8 Days of Play Clothes. With Pockets. For Adults.

relaxed t-shirt dress in stripes (size M) + NSF Jeans + Osborn Shoes.

This post isn't sponsored, by the way. Not that it would detract from it if it was, but I just want to put that out there since everything in this post is (pretty much) from GAP -- a place I often shop for Archer's jeans but seldom for myself. 

in 1969 Jacket  (M) and Pure Body long sleeved T (M) and Citizen jeans

A few weeks ago, I went to GAP to pick up some jeans for Archer who outgrows jeans every three minutes. (He's now wearing a size 12 jean, which is the last size before he has to shop in THE MEN'S SECTION, DUDE. WTF.) His legs are so long that he wore a pair of my skinny jeans to school the other day and somehow didn't know that they were mine and then I was like, "Archer. Those jeans are HUGE on you, what in the... " and then... I realized they were mine.

"You're wearing my jeans!" said I.

His response? "Oh."

And he wore them for the rest of the day.

Anyway, tangent o'clock. Archer needed jeans so I went to GAP on a day everything in the entire store was 40% off, so, naturally, I went hunting for spring essentials and in doing so, collected a sort of "capsule GAPsule wardrobe" I didn't realize I needed until it was hanging on my closet door.

This is the relaxed t-shirt dress, size M.
(Everything I purchased has pockets. Pockets are important.)

I bought four tunics/dresses, a pair of overalls, a jean jacket and a much-needed black T. Apparently I was desperate for wardrobe staples because these clothes have been game changers for getting dressed in the morning.

GAP, I am glad for your sale. Thank you, sale. 

This is what my last several weeks of outfits have pretty much looked like. I have mixed a jacket here with a dress there and, depending on the weather, jeans under tunic-y dresses, but all in all, these are my staples at the moment as told through eight days of wear. 

Day One: Overalls and Moto Boots

I was still recovering from a back injury on this day so overalls were where it was at. I had a heating pad on lock in these pictures and you would never know. Overalls are super sneaky like that. 

Black denim overalls

Worn with LOVE Africa Krochet Kids shirt

And Rag and Bone Moto Boots.

I invested in the moto boots years ago. (BY FAR the most $ I've ever spent on shoes. They are NOT cheap. However. They were worth every penny. I wear them with everything. Flowy dresses, cut-offs in summer, skinny jeans in the winter... They are the most worn item in my closet hands down.)

ED: Hal was making fun of me for wearing these because overalls are LOL but I love them. I loved them at 16 and I love them now. They make me feel like a twelve year old ninety year old man. In a good way.  

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Day Two: Denim on Denim + Black 

1969 Jacket (M)
Jeans are "Rocket" by Citizens of Humanity (my fave cut)
Shirt is Pure Body long sleeve T
RBF by: accident
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Day Three: Throw-on Dress + Sandals

Tencel shirttail dress (on super sale for $35 + 50% off that)
Sandals are from Target

It was hot as balls on this particular day which is why I went bare-legged. I usually wear this dress over distressed jeans and my cork shoes.

And a hat.

And marker all over my legs.

(Thanks, kids.)
Osborn Shoes.**

**I have loved these into the ground and my toes stick out the top and I don't even care because I like them like that. Although, these are on sale and very similar, so.... hmm... 

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Day Four: Black Tunic + Jeans
Relaxed t-shirt dress in black (size M)
Sandals - Sam Edelmen Gigi
 Brass Triangle necklace - Handmade/Giusta
Jeans - NSF

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Day Five

relaxed t-shirt dress in stripes (size M)
Scarf: The "Mona" by Krochet Kids 
Shoes: Osborn
Tamales - Tamale Stand, Melrose Place Farmer's Market

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Day Six: Overalls (Again) + Stripes + unwashed hair

black denim overalls (M) 
Shirt: Zara from 2008? 2009?
(I found this one which is similar, although not striped. But fit appears to be the same.)

 with Bo, who yesterday said, "You're a pain in the food truck!"
I love her. She makes me laugh and laugh.


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Day Seven: Crisp white dress + a hair wash
Seersucker dress (M)

Necklace(s) - a gift from my pal, Rachel 

1969 Jacket  (M)
Sandals - Target

Day Eight

 Relaxed t-shirt dress in black (again)
Rag & Bone moto boots (again)
Hat (vintage, purchased here)
garbage bins - Los Angeles Waste Management

Annnnndddd that's a wrap. This was fun. The white dress and the black tunic I think are especially fab now that I'm looking at all of these these pictures together. Definitely the most flattering, I think. Jean jacket, too. What about you guys? What are some of your go-to Spring essentials? Are you into the whole capsule thing? (My friend, Sarah ROCKS the capsule thing and is super amazing and inspiring at it.) I am a maximalist FOR SURE, don't get me wrong, but having some simple throw-on dresses has been lovely and easy and helpful. (Please feel free to share your spring essentials as well!) 

GGC

BLD: Mirrors of Krizia Sweater Dress (& Vintage Christian Dior Giveaway)

Hi, I've decided to bring back Gone Style as a monthly post option. Mainly because you asked and I thought it would be fun to talk about clothes sometimes because I like clothes and I like talking about clothes and linking to stores that rule around the Internet and Los Angeles. Plus, I get to hang out with one of my best pals, EvaLotta who shoots HiStyley and makes me feel like I'm at 9th grade sleepover when we're together. (She shot the below photos that do not look like they were taken on a cell phone.) Thank you, Eva. 

The concept for the "BLD" challenge is simple: One piece styled three ways a la Breakfast (coffee/school drop-off/casual am living), Lunch (meeting with colleague/friend/self) and Dinner (date night/girl's night/holiday party/get some). I'm starting with myself and next month will feature someone else and so forth... that's the plan, anyway. Every piece has three act potential. BLD 4 lyf.

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Sweater dresses are on my top five timeless staples list that I carry inside my brain when I am in the market for something to purchase for my person. My sweater dresses are beloved and bear the bruises of a life well spilled on. They are also warm enough to wear without layering in the fall/winter here in LA, so no need for a coat which takes up way too much space in a bag that is more often than not overflowing with items. (Although... it is very cold for LA right now.  As cold as it gets, hence the rat problem that is now resolved, thank goodness.  Knocking on wood right now with my foot.)

Today's post features one of my favorite items c/o Rice and Beans Vintage, THE destination for designer vintage, especially handbags (her Chanels are BEYOND.)

The (Mirrors by Krizia) fox dress was a SLAM DUNK in my soul for many reasons, one of them being its resemblance to, well, a wolf... which gives me a sort of name pride fierceness* that doesn't happen if, say, a cat or a bird or a mustache graphic is involved.

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Breakfast:
bunched up with a beanie, cut-offs over tights and moto boots:

Moto Boots: Rag & Bone

Glasses: Novelty shop, fitted with lenses c/o my optometrist

Bag: Kooba bag held together with super glue
lip color: Viva Glam II by MAC

ED: These photos were taken in front of Alfred Coffee which is a super chic little cafe on Melrose Place. Great coffee and fun place to meet up with pals.

Lunch: (Hal took these.)
tucked in w/ blazer, boyfriend jeans + booties:

sans tuck... w/
wool blazer: no brand name, consignment shop

Jeans: Joe's Straight Leg Jeans
Booties: nicole

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Dinner: 

Worn with tights, simple accessories + red lip: 

Heels: Steve Madden
Clutch: Ellington
Lip color: Russian Red by MAC

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And since today's post is featuring the badassness that is Rice & Beans Vintage (I die for this. And this. And this and this and this and this and these for a size 6 shoe I mean) and Sarah (who owns Rice and Beans) is so beyond generous, I am pleased as punch to offer you fine folks a chance to win this AMAZING vintage Christian Dior (circa 1970s) handbag/clutch, a $400 value.

I mean...

Mint condish much?

Ahjahkjshadkja

To win? Comment below and/or sign up for the Rice and Beans mailing list which delivers the latest and greatest in vintage finds into your inbox which is very exciting.

I'll be picking one winner next Friday, December 13th. In the meantime, you can shop Rice and Beans vintage and receive 15% off your order with code GGC2. Good luck and love to all!

*I assume this is not unlike how Laylas feel when this song pops on the radio. Also boys named Sue.

updated with winner: congrats to Brooke! Enjoy your clutch, Brooke! xo!

GGC

Substance + Style: Dani, 22 Weeks

I wanted to make this a weekly thing but it ended up being impossible so here we are two months later, past the half-way point and it's all very exciting around here and holy gorgeous pregnant woman, Batman.

Dress: Vintage via LA Rose

Sunglasses: vintage

GGC: DANNIIIIII. You look amazing and I want to kiss you. Tell me about the last two months? What has changed? How is your pregnancy progressing?

Dani: I look pregnant. That's the most obvious change! Everything is progressing on track. Just this last week I started feeling little pops. Went from nothing happening all the time. Kinda nuts! Curious what a solid kick will feel like.

GGC:  Have you started preparing at all? Nesting? Naming?

Dani: Nesting in the sense that we are obsessively house hunting so we can actually start nesting. Names have been floating around! I don't always know what to say when friends ask to hear our ideas. Cause the real answer is "no way"! Maybe it's just a bit too early

GGC: What have you been wearing?

Dani: I've been wearing a lot of stretchy or at-least flowy vintage dresses cause they are fun and comfy! I just ordered maternity tights and leggings from h&m that I'll wear soon. I'm enjoying finding stuff that makes me feel good and feminine and that I can wear after the pregnancy too.

GGC: How (if at all) have you been preparing?

Dani: I recently talked to a few friends about their complicated traumatic labors and kinda started to freak out. It helped me decide I don't want go the route of reading a ton of books and knowing everything that could go wrong. It's just not for me. I prefer to trust my own instincts going forward and glad I made that re-realization.

GGC:  Your baby is the size of a banana this week. How has that changed the way you look at bananas.

Dani: I think its actually a carrot or maybe a squash this week. Those vegetables they pick out are so random that I lose track. I just know she (oh ya I found out its a girl!) is almost a pound and 11 inches long!

GGC: Let's hear it for the baby girls! Let's hear it for the Dani! 

Because it's Fall pretty much everywhere but Los Angeles. (October and September are our warmest months it seems) I picked some cute seemingly maternity-appropriate dresses that I can see Dani wearing. 

Mary Meyer Black Aztec $152



long-sleeved striped maternity ASOS  $35

Holly Tee Doux Ruffle $182

Vera T-Shirt Dress  $50

And if your looking to layer with some cozy knitwear-action, here are some (non-maternity) sweaters that are adorable. (I have a huge crush on Pixie Market if you haven't noticed. Bona Drag, too.)

mocha cable knit

Dusen Dusen Watermelon Sweater 


soldier sweater

quilted tiger

... Or, if it's hot where you live, too. There's this which is adorable and very similar to Dani's non-maternity maternity dress: 

green knit maxi  $120

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GGC

For Sale, Baby Clothes, Gently Used

The following post was sponsored by Moxie Jean, an online consignment store for children. 

I posted about Moxie Jean in the Spring and Bo and Revi are still wearing the pieces I ordered for them then. Even if they don't... fit... as well.

I cannot part with this blue jumper pictured above. It is my favorite thing Bo has ever worn, even though it's become more like an ill-fitted onesie these days. (ED: Revi refuses to wear it because she says it's Bo's, which is becoming a bit of a problem because Bo has a good five pounds and almost two inches on Revi so Revi SHOULD BE getting Bo's hand-me-downs. Except she gets super mad at me when I attempt to put something on her that she associates with her sister. Hysterical mad. (Is this a twin thing? Bo doesn't seem to care either way btw. But Revi? Pulls a "NO, MAMA! DIS BOBO'S!" with every other article of clothing.)

...Which is a little bit heartbreaking. 

I included this plaid romper in my last post (as in, BUY THIS PLEASE!) and then I went and bought it myself even though it was in the boy's section and I told myself I wouldn't buy anything else. 

And miraculously? Revi will wear it, too. Even though Bo wore it first...

Revi will rock that gingham jumper all day long. In the park and in the dark and here and there and everywhere. It's a Christmas miracle, really.

Meanwhile, I have decided to sell some of our gently worn clothes on Moxie Jean, some of which are currently available to purchase right this minute. (With more coming soon! I'll try to update here asap when new pieces show on the site!)

The proceeds of my share of the sales will be donated to families in need via the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. (When you sell clothes to Moxie Jean you can either get cash/credit/or donate your earnings to help children/families through the hospital.)

Here are a few of our (sniff! sob!) old beloved threads:

Misha Lulu skirt 12-18 months:

Janie & Jack blouse, 2T:

REI Vest: 

(Archer took his first steps in this. It works for girls and boys and runs small. A wore at 18 months.)

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Kooboosia Dress:

Bo & Revi's Christmas dresses from last year. (Sigh...)

(here and here.)

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And here are some faves (not ours) in the store at the moment:
vintage flower romper  3-6 months
brown romper  12-18 

red jumper - 2t 

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Also this for 4-6:
paired with this jacket?
It's 95 degrees today so...  this sundress.
this skeleton sweater I will buy if you don't. you have 24 hours.
And this for a tiny gentleman. (Or lady.)
(This one is my favorite. I wish it was in Revi's size.)

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For more vintage & resale cuteness, go here and to sell/donate clothes, go here. (Moxie Jean just launched a new mobile friendly site so you can access via phone as well.)

Be sure to use code GGCMOXIE to get 30% off all outerwear + vests + sweaters. Free shipping on all orders over $50. Happy shopping, all!

Signed,

Rompers are my Weakness*

*RAMW