Playing with Neutrals

So, the Summer is coming to an end as we speak (though to me, it ended on August 31st - you see, Fall starts on September 1st in my Russian mind every year, no exception). But our playing with fashion continues, and why not play with neutral tones for a change. I love bold colors, but from time to time I feel inclined to wear neutrals - it's refreshing, as if I push an invisible restart button of my style.

The linen tunic is vintage (my guess, late 1980s to early 1990s), bought at Goodwill. I showed it in SEPTEMBER 2015. To me, it goes very well with the subtle colors of the natural surroundings in late Summer and early Fall. I belted it with a burgundy leather belt that I purchased last year, but haven't worn until now. 

You could've seen these gorgeous and extra light earrings with a red dress in my AUGUST 2018 post. I don't think I have shared this crochet cotton skirt before, but I showed its sister top with linen pants in JUNE 2017. The vintage pin was a $1 find at an antique mall a while back.

I didn't have any particular reason to dress up that evening - I did it simply to please myself when Justin and I went for a walk on a local trail. I loved the 1980s vibe of my getup and the way it resonated with current colors in nature: dry grasses, red leaves and blackberries. I would take this outfit anywhere really, but there is something very soothing in harmonizing with nature.

Photos by Justin

Linen tunic - vintage

Crochet skirt and sunglasses - Lane Bryant (old)

Belt - Talbots (last year)

Ballet flats - AGL (old)

Earrings - Chico's (sale)

Purse and brooch - vintage

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