If Fashion Doesn’t Exist In Vermont Then Why Is Everyone Starting To Dress Like Us?

Hippies and “crunchy” style are nothing new in Vermont. But, in my lifetime, it has never really been considered high fashion. Birkenstocks were saved for English teachers and workwear was worn by adults who worked with their hands. Flannel had a resurgence in the 90s due to grunge, which was fun for all of us kids in Vermont who already had them and probably confusing for older Vermonters who had been wearing them all along. And Carhartt had a rise in the 80s in Hip Hop. But, never have I witnessed the space we are now.

What Does Your Fall Capsule Wardrobe Look Like?

Hello! I hope everyone had a great summer. I had plenty of time to unplug and relax and now I am back and ready to serve up some fall style!

My favorite way to take on a new season is to play mix and match with items in my wardrobe and create as many outfits as possible. I remember countless hours of my childhood playing “dress up” out of my own closet. How can I wear my hot pink kitty sweatshirt with my bright blue high top Reeboks?

8 Spring Trends To Thrift Now

Spring is coming!

Time to put away the winter coats and dive into spring fashion. And, there is so so much for us to dive in to. In fact, after reading, watching and observing trends from the runway to the streets, I can almost say that I have seen every color, every pattern and every silhouette. Which, on one hand is great. If you know what suits you and you are happy, keep it up. If you want to step up your game and try some trends, these are the trends I saw rise to the top, appearing in many different designers shows and already showing up in the streets. The BEST news? These are totally thriftable styles! Let’s get started with a little inspo from the runway...

Should I KonMari my Wardrobe?

By now you have probably heard of Marie Kondo, author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” and creator of the “KonMari” organization method. Maybe you have watched her popular new netflix series. If so, I am betting you have already picked up an item in your home and asked yourself “does this spark joy?” I am not an expert on the KonMari method, but I use her folding methods and I believe in her message. I believe that we should start being more careful about clutter and about the items we allow in our lives. Because whether we want to accept it or not, things weigh heavily on our souls.

Hiking Boots: The More Retro the Better.

Back in the late 90’s my boyfriend (now hubby) wanted to climb Camel’s Hump with me. He used to work on the mountain and was an avid hiker. I had hiked, you know, a few times and mostly in sneakers. So, before the big day, I headed to an outdoor gear store and bought some hiking boots. They looked very much like the ones that Reese Witherspoon wore in Wild. You know, the brown leather ones with the red laces. I took them out of the box and slapped them on my hopeful feet on the day of our climb.

Leopard Love? 10 Ways to Wear Leopard Today.

One of my favorite things to do is to take a trend and adapt it to a Vermont life. This fall, I’ve seen many trends crop up, but the most intriguing to me is leopard print.

Leopard print can be a bit polarizing. Some see it as a classic and versatile print, using it freely throughout their wardrobes as a neutral. Some see it as, well, a bit trashy. Some feel it is a print worn best by their grandmas in New Jersey. To be perfectly honest, I think they all have a point.

Lisa @ VTWSNovember 12, 2018Vermont Fashion, Leopard Print, Belts, Bags, Leopard coatComment

The First Post

You know what is the worst?* Having to sum up your life and dreams in a blog post. I refuse. I straight-up won’t do it. However, every blog must have the dreaded first post and this, my friends, is it.

So, someone suggested to me that I should sit down and write for 30 minutes, revise for 15 and then just hit post. She is nuts**, but also a professional life coach, so I listen.

Lisa @ VTWSNovember 5, 2018wardrobe stylist, Vermont Fashion Comments