I've been working with a wardrobe of ten or so pieces for the last three weeks and you know what, it hasn't been half bad. Now I'm wondering what I'm going to do when my entire closet arrives on Monday (yes, our stuff is coming!). I don't have much as I've edited down my options time and time again but nevertheless it's probably still more than I actually need. For the past several years I've focused on buying less and investing in pieces that have longevity, make me feel [insert positive adjective here], and preferably are made locally by independent designers or by companies that follow ethical and/or earth friendly practices.
Right now I'm all about versatility, not just in how transitional a piece may be from spring to fall, but by how much I can actually do with the garment itself. I can't wait to get my Versalette in the mail (highest funded fashion-campaign in Kickstarter history, btw) and I love the colorful six-in-one options in this dress by Loomstate. My latest obsession is this little black number that I pinned from Plumo. Though not "versatile" like the previous two, It's the perfect dress up or down go-to piece where you can give it any look with a change of shoes and accessories - a blank canvas basically. If I ever decided to actually limit my wardrobe to ten pieces this dress would definitely make the cut.
We'll surely end up at a mall over the weekend but I'm confident that there won't be any apparel purchases happening for me - I've got my eye on the prize and it has pockets, too.
Have a wonderful weekend playing dress up or keeping it casual - maybe even do both with the same piece ;) Enjoy!
This week's three rad links...
• My monthly mix-tapes may be thematic but this curated and designed collection takes the cake via Smashing Magazine
• Totally coveting these gold leaf posters from my LA loving lady, Vanessa. Buy and custom order here.
• London I miss you! Great little city guide by Fiona over on Alison's Show & Tell blog...still so much left to explore...
(image left: London Pub Chandelier by Ana Maria Muñoz, right: Pin via Plumo )
Grooving and chillaxing - that's what a summer music mix is all about and I am so not disappointed with how this month's tape came out!