Since I’m still slightly incapacitated, I’ll still be keeping it brief…
THE STORY
…the right thumb is still pretty much out of play, so the typing will remain at a minimum. I can use it, but the pain just ain’t worth it. I did upgrade to a super fancy thumb brace from the raggedy ace bandage I was using. I had trimmed it up to wrap better around my thumb and I have to say it was pretty tragic; it was fraying all over the place. A friend of mine at work told me I looked like I was sportin’ a bandage from the Civil War; fortunately the brace arrived that afternoon. Now I resemble a one gloved street thug ready to throw down in an alley. That’s an upgrade from the Civil War I suppose.
THE OUTFIT
What goes better with cowboy boots than a sequin top? Okay, maybe denim, flannel, a bandana and perhaps a herd of cattle. But I myself think sequins work just as well; probably not from a cattle herding standpoint, but definitely from a style standpoint. Why? Because it’s not something you’d necessarily think to pair together. It’s different and I like different.
THE TIP
Don’t be afraid to pair things that at first glance shouldn’t be together. It’s often the pairing of unexpected pieces that make an outfit really stand out. This is also a great way to showcase different aspects of your personality through your clothes. Think super dressy top and distressed boyfriend jeans, lace skirt and a more casual ankle boot, tulle skirt and a sweatshirt, sequins with just about any casual piece. This is also the easiest way to sneak sequins into a daytime look. Keep everything else casual and low key (including jewelry) and sequins work no matter what time of the day it is. Here I styled a sequin jacket with boyfriend jeans and here a sequin skirt with flannel and a tee shirt.
THE LINKUPS
Check out the weekly link ups I participate in for even more fashion and style ideas…
Top: Ebay (Similar); Jeans: Old Navy; Boots: Sheplers (Similar); Cardigan: Thrifted (Similar)
