Velveteen Rabbits

It's chunky... it's funky.... it's my Homeless Pigeon Lady from Home Alone 2 sweater. I haven't worn it all winter because it just hasn't gotten cold enough. It's one of those pieces that demands your love. The knit fabric is what would happen if carpet from the 70's and an afro from the 70's had a baby. The sleeves resemble that of a court jester's. It's 3 sizes too big. But despite (because of?) all this, I love it.

I like to think we all have items like this. They're like Velveteen Rabbits. Items that have received so much love they begin to embody a life of their own. Items that anyone else would look over or even assume belonged to a street sleeper. Maybe it's a muumuu, or your favorite stretched out T shirt, or a pair of paint splattered overalls (and not the adorable kind that Leandra wears from The Man Repeller), completely torn up grass stained converse, jeans with so many holes in them you should be ashamed of yourself (but you're not). You can wear them on a casual weekend or a quick trip to the store, sure...but if you love them enough you'll keep on giving them life. Attempting to make a statement with them, or trying to make them look chic or stylish. Sometimes pulling it off... and when you do, well, that's the good shit. Wear those well worn, well loved babies till the cows come home. 

(I'm wearing heart sunglasses in these pictures to represent my undying love for this sweater.)  

This post brought to you by the musical stylings of Dr. Dog. Ugh! They make me feel nostalgic and homesick and cozy and hopeful and dreamy and happy all at the same time. 

{Sweater: Thrifted (similar)}{Turquoise Ring: Beacon's Closet (similar)}

{Black Coated Jeans: Rich and Skinny}{Hat: Gift (similar)}{Boots: Dolly Python}

{Sunglasses: Random Vintage Store Find (similar)}