Decluttering My Wardrobe

Hello, hello. I hope you’re doing okay wherever you are. India is currently on lockdown and our district (East Khasi Hills) is in the middle of a curfew right now along with some others.

I thought that I’d share a video I filmed a few weeks ago where I went through my wardrobe and decided to give away any of the pieces I wasn’t vibing with anymore. A bit of entertainment for us who are self-isolating.

I hope you enjoy it!

Do I Look Like an Aviator Yet?

*Disclaimer – I’m currently self-isolating. These images were taken weeks ago.

I think that women aviators throughout history have always looked so bad-ass. This outfit was particularly inspired by the WASPs – the Second World War female pilots who carried out non-combat military duties.

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In one of the most iconic WASP images of all time, WASP Frances Green, Margaret Kirchner, Ann Waldner, and Blanche Osborn carry their parachutes away from Pistol Packin' Mama, their B17, after ferry training at Lockbourne Army Air Force base in Ohio in 1944. *** The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) are a group of civilian women who were trained to fly military aircraft during WWII in order to allow men to be available to fly combat missions. They primarily served as ferry pilots (flying planes from factories to military bases, etc) and flew banners for target practice. Granted military status in 1977 and awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2009, WASP were finally granted permission to be laid to rest in Arlington in 2016. Thirty eight of these civilian pilots lost their lives during their service between 1942 and 1944. We are forever grateful for your service and your courage. *** #WASP #womenairforceservicepilots #WWII #WW2 #worldwar2 #history #military #B17 #flight #flying #aviation #pilot #ferrypilots #icons #heroes #womenmakinghistory #PistolPackinMama #FrancesGreen #MargaretKirchner #AnnWaldner #BlancheOsborn

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This aviator-styled jacket from Vero Moda was particularly perfect this passing winter. The faux suede with the shearling linging? *Chef’s kiss* So snug and warm.

The turle-neck was harder to find in this pigeon blue colour than I thought it would be. Marks & Spencer saved the day once again. It’s not a brand that I would think have the kind of pieces that I like but they’ve really upped their game recently.

Jacket – Vero Moda
Turtle-neck Sweater – Marks & Spencer
Necklace – H&M
Jeans – Forever 21
Boots – H&M (similar style linked)

I don’t really wear blue all that much but there’s something about pigeon blue that I just can’t get over. I think it looks like a more mature light blue, a colour that’s uncommon but so lovely.

I like to keep things on the more light-hearted side on this blog but I have to acknowledge what’s happening around the world right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve never witnessed a global reaction like the one we’ve seen recently and it’s scary. But I’ve also seen such strength and hope and it’s so moving.

I hope you’re all washing your hands and doing your bit to flatten the curve. Stay safe, my dears. I’m sending my love to all of you.