Punk Style

Today is my baby brother's birthday, and I submit this collection in celebration of his beautiful, wild, and mo-hawked life. He is kind, full of surprises, and can do anything that involves a skilled pair of hands, from cooking to restoring vintage furniture to fixing boat engines! I'm proud to call him my brother.

Happy birthday, lil bro! xoxoxo

• Dress is made in the USA by Mary Katrantzou for Current/Elliot (on sale!)
• Bag is Alexander Wang, available second-hand from Ebay
• Vintage Doc Martens are from Etsy
• Black and white marbles cut-offs are made in the USA via Etsy

Birthday boy chillin in Costa Rica

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Shades of Grey

I picked up this awesome J Crew coat from (where else?) Secondi the other day, and it was exactly what my wardrobe needed. Paired with a fuzzy sweater and boots, its classic lines keep me looking pulled together even when it's FREEZING and gray outside.

For more fair, second-hand, and stylin' coat inspiration, check out my recent round-up post, which is full of several sizes, colors and styles from Ebay.

Also, stay tuned for a post on how to "get the look" fairly!

xo

Rachel

Photography by Victoria Corkhill

Hot Coats for Cold Days

This lil' round up is all pre-owned, all Ebay, and all coats. From edgy and modern to classic and bright, there are incredible options out there that will keep you warm, stylin' and fair. Happy bidding!

• Military style jacket by Ralph Lauren
• Leather jackets in khaki (Helmut Lang!!!)
• Cape-style wrap with oversize pin closure
• Ivory pea coat is J Crew 
• Navy toggle is Pendleton (made in USA AND used!)
• Coral trench-style wool jacket is J Crew
• Green trench is Marc Jacobs
• Camel colored coat is Guess

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The Perfect Black Bag: An Ebay Round-Up

I have been on a quest for the Perfect Black Bag for quite some time, and perhaps I will be on this quest forever. I want something that works for the office, or for travel, or for weekends. It has to be sturdy. It has to be cool. It cannot have silver hardware (I don't know why, but I only like gold or brass). I love my Matt and Nat bag, but it doesn't fit my laptop, so add that to the list-- must fit my Macbook Air.

I figure that I am not alone in this quest and thought I'd share a few of the treasures I've stumbled across  in my late night Ebay rampages.  Each bag is gently used or vintage, and thus Fair, of course. From top to bottom and left to right:

• Vegan Matt and Nat Hobo Bag
• Wristlet/clutch by Vieta
• Furla tote
• Coach cross-body bag
• Vintage Gucci hand tote
• Tory Burch hobo bag

Happy Bidding!

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American Woman

Is there anything more American than a white t-shirt and blue jeans?

Summer Nights

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• Crocheted top is double Fair: my latest find is used from Secondi AND made in the USA. There is a similar shirt (below) by the same brand (Staring at Stars) available now here, also made in the USA. This shirt is perfect for summer because of the wide open knit, which creates an awesome perma A/C situation.
• White shorts are not Fair but here is a great option from American Apparel, made in the USA, pleated, same length.
• Clutch was purchased used and is another find from Secondi. Fun Fact: if Secondi decides not to take the clothes you drop off bc they are the wrong season or just not what they are looking for at that time, they will donate them to Bread for the City. Above is a similarly lovely vintage option from MelissaJoyVintage on Etsy  and one more 1950s version from  EllensHomeandGift.  
• Shoes are not Fair but there are still great options available used on Ebay, such as these and these and these, shown above.

P.S. Don't forget to enter to win the giveaway and style challenge by Monday, July 23!