You say Goodbye, and I say Hello

Last post, I introduced you guys to the sick new label, 1986. I'm not the biggest advocate of prep and so this skirt is probably the last piece anybody would expect to see on me. However, I decided that changing things up a little is hardly ever a bad thing and while it could lead to disastrous  embarrassing results, it was worth a shot.

This skirt is very Luella. Whimsical, cutesy, fun and something I'd expect to see on maybe Alexa Chung. I think Olsenboye did a similar version but I very much prefer the bow on this one; it's wider and not as geometric.











(Wearing: 1986 bow skirt in electric blue, Misbhv "I got No. 5" tank, vintage cerulean pumps and Lena Erziak black bucket bag with gold chain link detailing) 


I think 1986 had something like a ruffled blouse or a sassy sheer top in mind with this, but a bow skirt was enough prep for an outfit as far as I'm concerned. I was literally having creepy dreams of me sprouting a bonnet and morphing into Little Miss Bo Peep. True story.

This tank de-preps the outfit somewhat and also, you know, it's badass. I think I picked up these pumps at some vague, nondescript vintage store and loved them because they were a slightly less uncomfortable version of last season's Pradas. Well, I was wrong about that. I can hardly walk in these and feel like my toes are being crunched up like friggin gravel upfront. Oh, the things we do for shoes. *le sigh*

















(Wearing: 1986 breton stripe tee with gold embellishments, 1986 Blair Waldorf silk skirt with gold buttons, pink tweed heels with red platforms, Lena Erziak hold metallic skinny hobo)


This outfit is so quintessentially nautical. The embellishments add a fresh twist to an otherwise basic breton shirt. This skirt, nicknamed the "Blair Waldorf" is scarily typical of it's namesake Gossip Girl character. Extremely preppy but with a flirty undertone.

This slinky bag is one of my absolute favorites. I have a few friends who detest the gold but I think it's just the right amount of ostentatious. Plus, I love how it's not chunky and very, very sleek. Lena Erziak's Fall collection is out and you can check it out here. 

You can check out 1986's blog here and do follow it for more updates on international shipping, etc. You can also check out their Facebook page here and their Twitter page here.

And sorry for the terrible pictures; camera still in remission.
Until next time! (that was dorky and supremely lame)

XO
Arushi*