Good afternoon Wednesday, it's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder how I keep from goin' under. Yea, I'm quoting Grandmaster Flash. What's your point? It is a jungle out there, of this I know.
And living in said jungle requires a practical, yet chic wardrobe. I read a piece yesterday heralding the return of the denim jacket, which makes my fashionable heart sing (the Rag and Bone leather sleeved number above is one of my favs of the season). I am a huge fan of a good denim jacket- the perfect little piece to stick over a cute dress or stow in your carry on for chilly flights- and justlook how cute the chick above looks with her red umbrella, fuzzy coat, and pop 'o denim underneath. Effortless and perfect, non?
Another trend I've been digging is the very cool reissue of the denim vest- I know it's possible to look more like a Happy Days flunkie when wearing this look- but it's coolness can't be underestimated. But if you're a girl like me who happens to be built more like Christina Hendricks on the top half than January Jones, vest are a tricky business. That's why I am obsessed with Phillip Lim's (yea, I'm pretty much obsessed with EVERYTHING Phillip Lim) take on the denim vest- an oversized version that aches for a cool belt and a cooler attitude.
At the risk of sounding like a Dr. Seuss book, I'd wear this vest with a dress, I'd wear this vest with a skirt, I'd wear this vest with a tee shirt and flowy hippy pants. I have no doubt that the likes of Zara will do their thing with this look and make it more wallet friendly, but until I see a reasonable knock off, I'm lusting for this one, and scheming as we speak how I can buy it, and the 31 Hour bag to boot (I'm telling you, that damn bag is taunting me. I just saw it in the sickest navy/purple color and dying a slow death over its awesomeness). I love the toughness of this vest, but it's generous shape is not going to smother you. And if you're worried about looking like a 50s greaser type, fear not. This piece feels somehow more Warriors era NYC (this is a good thing) than Milwaukee. Oh and did I mention this little sleeveless wonder turns into a backpack? GENIUS.
So I'm going to keep wishing and hoping I can have this amazing vest- I am dying to wear it with a skinny knee length Alex Wang jersey tank dress or with something super girly and filmy underneath and high heeled booties. How I love a femme/homme mix. I'm crushing and I'm crushing hard. Maybe I'll get crafty and buy a vintage men's Levi's jacket of epic proportion and hack off the sleeves and get DIY on it. Cause that's what's up this don't push me cause I'm close kind of Wednesday in the mean streets of NYC. Dress accordingly, you sexy little urbanite you. XO