In front of Ruth Asawa's mermaid fountain, SF
This is actually an old picture of me, but I think this was the day I realized another facet of my personal style. "Came into a new me" sort of thing. Not a coincidence that this was also the day I first saw Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" and consequently fell in love with Diane Keaton.
Don't get me wrong, I like skirts, pretty blouses, nail polish, the occasional pair of heels-just like any other girl. But I feel sexiest when I dress like this. Lately, I've run out of patience with quintessentially "girly" clothes, and have been stocking up on fancy sweatpants, beanies, and flannel. With this way of dress, I can sit however I like and eat as much as I want without worrying about how my food baby will look.
An important lesson-dress for yourself. And don't be afraid to poke around the men's section every once in a while! Case in point, I was browsing around H&M the other day, bored with all of the female apparel. I wandered over to the men's section and found this
baller navy blue jacket with quilted shoulder pads and zipper detailing. If Jesus wore a jacket, it would be this very one. And it was half off! The look is a bit oversized on me, obviously, but it looks great that way. In my opinion, at least.
But anyways, back to the whole "dress for yourself" idea-I texted a picture of me wearing the Jesus Jacket to my mother and she basically accused me of being a lesbian. Despite that, I shall continue scouring the men's rack. Traditional gender values be damned!
I don't have a description of my style. If I like it, I buy it. Wait. Let me rephrase that. If I like it, and I can afford it, I buy it. I love playing with textures and patterns, switching up my color palette depending on the weather or my mood. I am making an effort to buy timeless pieces that will last me a long time, as opposed to the next trendy thing at Forever 21. I am starting to understand the nuances of communicating through fashion, not by sporting the latest trend, or being "this season," but by pairing piece with piece to create a wearable work of art. I will, however, cough up three words that come to mind when I think of the outfits that have stuck with me: understated, minimalistic, casual.
Do I even fashion? Guess you'll have to stick with me and decide for yourself!
More posts coming soon,
-m.a.
(Vince Camuto wedge sneakers, thrifted Mona Lisa socks, Bebe trouser pants, Pacsun denim shirt, thrifted hoodie and beanie.)
