Style File: Mama Cass

"Mama" Cass Elliot
1941-1974

There are loads of style icons from the 1960s & 70s, but none quite like Mama Cass, the frontwoman of the folk band, The Mamas & The Papas. Her sultry voice and powerful presence were evident both on the stage and on the streets.

Fat visibility, man. Groovy.

Arguably, the best thing about Mama Cass's style was that she dared to be FAT AND SEXY! Even among her much smaller (the Twiggy look was still going strong in the late 60s & early 70s) friends, her bold, laidback style stood out. Channel the Mama herself in this modern-day rendition of her hippie-chic style.

Clockwise: Daisy Crown by SunandMoonBijoux, Floral scarf, Houndstooth print maxi dress by eShakti, "Doily Routine" earrings,  vintage go-go boots at etsy

Wardrobe Change

This week I held a back-to-school clothing swap with some of my closest friends. It was a great chance to see each other before we all move off to college and it was the best way to get an entirely new wardrobe for free!

This is what I wore to the swap (which was held in my mum's living room- hello living room!). I wanted to be comfy because I knew I would be moving boxes of shoes and piles of clothing around the room. I am about this shade of neon, electric, bubblegum pink these days. It's girly and edgy and can be paired with a moto jacket and tights for the fall.

Cardigan: thrifted from my mum's closet ;-) // Skirt: on sale from Target, similar here // Tank: old, Kirra

Plus this necklace, which has become an accessories staple in my wardrobe. It's very Audrey Hepburn, if you ask me... just the right amount of simple and elegant!

Necklace: old from Forever 21, similar here // Sneakers: old from Converse, here

I didn't get any clothes for myself at the swap (I wasn't fast enough!) but I did grab a cute teal knit hat for fall and a pair of darker teal colored chevron bangles for my stack. My friends unabashedly devoured my swap pile and I can't wait to see how they all look in my clothing!

Of course, seeing my friends for one last time was bittersweet, but I know we all have big things ahead for us. I start my new job on campus next week so I'll be very busy, but I will be sure to share with you all what I wore for my first few days on the job!