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What if variety is a distraction?
What if variety is a distraction?

I felt really great in my black turtleneck + blue jeans yesterday and wanted to channel that this morning when I went to get dressed. Somehow though, I felt not great about today’s attempt at recreating yesterday’s outfit high.

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WardrobeTaliaNovember 27, 2018everlane, kotn, minimalism Comments
15 New Fabrics I'm enjoying at Stonemountain and Daughter
15 New Fabrics I'm enjoying at Stonemountain and Daughter

Sometimes it’s nice just to look at things. Here are some fabric swatches to look at!

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LifeTaliaNovember 21, 2018fabric, sewingComment
7 Vintage Alternatives to the Everlane Cocoon Coat
7 Vintage Alternatives to the Everlane Cocoon Coat

For when you like the style but not the price (or fabric content or pocket placement).

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RoundupsTaliaNovember 15, 2018roundup, vintage coat, vintage, secondhand, everlane, wool coat Comments
Two Years Later
Two Years Later

All the wedding photos you didn’t know you were waiting for.

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LifeTaliaNovember 12, 2018wedding, elicia bryan, flora pop, arabia moutain, bhldn Comments
Your minimalism matters
Your minimalism matters

The people that say it doesn’t make a difference are wrong.

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LifeTaliaNovember 5, 2018life, minimalism Comment
Here's a Thing I Didn't Buy: Everlane Oversized Blazer
Here's a Thing I Didn't Buy: Everlane Oversized Blazer

At the intersection of desire, jealousy, and guilt.

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Things I Didn't BuyTaliaOctober 31, 2018everlane, glen plaid Comments
Autumn Looks Part II
Autumn Looks Part II

Playing dress-up with some wool trousers I love and some very iffy shoes I should probably just get rid of.

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WardrobeTaliaSeptember 25, 2018blousy trou, trousers, amour vert, vintage, vintage coach, etienne aigner, oxford pumps, stilettos, canadian tuxedo Comments
Autumn Looks, Part I
Autumn Looks, Part I

Dipping my toe in the autumn-water! See how I style some of my summer wardrobe acquisitions with a couple classics to get ready for fall.

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WardrobeTaliaSeptember 23, 2018memade, elizabeth suzann, everlane, floralComment
Everlane's Clever Marketing Tricks and How to Spot Them
Everlane's Clever Marketing Tricks and How to Spot Them

I may have gone to art school, but I know a thing or too about marketing, and Everlane is KILLING it lately. Learn how to spot their tricks so you can stay on top of your buying habits.

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Wardrobe, LifeTaliaSeptember 20, 2018everlane, marketing Comments
Here's A Thing I Didn't Buy: Vintage Floral Pants
Here's A Thing I Didn't Buy: Vintage Floral Pants

The vintage floral pants that got away — and how my regret turned to gratitude… but maybe not why you think.

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Things I Didn't BuyTaliaSeptember 17, 2018vintage, floralComment
Rings I Wear
Rings I Wear

Three rings, three stories.

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LifeTaliaSeptember 15, 2018jewelry, gold, minimal, rings, momComment
Everything I Bought & Sold in The Summer of 2018
Everything I Bought & Sold in The Summer of 2018

Earlier this summer, I made a few too many (perhaps ill-advised) purchases within a small window of time. Sure, they were all secondhand items, but as someone who tries to keep a smallish wardrobe, this caused me shame.

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WardrobeTaliaSeptember 13, 2018wardrobe, grana, elizabeth suzann, jesse kamm, wray, by far, secondhand shopping, vintage shopping, banana republic Comments
Review: Everlane cheeky jean and bodysuit
Review: Everlane cheeky jean and bodysuit

After an unofficial month+ of shopping abstinence, I ponied up for not one but two Everlane items — one new, one secondhand.

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Reviews, WardrobeTaliaSeptember 10, 2018everlane, grana Comments
AUG 6–SEP 5, 2018
AUG 6–SEP 5, 2018

21 outfits I wore during the months of August and September. Spot the common thread!

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Outfit of the DayTaliaSeptember 9, 2018elizabeth suzann, amour vert, nisolo, caron callahan, memadeComment
How to re-style your old clothes
How to re-style your old clothes

One weird trick for wearing low rise pants when you aren't into low rise pants anymore

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Wardrobe, How ToTaliaSeptember 5, 2018everlane, j. crew Comments
Do Shoes Make The Outfit?
Do Shoes Make The Outfit?

I try two pairs of shoes with one outfit to get to the bottom of the question… do shoes make the outfit?

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WardrobeTaliaSeptember 4, 2018everlane, jeffrey campbell, shoes, memade Comments
I'm Alive
I'm Alive

There's a song in my soul. Sometime’s it’s quiet, but there’s always a song.

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LifeTaliaAugust 31, 2018music Comments
JUL 30–AUG 5, 2018
JUL 30–AUG 5, 2018

What I wore the week of July 30–August 5, 2018.

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Outfit of the DayTaliaAugust 7, 2018black crane, amour vert, nisolo, elizabeth suzannComment
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As someone with "only" 700-some followers on this platform, I certainly wonder what effect my words really will have in a given situation. What responsibility do I have to speak up when I've not necessarily considered myself an "influencer" in this space?
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Despite choosing to share aspects of my life on a very public platform with a whole lot of people who I don't know in real life, I'm quite a private person, and I know my own heart. On a social media platform especially, I believe you don't owe anyone anything besides what you want to give. I try to keep a healthy distance from getting caught up in a digital world. All that said, I HAVE considered myself a member of this community - however intangible it may be - and while I don't owe an anonymous following anything, I DO believe I owe this community something - however small potatoes I may be within it. It's a two way street.
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A lot of us have been away from our phones this month. It wasn't part of my plan to post on here over the holidays, and and to be honest I've even been wondering about how much I want to post in the next year. That's all stuff I'm wrestling with internally. So I want to be generous and not assume anyone's silence ever equates tacit approval.
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That said, I hope that anyone who has felt bullied or shamed by being called-in to this conversation comes to understand that they are not being pressed to speak because we assume they are bad and they must defend themselves, but because we assume their heart is GOOD and that it will only create more positive change to share that righteousness.
So I've been off social media over the last week and am just getting up to speed on the really ugly shit that went down in the aftermath of the post by @clothedinabundance on TMW. In full disclosure, I left an early comment on the post itself in which I disagreed on the specifics Deborah wrote about, but in light of how I've learned things devolved, it's somewhat irrelevant now who thinks what about the topic at hand. What's relevant is how awfully Deborah was treated in the ensuing days, first with unmoderated harassment and then by gaslighting by the very person who was benefiting from her abuse. There's not room in the slow fashion community for that kind of behavior and I've unfollowed TMW to send a message that it's unacceptable. This community is only worthwhile when all kinds of voices are present at the table, not just others like my own (white, cis, hetero, thin, able-bodied, well-off, etc etc etc). But more importantly, we need to actually listen to those voices when they're saying something is not OK, and then make every effort to make it right.
I'm not sure I wear this turtleneck enough... Lol j/k
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Who else is watching the My Brilliant Friend miniseries? I just devoured it. Sometimes a little overwrought but then the books were a little of that too, so it's not really a complaint. I'm surprised at how much the visuals bring to life the story. In a way, the books were very evocative without describing too many details. Somehow they're able to make it look exactly as I imagined, but better - the characters, the setting, everything. And oh, how my heart aches watching Lila and Lenu navigate the travails of adolescence and friendship.
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Wearing @kotn turtleneck, @elizsuzann skirt, and @iamintentionallyblank heels.
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#slowfashion #slowfashionatl #intentionallyblank #elizabethsuzann #esstyled #ethicalstyle #ethicalclothing #ethicalmyway #independentdesigner #monochromestyle #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistcloset #minimalootd #sustainablefashion
I like the zazz of yesterday's plaid, but simple style still makes me feel me.
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Wearing @kotn long sleeve, Ann Taylor wool cardigan, @everlane jeans and slingbacks.
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#slowfashionatl #ethicalmyway #ethicalstyle #sustainablestyle #sustainablefashion #ethicalclothing #everlane #slowfashionoutfit #minimalootd #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistcloset #minimalistwardrobe
When you're on vacation but it's also the company holiday party.
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#vintage dress from @cocoandmischa over @kotn turtleneck.
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#shopvintage #shopsecondhand #vintagestyle #plaidstyle #mustardyellow #layeringstyle #capsulewardrobe #kotn
Used a friend's housewarming party today as a little excuse to wear my plaid pants - as if I need a reason beyond its a day that ends in -day.
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I'm looking forward to spending the next two weeks not at the office. Lots of home projects to keep me busy, including some potential re-upholstery. Also on the to do list: moving out of my studio for the second time this year - which I am NOT looking forward to, but it needs to happen. Everything is going into storage for now, which I'm surprisingly ok with? Have been feeling guilty about the cost of rent and its inverse relationship to how much time I was spending there, so it's for the best.
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Wearing @esby_apparel pants, @amourvert top, and @iamintentionallyblank heels.
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#slowfashionatl #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistcloset #minimalootd #minimaliststyle #minimalstyle #ethicalstyle #plaidstyle #sustainablefashion #monochromestyle #independentdesigner #slowfashionstyle
My husband brought me this pashmina back from his trip to India this fall and it's proven indispensable for layering. Easier and more multi-purpose than a cardigan, I love to wear it draped over my shoulders like this. Shawls get a bit of a granny-vibe rap but maybe grannies know what's up. I've spruced up an otherwise neutral outfit with my trusty silk-scrap scarf too. God I cannot wait for this weekend.
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Wearing a wool pashmina with @kotn top, #vintage belt, @everlane jeans, and @veroniquebranquinho boots.
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#slowfashionatl #slowfashionmovement #ethicalstyle #sustainablefashion #ethicalmyway #ethicalfashion #ethicalclothing #casualstyle #neurtralstyle #sustainablestyle #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd #minimalistcloset #minimalistwardrobe #everlane #beigefordays
Big day at the office today! I'm directing a photoshoot that includes both gold sequins AND a Broadway star 🤩 Does it get more exciting than that?
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For good luck, wearing @esby_apparel pants with @kotn turtleneck, @bombas socks and @everlane loafers.
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#slowfashion #slowfashionatl #ethicalclothing #ethicalstyle #ethicalmyway #sustainablestyle #sustainablefashion #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd #minimalistcloset #minimaliststyle #minimalistfashion #plaidstyle
Sometimes I'm not sure if I actually like what I'm wearing 😬. Like, I know the pieces are good but do they work together as a look 🤔? And if they DO look good, is it actually my style 🤨? To be determined. At the very least the yellow is a nice contrast to the gloomy weather.
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Wearing @gravelandgoldsf linen top with @jcrew sweater, @rachelcomey jeans, #vintage belt, @bombas wool socks and @everlane loafers.
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#mustardyellow #ethicalstyle #ethicalmyway #sustainablefashion #sustainablestyle #rachelcomey #everlane #gravelandgold #slowfashionatl
Wearing the pair of @leslie.francesca earrings I bought in San Francisco this fall. I have such good memories of that trip. 😌 So beautiful and sunny, unlike the rainy Saturday we've had here in Atlanta today. Still, I love the sound of rain on the roof and the even light diffusing through the clouds.
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#lesliefrancesca #earrings #independentdesigner #alternativejewelry #shopindie ##minimaliststyle #minimalism #minimalistjewelry #kotn
Ugh yes Friday. Say no more.
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Wearing #handmedown tee with an Ann Taylor cardigan over #vintage Coach belt, @everlane jeans, @bombas socks and @nisoloshoes boots.
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#shopvintage #shopsecondhand #casualstyle #bombas #everlane #ethicalstyle #minimalistcloset #minimaliststyle #minimalstyle #minimalootd #minimalistoutfitinspiration
Texture is like pattern you can feel with your eyes and see with your hands. Yesterday I talked about pattern but today I want to talk about texture. With a neutral, solid-color wardrobe, texture can be a secret weapon against boring. One of my favorite examples from my own wardrobe is this beautiful chunky knit basketweave sweater. It's plain white, but far from boring and forgettable.
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Even in homegoods I seek out texture. Look no further than the beautiful braid matelasse pattern on this white quilt. Matelasse is a type of fabric that appears embossed because of the weave technique. It's used in clothing as well, so keep your eye out.
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Braids and basketweave - they never get old. Neither does a handsome cat 🐱
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Wearing @laurenmanoogian sweater.
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#laurenmanoogian #texture #catsofinstagram #wardrobestylist #atlantastyleblogger #thoughtfulcloset #minimalistcloset #minimalistwardrobe #basicstyle #hyggestyle #neutralstyle
In paring down my wardrobe, many of the first things to go were patterned and brightly colored. What was left and what I've added back in have mostly been neutral and solid. But I've strategically been letting pattern in as well. The trick is to be very deliberate about what sort of pattern I'll allow for - so far it's mostly stripes, plaids, and floral. I'm considering polkadots, which can be both classic and fun but potentially juvenile feeling depending on scale and placement.
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All this to say a few patterned pieces can do a lot to bring some zest to a neutral wardrobe. I'm still really happy I added these plaid pants to my closet and have been enjoying the little zing they give to basic pieces like this oatmeal sweater. Also, so cozy.
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Wearing @everlane sweater, @esby_apparel flannel pants, and some old black riding boots.
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#slowfashion #slowfashionstyle #slowfashionatl #minimalootd #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistcloset #minimaliststyle #esbyapparel #plaidstyle #ethicalstyle #ethicalmyway #ethicalclothing #ethicalfashion #thoughtfulcloset #thoughtfulstyle #everlane
Wearing my mom's earrings and cozy scarf today. Crazy that she's been gone five years.
Who has the best selection of vintage clothing in Atlanta? @cocoandmischa that's who. I picked up this midcentury wool dress at their Westside Provisions pop-up last month and finished tailoring it yesterday. The yellow and gray plaid!
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It was quite large up top but a hair tight around my pear hips, but thankfully there was just enough seam allowance to take out on the bottom. I added darts at the front and back to cinch in the waist, took off the sleeves, took in a couple inches at the bust and shoulders, reattached the sleeves, and tacked open the collar to give it a lapel look. I'm trying to decide if I should shorten the sleeves a little - here I have them rolled under an inch or so, which I like. Ta-da!
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Where are your favorite ATL spots to shop vintage and secondhand?
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Wearing a #vintage wool dress with @everlane shoes.
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#shopvintage #shopsecondhand #slowfashionatl #slowfashionstyle #ethicalmyway #vintagestyle #plaidstyle #midcenturystyle #alterations #tailoreddress #holidaystyle #vintagefashion
Feeling contentment today with the state of my wardrobe. It's a fickle thing and I may change my mind tomorrow, but at least right now I feel like I've had some mental breakthroughs that are changing how I approach both shopping and wearing. If you're in the process of streamlining your wardrobe and feeling frustrated either because you don't feel your closet represents you, or you don't know where to start, here's my best advice:
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1. Know thy style. Look for inspiration in others, but don't let the zeitgeist dictate what you choose to wear.
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2. Be ruthless in minimizing. Take out all the things you only sort of like from your closet. Put them somewhere else. Live with less and see what you miss and what you don't. You don't have to commit to anything right away, but you may be surprised to find it's easier to get dressed without the sort-of-likes making noise.
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Wearing #secondhand top, #vintagecoach belt, @caroncallahan jeans, and @everlane shoes.
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#minimalootd #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistcloset #minimalistoutfit #minimaliststyle #minimalistwardrobe #slowfashionatl #slowfashionmovement #slowliving #slowfashionstyle #atlantastyle #atlantastyleblogger #minimalstyle #ethicalstyle #ethicalmyway #sustainablestyle #widelegjeans
Last of the fall colors, stuck to the windshield. I like these slow, rainy weekends.
In general I think outfits are more interesting when they include a mix of items from different brands or vintage. So it's much to my chagrin I find myself today head-to-toe in Everlane 🙄 what can I say? I like the look. Wear what you love.
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It's the time of year for titled days of the week and @elizabethlcline shared today about Anti-Sweatshop Saturday. There are garment workers even in the US working in sweatshop conditions, and it's not enough to say "buy from ethical clothing brands." Why not actually improve the working conditions for the garment workers across the board? Thank you Elizabeth for continuing to raise awareness around ethics in the fashion industry.
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Wearing... @everlane
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#everlane #ethicalstyle #ethicalmyway #ethicalclothing #slowfashionmovement #shopsecondhand #slowfashionatl #simplestyle
I recently found a(nother) stash of my mom's costume jewelry and set aside a few pieces to keep, including this pair of dangly X earrings. They are very "her." The gold tone suits my style well and the linked shapes are vaguely reminiscent of many cool geometric designs I see modern makers doing now, but which I can't justify purchasing. So what if they're not solid gold? I wouldn't buy them in a store, but they are here, and they are special to me, so in my treasure chest they'll go.
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#secondhandfirst #vintageearrings #vintagestyle #atlantastyleblogger #familyheirloom #ethicalstyle #ethicaljewelry
Look familiar? 😏 Plus, a special cameo appearance by my husband's feet as he takes a conference call in his PJs.
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I was in a hurry this morning after oversleeping after staying up too late last night sketching 😅 but needed to look sharp for a meeting with a vendor. So I threw on something I knew I liked and felt good in - my Monday outfit! Let's see if anyone at work notices... Wish I could have washed my hair but at least I am on time now!
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Wearing @kotn turtleneck, @everlane jeans, and @veroniquebranquinho boots with a #vintage Coach belt.
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#sustainablefashion #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd #minimalistcloset #minimalistoutfit #minimalistwardrobe #turtleneckstyle #slowfashion #atlantastyle #atlantastyleblogger #ethicalmyway #ethicalstyle #ethicalclothing
 

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