My Fall As Told By Instagram

Summing up my fall:
Learning to knit, me & my cousin's collaboration on our Jack o' Lantern and our friendship rings, the first snow of the season, apples at the farmer's market, our backyard fire pit, love in Dumbo, and hanging out with friends.

Janelle Monae

I had the pleasure of sort of seeing Janelle Monae perform at the Afropunk Festival last weekend (does from the sidewalk behind a chain-link fence count?) Obstacles aside, I was able to fully appreciate that girl's moves as well as her amazing voice. The only way I can describe her is FUN. She's just really freaking fun to see live. 

 

 

I also respect her dedication to menswear and even more so her strictly black and white wardrobe. She is one of the few ladies who can pull off suspenders and saddle shoes ALL THE TIME. I'm thinking this fall I'm going to follow her lead. Not that I could pull off that 80's vibe, but it just seems so easy to hop out of bed and throw on some black slacks and black sweater and maybe trade the saddle shoes for a pair of Converse.

Charlie May of Girl A La Mode pulling off classic Converses with all-black.

Want: Etsy Finds for Fall

Vintage Floral Print Clutch Jacket from WEARETRIBE

Vintage 1980's Caramel Tan Scalloped Kimono Jacket from mothersdaughtersshop

Vintage 1980's Black Suede Leather Flats size 7.5 from storyofthings

80's Issey Miyake Ikat Print Harem Trousers from TapestryVintageLA

Dip Dye Denim Button Up Short Sleeve Shirt from aglassjar

Leather Cubist Tote Bag from ursaminorstudio

Muse Blue Suede Flower Pattern Oxfords from goodbyefolk