Gentle Souls

Feather Printed Sweatshirt with Buttons

Two words: THIS SWEATSHIRT. Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

It's amazing...

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

It's cozy...

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

It's a bit ridiculous...

Vintage Sweatshirt Jacket

All factors in me trying to make this totally wearable!!

For starters, I wanted to change the shape of the piece, so I created a deep V shape to make the sweatshirt more of a cardigan-style.

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

Next, the collar had some issues - lots of spots on the white ribbed material. Not cute. Not cute at all.

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

I grabbed my seam ripper and began to get down to collar removal business. (I mean, those gross spots!!)

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

The collar came off and we were rolling!!

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

The size of the sweatshirt was large and I wanted to take it in to fit my arms better. I liked the bulkiness of the torso, but wanted my arms to be a little more snug. I took the sleeves in and stitched them down. I also stitched the neck, creating a clean seam.

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

After a little pinning, sewing, and trimming, my new sweatshirt was ready for Denver!!

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

I paired my outfit with these insanely comfy Gentle Souls boots for a rustic walk in the neighborhood.

GENTLE SOULS BARNESICLE W/ SHEARLING CUFF BOOTS

This walk included a stop at the swingset.

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

I couldn't resist hopping on, but let's be honest...it's probably been 20 years since I've been on one, so it took a minute to get started.

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

Watch out!!!!!

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

The weather has been on the warmish side, so the big vintage sweater I brought with me didn't stay on for too long!

Vintage Feather Sweatshirt

I thought this would be the perfect thing to wear to the place I've been dreaming about going to since I saw the episode about it on South Park.

CASA BONITA!!!! (The episode is HERE for your viewing pleasure)

South Park - Casa Bonita

Casa Bonita, IRL!!

South Park - Casa Bonita

The only thing about my glorious visit that was not that glorious was that it was closed!! I totally had my Wally World moment.

Wally World

That's what happens when you visit on a holiday. So, when you can't see the indoor divers (Yes! there's indoor divers!), you pretend to be the diver in the outdoor, unfilled, fountain.

South Park - Casa Bonita

I was SO excited to go to CB!!

South Park - Casa Bonita

I mean, look at all the insane entertainment! Magicians, western gunfights, and cliff divers in one place? The most ridiculously weird and amazing entertainment options you could imagine.

South Park - Casa Bonita

I was like...

South Park - Casa Bonita

However, I did snap a picture to take with me...

South Park - Casa Bonita

Just means that next time I'm going to have to come back!!

Outfit details:

Sweatshirt: vintage (Goodwill)| Jeans:  | Boots: Sierra Trading Post | Sweater: vintage (from Goodwill) | Sunglasses: Forever 21 | Belt: Old Navy | Jeans: Levis