Fun to see how you recreated these! I find a story like this so much more interesting and inspiring than someone who just does a "haul" of the exact items. Working within what we have already in our closets -- frankly, fairly easy given the simplicity of the pieces -- to create these looks is so much more inspiring. Thanks, Leandra!
Glad you had fun (I did too) in defense of the haul, feel like I have to acknowledge that I doooo shop the row to the extent that I can and have some pieces that specifically made this work (like the ridiculous hat)
Don't get me wrong -- I would haul alllll of this if I could, but I can't, so. It's inspiring to think I could still make some of the looks work even without a Row budget. (Though I do appreciate the regular Real Real Row links!)
i love this so much! I have been looking forward to this post since you teased a few weeks ago i think? to see how you would recreate the looks (selfishly because my fall plan is to do the same -with what i have already and the row lookbook/your interpertation of it- as a way to get out of what feels like a rut) and i loved the looks! BUT what I loved even more are the observations around good/bad taste it really made me think about what i consider to me my personal bad taste points (things i love but think i should't) and how actually until i allow my self to incorporate those things everything feels flat. what i am trying to say is: THANK YOU
This is such a fun piece! Thank you. Reminded me of the Miu Miu messiness that is starting to appear in other places (just received a Citizens of Humanity newsletter with the opening image of a woman wearing jeans with visible tights pulled over her tee. Would you ever do a deeper dive into how to accomplish that "hurried out the door" look for regular people - a la Miu Miu's Fall 2023 presentation?
I will go back and read this again and again. I particularly loved the part about good/bad taste. I find myself drawn to quirky pieces to make to my outfit sing. I get really excited about these things. They are probably my “bad taste” items, but they feel creatively wonderful. I’m going with my husband to his yearly business conference tomorrow, and I always feel anxious about my outfits because they are not like the other women, who stick to the dictated style of the moment, no creative additions. After reading this , I am inspired to stay true to my possibly “bad taste” additions and be free!! Thanks!
On the subject of the newsletter introduction: if we were to talk about astrology one could describe it as working your light and shadow. Taste is indeed a constant work in progress.
I also underlined your last observation on the wardrobe trousers lengths. And the fact that they are distant in your recent goals. It is my biggest fight. To have enough variety of shapes and colours to work around and yet I tend to choose the recurrent comfortable trouser. That and shoes. Can’t seem to detach myself from what is practical and allows me walk fast paced or drive. #parkourstyling without the sports accent on it.
Leandra, this was one of your best posts. It took a lot of work to put it all together I bet. I always read your suggestions and then peruse my closet. Or buy similar clothes from Free People, Uniqlo, or wherever.
Important commentary from abie (my husband) re this post: “that leather jacket looked much better on the model, no offense. The cut was more sleek.”
Haha
Fun to see how you recreated these! I find a story like this so much more interesting and inspiring than someone who just does a "haul" of the exact items. Working within what we have already in our closets -- frankly, fairly easy given the simplicity of the pieces -- to create these looks is so much more inspiring. Thanks, Leandra!
Glad you had fun (I did too) in defense of the haul, feel like I have to acknowledge that I doooo shop the row to the extent that I can and have some pieces that specifically made this work (like the ridiculous hat)
Don't get me wrong -- I would haul alllll of this if I could, but I can't, so. It's inspiring to think I could still make some of the looks work even without a Row budget. (Though I do appreciate the regular Real Real Row links!)
That was def the point :)
i love this so much! I have been looking forward to this post since you teased a few weeks ago i think? to see how you would recreate the looks (selfishly because my fall plan is to do the same -with what i have already and the row lookbook/your interpertation of it- as a way to get out of what feels like a rut) and i loved the looks! BUT what I loved even more are the observations around good/bad taste it really made me think about what i consider to me my personal bad taste points (things i love but think i should't) and how actually until i allow my self to incorporate those things everything feels flat. what i am trying to say is: THANK YOU
So into this
This is such a fun piece! Thank you. Reminded me of the Miu Miu messiness that is starting to appear in other places (just received a Citizens of Humanity newsletter with the opening image of a woman wearing jeans with visible tights pulled over her tee. Would you ever do a deeper dive into how to accomplish that "hurried out the door" look for regular people - a la Miu Miu's Fall 2023 presentation?
This was a great piece!
I will go back and read this again and again. I particularly loved the part about good/bad taste. I find myself drawn to quirky pieces to make to my outfit sing. I get really excited about these things. They are probably my “bad taste” items, but they feel creatively wonderful. I’m going with my husband to his yearly business conference tomorrow, and I always feel anxious about my outfits because they are not like the other women, who stick to the dictated style of the moment, no creative additions. After reading this , I am inspired to stay true to my possibly “bad taste” additions and be free!! Thanks!
Great job! The look alike Birkenhead are great and so are the Malene Birger semi boot! Look comfy
I felt the need to vocalize big time slang 🤩 the capri’s you are so right! I’ll retire for now. 😎
On the subject of the newsletter introduction: if we were to talk about astrology one could describe it as working your light and shadow. Taste is indeed a constant work in progress.
I also underlined your last observation on the wardrobe trousers lengths. And the fact that they are distant in your recent goals. It is my biggest fight. To have enough variety of shapes and colours to work around and yet I tend to choose the recurrent comfortable trouser. That and shoes. Can’t seem to detach myself from what is practical and allows me walk fast paced or drive. #parkourstyling without the sports accent on it.
I know I have found #mypeople because of the reference to astrology !!!
Leandra, this was one of your best posts. It took a lot of work to put it all together I bet. I always read your suggestions and then peruse my closet. Or buy similar clothes from Free People, Uniqlo, or wherever.
Fantastic job. 🩷🩷🩷
In stardust we trust 💫🫶