A Fine Mess

Let’s face it. Social media is exhausting. Our personal tastes have been squashed into a pulp of oblivion in favor of uber-curated beauty, fashion, and spaces. Toss those IG notions of quiet luxury and minimalism; the now is all about the lived-in feel, the messy chic.

Think of it as thoughtful chaos … A little polish with a lot of panache. An untucked button-down worn with faded denim under a furry coat. Slouchy bags and sunglasses big enough for paparazzi-dodging. An oversized suede trench draped over a silky slip dress. No iron needed here, keep the wrinkles. Roll up the sleeves. Show the chipped nails. Do the messy bun.

It’s time to (re) embrace your true style prefs, as varied as they may be – out with perfection, and in with personality.

1970s style black FAUX FUR COAT with quilted detail, black and white SLIP, 1970s-inspired SUNNIES, and gold RING (all available at Jess James + Co.); black ankle BOOTS (available at Island Passage Lumina Station); Elevator Button RING in Tiger’s Eye and Watch Signet RING (both available at I Like It Here Club); BAG (stylist’s own)

1970s belted LEATHER COAT with statement fur collar and Chanel black boucle knit bow SANDALS (both available at Jess James + Co.); burgundy mini sheath DRESS (stylist’s own); ROYGBIV RING and Smithson Studs EARRINGS (both available at I Like It Here Club)

Faux fur black VEST with gold chains and tuxedo SHIRT (both available at Jess James + Co.); Line Study EARRINGS (available at I Like It Here Club); BOOTS and BAG (stylist’s own)

Hand-dyed fur COLLAR with pom poms, 1970s-inspired fringe DRESS, and 1930s large tortoise compact (all available at Jess James + Co.)

MODELS: Olivia Gleeson & Aissa Gueye (Directions USA)

HAIR & MAKEUP: Meraki Beauty

WARDROBE: Jess James + Co.; Island Passage Lumina Station; I Like It Here Club

To view more of photographer and stylists Drewe & Kate’s work, go to dreweandkate.com

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