Styling as a State of Mind: Fringe, Leather and the Layers We Live In

There’s an art to styling that goes beyond what you wear. It’s how you wear it. And for Sarah, it has always been about the extras. The pieces that add depth, attitude, and a whole lot of character. A vintage band tee is good. But add a fringed suede jacket and a pair of starry cowboy boots, and suddenly you’re not just getting dressed. You’re telling a story.

Sarah’s love of vintage started early and runs deep. One of her most treasured pieces? A 1930s tulle prom dress she discovered as a child at the Brimfield flea markets in Massachusetts. She was just 11 when she and her mum spotted it. An ethereal creation with delicate hand-beaded florals that felt more like art than clothing. It stayed tucked away until her own high school prom in 1997, when she wore it proudly. Lovingly altered with added straps by her mum’s hands. While the rest of her classmates floated around in sleek satin numbers, Sarah was already deep in her own rhythm. Drawn to the craft and uniqueness of the past.

That same dress, and the memory stitched into it, later inspired the embroidery on our beloved Eclipse Skirt. Proof that great style stays with you. It lingers, inspires, and evolves.

For Sarah, styling has never been about trends. It’s about instinct. Pulling from a wardrobe built over time, filled with vintage treasures, bold accessories, and one-of-a-kind pieces that are worn and re-worn in new ways. Because when you start with a strong base and layer on the right accessories, the whole outfit comes alive.

Take the jacket. Our Praire Fire Suede Fringed Jacket is one of those pieces that never fades into the background. Oversized, beautifully soft, and lined in our signature Daisy bandana print, it’s as wearable as it is iconic. Throw it over a vintage silk slip and you’re suddenly channeling off-duty rock muse. Pair it with denim, boots, or bare legs and attitude. It never misses.

And the boots? Whether it’s the sleek, contrast-trimmed Road Trippin Boots or the unapologetically bold Cosmic Cowgirls, with their yellow leather and star appliqués, these beauties bring instant impact. Picture that sweet crochet mini dress styled back with the Cosmic Cowgirls. It’s softness meets swagger. Or your most loved flares paired with the Road Trippin Boots and a thrifted tee. Just enough edge to make it yours.

At Chasing Unicorns, we believe in collecting with purpose and wearing with love. Accessories aren’t just finishing touches. They’re the soul of the outfit. The fringe. The embroidery. The worn-in leather. These pieces remind us that styling is about self-expression, not self-consciousness. That mixing old and new, soft and strong, is where the real magic happens.

So layer it on. Play with texture. Let the statement pieces lead the way. And never underestimate the power of a great jacket and a killer pair of boots.