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Spotlight: The Kit

— by Angie

on March 9, 2022

The Kit is a clothing brand that describes its assortment as conversation-starting style because it’s never basic. Instead it’s “vibrant, statement making looks for chic tomboys”. The Kit is all about beautiful patterns, which are imaginative, exclusive, richly detailed, and created from scratch.

The brand is committed to manufacturing sustainably and ethically to reduce its carbon footprint. Less waste and more style all the way. Their vertically-integrated facility in the Dominican Republic ensures that items are produced from start to finish under one roof. The Kit does not make a garment until a customer orders it. The wasted water, ink, electricity, gas, and manpower that goes into the masses of unsold, overstock garments produced by the industry each year is cleverly conserved through this process.

As I browse the collection of new arrivals, I love what I see in terms of colour, pattern, silhouette, laundering directions, and price point. There are lots of interesting items across a range of unique and exciting patterns that won’t break the bank. Take the time to browse the items because there are many patterns and solids per item. There are florals, swirls, ombré, geometric, landscape and abstract patterns in cool and warm palettes. Some patterns are very loud and others quite quiet. Silhouettes are trendy classic, and fits are fluid or fluidly tailored. I was taken by the Zoe Shirt in lime and the pink prep stripe, and have ordered them, along with the big baggy Leigh Trouser in navy. Since the items are made to order it will take 10 to 20 days before they are shipped. That’s fine with me if it reduces waste.

I’m thrilled to see that sizes run from an XS to 3XL, but disappointed that the models do not showcase the diverse set of sizes. The brand will ship internationally, but without the option to return and exchange, which is unfortunate. The shipping policy within the US however, is competitive and good. A few YLF forum members have ordered from The Kit with very satisfying results. I’ll let you know how I do with my own orders.

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Elegant in a Patch Pocket Coat

— by Inge

on March 8, 2022

A new outfit from Elle of Elle Blogs, whom we introduced to YLF in April 2015.

This polished casual Winter look shows that petites can wear an oversized maxi coat with aplomb. Our 5’2″ blogger is sporting a slouchy striped sweater over denim leggings tucked into block-heeled mid-calf boots. As a topper, Elle picked a stunning oversized wool coat with big dramatic patch pockets. The coat’s silhouette and the elegant powder pink make it a true statement piece. Keeping things structured on the bottom half with leggings and refined neutral pointy-toed footwear that lengthens the leg line somewhat tempers the volume of the coat. Turning up the zipper collar of the sweater adds some structure around the neck, but otherwise Elle is wholeheartedly embracing all the delightful pastel volume. A black nylon backpack echoes the sweater stripe and Elle’s sleek dark hair. Big sunnies and bright coral lipstick are the glam finishing touches.

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Big Trend: ’90s Footwear

— by Angie

on March 7, 2022

The ‘90s have been trending for about three seasons, and it’s especially apparent in footwear. We first saw the early ‘90s make a trendy comeback, which included a lot of late ‘80s looks. And since the ‘90s takes a lot of inspiration from the ‘70s, there are ‘70s platforms coming through too. The mid to late ‘90s and Y2K fashion is on-trend at the moment, which is chunkier than its predecessors earlier in the decade.

If you’re after on-trend footwear, think along the following lines: square-toe pumps and flats, square-toe strappy sandals, snip-toe pumps and flats, refined and chunky Mary Janes, block heels, angled heels, chunky soles, lug soles, platforms, flatforms, Dr. Martens, combat boots, fisherman sandals, chunky sandals with broad straps, and chunky slides, refined and chunky mules, platform sneakers, chunky oxfords and loafers, all sorts of clogs, heeled and dressy thong sandals, jelly shoes, sling-back silhouettes, cowboy boots, velcro fastening, T-straps, big buckles, all sorts of backless shoes, and silver hardware.

This collection shows a visual assortment of the current ‘90s footwear vibe.