Dog Days of Summer - Cupcakes & Cashmere

Dog Days of Summer

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Vince Shorts, H&M Shirt, Ben Sherman Jacket, Thrift Store Glasses, J.Crew and Forever 21 Necklaces,  Jeffrey Campbell Wedges, Gryson Bag

Vince Shorts, H&M Shirt, Ben Sherman Jacket, Thrift Store Glasses, J.Crew and Forever 21 Necklaces,  Jeffrey Campbell Wedges, Gryson Bag

Since I practically wear some variation of stripes every day (like this, this and this), I'm always looking for simple basics to pair with them. Jeans couldn't be less appealing lately, so I was pleased to find these denim cut-offs on sale this weekend. I'm really particular about jean shorts and these are unbelievably thin, worn-in and most importantly not too short. This was my uniform for thrifting this weekend (and will be for the rest of the summer), minus the five inch platforms that I threw on to go for an early dinner.

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