One Shirt, 3 Ways

This shirt has been the star of my summer, and well worth the $30 I paid for it. I thought I was buying something kind of silly (crochet? see-through?) until I realized that its length and its built-in air conditioning made it a key staple for the humid city, breezy beaches, and even for layering over dresses when I was visiting friends farther north.

This post is also a preview for a little project I have in the works for this weekend, so stay tuned...

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A {Fair}well to Summer

Happy Labor Day from Fair Vanity

Happy Labor Day, friends!

The best way to celebrate Labor Day-- or any American holiday--is to buy goods that were Made in the USA. I'm taking my own advice by sporting one of my favorite made in the USA  tunics from Staring at Stars (purchased used from Secondi)...you'll see more of it very soon, so stay tuned.

If you're not sure where to start on your Quest for Made in the USA, may I recommend:

• This group pinterest collection (you can contribute!) and my own collection "USA! USA! USA!"
• My previous 4th of July posts (HERE and HERE) on made in America goodness
• This list of eight designers who choose to design and produce their luxe lines in the USA (via Ecouterre): 
• J Brand
• Nanette Lepore
• Nicole Miller
• Rag & Bone
• Oscar de la Renta 
• Lela Rose
• The Row
• Jason Wu

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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!