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When I busted out these platform Superga sneakers for the first time, my friend Rynn said she hated them. They reminded her of the shoes popular girls wore in middle school. Then I thought about it...well I'll be damned if these aren't basically the same shoes Hayley Duff wore when she portrayed black top bully, Summer Wheatley in Napolean Dynamite! (The wardrobe styling in that movie is amazing and incredibly on point). Although the whole "popular girl shoes" thing is a hilarious perk, it's not the reason I purchased them...which is more along the lines of a $14 impulse buy at Ross Dress for Less. 

Rynn's comment did get me thinking about the fashion fads of popular girls in middle school though. I remember arm cuffs having a moment. Adidas shell toes and those hideously thick Doc Martin sandals were definitely a thing. All things GAP and chokers too. Also, for some reason hoards of them would  dress as babies for halloween (was that just at my school?)...pajamas, giant bottles, pacifiers, and somehow body glitter slipped into the whole equation...?

I always thought if you're going to wear pajamas for Halloween whhhhy the F would you go as ANYTHING besides T.L.C. a la the Creep video? (I've got dibs on Left Eye).

I cannot complete this post without mentioning the Dolly Parton belt. It's bold, but I wear it with pride...particularly in LA. No shame. Next to a few diamond rings, it's pretty much the best thing my grandmother (may she rest in peace) ever gave to me. Nana was into glamourous/gaudy accessories.

Jeans: Urban Outfitters (Similar), Belt: Gifted, Shoes: Superga, Bracelet: Thrifted 

Shirt: Thrifted, Sunglasses: Similar

Links I Love

1. Stirring and beautiful ... check out the colorized versions of famous black and white photos.
2. The idea of the century: The Period Store! Your one stop shop for that time of the month.
3. Loving these photos of vintage dorm rooms from the ModCloth blog. So charming.
4. My mama is an interior designer, and I have always LOVED interior design photography. These are dream-worthy photos from Anthology Magazine. 
5. Love Garden and Gun Magazine. Need to try the Texas Micheleda recipe before summers through! Any excuse to drink a beer, right?

Au Revior, Pee Wee: The Versatility of the Silk Scarf

Silk scarves. The never-ending abyss into which many-a-vintage lover can so easily fall. Typically no more than 3 dollars (if you're shopping at the right places), it's easy to find yourself with a drawer full. But who's complaining? They can transform looks with one tie of a knot, and boy are they versatile!

Perfect for pony tails.
A pop of color tied on your handbag.
As a pocket square in a blazer.
Tied around your neck with a collared shirt for the classic prep look.
As a blindfold for, uh.....whatever you see fit.
To complete a Rosie the Riveter look.
Around your head for a gypsy vibe.
To wave goodbye out the window of a train, "Au revoir, Pee Wee!"

Really, the list goes on.

Are you a scarf junkie? Any more tips on how to put them to good use?

Silk Scarf: Vintage (Similar)

Shoes: Sam Edelman (Here they are in RED! Love it)

Cut Offs: Vintage Calvin Klein (Similar)

Shirt: Thrifted Vintage

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