Edgy Style

Short Overalls Throwback

by Kate Franco on August 14, 2014 · 0 comments

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But I found myself thinking about overalls more than I care to admit. And I thought, okay, if not full-on overalls, maybe short overalls will work? To avoid a major cash investment, I bought a cute retro pair on Poshmark for less that $20, new with tags. My favorite parts are the snaps and the little patch pockets.

Post-purchase, these short overalls sat in my closet for 2 months. Totally unheard of, if you know me. For the life of me, I could not figure out how to wear them and NOT look juvenile.

Then, right before I fell asleep the other night, I had a fashion epiphany:

“Go Edgy”

The result is some kind of edgy-grunge-with-a-dash-of-boho look that I could not be more obsessed with. It’s kind of weird, and I dig it.

Head to Toe: ASOS retro sunglasses, Alternative Apparel sleeveless tee, Short overalls via Poshmark, Alexander Wang Rocco bag via Poshmark, Isabel Marant fringe boots via Poshmark, Bracelets: Stella & Dot serpent bracelet via Poshmark, OIA Jules skull bracelet, kate spade creme de la creme bangle, Gorjana Mila Cuff, Rings: Madewell, TomTom

 

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Gold Lamé

by Kate Franco on August 13, 2014 · 3 comments

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If you had asked me 5 years ago if I’d ever consider wearing gold lamé pants, you would have gotten a big fat hell-to-the-no. And yet, here we are. I’ve been obsessing over these pants since they were released in the Isabel Marant pour H&M collection months ago. I didn’t buy anything from that sale, but when I saw these pants (and the matching top!) for sale on Poshmark, I just knew they had to be mine.

The only downside? The pants are unlined, and the fabric is a little rough. Otherwise, this is a perfect eclectic outfit. And eclectic + edgy + boho makes me very happy!

Head to toe: ASOS retro sunglasses, Old Navy jean jacket, H&M tee, Stella & Dot coin necklace via Poshmark, Angel Court stag necklace, Jeanine Payer heart necklace, Louis Vuitton St. Cloud bag via Poshmark, Isabel Marant pour H&M gold lamé pants via Poshmark, Zara heels via Poshmark

 

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Tough Love

by Kate Franco on August 7, 2014 · 2 comments

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But about the outfit: shorts with boots has to be one of my favorite trends. If I’m being totally honest, I don’t even really wear heels anymore. Just boots, sandals and sneakers; it’s kind of awesome. Also. Who knew I was feel so tough when I woke up this morning? Muscle tee, combat boots and a leather jacket are pretty much definitively tough. The floral softens it up just a bit. And the rose-colored sunglasses do too. Overall, I’d say this is some major tough love.

Head to Toe: Free People Abbey Road Sunglasses via Poshmark, Muubaa leather jacket, Zara muscle tee via Poshmark, Rag & Bone shorts, Alexander Wang Dakota Booties, Sara Berman bucket bag

 

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Floral Muumuu

30 July 2014

One of my favorite things to do is to spend an afternoon cruising Valencia in the Mission. Wandering in and out of local shops, snacking on some seriously amazing food, and finding hidden gems makes me happy. This top is one such hidden gem — a vintage piece from Afterlife — on the hanger it […]

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The Controversial Light Wash

28 July 2014

I used to have a monogamous relationship with dark wash skinny jeans {J Brand 811s, specifically}. They are SO practical, totally neutral and super flattering. We broke up recently, and I have to tell you, it’s been AMAZING. Lately, I’ve been mixing up my style: light wash denim, bleached jeans, and even some acid wash […]

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