Officially sipped the kool-aid with @patagonia : one of my first purchases as an employee. Could not be more proud to work for this company. We are constantly told how amazing this brand is. We think so too. 🌎🌲☮️
Getting my spring on. Top: vintage, gifted to me from a dear friend who was cleaning out her closet. Jeans: Isabel Marant; I’ve had since 2015 and never gonna give them up. I love love love them. Take THE best care so they will last forever. Shoes: Vans, part of the VF Corporation. VF is making substantial changes to make their brands more earth friendly. Plus, they are timeless icons. 🌎🌲☮️
This look is all about the choker. I got it at a Western boutique in Portland OR over 20 years ago. Accessories are the frosting of a great look: that’s why I always purchase quality, take good care and keep them forever. Cover yourself with the good stuff. Tip on being unique: stay clear of the mass produced, cheap stuff. Support artisan’s and your style dial will reach a new high. The J.Crew blouse is from 2009. Current/Elliott skirt is from 2015 and a wardrobe stable of mine. Boots: Vince Camuto. Yes, you’ve seen them before. I wear them ALL THE TIME cause they are so frickin cool.
This is my out-and-about-getting-shit-done look. I’ve had the jacket since the 90’s. Sure it was meant to be a trend but I turned it into a keeper. Found these Isabel Marant jeans on the Clearance rack at Nordstrom Rack. That means they went from Designer to Designer Sale to Nordstrom Rack to Rack Sale to Rack Clearance without anyone snagging them. How does that happen??!? Don’t care. We were meant to be. Mine for over 5 years and won’t let them go. T-shirt? Of course Love First. Making tree-hugging hip through the power of self-love….
My night out: Above&Beyond in NYC. My outfit for the occasion: I’ve had the fishnet top and velvet, formfitting camisole for over 10 years. I buy quality and I take care of my clothes: they last longer & I get more usage (aka good R.O.I.) and less in the landfill. Wide legged J-Brand jeans I purchased at a thrift store in West Hartford, CT a few years back. I <3 them; wear them all the time. 🌎☮️
Thanks to my NYC ID card, I have free membership for a year to many of New York’s museums, gardens & zoos. This afternoon is being spent in the National Museum of Natural History. Dressed totally tree-hugger style for the outing: all Sutter Larkin (my eco-clothing line). I take the unwanted and turn them into the wanted. All materials are giving a second life-cycle. Each individual piece enhances individual style.
Holiday Cheer with a good friend: local, neighborhood bar. hand-knit sweater: SF Goodwill; Madonna shirt: gift from friend; slacks: Portland designer, Michelle DeCourcy; belt: have no idea (found in a thrift store LONG time ago); shoes: Sorel (love them, have had them forever).
From work to play. I love this sweater. One of my first yoga teachers picked it out for me over a decade ago. I refuse to give it up. Dress going on 3 year. Boots = 12 years. Purchase great quality, take good care and make your wardrobe last and last and last…🌎️
Last & final look (whew!). Totally spontaneous. Plan was to bring back parts of look #1 but my mood switched. Skirt purchased 7 years ago in San Francisco. Would I purchase a brand new leather piece today? Nope. There are so many amazing sustainable options now. However, this one is made from hide of a cow that was bred for the food industry (not just for the sake of leather) so it’s got that going for it. Certain I will get another 10 years out of it, it’s so amazing. Boots are by Fiorentini + Baker, purchased 12 years ago. Been resoled twice. Why? I mean…did you see the buttons? Top by Elizabeth and Jainey. Gal-pal was like “done!” I was like “I’ll take!” And that’s a wrap.
It’s a multi-outfit day. Look #2: 2nd interview for stylish position. Dress, L’agence. Going on it’s 3rd year. I wear it so much we hug when I put it on. Jacket I’ve had since the 80’s. Boots: Vince Camuto. Forever in my collection. Interview didn’t go well (AT ALL). That’s life. Came home to Mr. Smily Pants. All OK. 🙂
It’s a multi-outfit day. Look #1: lunch with gal-pal. Top, poncho & scarf, all from my line, Sutter Larkin. I take unwanted materials and turn them into the wanted. Jeans are J Brand found in thrift store in CT.
Political Rally Outfit: vintage top found at Goodwill in SF. I added the buttons to make it modern. Pants: had custom made by an Etsy designer (who is no longer around) :( They are so well made and fit me perfect: I’ll wear them forever. Jean jacket by Prana (awesome brand). I love a simple jean jacket: so versatile. Belt found brand new at a garage sale. Purse: Vin Baker. Handmade in the USA. Going on it’s 3rd year. One way to save the planet is in your vote. Go Team Green!
