I can’t wait to give you details about the Summit, but my laptop got rained on this weekend, so while I deal with some technical difficulties, please enjoy this Mighty Closet, which was all queued up and ready to go when the skies opened up on my hard drive.
You guys remember Libby, she’s been around these parts a lot. When we last checked in with her, she was running a local art gallery, then she worked with me for a while before she decided to return to school to study art history. While she waits on her school applications to be accepted, she’s working with SF MoMA and hostessing at one of the best restaurants in town.
Libby’s last Mighty Closet was about a year ago, so I thought we’d do an update. This is also the second post in the L.L.Bean series, so we’ve supplemented Libby’s usual vintage and thrift mix with clothes from the new L.L.Bean Signature Collection, which is inspired by vintage classics from their archives.
This is the kind of thing Libby wears on her day off, for brunches and impromptu reading sessions on the back stairs. She’s very intellectual on her days off.
The llama sweater is a vintage score from No No on Valencia, and the tank is from the Gap.
The plum cords are Stretch Cord Bootcut Pants from L.L.Bean, and her shoes are Sperry Topsiders.
These Harry Potter specs technically don’t have lenses, which is why there’s no ugly reflection in the photos. This fashion choice engenders strong reactions from strangers, who are either amused or disturbed by Libby co-opting the plight of the near sighted. You’re a monster, Libby. You have no idea how my people have suffered.
This is what Libby would wear to a casual dinner. Her skirt is American Apparel, and the shirt is vintage from Painted Bird. Her tights are by Hue, and the “pattern” is her tattoo showing through.
Her beloved vintage kicks are from Buffalo Exchange. I hear they are quite the hit at the parties in the U.S.A.
Her threatening, two-finger ring is from Therapy. And yes, for those of you keeping score, Libby’s entire wardrobe was purchased within about two blocks of her home.
The leather and metal earring was handmade by Libby’s friend, Fatima Flemming.
This is a dress I bought at a vintage shop a while ago, it was tea length and unflattering, but Libby had a vision. She took it and sliced the skirt off. Turns out it’s some sort of space polymer that didn’t even need hemming, and now she wears it out to drinks with friends while I shake my fist at the sky cursing the day I let it go.
These red tights are from Hue too, and the suede shoes are Heeled Penny Loafers from L.L. Bean.
Here’s what Libby wears to a museum event, or to move like a ninja in the dead of night. The pants are L.L.Bean and her shirt is another vintage find from Painted Bird. She bought the belt years ago at a thrift store.
This is a necklace worn as bracelet from that overflowing, rhinestone-heavy accessories shop on Haight Street. Neither one of us can remember the name, probably because it blinds you as you pass.
The awesome riding-inspired boots are from L.L.Bean. They are equestariffic.
Libby’s acrylic earrings are from H and M.
This is my favorite, Libby’s hip to waist ratio will make a grown man weep. The gold poofy skirt is HandM, and this is what Libby wears to work a MoMA event.
The lace scarf is a gift from Libby’s grandma, and isn’t that pretty much the perfect person to give a girl a lace scarf? Thanks, Grandma.
Shoes by Target.
The saucily unbuttoned top is L.L.Bean, and it’s very naughty secretary. Where did those glasses go anyway?
The top is rayon, which makes the collar floppy, so we pinned it up with a sparkly vintage brooch, which also keeps the scarf in place. We are geniuses.
Thanks to the team at L.L.Bean for sponsoring this post, all the L.L.Bean Signature Collection items featured in this post can be found on their site.
You are geniuses! I love that look, though I’d never have the chutzpah to carry it off.
And now my office-mate and I are trying to remember the name of that accessories place on Haight. It’s one of those tip of your tongue, spout nonsense until you get it names. Borky Horgenpfeffer?
i know which store you’re talking about, i think there is one on fillmore too.
Does this mean I’m supposed to be pegging my jeans again?
Holy eff, that gold skirt outfit makes me so happy! Is the skirt currently in the stores? LOVE. Also in the love category is that long earring. You’re a stylish broad, Libby.
I LOVE outfit #2 with the skirt and boots. Must. copy.
I want a tattoo just so I can look that awesome in tights. Impressed!
Holy moly! I will totally be replicating *all* of this in some way. I’m super into the giant long earring thing too, it’s so 90’s hip hop…Like Parker Posey in Party Girl. LOVE IT.
The store is called “So Good” jewelery. Love that place. soo sparkly and cheap!
I am going to have to start wearing my hair up just so I can steal that awesome broach idea!
Libby has a rad sense of style.
And she gives really good directions.
The last outfit is my favorite, although the black one is amazing.
you stole my shoes
my sister is so hot.
Hmm…that L.L.Bean Signature collection is making me feel kind of wanty. Like those grayish boots. Me wanty.
The brooch on the back of the collar – genius.
Just one small nitpick that I see in your blog frequently: it’s not the Gap, it’s just Gap.
Libby you look amazing. Miss your fashion everyday. It’s always so inspiring.
Damn, Libby. How is it you keep getting *more* stylish by the day?
Bravo, simply bravo.
Love it! And I have that ring too ;-) It is my new favorite.
I do so love your mighty closet posts. Love love love love love love love.
I am SO stealing that brooch trick.
The store may be called Gap, but everyone I know says “the Gap” (mind you I don’t hang out with a particularly intellectual crowd). There used to be an add campaign which sang “fall into the Gap”. Maybe that’s where it started. . .
That broach move is just pure badass.
I love the two finger ring, the beautiful accent on the collar, and the quality of your pics. Love your blog!
Libby is looking “Mighty” Fine to me!!! So creative and sheik!!
Oops meant to say chique, should never listen to someone elses spelling of words!!! HAHA
I love the dressed up looks.
But more importantly, Libby has the bangs I want. I need to find a picture to bring to the salon and I might steal one of the “second look” pics – her hair looks really pretty in those.
I love photo number one! Classic Big Lebowski!!
…Libby Lebowski!!
Thanks for featuring me again in your Mighty Closet section Maggie! I loved reading everyone’s comments. xoxo