- brown tunic, slab by rick owens
- holey scarf, diy
- shell necklace, vintage
- cropped olive pants, gap
- brown ballet flats, zara
today’s outfit is a mess of dark neutrals. it is also the first time that i’m wearing this rick owens top, a great find at refinery29’s recent save fashion event. it’s a bit long in the arms, but i am just passing that off as “avant garde.”
- eternity scarf, h&m (i sewed the ends together)
- black tunic, american apparel
- knit beanie and sweater, vintage
- leggings, gap
- nylon jacket, mossimo for target
- high-top sneakers, converse
![deconstructed plaid flannel, vintage
blanket coat, design history
cropped jeans, ann taylor
sunglasses, courtesy of tory burch
brown flats, bcbg
plaid two days in a row? don’t be surprised — half of my wardrobe is made up of my dad’s old flannels. they’re a staple, especially when it’s cold outside. i felt compelled to chop up the sleeves [and make it a bit shorter, since it was extremely over-sized] to set this shirt apart the others. i love the result.](http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ktztwyrcde1qzk61do1_500.jpg)
- deconstructed plaid flannel, vintage
- blanket coat, design history
- cropped jeans, ann taylor
- sunglasses, courtesy of tory burch
- brown flats, bcbg
plaid two days in a row? don’t be surprised — half of my wardrobe is made up of my dad’s old flannels. they’re a staple, especially when it’s cold outside. i felt compelled to chop up the sleeves [and make it a bit shorter, since it was extremely over-sized] to set this shirt apart the others. i love the result.
my styling style.
when getting dressed in the morning, i don’t look for a theme. i don’t “pretend” to be someone else and put together a costume. i can’t be anyone but myself.
analyzing the collections each fashion week, i am particularly drawn to the clothing that is wearable, rather than artistic, and feel most connected to designers whose clothes would fit seamlessly into my wardrobe. marc by marc jacobs, diane von furstenberg, missoni, cynthia rowley. experimentation should always come into play when attempting to develop a life-long personal style; try to see what trends work and which don’t. while i attempt many each season, i could never be “wild” or “out-there”, it just isn’t me, but it is imperative that my personality is visible. the most important qualities in the clothing that i own are comfort, quality, and price. i rarely splurge, but if it happens, it is on something that can be paired with a multitude of pieces i already own. neutrals are key. texture is a plus. i’m not afraid to say no to a friend/family member/retailer who is pushing for a seasonal trend if i know that it doesn’t work for me. for me, i just remember: peer pressure wasn’t cool in high school and it isn’t cool now.
- t-shirt and cropped olive pants and cardigan, gap
- headband and oversized coat and lace-ups, vintage
- “grand garnet” lipgloss, revlon
it’s been a while since i attempted a dark lip and i saw no better time to do it than today. the weather is extremely windy and bright, so i had to bundle up, but i like that mother nature is finally settling into her usual november temperatures.
- cashmere rugby sweater, neiman marcus
- grey tank top, american apparel
- grey jeans, gap
- eternity scarf, h&m (i sewed the ends together)
- brown boots, ugg australia
- rhinestone headband, deepa gurnani
i totally didn’t realize that i was throwing gang signs with my pant legs until after this photo was taken. i’m no stranger to awkwardness when it comes to dressing; don’t act like you’ve never left something tucked in that wasn’t supposed to be, or forgotten to wear something you should have! nobody’s perfect! fashion is supposed to be fun, so why not have a good laugh at your own expense?
clothes discomfort: i really hate it when
- my knee-highs slouch down and bunch into my boots
- the armhole of my shirt is too high, giving my armpit a wedgie
- pants shrink in the dryer
seasonal must-haves
magazines come out with their list of necessities once the weather changes. what a coincidence! so do i! my wardrobe has becomes extremely dependent on three specific pieces each season and i thought it best to share them with you:
- fall (plaid button-down, capelet/poncho, wool beret)
- winter (knee-length puffer jacket, sweater coat, cowl)
- spring (cotton cardigan, suede ballet flats, trench-coat)
- summer (jersey maxi dress, multi-strap sandals, ribbed tank tops)
- black turtleneck, gap
- dress with lace, forever21
- ribbed tights, hue
- capelet, banana republic
- motorcycle boots, harley-davidson
happy thanksgiving! i traveled with my family to connecticut for a family meal and it was mighty cold outside. every year, i look forward to the green bean casserole and comfort of all of the relatives gathering together. how was your holiday?
me, my shape, and i
here are some facts: i am 4’10” and my clothing labels fluctuate between 4 and 6. i’ve been about the same size since high school. though i recently started a diet to become more toned and eat healthier, don’t expect me to push away a cheeseburger anytime soon. i look at dieting as a game, one that will help me to feel like a winner once it’s over. it is a game that i feel i should play in order to help my body in the long run; i am not doing it so that guys will find me more attractive, or to be able to share clothes with my thinner friends, i am doing it for me. i want to find me more attractive. if that makes me selfish, then, so be it.
we get caught up in numbers [in our bank accounts, clothing sizes, people telling you what you can and can’t do], but sometimes, it just feels nice to embrace ourselves. being petite, it’s hard to find clothing that fits perfectly in the nooks and crannies. every pound shows, and that can be a blessing or a curse. why am i telling you this? magazines and doctors on television may be telling you what your “ideal weight” should be, but the only opinion that really matters is your own.
