What kind of a fashion blogger would I be if I didn’t include my favorite looks from the past year?…
THE STORY
…Even though I’m not one to do something just because everyone else is, it is kind of fun to look back at the year gone by; both from a style perspective as well as a life perspective. I think it’s a good idea to reflect on both your accomplishments and your mistakes and to learn from them. I guess in that regard, style is a metaphor for life in general don’t you think?
THE OUTFITS
As I was choosing which outfits to feature from the first six months of the year, a clear (at least to me) pattern emerged. Print mixing, comfort and pairing pieces that you wouldn’t necessarily think would work together. I guess in a nutshell that means that I put together outfits that are true to who I am. Even though the outfits I chose appear to be very different they have common threads. My personality is exactly like my sense of style; I have a bizarre sense of humor and view on the world (print mixing), every facet of my personality has a polar opposite to it (pairing opposing pieces), and for the most part I’m pretty laid back (comfort). How’s that for a psychoanalysis of my wardrobe?
THE TIP
When deciding what to wear, stay true to who you are. Dress for yourself and no one else. Yes, we often have to dress specific to a situation, but you can still stay true to yourself. Add an element of individuality, even if it’s something small. For example, a necklace or scarf, or a subtle hit of print or color through your shoes or purse.
LINK UPS
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