S T R E E T S M A R T : Fisherman Sweaters

Fisherman sweaters (also known as the Aran Sweater, or Irish Sweater) have always been a favorite of mine. Their quality, chunkiness and warmth factor can't be beat for the winter months. I've put several on the shop this past October, and not surprisingly, they have all sold. Luckily, I came across two more recently. One in classic Irish form, the other made in Italy and slightly different. Sometimes it's a bit difficult to find one in the right size (they usually come large), but finding one is like finding Moby Dick, and once you've found it you better grab it before it disappears forever.

I have yet to find my perfect fit aran sweater... but one day...

Sweaters in the shop...

Cream Fisherman Sweater

Italian Fisherman Sweater

Some fisherman sweater looks...

Some mariner music by The Decemberists. 

S T R E E T S M A R T : Plaids and Pleats

 It's a universal agreement that white cotton dresses are for summer, and flannel plaid is for winter. Anytime the weather gets colder, I dream of preppy plaid patterns, layers and hats and scarves. I came across not one but two plaid wool skirts the other day and it's been too warm to even think about them until now. 

Plaid skirts remind me of old fashioned 'matronly' sort of women (in a good way!)... and matronly reminds me of Ulyana Sergeenko, the prima donna of matronly. She owns the mid to full length skirt territory, and turns frumpy into очень cute.

Since Ulyana's rise on the internet fashion scene, I have been unwittingly searching for mid to full length skirts, and lucky for me plaid ones are the perfect kind, plus they are usually made very well. The two I found were both pleated which adds to the volume factor, especially when walking. I like wearing them with a fitted shirt, ankle boots and a scarf, but really anything will do.

Short Plaid Skirt

Long Plaid Skirt

Other plaid skirt looks...

Check out Barnaby's plaid skirts at more at the shop! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarnabyJack

Vintage Streets #9

wow, vintage Gorgio Armani Menswear and Marni shoes...

Angus and Julia Stone - Jewels and Gold

S T R E E T S M A R T : Overalls

Overalls have been making a come back in the past year and now I know why. The comfort level is off the charts. Plus, stains? I can eat ice cream and play in the dirt all day in these babies and they would probably look better with some stains. Wear them with some stripes, rain boots and scarf and go paint the town red, or blue or green... it doesn't matter because overalls look better with some paint splattered on them.

Other ways to wear overalls...

the "90s one button" look

The "moody black and white photo" look

the "comfort all over except my feet" look

find Barnaby's overalls HERE

Por Que Te Vas

Porque Te Vas - Jeanette

Vintage Streets #8

Some vintage and vintage inspired fashions on the streets..

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