on wednesday i had the pleasure of meeting up with kirstie of eccentric without reason. we had a lovely time and i was so glad to be able to link up with her and share some tips on secret thrift stores, writing and some good old fashion blog talk. i was not surprised that our chats felt as if we’d known each other for some time. this young lady has so many amazing ideas and i look forward to seeing her put her ideas to work. on another note a bit a bout my outfit…both my top and my belt were given to me by my maman. as the youngest of three girls i had so many hand me downs. she did get me new things but i remember her never wanting anything to go to waist. she would cut the bottom off footed pajamas and really stretch the use of clothing and other things as much as she could. she would often buy me clothes a size or two up so i could get a lot of wear out of it and till this day, when i buy clothing i second guess myself even though i’ve been more or less the same size for the last ten years. when something is on the tight side i just worry it won’t fit in a year. i am grateful for these two hand me downs. they’ve held up well. my has had this top since the 70s…the last few outfits have been with shorts and i’m not a huge shorts person. i find it really difficult to find a pair that compliments the tummy and the derriere…well this weekend we plan to make peach ice cream with our fancy ice cream maker. i’ll let you know how it turns out.
P.S. i have a not so great camera, pretty basic but a stellar photographer, who happened to be working and wasn’t able to work his magic. kirstie’s pics came out lovely check them out here.
outfit details: top vintage, belt vintage, shorts thrifted american apparel, wedges j.crew, satchel vintage
You look awesome in shorts; I don’t know what you’re talking about! Very jealous of another blogger meet-up. And these pictures just look so… Brooklyn! Makes me want to move into a tenement tomorrow!
Also, I love your mom’s hand-me-down top. And second-guessing yourself size-wise isn’t always a bad thing. I used to buy the smallest size I could fit into (oh, vanity) and it’s so annoying when things don’t fit later, either because you’ve grown or they’ve shrunk in the wash..
Lovely!!! I had such a great time that evening.
-kirstie.
boy do i know about hand-me downs. but you know, i think it probably made us appreciate clothes – the importance AND unimportance of it, if that makes any sense. personally, i wasn’t always thrilled by it, but at the same time it made me focus on other things; made me find creative ways to make a particular piece my own; and gave me some great memories, stories and laughs down the road with my sisters. we STILL talk about some pieces that we each wore over the years…
anyway, you look lovely and i’m always delighted to read about blogger meet ups. perhaps one day i’ll be in NYC/Brooklyn and will be able to have one myself! xo
meetup sounds like fun! i love them
love both your outfits, too! xx
The camera work here looks good to me:)
You always wear the cutest shorts!
You are stunning, so beautiful.
I love your outfit so much! What perfect hand me downs. Let me know how the ice cream goes and share the recipe please! Have fun!!
Xo,
Cb
I love those baggy pants! They look so good on you!
I really like your shorts! Are they made from some sort of chambray material? Also, yay for blogger meet-ups! We should do one too!
meeting up with bloggers in person is just the best! you both look so cute!
<3 steffy
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you two look fab! ah you should post a recipe of the peach ice cream!
You look gorgeous. I’m glad you had a chance to meet up with a blogging buddy.
What a fun meet up it sounds. Monique, I would like to meet you one day when I come to NY to visit
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I like hand downs and I have some of mom’s pieces, but she didn’t know I had them until she saw me wearing them or carrying them (I have her 80s Versace bag), I love that bag. Hope my children will like what I want to hand down to them.
funnn I always like meeting other bloggers….
jen
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you guys look like you’ve been friends for a while and I think you’re pics turned out great. you’re litle saddlebag is adorable is it vintage?
thanks maria, it did feel really comfortable….yes the satchel is vintage not sure what decade.
oooh peach ice cream! yum, i wish i could be eating that right now!
love your outfit, no surprise there! i love everything you wear!
so jealous of the blogger meet-up … can’t wait to have one of those one of these days!
I love your chambray shorts! Lovely blog you have Monique