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2014-09-08

Contradictions

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Bag? 70's Gucci (borrowed from the shop, here) Boots? Steve Madden (similar here) Shorts? Vintage 
Tee? Old Navy (here, on sale and the best basic) Hat? U.O. (here)

Ahhhh... denim high-waisted shorts. Some days I make fun of them and the other days I wear them. So full of contradictions I am.
Seriously, I think one of my greatest marketing ploys this summer was putting a rack of denim shorts in front of the shop. It brought in the young 'uns... I remember one mom questioning her daughter's sanity over the fact that of all the things in the shop, she wanted a pair of basic shorts. It can be frustrating to spend hours on a fancy vintage dress, that everyone admires but no one really buys because 'where can I wear this?', while the denim shorts fly out the door... But I also get it. Jeans have come a long way in the last few years with a little lycra and some top secret denim research work (at least, I picture a lab with chemists and fit models) but what gives modern jeans a more sleek look also often does not translate as well into shorts. It's that 3% lycra... Anyways, vintage 80's jeans cut into shorts work because the denim has no stretch and a baggier leg that doesn't sausage the legs when you sit down (you know what I mean right...?). And with jean shorts no one ever has to ponder when they will ever get use out of them, because any day that ends with the word 'day' is a good day to wear denim shorts. 

And the Gucci bag? No big deal right? It just came in from a sweet lady who sold me her mother's Gucci and Ferragamo collection. I just borrowed it for the weekend from the shop to make sure that it was in good working order... or something like that...

11 comments :

Ladies in Navy said...

this is amazing! those shorts are fab
ladies in navy

Jenna Leigh said...

Love the outfit!!!

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DressUpNotDown said...

So casually you drop the names Gucci and Ferragamo. :o)

You look amazingly amazing!

JJ
www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Keep the legs on show … they are wonderful!

footnotes and finds said...

such a comfy look and that bag!!

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Georgia Milton said...

Sweet look, so girly. These jeans was a hit!
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Unknown said...

That is really wise. Those will certainly serve as great pointers on how one hawks the wares and get them where people will more than likely see them. It pays to infuse a bit more life in it all, instead of keeping the stuff as mere items to check on a list. It will also help build a connection with potential buyers, which can translate to patronage. Thanks for sharing! All the best!

Dominic Terry @ Mobile Marketing Allies

Nadine said...

High waist is the best waist. For the epically long-torso'd among us (i.e. me) it is the only waist - everything else is just RUDE.

Anonymous said...

Great outfit, loving the hat!

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