winter's rose

mallard turtleneck: kiddo tv
coat: vintage
accessories: vintage
shoes: Bass Wayfayers
trousers: french connection

If you live at or north of Chicago, you know, winter is here. I'm trying not to give up on fashion just yet, wearing so many layers I can't put my arms down. But it is getting harder to be cute when you're cold. I'll never understand how people in northern Europe or Canada do it! ITS COLD. Not saying I prefer the heat either, I don't imagine me ever living in a place were it hits 90+ degrees on a regular basis, 60-70s, are perfect for me!

I got this awesome awesome awesome mallard turtleneck from Kiddo TV. Her vintage shop has so many hand picked curated pieces that scream pop culture weirdness. As we all know I love me some ducks, so I had to have this mallard turtleneck. PLUS, what better time to wear turtlenecks than in the winter. I know we all try to be chic all year round, but turtlenecks in the summer? Feels like your suffocating.

Oh and BONUS my hair is in a ponytail, remember this moment people it doesn't happen often!

retire young

Hawaiian Crop: Vintage 
Cardigan: Thrifted 
Trousers: TopShop 
Loafers: Thrifted 
Sunglasses: Old Navy 

I can't believe I haven't shown you these pictures sooner! They some how got lost in the mix of everything that is my life currently! If anything they remind me of warmer days, going out with just a cardigan is simply no longer an option. I think I wore this as my last hurrah to summer. Not that I am a summer girl at all, but I do appreciate the idea of it being universally acceptable to just relax. Versus Americans normal mindset of work work work work...more reasons to miss France...

I spent this day lounging in a coffee shop, doodling cats and pretty girls. My boyfriend mentioned that I look like a retired grandma on vacation which I absolutely agree. Maybe I'll spend some of these upcoming harsh winter days crashing with my brother in Florida, pretending to be an old lady. The more I think about it, the more I love the idea... Lets promise to take some time out of our busy schedules to relax, shall we?