So, my friends know I tend to hold on to things from the good ol' days. Like my very first Trapper Keeper, a busted-a$$ shelf-with-mirror made in 7th grade woodshop (why anyone let a bunch of 12 year-olds near a band saw still baffles me), and piles of cassettes, including self-tapings of radio shows recorded by holding down the "play" and "record" buttons at the very. same. time.
I also can't quite part with some of my old clothes. Superficial or not, they bring back memories of hitting the mall to do back-to-school shopping; the start of a new year full of new teachers, friends, and experiences. And they are a funny and tactile testament to my style (or lack thereof) back in the day. I found these doozies in my old dresser, untouched for years, and epitomizing the season with their warm colors and fabrics.
Go ahead and laugh at how dated they might look, especially that shirt (yes, of course it's J. Crew!). I procured the skirt from Cambridge Dry Goods, a sort of country-meets-preppy collision of a store that was popular with moms and a random demographic of girls, including myself.
Funny thing is, I see that plaid and colorblocking are all the rage this Fall. Maybe not quite like this, but it's entertaining to see the cyclical nature of trends. And while I don't plan to wear these to work, running my hands over the flannel and corduroy bring back the warm fuzzies of fashions past.
Happy Autumn!
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