I Wear What I Want and Why

I Wear What I Want and Why

by | Feb 16, 2015 | Fashion, Style

How many people can truly say they wear what they want? I feel this way now, but there was a time in my life when that wasn’t always the case.  When I was younger, I not only lacked the confidence to express myself through my wardrobe, but also the knowledge of my style to be able to pull outfits together.  I thought being well dressed meant wearing the latest trends or name brands. As time went on I learned two things which began to slowly change how I looked at my wardrobe.  The first is trends are great, but like the wind they come and go.  The second is name brands are wonderful, but they don’t always guarantee style.  True style is knowing who you are and being able to express yourself beyond limits. At the age I am now, my perspective with regards to how I look at getting dressed every day has completely changed.  I truly believe dressing is a form of art and expressing oneself.  Every day is a chance to not only be creative, but to show the world who you are. It’s not about acquiring new clothes, but more about learning what looks good on you and how to work with your wardrobe to portray your personal style.  Most people don’t maximize their wardrobe, meaning they are not only wasting money, but not being the most stylish version of themselves.  It’s no secret that clothes project a message about who we are, but I would also equally say they play a part in how we feel.  My philosophy is, if you always want to...
Monochromatic Mix-Up

Monochromatic Mix-Up

by | Feb 6, 2015 | Fashion, Style

Hey Lovelies, Over the past year, I’ve seen this skirt worn a million ways. Well maybe not a million, but a lot – so I decided to try something different by using a purple monochromatic color scheme. According to Wikipedia, monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue. By using a range of contrasting tones, they can attract attention and create focus. The use of a monochromatic color also provides a strong sense of visual cohesion. To mix it up a bit, I combined textures and shapes by introducing a black and white wide striped skater skirt with iconic knitwear zig zag pumps. The result was a monochromatic ensemble with depth and dimension through the use of connotative color. See below to recreate this look. Beaded Starburst Cloche Hat: (Old) Similar here: http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/whiteley-hats-fur-felt-cloche-with-leaves-violet-p122603/?cid=TXK3UCHR5BLTC9UQJNLEHTU3QSJ9GTN2 Blouse: (Old) Similar here: http://www.yenmax.com/pink-silk-shirt-long-sleeve-classic-style-p-254.html?zenid=e301ed71b47fc3cc31a68db5e13cad23 Skirt: Black Apricot Stripe Flare Zip Skirt http://www.sheinside.com/Black-White-Stripe-Flare-Zip-Skirt-p-154612-cat-1732.html Pumps: Missoni Zigzag Knit Leather Roundtoe Pumps: (Sold out) Similar here:  http://www.lyst.com/shoes/missoni-pump-white-1/ and here http://www.lyst.com/shoes/missoni-pump-light-green/ Don’t be afraid to try something new.  After all, what do you have to lose? Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...