I had a lot of fun researching my recent series, Anthro: USA, and I’ve decided to expand upon that idea by featuring more American-made brands from time to time. My goal is to show you how easy it is to add responsible purchases to your wardrobe, because I really believe, as consumers, we can make a statement with what we buy.
Karen Kane is the first store I’m featuring, and I’ve shown you a few of the pieces I own in the past, a pair of denim leggings and a navy lace dress. Karen Kane manufactures 80% of its products in the United States, and is consistently working to improve conditions for employees. While exploring the site, I found this video that offers more information about the company.
I’ve chosen three different pieces to share with you, and I’m a big fan of their casual and dressier things, too.
(The Riviera Lace Top.)
I love the Riviera Lace Top for its pretty take on the current sweatshirt trend. With the added lace, it’s an elegant option for every day.
(The London Motorcycle Jacket.)
The London Motorcycle Jacket is edgy and fun, and I love the artistic details including the asymmetrical collar and touches of leather.
(The Lace Top Fit and Flare Dress.)
The Lace Top Fit and Flare Dress is such a lovely staple for your closet, and it’s very elegant and timeless. Karen Kane has a wide selection of dresses in various styles from casual to cocktail, and the styles are flattering on all body types.
I hope to feature more domestically made designers periodically, and feel free to suggest stores and brands that you’d like to see, too.
(Our outdoor lights.)
I can’t believe how quickly this week flew by and Christmas is just around the corner! Tonight is brew night and we’ve got a few last-minute errands to run this weekend before everything is ready to go. I’ll be back Monday and Tuesday with posts, and then I’m taking the rest of next week off. Here are a few things that caught my attention this week.
We just finished watching Alaska: The Last Frontier on Netflix, and I was surprised by how much I liked it. Here’s an article about those eccentric homesteaders.
I was relieved to learn that Brian the Dog returned last week.
An interesting piece on women and tattoos.
Bittersweet photos making the internet rounds this week.
Goodbye to Ray Price. I grew up listening to these songs: “San Antonio Rose.” “Help Me Make it Through the Night.” “For the Good Times.”
The beautifully-written, heartbreaking glimpse into the life of a homeless child in New York City. If you don’t read anything else all weekend, please read this.
Outgoing Mayor Bloomberg’s thoughts on the story.
And the thoughts of the incoming mayor.
Have a wonderful weekend!
It’s been a while since I did a daily outfit roundup, so I thought I’d show you a few pieces that I’m currently wearing in heavy rotation. We’ve had weeks of cold and rainy weather, though it’s nice and sunny at the moment. In the late fall and winter, I live in jeans, a blouse or interesting tee, a statement necklace, and a cardigan for warmth. I get hot easily, so I prefer light layers that I can add or take away as needed throughout the day, and I would much rather wear a cardigan and be slightly chilly than wear a coat and roast.
(Polka dots and jeans on Thanksgiving.)
Since we hosted Thanksgiving at our house, I wanted to wear something pretty but casual. I paired my trusty jeans with a white polka-dot button-down, added a chunky bracelet and flats, and I was set. This blouse is sheer, and though I’m not a fan of tank tops, I wore a black one underneath to add a bit of interest and color. I was cool and pulled together as I finished my meal preparations.
(Casual in a navy button-up.)
This outfit is a variation of the first, and I wore another cotton button-down with jeans, flats, and chunky bracelets. I have two of these shirts and really love them, but I can’t decide if they actually need tanks underneath, since they are semi-sheer. Because of that, I don’t wear them often, but a cool, rainy day is fine weather for layering, so it worked out well.
(Bright stripes with black.)
This outfit is definitely my normal uniform, and I paired jeans with a colorful top, my new fair trade necklace by MADE at Anthropologie, my trusty black cardigan, and fun flats. As the weather warms up, I just take off the cardigan and still feel put-together.
(Black and purple.)
And this is literally the same song, second verse. I’ve had this purple version of the striped top for a while, but rarely wear it. This fall, I seemed to favor it more, and in place of flats, I wore my favorite booties, which are perfect for rainy days.
This post just goes to show how much I rely on simple separates to mix and match with my everyday uniform.
