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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, granaComment
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
Michigan Travel Capsule
Michigan Travel Capsule
WardrobeTaliaAugust 2, 2018black crane, amour vert, nisolo, elizabeth suzann Comments
JUL 23–29, 2018
JUL 23–29, 2018

What I wore the week of July 23–29, 2018.

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Outfit of the DayTaliaJuly 31, 2018amour vert, black crane, caron callahan, nisolo, everlane Comments
Atlanta Slow Fashion Symposium
Atlanta Slow Fashion Symposium

How can slow fashion become a larger part of the cultural conversation?

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Wardrobe, LifeTaliaJuly 29, 2018elizabeth cline, elizabeth suzann, slow fashion, community athens, outpost showroom, cut from the same cloth, megan huntz, coco + mischa, ponce city market Comments
JUL 16-22, 2018
JUL 16-22, 2018

What I wore the week of July 16–22, 2018. Spoiler-alert: me-made shorts!

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Outfit of the DayTaliaJuly 24, 2018amour vert, elizabeth suzann, nisolo, black crane, ann taylor Comments
The unexpected fear of adding color to a super neutral wardrobe
The unexpected fear of adding color to a super neutral wardrobe

My wardrobe is boring as hell and I don’t mind. But does it need some color?

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WardrobeTaliaJuly 20, 2018color, wardrobe, neutrals, amour vert, vintage, floral, sewing, elizabeth suzann Comments
JUL 9–15, 2018
JUL 9–15, 2018

What I wore the week of July 9–15.

And, Yrsa Daley-Ward

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TaliaJuly 16, 2018amour vert, elizabeth suzann, osei-duro, black crane, nisolo Comments
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On the blog, part II of my autumn looks, in which I style these wool trousers and this off-the-shoulder top with some questionable shoes... . . . Top / @amourvert Trousers / #vintage @page_of_air Belt / vintage Coach . . . #style #minimalistfashion #minimaliststyle #vintagestyle #amourvert #shopvintage #shopsecondhand #ethicalstyle #styleblog #styleblogger
How to get dressed when your closet is a pile of clothes on a sofa: choose the closet thing to the top? IDK, I really have no clue. Can't tell if I'm unhappy with this outfit/silhouette or just unhappy with my current reality... Maybe both? . I'd rather wear these pants with a structured, cropped, boxy top (so basically the shirt I wore yesterday but it's in the laundry hamper now) but nothing in my pile fits the bill. It's all slightly fitted but drapey t shirts or things that need to be tucked. In theory I could wear this shirt untucked, but it's juuuust fitted enough to be snug over my hips, and that's what I want to avoid. I just feel very blah. Wah wah. . I hate that my impulse is to go shop 😐 like a new shirt would make my house cease to be a nightmare. . Top / old LOFT Pants / @elizsuzann Sandals / @nisoloshoes . . . #elizabethsuzann #esstyled #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd #minimalistcloset #minimaliatstyle #slowfashionthoughts #slowfashionstyle #ethicalfashion #ethicalstyle #nisolo #inmynisolos #blackandflax
Trying to feel less anxious over our home renovation, which is proceeding at a snail's pace 🐌 Stuart has kitty asthma and absolutely can't be home when they start sanding and staining the floors, but the contractor still hasn't told us when that work is going to begin. Meanwhile we are basically living out of the living room right now, which I guess is fitting, but next week we leave for a week and a half on the west coast and I really really really want the house work done before then. 😕 . But let's talk about the west coast! I'm spending four days in the Bay Area 🌉 to see some dear friends. I have so many good memories there and fall in love again every time I go, but I feel like I still have so much to see! Folks who know, where should I go??? I'd love to finally visit the Muir Woods and definitely want to hit up @stonemountainfabric although that might get dangerous 😅 Give me your recommendations below! . . . #pixiecut #bayarea #sanfrancisco
Here's a weird pose for your Monday! High of 83 means break out the jeans, right?? Still sweating after my walk to the train, but FALL! Haha. Atlanta weather is a joke. 😅 . Seriously these @rachelcomey jeans tho - I love them! Probably wouldn't have ever bought them if I hadn't inadvertently ended up with $360 in store credit at @weareiconic_honolulu last year, but here we are, and it was totally worth it. A great pair of pants will take you far. . Things I love about them: + the low belt loops give it a paper bag waist look, which is one of my favorite silhouettes + Seaming up the front of each leg; v. architectural + Extra long, so you can give a big cuff + Fitted but not skintight, nice taper to the ankle + Deep pockets and plenty of them + Living that high waist life + Lightweight denim, comfy and good for the south. In theory. . Sandals / @nisolo Top / #memade #taliagracestyle . . . #rachelcomey #independentdesigner #inmynisolos #nisolo #ethicalstyle #slowfashion #slowfashionstyle #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd #minimaliststyle #slowstyle #ootd #whatiwore #sustainablefashion #sustainablestyle
Ever since September hit, the style-sphere has been going gaga over fall — all pumpkin spice lattes, ochre trousers, and exclamations of “sweater weather!” This is a complete farce for me because it’s still hitting 90 on a daily basis in Atlanta — the new normal. But seeing as it’s officially fall, I assume that eventually I will need to wear more than one layer when I leave the house, and I guess it’s time I share some of the autumn looks I’m excited about wearing. . This is absolutely my favorite silhouette right now - boxy crop over fitted but flowy high-low hem. Bonus points for pattern mixing geometric over floral - my favorite combo. I love the contrast of the black top to the beigey colorful bottom. The layers make both the windowpane top and floral dress more autumn-weather ready, the top bringing a little edge to the dress aesthetically while also serving practically to add (a little bit of) warmth. just a little bit 😛 . On the blog today, part one of a miniseries on the autumn looks I'm excited to try this fall. Check it out to see how else I can style these pieces! . Dress / altered vintage Top / #memade #selfdrafted #taliagracestyle Shoes /@everlane . . . #slowfashionblogger #slowfashionmovement #slowfashionstyle #slowfashionstyle #shopvintage #vintagestyle #personalstyle #silhouette #ethicalstyle #ethicalfashion #layering #feminine #femininecool #sustainablefashion #sustainablestyle
I'm seeing some new faces this morning, so here's a little introduction. 👋🏻 Hi! I'm Talia, and this is one of my kitties, Stuart 🐈. There's another one slinking around somewhere named Nadine 🐱. When I'm not doting on them or my husband (eternally not pictured) you can find me playing dress-up, planning home renovations, tending to 50+ houseplants, in my design studio, or, oh yeah, working as the creative manager at a theater company. . I started this account because there were very few people in my life who wanted to listen to me talk about personal style and clothes as much as I do here. Thankfully, I've since connected with many like-minded people who also share a love of slow fashion. Like every wardrobe, every journey to minimalism looks different, and I love to learn from all the different experiences. . While I don't keep a capsule wardrobe or a strict garment count, I do try to be mindful of how much and what I'm adding to my closet in terms of not just aesthetics but also ethics. I try to #shopsecondhand first, or even make my own things. The shirt I'm wearing here is one I #selfdrafted earlier this summer, and it's become a total closet staple, totally my style ☺️ . Almost five years ago, my mom passed away, and her absence is sometimes too great to put in words. Among other things, we both shared a love for dressing, and I've been lucky to inherent many of her things, which bring me great joy. But when you lose someone special, you begin to question aspects of your reality. While I was already on the path to minimalism before she was gone, now especially I try to keep my emotional attachment to material things in check. Dressing is one way I honor her spirit. . Thank you for following my story. I'd love to know what draws you to slow fashion and minimalism. Where do you find your joy? . Skirt / @elizabethsuzann Shoes / @everlane . . . #styleblogger #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistcloset #minimalistoutfit #slowfashion #slowfashionthoughts #slowfashionmovement #ethicalfashion #ethicalstyle # slowfashionstyle #memade #esstyled #elizabethsuzann #everlane #ootd #whatiwore #style
I don't know about you, but I feel like Everlane has been KILLING it lately with their marketing! They have always had a strong brand identity, but in the past couple months I've noticed a couple particularly effective marketing tactics. So today on the blog, I wrote about a Everlane's clever marketing tricks and how to spot them. . As someone who works in marketing, I don't think these tactics are inherently bad - everyone does them because they work. But as mindful consumers, it is important to stay aware and in control so that we don't end up making poor decisions about what we buy just because we fell for some sweet talk. That's why I wanted to dissect some of the marketing tricks Everlane is especially clever at employing. They are all about transparency, so let's get transparent with the marketing too. . Wearing @everlane jeans and a #secondhand #everlane bodysuit . . . #marketing #shopsecondhand #styleblog #minimalistoutfit #minimalistcloset #ethicalfashion #slowstyle #consciousconsumer #ethicalstyle #bodysuit #lowback #blackjeans #monochromestyle #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd
Will I ever figure out how to pose for a photo without feeling awkward??? . Still sick today, so as I lie on the sofa in my PJs waiting for contractors to show up, you get this photo from last week! Wearing an old top from H&M with @everlane jeans, @nisoloshoes sandals, and my trusty #vintagecoach belt. I don't know what it is about illusion floral necklines but I just go gaga over them. Bonus points for a low scoop back like this top features. . This was the last thing I ever bought at an H&M, probably five years ago. The stores are far too chaotic for me to handle at this point, even if I was still interested in cheap fast fashion, which I'm not. It's a shame because I obviously like some of their designs, but I just can't get behind the ethos. But I already bought it, I still have it, and I still like it, so I will continue to wear it even though I wouldn't buy it today. . . . #ethicalstyle #inmynisolos #everlane #slowfashion #fastfashion #shopvintage #slowstyle #minimalistoutfitinspiration #ootd #whatiwore #style #simplestyle #ethicalfashion #slowdown #wearwhatyouhave #whomademyclothes
A pretty package came in the mail yesterday (swipe to see just how pretty) from @page_of_air vintage. So while I'm talking on the blog today about a pair of pants I DIDN'T buy, I thought I'd show you a pair I DID buy. Also I'm feeling like 💩 AND at home with contractors so I don't look too hot right now. The good news is were getting our bedroom repaired finally! The bad news is I want to be in bed but I'm exiled to the sofa. Wah wah. . Ok but these pants!! They are #vintage #handmade and absolutely gorgeous. The minute I unwrapped them I was thrilled with the color and fabric - a soft, buttery camel. They have a lovely silky lining that's actually tacked in at the hem. I like the look of them rolled up but it's not really a practical way to style them long term. That's ok though because they look stunning and very 30s inspired on their own. These trousers might be what actually gets me on board with the weather cooling off (if it ever does...) . . . #wool #cashmere #ootd #ethicalootd #slowfashionstyle #ethicalfashion #shopvintage #shopsecondhand #ethicalstyle #vintagestyle
One of the great joys of short hair is the freedom to wear statement earrings uninhibited. . Did your parents forbid you from ear piercing when you were growing up? My sisters and I all had two holes in each of our ears, but I remember my dad forbidding anything further. I think he was afraid we'd turn into punks?? Never one to follow a rule that didn't make sense, one night when I was seventeen I used a sewing needle and pierced a third hole into my left earlobe. A couple weeks later, my mom saw it and fussed over it for about five minutes. To this day, my dad has never noticed. I'm doing ok, Dad, despite the extra earring! . This pair was handed down to my from my husband's aunt when she was cleaning out her jewelry box. They look like lapis lazuli but I'm not sure if they really are! . . . #statementearring #piercedears #piercings #shopsecondhand #vintagejewelry #style #lapislazuli #earrings
Don't you really appreciate a good washed black? It's not as stiff or formal as a rich black. It feels a little worn in, comfortable. This linen top says dry clean only on the tag but I've been throwing it in the wash anyway, and the edges of seams have started to fade a little where the dye has rubbed away. I actually really like the effect! After the wash, I let it tumble dry for about five minutes before pulling it out, cuffing the sleeves while still damp, smoothing out any wrinkles, and leaving to finish drying on the drying rack or a hanger. . Jeans are @everlane Sandals by @jeffreycampbell . . . #styleblog #slowfashionstyle #everlane #jeffreycampbell #vintagecoach #vintagestyle #shopvintage #shopsecondhand #vintagefashion #ethicalfashion #ethicalstyle #monochromestyle #minimaliststyle #minimalistcloset #minimalistoutfitinspiration #ethicalstyle #slowfashion
I mean, what does YOUR fabric storage drawer look like? . #sewing #memade #imademyclothes #catinadrawer
I haven't reached for these patent flats all summer. To be honest I never liked the patent, but when I bought them two years ago, I was desperate for a neutral flat with a semblance of arch support, and this was the most attainable option. I've been hunting for an ethical replacement with a low low heel ever since. Any leads? . I chose them today though because it's drizzly, and the patent basically acts like a rainboot. Useful for something! . Pants by @caroncallahan Shoes are @drschollsshoes if you're wondering. . #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimaliststyle #caroncallahan #independentdesigner #slowstyle #minimalootd #minimalistcloset #ethicalfashion #ethicalstyle
I feel like wearing scarves like this is sort of like wearing hats - it feels a little try-hard, but so lovely. Well I'm glad I listened to my heart and ignored my hesitation on this silk "scarf." It's literally a scrap sent to me as a sample swatch, but I've been so drawn to it since receiving it in the mail last month. . After I saw the color in person, I ended up ordering two yards of this gorgeous fabric with the intention of making myself a blouse. But of course now I'm stalled out, undecided on what pattern I want to use to bring it to life. It's so beautiful, I'm afraid of messing it up. No harm in going slow though. So in the meantime... scarf. . . . #silkscarf #pixiecut #pixiecutstyle #shorthair #usewhatyouhave #slowfashionstyle #ethicalfashion #minimalistyle #styleblogger #memade #slowstyle
I put on this scrap of silk as a scarf and asked my husband what he thought. "It's... different." 😂 Well I liked it anyway! I followed the scarf tutorial @jesswithless did the other day and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing Jess! . . . Jumpsuit @black_crane Sandals @nisoloshoes . . . #jumpsuitstyle #blackcrane #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalistoutfit #slowfashionstyle #slowfashionwardrobe #ethicalstyle #silkscarf #inmynisolos
Here's just a little sneak peek of a look I'm excited to wear this fall as the weather cools. Nothing crazy, just pairing my windowpane top with my mom's floral scarf. I don't know what it is about floral + stripes/geometrics that I can't resist! . . . Wearing with @rachelcomey lure pants . #slowfashionstyle #ethicalfashion #memade #imademyclothes #floralscarf #floral #rachelcomey #pixiecutstyle #slowfashion
Just doing a little front tuck today with these @everlane jeans, an old linen top from LOFT, and @nisoloshoes sandals. I've got a new post up on the blog where I've finally come clean with all my purchases and sales from over the summer. It's part confessional, part cleansing, and part resolution to do better. Buying secondhand garments is better than buying stuff new, but it's still buying and it's still stuff. I don't like how material things have the power to make me feel badly, which is why my journey with minimalism is so important to continue. Why is a minimalist closet important to you? . . . #minimalistoutfitinspiration #minimalootd #minimalistcloset #minimalistoutfit #minimaliststyle #ethicalfashion #inmynisolos #everlane #monochromestyle
The one on the right is my mom's engagement ring from 1969. My mom wore many (many many) rings, but this was always my favorite. . The band in the middle was my great grandma Grace Ethel's wedding ring. It's nearly 100 years old. I have her name too - Grace. . The infinity knot ring on the left is identical to two others I gifted to my sisters on my wedding day. Since we lost our mom, we are more closely tied than ever. . . . #minimalistjewelry #goldjewelry #infinityknot #gratitude
Today is my mom's birthday. She'd have been 68! I really miss her. This is a photo of the two of us at Santa Rosa Beach in November of 2012, shortly after her cancer diagnosis. It was blazingly sunny that day. I remember the sea was calm and clear and turquoise. . . . I thought I'd mark the day sartorially by channeling the outfit I had on in this photo. So today I'm wearing the same chambray skirt, and an @amourvert tee with little stripes. I'm barefoot in the photo of us, but seeing as I'm not on a beach today, I wore my pale honey @nisolo sandals instead. . . . If you love someone, tell them so. 💛
I love these @caroncallahan pants ❤️ and I love wearing this @amourvert tank backwards, haha. It gives it a graceful boatneck and scoop back. Trying to practice gratitude for the things I have. What clothes of yours do you love? #thankyouclothes . . . . . . #caroncallahan #minimaliststyle #amourvert #independentdesigner #sustainablestyle #ootd #ilovemyclothes #pixiecut #simplestyle #houseplants #gratitude
 

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