Field Study by Clara Infante

Here is the August edition of my online second-hand Vinted/Depop haul for my paid subscribers and this will be the last summer edition as we move into more transitional weather. In case you missed it, you can read my ultimate guide for shopping second-hand in my article Building equity into your wardrobe, part 2: The Vocabulary of Great Style Remember to do your own vetting of these items and ask the seller any questions if you are unsure before buying.

Even though we are still in the thick of summer, the season’s sales are almost over so now is a great time to look for some of those great investment pieces at amazing prices. Here are some of my sale picks from a few of my favorite brands and some of these pieces I own and wear all the time. Sea New York Kit Jacket use code FINAL26 for an extra 20% off sale Soeur Dario Trousers - my most loved trousers this summer LOQ Elian Loafters - chestnut - almost all sizes still available!

I grew up having the most perfect summers: my parents sent my brother and I to a sleep away camp in Ohio for two weeks where we ate sloppy joes, played capture the flag and catapulted into a lake via a giant inflatable blob. When we returned home from there, they shipped us off to Spain to spend the remainder of our summer with cousins and grandparents at the beach and pool.

Come high summer, with my kids off school for 11 weeks and the heat and humidity of Spain, and the decision paralysis that comes from both… I’m reaching for a rotation of the same pieces from my closet. This summer I’ve had some combination of these outfits on repeat and they can be easily styled in various ways over and over again using items you already have in your wardrobe. What’s your go-to summer outfit?

I recently posted on my instagram about my summer favorites if money was no object and a lot of you asked me what my favorites would be if money was an object and it got me thinking about how I prioritize buying and how I balance my wardrobe with luxury, high street and second-hand vintage items.

This is part 2 of a three part series, for part 1 click here. In my past life, I was an American Apparel girl. If you are old enough to remember American Apparel, you’ll remember the brightly colored basics, their “made in LA” branding, and of course, their scantily clad models. shot by my roommate in Paris, summer of 2006? 2007? I left that company with some serious life experience and stories to tell (maybe for a separate substack article.. or even a book).

Here is the July edition of my online second-hand Vinted/Depop haul for my paid subscribers. My in-depth guide for how to shop these sites is coming very soon so stay tuned for that! Remember to do your own vetting of these items and ask the seller any questions if you are unsure before buying.

I love experimenting with colors and summer is a great time to break away from the typical pastels and try something different. These are the colors I’ve been loving so far this spring/summer and below I have linked some of my favorite pieces I’ve been wearing in these colors.

I love scouring Pinterest for outfit inspiration and for discovering new ways to wear pieces I already have in my wardrobe. Here are five outfits that I have pinned that I would love to recreate this summer. What I like about this outfit is the mix of formal and casual pieces. The fringe top and feather trimmed bag could look totally different if they weren't paired with simple cropped trousers and thong sandals.

We’ve all been there, we receive an invite to a wedding or special occasion and we immediately think about what we’re going to wear, and it’s on these occasions that we feel the need to choose something that goes against our normal style in order to feel “formal” or “dressy”. The thing is, you can still be yourself and maintain your personal style while also feeling appropriately dressed for the occasion.