DESERT RAINBOW

A year and a half ago I sported this same hat-and-skirt combination at the WWD Magic tradeshow with Teen Vogue. So much has changed between now and then; my priorities have evolved beyond fashion, satirical culture blogs, and (let’s be real) self-indulgent essay writing. They’re now concentrated in feminism, political theory, and empowerment through sartorial self-expression. But one thing hasn’t changed, and it’s my love affair with this vintage Oilily skirt’s bold patchwork print. You might disagree with my standards for ‘vintage,’ (more than 5 years old and no longer in production? Definitely an antique.) but there’s NO argument that this rainbow bell skirt will lure you into a bohemian trance with just one twirl. Toss a curtsey into the mix and you’re gone for good. No escaping my Technicolor mix of paisley panels and plaid. Are you drowning yet? Under water in rapt infatuation with its corduroy peaks and troughs? The only thing that justifies my obsession with the skirt (and annoying tendency to wear it over and over again) is the skirt itself.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Floppy hat – August, Macy’s

Lipstick – My Beautiful Rocket by Lime Crime

Blazer – Laundry

Paisley top – Saks Fifth Avenue

Belt – Secondhand

Skirt – Oilily (a kid’s brand! Does this validate my claim about the skirt being a vintage piece?)

Aztec print pumps – Pink & Pepper

You remember my formal introduction to this t-shirt from my 19^th birthday post, right? RIGHTTTTT? Because you’re such loyal blog readers that you mentally catalog every photo I’ve ever taken and can totally recite the date on which it was published? Man, you guys make me blush! Anyway, if this shirt doesn’t look at all familiar to you, consider this your first meet-and-greet of many. I can’t imagine that a loose rayon top with all of my favorite colors splayed across one ream of fabric WOULDN’T become a summer staple item. Thanks, Mom. Sometimes I underestimate how well you get my taste!

The shoes are, just wow. Dark brown, hidden platform peeptoe pumps with an Aztec backside detail and burnt orange ankle straps! Ugh, useless trying to translate their Western wonder into words. Obviously it can’t be described; it must instead be silently appreciated. Well, maybe not appreciated in TOTAL silence. I’ll permit a couple squeals and some aspirate screaming because you probably can’t help it… they’re just that cute. Unfortunately, this particular pair of pumps isn't for sale yet online, but you can browse the rest of the collection on DSW right here! 

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva