A Good Day for Vintage, a Good Day for Plaid
Sometimes I get self-conscious about wearing actual vintage clothing. I worry that it looks too theatrical, too campy, too much – and in our minimalist moment that's just such a no-no isn't it?
But on this grey, finally-Fall weekend I decided to break out a vintage plaid Pendleton jacket that my mom found at the Salvation Army over a decade ago. I'm not sure how vintage it is; although it looks like it's from the late 50's or early 60's, it's often hard to tell with random thrift store finds. The tag says made in Portland, so it must be from before Pendleton started manufacturing overseas (around the 1970's).
At any rate, I have a hard time styling this piece without looking like I'm on my way to a Mad Men casting call. But pairing it with more contemporary pieces like skinny jeans and booties helps balance out the dainty collar, oversized buttons, and cropped waist. Throw in some chunky gold jewelry, and you've got yourself an outfit fit for the zeitgeist.
No seriously, let's go to Zeitgeist.
Chula Lane
Thank you, resident of Chula Lane, for letting me use your font door and geraniums as a backdrop (you weren't home, so I'm assuming this was ok). Featured here are some of the most-loved pieces in my wardrobe, hailing from the good ol' USA and around the world:
Merino wool sweater from Pendleton's Portland Collection. Pendleton, the Oregon-based company with origins dating back to 1863, is bringing production back to the U.S. with its Portland Collection, a line of women's and men's apparel, accessories, and blankets designed and manufactured in its namesake city. And this sweater is simply magical; every time I put in on I swear I catch a whiff of wood burning stoves and hear echos of the Decemberists.
Krochet Kids alpaca scarf. Made in Peru by Fiorella Pereda, this Krochet Kids scarf kept me warm all through California's cold snap. Now, if we could just get some rain...
TOMS Kitty sunglasses in tortoise. So as to solidify my love of TOMS and its new business model, I finally bucked up and bought my first pair of fancy sunglasses. They're big, well crafted, and cooler than cool.
Cuff bracelet by Gorjana. My parents gave me this very special piece of jewelry for Christmas. It's the first piece I've owned by Gorjana, a socially conscious jewelry and accessories brand headquartered in Laguna Beach.
Adriano Goldschmeid jeans. Made in LA; I've had these jeans for over four years and they still look fantastic.
American Apparel red wool beret. Made in LA; one of my all-time favorite accessories.
Photos by Jonathan Meyer (husband, works for free).