So long 2023 and thanks for all the vintage
+ Hello 2024 and 50+ items to shop!
Hi and Happy New Year!
I hope this newsletter finds you lounging on a couch, nestled under a bunch of blankets (and hopefully a pet), with fun romcoms on in the background ready for a wave of vintage to wash over you. I intentionally delayed this newsletter for release today so you could just wander through the warren of RGV, hopping between the current edition and any of the 130+ others should you want some stylish, lazy time to be inspired and shop.
Like everyone, I can’t believe a full year has passed again and what is time, etc. But in lieu of despondent ruminating (which is my wont), let’s take a little walk through some of the most popular newsletters of the year! Below are 10 of both mine and your favorites from the last twelve months in no particular order:
1. Recreating five Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy looks
2. Artists and the t-shirts that praise them
3. Bode-inspired vintage edit (pt. 2 & 3)
4. Interiors as fashion inspiration
5. Exploring color theory with silk separates
6. Vintage does The Frankie Shop pt. 2
7. Five hyper specific events and the clothes to wear to them
8. Your spring capsule wardrobe has arrived! (and fall pt. 1 and 2)
9. Minimal looks for maximum impact
And here are more to peruse, based on their general topics:
How to wear: Sheer tunic, Pinstripe shorts vest suit, Black jackets, Celery pants
Deep dives: Sheer pants & skirts, Square tank, Striped oxfords, Plain sweatshirts
Colors: Taupe, green, red & cream, blue & orange, light pink
Just some cute ‘fits: One, two, three, four
(If you’re interested in some inside baseball, all editions pass a 60% open rate, but many pass 80% and one of these hit 89%. As a former marketing manager that is UNREAL. THANK YOU.)
Now that you’ve caught up on nearly a year’s writing, it’s time for you to really settle in because I have for you the largest ‘Things I Like’ I’ve ever built! 52 pieces in total, ready for your eager secondhand-loving eyes. This is a massive collage so I would suggest reading on your computer, and don’t let collage fatigue hit! There are some statement pieces in here but more than anything, there are some really great wardrobe essentials that might just be the missing piece you’ve been looking for. There’s stripes, classic sweaters, sheer skirts, saucy sets, silk dusters, boots, mesh heels, stressed out cat sweatshirts, cargo pockets on everything, and scalloped Lagerfeld palazzos. Everything you could ever want!
I know I always say this when closing each week, but I cannot possibly thank you enough for supporting this newsletter. Styling and vintage are absolute necessities in my life, and being able to combine those two imperatives while also helping others parse through the noise and find treasures of their own is pure joy. You don’t need to shell out the dough nor chase every trend to find your style and I feel incredibly lucky to have a community of people who feel similarly. It often feels like I can’t not write this thing and I’m just grateful I have people to share this all with. Thank you thank you thank you. In whatever capacity you’re here, paid or no, if you could share this passion project with your friends, family, coworkers, enemies - it would be so appreciated.
Anyhow, without further gilding the lily and no more adieu…happy shopping, my beauties!
*Don’t forget items with asterisks received offers/discounts after adding to my liked item!*
1. Karl Lagerfeld scallop-top palazzo pants, $79. These are PANTS. Don’t be fooledby the billowing - they’re fab, scalloped, PANTS.
2. Cropped Aran-style sweater, $70. Chunky, cozy, and modern.
3. Charcoal zip-top minidress, $15. So cute on its own or with a striped turtleneck underneath!
4. Pierre Cardin striped mohair pullover, $60. Fully obsessed.
5. Black buckle boots, $38. Excellent height in heel and shaft.
6. Cowboy corduroy fringe pants, $27*. FRINGE CORDS. These have sat at $60 for months so grab them while you can - giddyup!
7. Red vneck minidress, $40. Seems dangerous in a sexy way.
8. Oversized buckle belt, $36*. When I’m styling a photoshoot, I use a belt just like this all the time. It’s a perfect addition.
9. Satin corded sheer skirt, $45. CLICK THIS LINK! Hard to tell just how cool this skirt is.
10. Pendleton white wool coat, $72. Nancy Meyers would be proud.
11. Guy Laroche sheer silk layered minidress, $42. Sexy and fun.
12. Zero + Maria Cornejo wide leg pants, $80. Excellent shape, great pockets.
13. Oatmeal henley sweater, $20. Throw-on-over-anything sweater.
14. Red gingham silk polo, $35 (in tan, in black). Looks so early 00s but could be styled SO well. Buttoned and tucked into a skirt/under a blazer/with high waist jeans like #23!
15. Donna Karan silver mesh heels, $41*. Show the toes.
16. Grey miniskirt suit, $20. Minimal Clueless.
17. Tortoise dome ring, $23*. Love a dome ring.
18. Chunky sweater jacket, $90. With some wide leg pants? Perfection.
19. Claude Montana beige asymmetric split pants, $70. Details details details! The buckle, the asymmetry, the split leg!
20. Black crinkle tank/pant set, $42*. Click this link, too. So chic and wearable.
21. Giant cream bean earrings, $19. Cream beans! So fun.
22. Alberto Makali tan crinkle tank, $8. A nice twist on something we’ve seen often.
23. High waisted split hem jeans, $50. These are so much more than they seem! Your butt will look heavenly and they have a split hem at the ankles for full boot showing off.
24. B&W striped button down, $23. Classic.
25. Stressed Out! sweatshirt, $18*. Amen.
26. Denim trench coat, $39. Twist on a classic.
27. Charcoal knit top, $22*. Throw-on-with-anything top.
28. Navy miniskirt suit, $27*. Flirty little skirt!
29. Brown & tan striped turtleneck, $17. Wear with #30.
30. Tan leather slit miniskirt, $35. Wear with #29.
31. White eyelet tank, $25. You thinking about summer already?
32. Black cargo pocket skirt, $50. LOVE. Cute with #27 and #5.
33. Khaki spaghetti strap dress with pocket, $20. More cargo pockets! Very sad this isn’t my size.
34. Co. tan lace-up sandals, $56. Chic.
35. Camel leather jacket/pant set, $50. A steal! What do we call a Canadian tuxedo rendered in leather? Cowboy tuxedo?
36. Brown silk blazer duster, $80. CHIC. The velvety kind of silk oohlala.
37. White denim button up, $17 (light blue here). Great buttons.
38. Red plaid wide leg pants, $60. Great oversized check.
39. Black & gold chain belt, $38*. Looped through jeans with #37? Perfect.
40. Emporio Armani satin one shoulder top w neck tie, $88*. The neck tie is really what elevates this.
41. Gauze balloon sleeve crop top, $25. WHAT a deal.
42. Wrangler striped button down, $15*. This is striped! Note the pocket!
43. St. John knit jumpsuit, $119. I don’t know that I’ve seen a St. John jumpsuit before but can you imagine how well this hangs on your body? Beautiful.
44. Cream & red plisse tiered dress, $50. So flirty!
45. Ellen Tracy brown broad cow print wide pants, $52. With #47? Divine.
46. Sonia Rykiel cashmere cargo skirt, $80*. Cashmere skirt! Cargo! Rykiel!
47. Givenchy Sport cream polo, $55. A played-out word, but…chic.
48. Grey ribbed tank dress, $42 (one without buttons here). Makes me want to go dancing.
49. Black lace bodysuit, $15. Love wearing these under a sheer button down.
50. Sterling silver spiral hoops, $6. Fun version of modernism.
51. Armani striped tank, $36. Great with #46.
52. Grey floral bell bottoms, $23. Click the link! The flowers are so cute and the silhouette is amazing.
Have a very happy new year, thank you as always for being here, keep pushing for a ceasefire, and I’ll see you Friday for our first paid newsletter of 2024! xx Maggie
Fantastic beginning of the year round-up!