Fly with Me

The search for a good aviator jacket has been an almost lifelong endeavour. Ever since rummaging through some clothing my stylish older cousin was giving away to me when I was around 11 years old. Amongst the booty was the most beautiful vintage flying jacket. I couldn’t believe my luck! I wore it to school with such sartorial pride… for all of two weeks. My mum broke the news one afternoon when I got home and let me know that my cousin wanted it back. Devastation ensued. So of course there has always been a longing to fill the void.

I still haven’t found one quite as good and that may be due to the power of teenage desire, which extended beyond just boys and attached itself to certain items of clothing that I’m sure weren’t as great as I still imagine them to be.

This gorgeous Arma jacket was kindly gifted a few weeks back and I’ve loved styling it with winter outfits. That being said, it’s not the oversized hefty style I’ve been on the lookout for, so while I’ll treasure this beauty for years to come, the search continues…

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