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Link Love:Fashion Tip Friday: Break Outside of Your Style Box
Even I have been found guilty of being stuck in a style box. I used to have a signature look that consisted of fitted crewneck t-shirts in solid colors from Target. I wore them with jeans
, skirts, or black pants (capri’s, gaucho’s, palazzo pants…whatever was in style at the time). Until one day I looked in my closet and thought to myself “this is not the closet of a girl with a distinct sense of style”.
I decided it was time to incorporate more prints and dresses into my wardrobe…and I haven’t looked back since. From my vintage dashiki to my embroidered floral JWLA dress, I not only stepped out of my style box, there is no longer a box in sight!
I brought about this change through my approach to shopping. When I enter a store now I ask myself the following questions when I gravitate toward a piece of apparel or an accessory:
That last question is actually one that I reference often. I own so much black, white, and gray that I literally slap myself on the wrist when I try to grab something in one of those colors. I now skim across racks and if there is a particular block of pieces in a color or style (ahem…empire dresses) that I don’t need, I just move on. There’s a reason why I don’t even step into a White House, Black Market…I’m not buyin’ what they’re sellin’!
Guys, the same goes for you. Are you stuck in a polo and jeans/shorts look? Maybe consider trying a cool screen-printed tee or some bermuda/board shorts. I have several girlfriends that complain that their husbands are in a style rut. This is a fact. Consider changing up your look and I bet the lady in your life will notice…
So go ahead. Take the plunge into a whole new world by breaking out of your style box. Whether it’s going from solids to prints (or vice versa) or from a hipster to a preppy style (Kristine…holla!), try something new. Maybe you’ll end up like me…without a box!
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I was skimming through Gilt Groupe today and came across the sweetest kicks I’ve ever seen in my life. These studded converse high tops make me feel like becoming a street bike riding, leather jacket wearing, flip-my-hair-in-the-wind-after-I-take-my-helmet-off fierce female. They were originally $100 and are now $65 on Gilt. Additionally, just about every size is sold out except for the golden 6.5, which are of course my size. It’s a sign, right? These street sneaks remind me of Balmain a few collections ago and I love them! However, as I look up from behind my laptop screen I see all of my clothes in my closet are girly sundresses and frilly skip-in-the-meadow garments. So what’s a girl to do? Buy something that could potentially sit in my closet alone, sad, and unworn, or could this be the beginning piece of a collection of clothing items that speak to my bad ass chic side? Hmm…the Gilt sale is open for just a few more hours. Let me know what you would do!
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The slightly boxy, collarless jacket works with some many different pieces, it should definitely be a staple in your closet! Buy this BB Dakota one Inven.tory for $162. It has such a great neutral color, kinda beige, kinda ivory!
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Is that a wig? This chick is getting her ass kicked by fashion. “Hey let’s wear everything that is ugly in my closet at the same time…good idea” Not a good idea.
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It’s World Cup time! Which means a lot of people are buying face paint (and face paint remover), as the throngs filled South Africa’s stadiums today sporting their flag colors in support. An acne recoverer like me can’t get down with the heavy face makeup, but I am loving the original style choices of the fans below. Take a look.
Flag lips and eye shadow? Genius! This Mexican fan supported her team with a Rihanna-riffic makeover.
Funky frames are way in for sunglasses this summer. Love how this supporter brought some fash-on into her fan gear. I think Iris Apfel and Alexis Bittar would approve.
Would not want to be sitting behind her in the stands, but love the oversized patriotic striping.
Check this link throughout the course of the Cup to see who we spot in the stands next.
More…
>Check out Nicky Hilton’s Shoe Collection!
>Show Us Your Closet–You Could Win $500!!
>What’s the Fly-est thing in your closet?
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