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Hello, I'm popping in mid-month with four simple spring outfits. I’ve packed away my wool coats, combed my pilling sweaters, and added a few items to my closet that I’m looking forward to wearing this spring and summer (more on that in the May newsletter!). I subscribe to the one-in-one(ish)-out rule and desperately need to do a closet sale, but I have very much not been in the mood. Right now, I’m itching for simplicity as the weather warms up. Here’s what I’ve worn and loved lately, and stick around for links to recent saves from The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, and more.
OUTFIT 1
Brooke Callahan tie pants
E Porselli ballet flats via Vestiaire Collective
KYE Intimates recline bateau sleeveless top
LL Bean monogrammed ‘boat and tote’
Where I wore it: To an Easter egg hunt and picnic, where I ate prosciutto pizza on a rolling grassy hill.
OUTFIT 2
Still Here ‘everyday’ jeans in milk
Standard Issue white tulle top via Poshmark (always search for potential purchases on resale sites first!)
Vintage Manolo Blahnik alligator kitten heels via The RealReal: This style is fairly easy to find on resale sites—here they are in EU 37 and a brown pair (US 8).
Where I wore it: Out for Japanese food one night.
OUTFIT 3
Maryam Nassir Zadeh dance pants
MNZ ‘Olympia’ wedge via TRR
KYE Intimates recline bateau sleeveless top
Vintage Vanzetti belt via Maj Kiosk
Vintage 90s Banana Republic bag via eBay
Where I wore it: To grab drinks with a friend.
OUTFIT 4
Martine Rose striped wrap shirt (no longer available)
Still Here ‘everyday’ jeans in classic blue
Vintage Manolo Blahnik alligator kitten heels via TRR
Where I wore it: School drop off, pick up, and errands in between.
Finally, I’m overdue in sharing recent saves from The RealReal in the chat, so here are 25 links to secondhand and vintage pieces from around the internet, any of which would be great additions for spring:
Prada leather slides (US 9)
Manolo Blahnik leather slides (US 9)
Manolo Blahnik satin printed slingbacks (US 9.5)
Jil Sander vintage 90s jacket (US 6)
Dior green tie mules (EU 39.5)
Maryam Nassir Zadeh navy dance pants (S)
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Irene sandals (US 11)
Prada pleated khaki skirt (US M)
Manolo Blahnik green leather tall boots (US 10)
Prada vintage 2000s leather trench coat (US 6)
Manolo Blahnik brown leather riding boots (US 10)
Manolo Blahnik black whipstitch slingbacks (US 9)
Barney’s New York vintage striped button up (XL)
Miu Miu vintage denim blazer (US 8)
Martiniano leather wrap pumps (US 10)
Maryam Nassir Zadeh yellow v-neck sweater (L)
Manolo Blahnik red Mary Jane pumps (US 10)
Elements by Vakko beige leather blazer (US L)
Prada asymmetrical black skirt (US 6)
Herve Leger vintage lavender long dress (S)
Celine black sunglasses
Prada vintage green bungee tie suede sneaker (US 10)
Christian Dior vintage red and white striped button up (S)
Christian Dior vintage white, grey, red striped button up (M)
Bally brown leather heels (37.5)
And, if you feel like absolutely going for it… this Chanel Identification striped bikini (EU 38) and Giorgio Armani SS 2001 silk dress (S) have been on my mind for weeks.
That’s all for now—thank you for being here, and be back soon. 💌
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I’ve been dying for those Brooke Callahan tie pants and you’re making me want them even more!
You're definitely influencing me with the still here jeans!