Once I read a story about a butterfly in the subway, and today, I saw one. It got on at 42nd, and off at 59th, where, I assume it was going to Bloomingdales to buy a hat that will turn out to be a mistake – as almost all hats are.
Months ago, I didn’t see a butterfly on the subway a la You’ve Got Mail: I did, however, discover an exception to the rule of hats. I was visiting a buddy in D.C. at the time, and dragged him to a vintage shop (the name of which totally escapes me) where I found a phenomenal, Mad Men-esque felt fedora.
Vintage Cavanagh Felt Fedoras usually sell for around $80. Mine was $35, but you already saw that coming.
The purchase/posting time lapse can be attributed to the fact that the thing hasn’t left my head since I bought it. It goes with everything, including the magnificent Tashkent by Cheyenne Boots recently snagged at Buff Exchange for $145 (originally upwards of $600).
The boots are so comfortable, they can be worn BAREFOOT. And the hat tends to result in absurd, squinty-eyed faces reminiscent of one feigning edginess.
See-Through Tank, $24.00 @ American Apparel; Ralph Lauren striped boatneck tank, $11ish @ Buffalo Exchange; no-name high-waist jean shorts, $7.00 @ Goodwill.
Gently-worn is my Graceland.
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those boots are seriously gorgeous!
Hey, I was wondering, what kind of lipstick and bronzer do you use? Your cheekbones look really defined!
As a fellow former Wildcat, I need your advice: where can I find good thrift and b/s/t in DC?! I moved here 9 months ago and am still searching. Would your friend remember the store where you got that fabulous hat? Please help! I need a Fall wardrobe!
Great outfit, you really rock the fedora! Personally, I like berets, since they are the only hat I have found that looks good with my face and hair.
puuuleeze let us know the name of the shop. I’m going to DC tom and I’ll like to know any places you recommend. Gracias!
Totally off topic from this post, but thought of you when I read this. It’s long, but it’s a great, great article.
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/johann-hari-the-fashion-industry-imposes-a-cruel-burden-on-women-1787808.html
P.S. Cute hat, but wouldn’t do it w/ my hijab. Hats + Hijab = lamO to the max.