i'm convinced that spring this year will be condensed into about a week and a half before it will be time to break out the Birks, sigh. on the other hand, i'm feeling more inspired this season than last year. and something about a baby Kate looking wistful in a Parisian cafe just makes me smile.
here are some updates on the wardrobe planning front this season.
hits/purchases:
a.p.c. demilune bag– this bag has been on my radar for a number of years now, and after the MG circle crossbody (see below) didn't work out, i ended up getting this instead as an everyday compact crossbody that i could also bring as a day bag for travel. love the double zipper closure and simple, clean shape.
c/e wide leg crop jeans– found this pair on sale, and it has all the good Jane Birkin jean vibes. now just need the weather to warm up enough for cropped denim!
Leuchtturm notebooks – i've started the habit of keeping a little notebook with me to jot down thoughts, lists, and other sundries. i like the dotted version that give you flexibility to write/bullet journal/sketch as needed.
schutz loafer/mule slides– love these. Schutz is one of the shoe brands i've discovered over the last year or two that consistently comes out with on-point designs, uses quality leather construction, and often clocks in at very reasonable prices. they have a nice mix of out-there and classic designs every season, and pretty much always looks way more expensive than it is. their heels are great too. definitely check in regularly in their section at the Outnet for deals on a wide selection of their styles.
a couple of oversized sweatshirts – an essential lazy weekend staple. also great as a travel layer.
misses:
Mansur Gavriel circle crossbody– oof, i got this in the calf leather, and it was quite disappointing in person. the leather felt thin and cardboard-y and rather fragile, and the interior suede lining also felt thin and flimsy. the zipper also did not glide smoothly up and around the opening, catching each time at the top of the side gusset. IMO the quality of zippers definitely make or break a bag, so this one was very quickly returned.
added to the list:
a slouchy navy sweater – when you have an image in your mind of something, and then you find it. so good.
inspiration:
Catwalk (1995) (also here) thank goodness for Youtube or else i doubt i would have ever found this. this is a gem of a vintage fashion documentary featuring Christy Turlington and all the other '90s Supers just being young and working and trying to figure out their lives. they don't make fashion films like this anymore...everything i've seen lately feels so polished and PR. have you seen this one?
what's inspiring you this season? how is your wardrobe planning coming along?