I've mentioned before that I'm just not that creative...not even close to some women I know (in person or in blog). Maybe someday I'll be really good at arranging flowers and using a sewing machine, without hurting myself...or getting bored. Today isn't that day.
I do seem to be getting a little more creative (even getting better perhaps) with putting together an outfit. Most of my creations happen Monday through Friday for work. Being a non-teacher these days has definitely helped this area of my life. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of stylish and adorable teachers. But when I taught, I scanned the scene and quickly realized putting in a mere 10-20% effort into my style met all necessary expectations. I think we were all just really tired most of the time.
I also attribute motivation in this area of my life to my teeny-boppers at home. I want my girls to see that the way a woman presents herself is important....and I really like it when I wear something cute and they compliment me (motivation much?).
With age (I'm allowed to say that at 29 right?) I've gotten more comfortable with taking risks. We don't each have to have one particular look. Sure, when I lived in OB, bo-ho dresses seemed like the end-all-be-all, but why? I do still love that hippie style and you better believe I'll own my deep-v-paisley-maxi until the day I die. But I also obsess over just about anything from JCrew, feminine & cute outerwear and most of Gwen Stefani's wardrobe...why not try bits of it all (except parachute pants, I just won't wear parachute pants).
What's most important to me is to be able to do A LOT of things within the confines of my closet, and with a few new pieces here and there. "Here and there" is best for everyone. Lucky for my husband I don't see shopping as a high enough priority to fit it into my schedule very often. So, creativity is a must. Of course being "creative" is completely relative. For me, it can be as simple as NOT matching. "But I'm an 80's baby and we always match! It all started with our coordinated slouchy socks and LA gear shoelaces!" This is what goes through my head. I fight it. I fight it hard.
Below isn't my ultimate favorite combo, but is one that reminds me it's okay to get "creative." Secret: I think my "Fall bangs" may have liberated me to some degree.
I bought this silk yellow shirt at Banana Republic's summer sale. Since it's been almost 80 degrees in San Diego, I don't feel weird about wearing it in January. Everything in me wants to limit this shirt to being worn with jeans and silver hoops.
Truthfully I feel a little too much like Batman when I wear it with black but again, I fight... and throw on a colored necklace. Batman would never do that.
Truthfully I feel a little too much like Batman when I wear it with black but again, I fight... and throw on a colored necklace. Batman would never do that.
Since blogging is not my full time job, I quickly took these pictures in the bathroom at work (I should probably be embarrassed by this). You can't see my black capris but I am holding up just one of my pointy black pumps (I stood like a flamingo and did not touch the ground with my bare foot, let's just get that out of the way). If I were a "style blogger" I might say having a pair of pointy toed black shoes should be some type of rule or something (I might also be cooler). I am so due for a new pair...but still wear these because they're black and no one is looking that closely. Quick note: In two years I've gone through two nude pointy toed's...they go with EVERYTHING. Anything that goes with everything = good in my opinion.
Most of you are WAY more in tune with fashion than I, but perhaps there are some that also struggle with playing it too safe. I say, take a peek in your closet and your jewelry box and see what kind of funky combo you can come up with. *A stylist would never write "funky combo." I give up.
Most of you are WAY more in tune with fashion than I, but perhaps there are some that also struggle with playing it too safe. I say, take a peek in your closet and your jewelry box and see what kind of funky combo you can come up with. *A stylist would never write "funky combo." I give up.
Speaking of closets...check out how far I've come! My closet is now on land & much bigger.
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