LONDON FOGGING

Wore this out for wine and cheese at Mesa with Chelsea and our BFF Jasmine on Saturday night. I needed something easy and comfortable to wear due to the fact that it was raining and I transform into a useless shell of a body in the rain; unable to function. I went to visit my boyfriend’s family in Michigan over the Summer, and his Grandma heard through the grapevine that I like vintage clothing. Upon hearing this she ran down to the basement and returned upstairs with this gorgeous London Fog trench coat that had once belonged to her mother. She insisted that I take it home to breathe some life into it once again, and I mean how could refuse?! As I get older I LOVE expanding my collection of family heirlooms. So far, I have acquired: a vintage Colt belt that was my great Grandfather’s (worn in my last post), my Grandma’s vintage Gucci watch, a gold necklace with a heart charm containing the diamond of my Grandmother’s wedding ring, and most recently this beautiful London Fog trench coat. The most coveted pieces in my closet!

Vintage London Fog trench. Vintage army tee. Vintage skirt. Vintage watch. Ratty old converse...the best kind.

Until next time,

Brittany

Rainy Day Red

Ahhhh...rainy days. I've never been that girl that's like, "ZOMG let's dance in the rain. OMG I just love, love, LOVE rainy dayz!" (You know the type...the kind that end up spending the rest of the day with wet jeans and socks...ew.) Dude, rain sucks. Everything gets all wet and it's humid and sticky and my hair gets ALL kinds of frizzy. Hence, my easy, breezy, rainy day ensemble. A bright beanie to distract people from my messy rain-hair. A big-ass fuzzy coat thrown over a mini dress to keep me warm AND cool...best of both worlds. And some comfortable wedge booties to keep my feet dry...gotta stay elevated! PS- Guys, I got this entire ensemble in one fell swoop of Goodwill. Twenty-five bucks out the door. Thrift store shopping...LIFE HACK.

Thrifted...everything. JK. F21 Necklace.

Until next time,

Chelsea

KUBRICK

My boyfriend and I visited LACMA on Christmas Eve Eve, specifically to see the Stanley Kubrick exhibit...which was thoroughly amazing. My favorite would have to be the 13-year old kid who, upon entry into the Clockwork Orange room, grabbed a hold of his mothers bag and whispered into her ear, “Mom...what IS this place?” It was SUPER crowded...tons of people. I took note of one major theme amongst the youth; their cell phone is permanently attached to their hand. (Hey- I’m no innocent bystander. I LOVE me some social media. But man, kids these days are really taking it to the next level.) It’s almost as if they’re not taking in the art simply for the sake of taking in some art. Instead, they’re in a constant state of searching for that next Instagram opportunity or TwitPic. They look around the room frantically glossing over each piece until they zero-in on the one that speaks to them and they start snapping and tapping their little lightning fast fingers away. And God forbid their parents try to have a conversation with them; kids today shut that shit down REAL fast. I hope that kids grow out of this tech-driven phase so that they can stop living the entirety of their lives through a tiny little I-phone screen.

Vintage jacket. Vintage J Crew Sweater. Free People pants. Steve Madden Boots. Thrifted Hat. F21 Necklace.

Until next time,

Brittany

Fabulous Flagg

Behold, the gorgeousness that is my new Edith Flagg floral print coat. (Who BTDubs- upon further research, is a TOTAL BAD ASS. A Holocaust survivor who lost her husband at Auschwitz, she later worked for the Dutch Resistance and saved multiple lives over the course of the War. After moving to America she became a well known fashion designer and dress manufacturer. Today, she has a net worth of approximately $100 MILLION. They say success is the sweetest revenge...so suck it, Hitler.) Feast your eyes on the deeply saturated color palette and flawless condition of this 1960’s topper. I pulled this sucker out of the pile sale I went to last weekend with Britt, and upon discovery we both let out a little gasp and shared a moment of silence to honor it’s beauty. I’m in love. (FYI this sucker cost $5...true story.) Of course, I took my new coat out for a test run right away. It was clear that the soccer Mom’s and minivan driving Daddy’s of In-N-Out shared the same love and adoration for my new coat that I did- they all pointed, stared, and marveled. JK...I swear the suburbanites of my conservative, family-friendly neighborhood just can’t handle my chic-ness- I mean god forbid someone enjoys dressing up. In my world, a trip to In N Out is just as good an excuse as any, #AmIRight? Besides, I ain’t judging your NYDJ jeans, PTA t-shirt, Keds sneakers, and Harvey’s Seatbelt Bag...so please at least grant me the same luxury, lady.

Vintage coat. Thrifted LBD. Via Spiga Boots borrowed from sissy. Jessica Simpson necklace. Random beanie.

Until next time,

Chelsea

Shades

“Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.” – Alexander Wang. I totally agree, Mr. Wang. Here is one of my lazy day outfits that's been on repeat lately. Even when I am dressed down, I am dressed up. I ONLY wear sweats in my house...ok, or to the gym. (Like, twice a year.) My BFF Jazzy says that when I'm wearing sweats, I may as well be dressed in drag. Sweats make me feel like I'm in costume; I just don't feel quite myself! I even keep my sweats and PJ's hidden away in my closet, like I'm embarrassed to let my precious other pieces interact with them. In my life, fashion isn't reserved strictly for special occasions or nights out on the town- it's just part of who I am. Boyfriends jeans, a perfectly worn in vintage tee, and a beanie (don't have to brush my hair- HOLLA!) are just so much better than those heinous yoga pants everyone's wearing now-a-days. Sometimes I think I was just born in the wrong era.

Vintage tee. Vintage cardigan. Great Grandpa's belt. Vintage Levi's. Thrifted pumps. F21 Beanie and necklace.

Until next time,

Brittany

Mahogany and Mustard

So, I’m not gonna lie to you, I wear these leggings like, every damn day. (My baby sister called me out on that one.) Guilty as charged. This is one of my go-to “day off” outfits; high shine leggings with a chunky knit, fur coat, and booties. This mustard sweater has been on repeat lately; it’s made in Germany and it takes “chunky knit” to a whole ‘nother level. It’s seriously like, 1-inch thick! QUALITY. Which leads me to my booties.another Goodwill find. I believe they are of the geriatric nature, but I DGAF because they have this awesome jelly padding inside that makes me feel like I’m walking on a freaking water bed all day long. I wore this out with Britt to do some vintage shopping in Laguna Beach. She insisted that I ask a shop owner what kind of fur my coat was made of. He caressed my arm, looked me dead in the eyes, and muttered out a disdainful, “It’s faux.” (We were slightly embarrassed.) At least now I don’t have to worry about anyone throwing red paint or animal blood all over me, amIright?

Vintage coat. Vintage sweater. H&M leggings. Thrifted booties. Vintae necklace.

Until next time,

Chelsea

West Bank Style

Like the true vintage addicts that we are, Chelsea and I decided to do scour the vintage shops of Laguna Beach last week to get our fix. We discovered our new favorite spot, Macalistaire at 1850, which, one the one side, is a treasure trove brimming with gorgeous vintage frocks, luxurious furs, and bits and baubles galore. And on the other side, human skulls, vintage gyno sets, rare albino taxidermy, and jewelry made out of animal bones. Basically; BEST. STORE. EVER. For our casual little coffee and shopping excursion I went with a look inspired by a young parisian boy living and working as an artist at the turn of the century in Paris. (You know, the cool kinda kid who rocks his signature red beret, smokes cigs and drinks red wine along the West Bank every Sunday afternoon with his buddy Henri Matisse.) This character came to mind after I had pulled the look from my closet in the morning, and left me feeling foot loose and fancy free all day long. Do you ever behave differently based on what you’re wearing? Dreaming up elaborate characters and stories based on what I’m wearing has always injected itself into my fashion personality. A little role playing never hurt anyone ;)

Vintage coat. Vintage top. Gap jeans. Wet Seal booties. Target beanie.

Until next time,

Brittany

Hendrixxx

If anyone ever tries telling you that mixing wide legged corduroy striped pants with a silk paisley printed metallic blazer is a fashion faux paus; then please direct their sorry little eyes to exhibit A...moi! Personally, I am all for experimenting with mixing prints, patterns, textures, and shapes. Experimentation helps me to avoid the dreaded “uniform dressing” that (sometimes) plagues the blogosphere. You know what I’m talking about:

Ya; Brit found that on one of our fave Tumblr’s DinnerWithAnnaWintour and we about died laughing...it’s funny cause it’s true. So, as a woman with a juicy serving of bootylicious, I was thrilled when I found these Juicy Couture pants at Goodwill due to the flattering cut, elongating vertical stripes, and $6 price tag. And on the very same day the Goodwill Gods blessed me with this gorgeous silk blazer, which instantly takes a boring old outfit into Glamour-ville. I accesorized by ransacking Brit’s closet and stealing all of her go-to’s. The black hat was the final touch; making me feel a little bit like the love child of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Nicks. And I totally rocked the sh!t out of it.

Thrifted hat. Thrifted blazer. Forever 21 blouse. Juicy Couture pants. Theory boots. F21 Necklace.

Until next time,

Chelsea