Left: Charlotte Rousse, $12. Right: Etsy, $20.
Left: Maroon rose print pencil skirt, thrifted, $2. Middle: Dusty pink ruffled cami, JC Penney, $17. Right: Embellished rose T-shirt, Target, $22.
Left: Black & white stripe T-shirt: Faith21, $18. Middle: Huge abstract rose bag, Forever21, $18. Right: Simple black boots, Target, $40.
I know, the rose thing has gotta stop haha. But anyway! I've also got a few other things in mind that I'd like to slowly incorporate into my wardrobe and a few things on their way. I also invested in a basic black top, sweater, and pants. I'm also on the hunt for a nice leather jacket. I guess sometimes I just feel kind of, well, OLD dressing all in vintage/thrifted. In fact, well, a few people have told me so.
WAIT - I know what you're thinking. Don't let people change the way you want to dress, wear what you feel good in...I get it. But honestly, sometimes they were right! I'm still a bargain shopper though (after spending all that time paying less than $10 per garment, $40 on a shirt seems a little crazy!), but I am starting to feel a lot more open to more modern styles.
Honestly, you can just blame these (fabulous) people. Just a warning, only click if you are willing to be completely inspired!:
Fatshionable
Style Bubble
Garbage Dress
Kingdom of Style
Alice Point
Ah ruffles <3
ReplyDeleteMy sense of style and how I want people to perceive me evolves too, so you're not the only one! ;) Lately I've been moving towards more of an eclectic-artsy look (one I've done before and love) and less of the straight up pin-up look. This is mostly because it's stinking hot here and impossible to wear a full face of makeup and my hair is limp and refuses to be coaxed into anything 40s-ish. haha! But I think it's good to explore and try different looks and even trends! It keeps your imagination and idea of what is attractive constantly growing and changing.
ReplyDeleteI really love that embellished rose tshirt! I bought a couple of plain, white tank tops at F21 this past weekend and plan on chopping one up to make similar ruffles for the other. ;) I just have to figure out which one fits me first; their sizing is so wonky, imho. haha!
- Casey
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I feel the same way! It seems like my style just decided what it was going to be one day and it didn't bother to tell me. I tried on that rose top from target and I love it! I bet you will looks sooo pretty in it.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you mean!! Sometimes I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb in my crazy dresses or grandma blouses etc.! Whatever you like and feel pretty in is all that matters!!
ReplyDeleteHey, I say you wear what you love and feel comfortable in. And I am pretty envious of that embellished Target tee ;)
ReplyDeleteI love those etsy necklaces. I to go through phases, but then not even phases, one day I'll feel like going 40's and the next I want to go 70's and then i just want to put on a t-shirt and jeans. I think its good to mix it up a bit :)
ReplyDeleteHey Mars - just wanted to let you know that i can make bigger skirts and have done for a lovely blogger called Lesa. Its totally not a problem, I've sort of made them to fit me because I'm worried no one will buy them, and then at least i can still wear them because I like them :) Anyway, goodluck on winning, and if you don't, well I'm completely more than happy to make skirts to your specifications, anytime!!
ReplyDeleteAll these items are oh, so gorgeous!!
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i LOVE the dusty pink ruffled cami :) like love love love it!!
ReplyDeleteI adore that light pink ruffle top. Can't wait to see you in them!
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