and their sweaters are usually made with a decent percentage of wool which ups the warmth big time! I also find tons of Madewell items on Poshmark to sift through and you can find some fantastic deals. The fast fashion problem has been something on my mind lately, so my goal has been to source the majority of my new closet additions through sites like Poshmark to cut down on my consumption. So far it’s worked out great, and I actually like the interactions more since you’re dealing with regular people selling. Sellers will often package your item thoughtfully and leave handwritten notes which is pretty great. I’ve all but canceled forays into thrift stores since COVID so Poshmark has filled the gap seemlessly — I highly recommend downloading the app and trying it out!
I like the Boho 2.0 trend but in smaller doses. I can’t stand when it starts looking sloppy with too many layers and too many patterns. I think I might be scarred from all the floppy peasant tops with flaired sleeves from the early 2000s–nope nope nope! I would call this a more minimalist interpretation of the new Boho trend from recent years. I paired a clean cut button down top with a patterned paisley skirt and strappy sandals. Then I mixed the patterns slightly with a screen printed bag. I love the color and pattern of this skirt. You can easily dress it up or down but I prefer it more casual and beachy. …
