Sometimes it's the simplest things in life which are the most beautiful...
3.30.2021
black + pastels (#mismatchmarch IG challenge)
Welcome to my new format for OOTD posts! I'm sorry to admit I fell behind in cataloging my March outfits, but if I can find time I'll try to do a back-dated photo-dump on a future occasion. For now, I'm excited to be playing around with some basic graphic design to keep this space updated more regularly.
Hope you enjoy the look!
3.03.2021
February 2021 #wearitlike_challenge Outfits (Part 2)
This post is coming to you a bit late because I wanted to hit the ground running after my style challenge without missing a beat. I'm also still readjusting to my work schedule and owning a new KITTEN, so real life sort of swept me away this past week!
The #wearitlike_challenge continued to inspire me through the doldrums of winter, which are usually when my style is at its least interesting. Permitting myself the adventure of disappearing into different characters every day was thrilling, and best of all I made some new friends through Instagram along the way!
A personal highlight of this experience was definitely the Andie Walsh (Pretty in Pink) day, during which I made a three-outfit reel and photo post which, by way of some magic, was seen by Marilyn Vance. Vance is the original costume designer for the movie (she also costumed The Breakfast Club and Pretty Women, from which you'll see characters here as well), and her work has inspired me since I was a teenager. It was totally thrilling that she encountered my stylings, let alone complimented them. I'll be living on that birthday present for the next ten years at least.
Following are the final ten character-inspired looks from the challenge. To see the first half, check out the previous post. And if you happen to read this, let me know which one is your favorite!
02.15.2021: Vivian Ward (Pretty Woman) |
LOOK 2
02.25.2021: Beth Harmon (The Queen's Gambit) |
dress: black & cream pleated dress / Rachel Roy (thrifted)
LOOK 2
top: periwinkle puff-sleeve sweater / Banana Republic (gift)
top: white cable-knit sweater / Banana Republic (gift)
inner: white ribbed keyhole tee / American Apparel (thrifted)
outer 1: denim jacket / Silver (thrifted)
outer 2: charcoal tweed belted coat / Fashionbilt (vintage)
bottom: black skinny jeans / J-Brand (new)
shoes: brown combat boots / Täōs (gift)
scarf: red plaid / unknown (new)
gloves: gray wool / unknown (gift, then remade)
sunglasses: black Wayfarers / Ray-Bans (new)
outer: black boatneck tee / H&M (hand-me-down)
bottom: black pinstripe trousers / Cambridge (new)
shoes: black suede booties / Frye (thrifted)
hat: brown newsboy / August (gift)
necklace 1: pearl strand / Rachel (new)
necklace 2: glass bead strand / unknown (gift)
brooch: black floral / unknown (gift)