Here's to 46

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When I was 19 years old I would wear jean overalls all the time. It was a part of my staple wardrobe. It was 1995 and my style was a blend of raver, Greenwich Village boho, and 1970's vintage. I loved expressing myself through my style back in my college days. I could care less what anyone said or thought and I just went about my business. 

Recently I thought to myself that I can't wear jean overalls again. I am rounder than I was back in the day and I will just look like an Oompa Loompa. I bought the jean overalls anyway. I figured I should try it out before I let that annoying voice in my head make all the decisions about my personal style. By now most of you know how much I love vintage but my personal style has leaned more to vintage inspired. I wear pieces I can wear again and again and switch around because that process is much kinder on my wallet.

It's my 46th birthday today and I am so pleased with myself that I didn't listen to that voice in my head and I am now after 27 years (that really sounds like a lot of years) embracing a fashion style that I loved when I was younger and couldn't care less what people thought or said. 

And that ladies and gentlemen is my theme for this new year. Go about my business doing what I need to do in the way I need to and not worry about all the other stuff. No doubts, no insecurities, no worries about others opinions, just being more me than I was before. I feel lucky to be able to be 46. I have lost many a relative and acquaintance these past two years and it hasn't gone lost on me. The reminder that we need to find all the joy in our days that we can. That things are sometimes hard to manage but they don't last forever. And that you should always remain unapologetically yourself.

Here's to 46 and all the things I have embraced and let go from my past and all the things I am ready to embrace in my present. 

A Vintage Nerd, Retro Fashion Blog, Old Hollywood Blog, Fashion Over 40, Jcrew Jean Overalls, Free People Green Beret, Shop Cider Green Sweater, Vintage Inspired Fashion
A Vintage Nerd, Retro Fashion Blog, Old Hollywood Blog, Fashion Over 40, Jcrew Jean Overalls, Free People Green Beret, Shop Cider Green Sweater, Vintage Inspired Fashion

Outfit: Jean Overalls from JCrew, Green Cropped Sweater from Shop Cider, Ring is 1960's Vintage, 
Gold Loop Earrings from JCrew, and Green Hat from Free People

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4 comments :

  1. HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!!!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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  2. Happy very belated birthday! You look absolutely fabulous in overalls!!!

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    1. Awww you are too sweet!! Thank you so much!! xox

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