Everlane
by Ashley Weeks Cart
It has finally warmed up enough for me to step outside and shoot images of my new wardrobe staples (and just in time as we’re about to be pounded with snow, for which I’m grateful as Maja and Lars are visiting and we’ve got two days of skiing planned, but better for the camera without all that white stuff raining down).
I’ve been living in a version of this outfit all season. Grey is very clearly its mascot. James gifted me the Design House Stockholm hat and I positively don’t know how I survived previous winters without it. I wear it constantly. My mother gifted me the insane Frye riding boots for Christmas, and I still can’t believe they’re mine. They are positively gorgeous, and so versatile. That black and brown leather combo is perfection. And the subtle curve of the cuff? So sexy. SWOON! I also have my mother to thank for the colorful wool scarf. I’ve had it for years and alas, don’t know its origins though I receive compliments on it constantly. The pants are Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, my go to jean brand these days. I’m fortunate to have an outlet within driving distance.
And the sweater! Oh the sweater! Cashmere, and long waisted, and divine! Let’s not pretend like I didn’t wear that very sweater over men’s long underwear to a Superbowl gathering. The length hid the questionable crotch area of the long undies and I was cozy as ever. (I promise I only venture out in public like that when among dear friends. Most of the time, anyway.) I have Everlane to thank for this sweater staple, and they’re now my go-to for all my wardrobe basics (t-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, bags, sweaters – they’ve got it all). They’re prices are affordable (that’s their thing, “radical transparency” – they work hard to keep their prices affordable without compromising on quality). I’m a huge huge fan of the brand and recommend you head on over and invest in some basics for your own closets – www.everlane.com
Also, that wooden bangle James gifted me for our 5 year wedding anniversary (the traditional gift is, yes, wood). It’s engraved with the latitude and longitude of our wedding ceremony – appropriately nerdy from my CARTographer husband.