And now for something completely different

 We interrupt the usual garment related uploads and comments with a topical graphic "letter" to a young woman I recently heard on NPR. 

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June in Northern New England

 

We've been experiencing real spring weather, from rain to lovely sunshine and everything in between. 

 Revolution celebrated its 20th anniversary in White River Junction, VT. To celebrate, Nancy the Girl  the vintage store, brought some goodies over to the parking lot behind Revolution. I found a linen skirt made in Italy (not pictured) that goes well with a denim blouse I picked up at J.Crew (also not pictured). 

At Revolution, I acquired this dress because it was so well designed, with pockets, and great bias cut. It's a perfect summer dress! With it I wear the necklace I picked up in Glasgow on Otego Street. The sweater is an old personal favorite that I bought at the Gap a long time ago, along with a green and beige one. 

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I spent an overnight in Cambridge MA to see singer/songwriter Aldous Harding at the Sinclair. Before the concert, walking across Harvard Yard, I spotted this gentleman who knew how to dress for hot weather in the city. 

A favorite tee-shirt was perfect for dining outside and attending a concert. Another Revolution find! Cheers! 

Black and White and some color

New York City on the first hot weekend yielded some interesting wardrobe strategies, including, quite simply, the choice of black and white. Top image has white mostly, with black footwear. Bottom image has the reverse -- the woman is wearing white Birkenstocks. I love the accent of the lime green iPhone case. I also love that their purses match the color of their outfits. 

Working Moms

 

clothes swap 2022

 Yeah, it happened! It finally happened! I hosted my first clothes swap since the pandemic started. It all went so smoothly, as if we all have it down. My friends Julie and Judith with whom I have shared hosting duties in the past, laughed that some of the clothes being exchanged had made prior appearances. 

That's okay. They have found new owners while we shared our own woes and misgivings. What will happen to Roe v. Wade? Why is this country so fucked up? What can we do? 

Julie holding a bathing suit top that she is ready to part with. 

Anyone want a cashmere turtleneck? 

The dress was one I bought in Italy a few years ago. Deborah is taking over ownership. 

The hostess -- aka me -- wearing a hand tailored silk jacket made in Vietnam, and a Monsoon dress found in a charity shop in Edinburg. The jacket went to Judith -- for now. Pants are mine (TJ purchase). 

Judith tells the story of this red dress. The "narrative" is the best part: each garment holds a story. 

Alicia now owns cute black suede platform shoes. 

And the red dress goes to... Deborah!

A silk skirt remained orphaned. 

A Boden dress has found a new owner. 

Interesting how the same dress looks different on different bodies.