Don't Forget Your Booties Cause it's Cold Out There Today

I think this will be a year I need to re-watch Groundhog Day. Given the year 2020 was, there might just be some new meanings to be found.

 

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Cashmere Cardigan Ann Taylor
Curvy Mid-Rise Skinny Jean Banana Republic
Herringbone Coat Loft
Cream Booties Aerosoles
Velvet Bag Thrifted
Necklace TJMaxx
Crescent Moon Necklace c/o Marijane Boutique
Thin Gold Ring Etsy
San Marco Twist Ring Golden Cleff via TJMaxx
Sunglasses "Nina" Ray-Ban

Shop Small: Marijane Boutique

Small businesses are the life blood of our communities, and I want to share one of my favorite local shops, Marijane Boutique. If you are a Connecticut local, you can find this charming shop full of both new and consignment pieces in the Guilford center, and if not, you can always shop online!

Upon entering the boutique, owner Lisa LoRicco instantly makes you feel warm and welcome, and it's easy to lose track of time chatting with her while browsing through the shop. It's not hard to see the influence of her fashion design and illustration background, and she is truly as much of a fashion lover as you would expect; confessing to have immediately fallen in love with a newly consigned Ferragamo scarf, trying it on, and admitting she was likely going to buy it herself.

It's no secret that I love shopping consignment, as it puts gorgeous designer pieces at more attainable price points, plus, there is always something new to discover each time I visit. Covetable Chanel, luxurious cashmere, unique vintage pieces, and some perfectly curated retail items, means it is hard to leave Marijane Boutique empty-handed.

Shop small, shop local, keep your community thriving. I hope if you are in Connecticut you are able to visit Marijane Boutique, and you can mention this post to get 15% off your purchase!

 
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Copper Satin Slip Dress J.Crew
Cashmere Wrap Cardigan Daniel Bishop via Marijane Boutique
Brown Croc Pumps "Everly" Naturalizer
Vintage Leather Bag Charles Jourdan Paris c/o Marijane Boutique
Ram Hoop Earrings Vintage via Goodwill
Crescent Moon Necklace c/o Marijane Boutique
Thin Gold Ring Etsy
San Marco Twist Ring Golden Cleff via TJMaxx
Gold Ring TJMaxx

Marijane Boutique - 57 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday: 11:00 - 5:00 P.M.

Routines

I miss routines. I miss knowing what day of the week it is without having to look at my phone. I miss yoga class, Starbucks runs, and TJMaxx. I miss seeing my friends, and I miss being in this space. I don't know how all these weeks have just drifted away, a blur of watching the world shutdown, not leaving the house, and perpetually waiting for a tomorrow when things will be better.

Businesses are starting to open up again, but what has actually changed? The same risk associated with going out into the world is still there. I may have ordered some cute masks, but that wont make eating at a restaurant any safer. Will I be able to find an outdoor social distancing yoga class, or will I just continue to be left to my own devices, which in short, are not good.

Will attempting to be out in the world, shopping, dining, exercising, be more stressful than satisfying?

I feel like the last three months have just been lost. Can I stand to lose another?

      

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Cream Cashmere Sweater Nordstrom similar

Rust Pleated Midi Skirt Banana Republic

Kitten Heels "Moxie" c/o SAS

Leopard Clutch Clare V c/o Shopbop

 Earrings Thrifted

Gold Rope Chain Necklace Thrifted similar

Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry

Duplication

I still have a handful of outfit photos taken pre-quarantine, when I wasn't agonizing over putting on jeans and a sweater for a low-key day of visiting with family.

I surprised myself last month when I decided to buy this same v-neck cashmere sweater in both the cream color and black; truly I was going to return the cream and just keep the black, but it's so terribly soft and was on sale for $50 and I convinced myself this time would be different.

I have a terrible track record when it comes to buying duplicates of pieces in different colors. I always end up loving one far more than the other - how could such a perfect and versatile piece in one color feel like an impossible style challenge in another? (The first thing which comes to mind would be linen joggers I loved so much in olive green that grabbing the blush pink seemed like a necessity. I never wear the pink.)

However perhaps the issue isn't with the piece, but simply the color, and it feels like both cream and black are safe bets. Fingers crossed.

      

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 Cashmere Sweater Nordstrom
Curvy Mid-Rise Skinny Jean Banana Republic
Croc Embossed Leather Bag Loeffler Randall
 Mules Charles David via TJMaxx 
Double Ring Belt Express
Loop Earrings Mejuri
Gold Chain Necklace Thrifted similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry

Just Last Month

These photos were taken last month after visiting Continuum Distilling in Waterbury - a very unique distillery that takes the leftover yeast from beer making to create spirits. I sampled cocktails and indulged in a gorgeous cheese board.

Having never visited Waterbury before, I did a location search on Instagram to find this gorgeous marble building. I believe it's the town hall, or maybe the library - the map didn't seem too clear - Instagram got me in the vicinity, and that is all that matters.

I'm not sure why it took me over a month to post these photos, but I suddenly felt like I had to get them up, because I can't be posting fur coats in April (regardless of whether or not we still have a few days which require them!)

       

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 Cashmere Sweater Nordstrom
 Distressed Jeans Gap similar
Leopard Fur Coat J.McLaughlin similar
Cream Booties Aerosoles
 Vintage Bag Anna Pearl's Curiosities similar
Cream Wide Brim Fedora Goorin Brothers similar
Necklace French Kande
 Gold Rectangle Chain Necklace Etsy
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry