April Outfits II, featuring Marjon Carlos

Marjon's vintage Mugler linen blazer, Martine Rose x Nike Air Shox, and more.

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This month, author of

Notes From Auntie's Desk

, Marjon Carlos, is sharing her go-to spring outfits as of late. Marjon is a journalist, podcast host, and public speaker, living and working in New York. Her writing has appeared on the websites and pages of Vogue, Vanity Fair, i-D, Essence, and much more. I’ve followed Marjon and subscribed to her newsletter for some time, and have always admired her approach to styling—she deftly mixes high fashion with vintage pieces in a way that feels cool and effortless. Here’s what Marjon is wearing this month…

OUTFIT 1

• Naomi Sharon “Obsidian” tour tee

• Adidas ‘firebird’ track pants

• Vince ‘Doris’ loafers

• Axel Arigato 'globe’ leather trench: No longer available, but here is the cotton “summer” version, and a similar leather trench via Vestiaire Collective.

• Luar ‘Ana’ tote

Where I wore it: I wore this outfit for dinner and a movie with my boyfriend recently. He literally wears Adidas tracksuits every day and was freaking out that I was wearing these Firebird wide leg pants. I told him all the girlies were into them now and he said we were very, very late lol. I saw Naomi Sharon perform last week in Brooklyn on my birthday and bought one of her tees after the show. She was brilliant and I love her merch, so I threw it on top. Instead of doing a sneaker, I added my Vince loafers that I have worn into the ground this season. They really go with everything. Despite it being spring, the weather is all over the place, so I topped it off with my Axel Arigato leather jacket.

OUTFIT 2

• Vintage rugby polo: Try this vintage Ralph Lauren shirt (men’s L), Lands’ End (men’s M), or this beige-red striped Stussy rugby shirt (men’s S).

• Goldsign ‘the haven’ low-rise boyfriend jeans

• Vince ‘Doris’ loafers

• Vintage leather blazer: Similar jacket by Sprung Frères (US 8) and an unbranded vintage jacket in the same size here.

Where I wore it: This is my everyday look. When I’m not all done up for events, I am super lowkey and very tomboyish, tbh. So, I would wear this while working at home or at SAA, my new hub. I have to feel super comfortable to get down to my work. I also started putting this vintage leather jacket back in rotation after it was ignored in my closet for years. I bought it in a Dallas, Texas vintage shop and it has the best big shoulder shape.

OUTFIT 3

• Vintage rugby polo

• Attico ‘fern’ pants

• Vince ‘Doris’ loafers

• Axel Arigato leather trench

Where I wore it: I would probably wear this out for dinner and drinks with my bestie. I remember when I bought these pants right after seeing Rihanna in them. They are so rugged but chic, so you can literally dress them up or down. I like adding the sportier rugby polo and making it more city-focused with my loafers and trench. It adds a nice tension.

OUTFIT 4

• Baruch College sweatshirt

• Aritiza ‘process’ denim pleated skirt

• Nike x Martine Rose Shox R4 Mule ‘Safety Orange’ sneakers: Only a size 10.5 remains on Farfetch, but I did find a few additional pairs available via resale sites (US 10, US 6.5, and a few pairs ranging from US 5-6.5 here)

Where I wore it: I bought these Martine Rose sneakers in the fall and never wore them for some odd reason. I thought I was “too old” or something silly like that. But I want to break them in this spring and summer. They are so fab and comfortable. I liked the idea of adding a very sweet pleated skirt with it for an off-kilter preppy look. I wore uniforms all my life and couldn’t stand the sight of them after I went to college, but look at me now… I snagged the sweatshirt from Baruch College’s gift shop last year after doing a talk there. I would probably wear this to run errands, for a meeting, or drinks with a girlfriend.

OUTFIT 5

• Rosie Assoulin ‘Gingham Blazer Hippy Midi Dress’ (no longer available)

• Vince ‘Doris’ loafers

Where I wore it: This is for those optimistically warm days in NY! This dress has such a Stepford Wives energy to it, so I like breaking that up with a chunky loafer and a bare ankle. I would love to wear it to a very chic industry cocktail hour that is beginning to pop up as the weather gets better.

OUTFIT 6

• Vintage Mugler linen blazer

• COS pleated linen tailored pants

• The Row leather almond toe pumps

Where I wore it: This is a very sexy, cool combo that I would wear to a play or a very special night out on the town. I picked up this vintage linen Mugler jacket last fall and found it worked perfectly with these COS linen pants I already owned. It gives me very strong 80s vibes. Then I would add my The Row leather pumps that I never wore this fall like an idiot. How amazing are they?!

Thank you to Marjon for sharing her April Outfits, and thank you all for being here! I’ll be back soon with more springtime outfits. 💌

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