Sneaker Season

On January 20, 2021

Aritzia Sweatshirt, Agolde Denim, Sunday’s Best Coat, Adidas Sneakers, Chanel Handbag

We’re officially more than halfway through the first month of 2021, and while it hasn’t been a spectacular start, I’m holding out hope for this year. Today my beloved little vehicle, that I’ve had for 15 years, is getting towed away forever. I was rear ended on New Year’s Eve and my vehicle deemed a write off. I’m incredibly sentimental, with a distaste for change, especially change that takes place out of my control. I had an intense sentimental attachment to my vehicle, and it was the last piece of my ‘old’ life that remained after all the change that came crashing down four years ago. Maybe that’s what needed to happen though, to completely clear the slate to be able to start fresh. I admittedly have had trouble letting go of what life looked like a long four years ago, and perhaps saying goodbye to this last piece will allow me to fully move forward. It feels silly to be so emotionally connected to a material possession, but I assure you, it’s less about the item, and more about the meaning behind it. Anyone else out there reeling from a big change up and trying to find your footing? I imagine in a year as tumultuous as 2020, I’m not alone.

I think we can all agree that this season of pandemic life has influenced our sense of style in ways we never imagined. Who could have predicted that sweatsuits would be the uniform of choice at the start of a new decade?! While it’s been in the making for some time already, sneakers have been taking over my feed, and I’m here for it. I’ve owned this pair of classic Adidas Superstars for years now, but it’s been in the past year that I’ve really started reaching for them consistently. They’re the perfect option if you love the look of Golden Goose or Axel Arigato sneakers, but without the price tag of those brands. If I’m being completely real, this casual ensemble is what dressing up looks like these days. My denim has yet to see any action in 2021. And I can’t say I’m mad about it.