I may have just scored the best boots ever at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show.
Proof.
I’m looking mighty pleased with myself.
I have been on the hunt for the “perfect” lace up boot for quite some time now. These are darn close. Made in Italy 100% leather and not too high. We’ll see. My feet tend to be very fickle and demanding.
My left foot is called Mariah Carey and my right foot is called Celine Dion.
Or MCCD for short.
What?
Don’t you name your feet with an acronym?
It is a constant battle between the duelling divas as to who can be the most persnickety on any given day.
The skirt and boots came from Wild Thing Vintage and is this weird length that I’m really loving lately. It’s not a maxi and not really a midi.
I’m dubbing it the ankle kisser.
I originally had on my beret with this but took it off when I thought I looked too hipster.
It is a fine line between looking like you’ve tried too hard and looking like you haven’t tried enough.
That effortless chic BS?
Yeah, it’s just BS. Lots of thought goes into looking effortless.
Don’t let those French women fool you either.
They spend plenty of time choosing what to wear in an effort to look like they don’t care.
The hair is another thing. When I lived in the south of France almost all the women I knew had long hair and they didn’t do anything with it other than pile it into some messy type of bun or let it blow freely in the air. I think the hair was much more of the “effortless” bit.
That might just be my selective memory.
Or my memory might be influenced by the intensive wine cleanse I was on during that time.
Wine was cheaper than bottled water. That is my excuse and I’m sticking to it.
Did I mention that is where I met my husband?
10 Steps To Hipster Chic
1. I made that necklace because that is what all hipsters do. Duh. Step one to hipster chic accomplished.
2. The glasses area straight up hipster nerd. Bold frames = bigger eyes & perceived intelligence. Done and done.
3. Step three to hipster chic is only drinking coffee made from beans that Himalayan birds have excreted while mating. This is going to be a tough one for me as I don’t drink coffee.
4. I’m working towards step four as I’ve already started prepping for Movember by growing out the hair on my legs. Maybe I should be growing out my armpit hair but I’m not that hard core…yet.
5. & 6. Steps five and six to hipster chic are coming along nicely as I’ve mastered my “disinterested contempt” smirk and have decided on my first tattoo which I am hoping will wash off as easily as the “self-stick” directions claim.
7. Step seven, irony and sarcasm. My pug is teaching me this. She says the neighbour’s cat taught her.
8. Step eight I’ve got covered as I already buy 90% of my clothes either vintage or thrift.
9. Step nine, wearing a floral crown while prancing with wildlife in the woods was checked off last summer thanks to the travelling yellow skirt.
10. Step ten to becoming an over 40 hipster is creating a signature mixed cocktail. I’ve been working on mine; muddled fresh snowberries hand picked in spring from the base of Mt.Kanchenjunga, gently stirred with room temperature 90 year old single malt scotch infused with hibiscus, grapefruit blooms and cigar smoke exhaled from the mouth of a 80 year old supreme yogi, the glass rim soaked in the tears of a rainbow and sprinkled in organic moon dust (just like Gwyneth Paltrow’s smoothie!).
Can I interest in you in a sip?
They say it makes the hair on your legs grow.
Linking up with Fun Fashion Friday
Great outfit! I love the lace-up boots and how you styled them with the midi/maxi skirt!!
It’s strange that you should write about France – I met my husband here too (I’m still living in France though and I agree that wine is cheaper than bottled water – so really what’s a girl to do but drink wine?!!!)
Julia xx
http://www.thevelvetrunway.com/
PS I have long hair and it’s pretty messy a lot of the time – must have adapted well !!
What part of France are you in Julia?
I’m sure you’ve picked up lots of French habits after living there for so long.
A true test is the number of heated political “discussions” you have daily.
That and how well and often you wear a scarf. I’ll bet you’re a real pro at it by now.
Hi Suzanne, I’ve sent you an e-mail (I think!). I actually live in Northern France (not the most exotic location but it has the advantage of being mid-way between London and Paris), and my favourite French habit is drinking wine!!
Bisous,
Very hipster, well done! And chic, too. Reading your hipster chic list I’m terrified to realise I’m way too hipster myself (got rid of the glasses and don’t do boho anything but I’ve got the tattoo, smirk and sarcasm covered…)
A tattoo? Do tell!
The only bad thing about the length of that skirt, is it hides those fabulous boots when you’re standing! I think you need to make it fringed—(it’s my new latest fun thing!!).
Did you know that your poor pug is plastered on a pillow? So funny because at first I thought it was your real dog (in my defense, i’m getting over being sick, so the brain is still a little off)! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I cannot wait to see how your skirt turned out!
Funny thing is we got that pillow ages ago. Even before we had pug #1. Zoe, pug #2 came long after the pillow but the resemblance is incredible don’t you think? ; P
Your previous two entries granted your blog a place in my top 5 favorite but today you rose to #1. What was the defining moment for me, you ask? Though the boots are swoon-worthy and the prose is delightful as usual, the elegant gilded butterfly antler crown hovering above your head in photo 2 was an undeniable sign of your right to rule. Long live the Queen of Vintage. “style, smiles and stories”… thanks for delivering on all three counts!
Ha ha! Thanks for pointing that out Cari! I didn’t even realize it and had to go back and look at that photo. My vintage mirror is doing double duty.
I’m more hip replacement than hipster so I’ll be following your superb tips although I’m getting there with the body hair, I keep forgetting to take my specs into the bathroom and can longer see a thing without them!
Those boots are gorgeous and I’m a fan of that weird skirt length, too. Perfect for showing off killer footwear (I got given a pair of boots this afternoon and I might have to cut all the hems off my dresses to show the incredible things off to their full advantage).
That skirt really shows off your figure, i love it.
You’re not wrong about French birds and their hair! xxx
Love the boots. So bad a%*
Bottle that drink PLEASE?
My 24-year-old son always says I’m very hippster. At which I always laugh! Your look is pretty perfect however. And if I steal/borrow the kid’s glasses, I may be getting somewhere…
Bwahaha!! My leg hair got so long when I went overseas once I had it done in French braids. I know, not very effortless or chic. Armpit hair went ponytail style. How attractive, you say. Get her another drink with excrement, I say. Hahaha.
My one foot is Justin Bieber and my other is Tiny Tim (he sang Tiptoe Through the Tulips). I think we should have a concert, your feet and mine. We would make beautiful music together. Yes, I’ll try that signature cocktail now.
I love your boho tips. I need some stick-on tattoos too!! Hilarious post!! I love coming here, Suzanne. Great boots! Great skirt too. Flash those leathered ankles.
Dang – I haven’t accomplished a single step, although I could probably get my hands on a temporary tattoo. Love this outfit on you. I would love to try a hipster chic outfit – maybe when I’m done shopping my closet I’ll head to the thrift store and see what I can put together!
I love those too. I have a cognac pair with laces to the top. All I wanted to know was where is the zipper? It’s on the side, so I didn’t have to lace them. Love those and the printed skirt! Vintage styles rock! Jess xx
http://Www.elegantlydressedandstylish. com
Oh rotflmfao! I have the mustache, but the leg hair is sluggish. Definitely the attitude, though – no one has ever been cool before my generation! Your boots are full of gorgeous, great find, And I love your glasses too – I think I have to up-size. Now I am counting months till I get to Toronto!! xo
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Naming our feet. Now that’s a great idea. My right foot is Liza Minelli and my left is Goldie Hawn. These are great hipster tips. I’ve got the nerd part down. Now I’m practicing my resting pug face. Those boots and that skirt are killing me. You are such a beauty. No wonder your cute husband chose you over all those hairy arm-pitted French girls. When I lived up North I always grew out my leg hair in winter because it helped my knee socks to stay up.
Ha! I love the names you’ve chosen for your feet. Goldie is obviously doing well, Liza…not-so-much.
Oooh…resting pug face. My favourite.
We have suspenders for our knee socks. We’re fancy like that.
Those are some damn fine boots – the whole outfit is a kind of grown up hipster chic. Thank you for the tips on how to set free my inner hipster, I will start working on my cocktail recipe today. I don’t drink coffee either, but I’ve got the secondhand shopping thing down pat.
The boots look very nice and your look is very chic. I don’t name my feet, but found it a very funny and adorable idea!
xo
http://www.carinavardie.com
Haha .. yes! A lot of thought goes into “effortless” for sure. Love this cool chick chic look on you, Suzanne!
Thanks for sharing with Fun Fashion Friday!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Those lace-up boots are gorgeous. I don’t even like glasses but I did give in to chunky, bold frames for the pair I bought last fall because…well, for one thing, they were pretty much the only style being sold at that particular eyeglass shop…I guess one must move with the times…or faster than/slower than the times if we are hipsters?
oh those boots – I would wear them with age-inappropriate short skirts so as to never obscure the view (and inflame the fashion police) – love the ankle-skimmer skirt – looks so good on you
as to “Bold frames = bigger eyes & perceived intelligence” sadly not – prescription lenses magnify my ‘horrific’ not-so-fine-lines and my perceived intelligence quotient is negated by the magenta hair (someone would know more by actually conversing with me than judging LMAO)
in closing – here’s a FAB interview with Jenny Beavan
http://tinyurl.com/hphd9q2
That was a fascinating article. Thanks for sharing.
I thought it was very interesting that she said she personally wants to blend into the background and that is why she chooses to dress in white and black.
Also I found it interesting that she said she is a storyteller and not interested in fashion. How she said fashion is full of clones walking and looking the same way whereas real people are different, with different stories to tell.
Amazing boots! I love the lace up style. The boots along with the rest of the outfit are definitely very hipster chic! I bought a pair of boots last summer from a vintage store and I love them. Shopping vintage is a great way to find quality items made in the USA or Italy for bargain prices. Also, as a side note, I love the couch you are sitting on in the first picture. It’s gorgeous!
-Katie
That side of my office is furnished in estate sale finds, the couch being one of them.
You are absolutely hilarious!!!! My mocktail would have the milk of blind albino ants from Tibet mixed with snozberries from Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory! I love your necklace- do we get an upclose shot at all? Your boots are total divas!!x
Ahhh! LOL I want your cocktail! Tibetan blind albino ants! Brilliant! Just brilliant!
I should take a closer shot of the necklace.
Those boots are pretty freakin’ awesome my friend! I’m not sure if it qualifies me as hipster or not, but I’m currently sipping a cup of Maxwell House that may or may not have been made from beans excreted by a honey badger on the last full moon of the month.
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Ha ha! You are well on your way to hipster stardom my friend! LOL
No 7 on your hipster list had me chuckling. Yup cats will teach that!
Those boots look awesome with the skirt. I wouldn’t have the patience for those kind of boots – ha, ha, I want to slip on and go. I have enough trouble lacing up my walking boots!
http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/
Girl…you are TOO funny! Seriously, you should write a book. I’d be first in line to buy it!
http://whosaprettygirl.com
Love your hipster list. I’d love to add a bit of hipster style without it looking too hipster 🙂
I’ve got the homemade food stuff covered well, its the wardrobe thats needing some boosting 🙂
J
Suzanne, they say laughter is the best medicine and I must say your posts are the perfect prescription for brightening my day! You have a great twisted sense of humor that never fails to crack me up. I laughed so hard I almost choked on my Extra virgin coconut oil and Lavender infused Tibetan goat milk Chai latte.
BTW, the lace up boots are killer. I’ve been looking for a pair of lace up boots forever. but ankle length. I’ve yet to find the perfect pair. Congrats on your fabulous find 🙂
Ha ha! Don’t choke on that! I’ve heard those Tibetan goats are hard to milk due to their inverted nipples.
Well, you have hipster chic down! And I have a whole lot of work to do to achieve any of these steps, and to think I thought I had some hipster chic still in me. I’m really not that old, am I??? Well, I have some killer necklaces and the glasses, step three, how about we just put our tea inside those hipster type coffee mugs? And step four, are you being serious? My kids would say I’ve got the sarcasm down but the rest . . . oh man, haha.
Thanks for adding the fact that effortless chic is a big BS, you are so right! And now for your hipster attire, it is right on the money! Yes, you did good, real good on those boots. Hopefully we’ll be seeing those a lot!
Ha ha! I’m not serious about any of it, other than the thrift and vintage shopping ; P
mwhahah, I’m loving that ‘ankle kisser’ lenght, so better than usual ‘too short maxi’!!
And your boots are being watched with a greedy eye, ’cause, you know, they’re fabulous!
I’m very incompetent as a hipster, even if I wear glasses and drink coffee. No walks in the woods wearing a crown, and no signature cocktail, just red wine (which is actually cheaper than mineral water, oh yes)
besos & vino
Bragger! I’m so jealous of your cheap wine.
This post was frigging hilarious!
I love the look, the skirt is wonderful.
Hahaha, this was funny. You will never grow hair on your legs. Never. I am so glad you finally found those boots. They look very good, although you don’t show much of them. I thought that hipster was no longer cool. Was I misinformed? Strange thing… Melanie used the word persnick to indicate what her toe was doing to her. Had to look that up. Couldn’t find it. But I did find “persnickety”, so I knew immediately what you were talking about. What a funny word. Try and say that ten times.
Greetje
Your description of hipsters made me laugh! I do really like this skirt though (and of course, I am partial to large glasses :D)