Another day, another micro pleat

I did not realize my obsession with the micro pleat until I started putting this blog post together. I am someone who prides herself on not being one of those people that buys one article of clothing in multiple colors, but alas, here I am. But I'm telling myself this is different for 3 key reasons: 1) I bought these on separate occasions over the span of several years, 2) each skirt/dress are from different brands, and 3) I think I've styled them quite differently.

The white and black dress is simple, elegant, and a bit understated (understated for me means no crazy colors or patterns.) The yellow and green plaid skirt is bold, fun, and flirty and the green long sleeve crew neck gives it a touch of athleticism. The maroon outfit is full old money corporate. I'm particularly obsessed with the print on the shirt. I think I've outdone myself on the matching front; not only do the colors match but the print also reinforces the aesthetic of the outfit as a whole.

Lastly, shout out to the tall boots and maxi skirt combo. That's gotta be up there with other iconic combos like apple pie and vanilla ice cream and bacon, egg, and cheese. :)

Serving Early 2000s Realness

I'm just gonna say it. We need to bring back the aggressive side part. I personally am team side part over team middle part and I don't care if that makes me a millennial.

This is a relatively simple outfit but I really love the color story. I think the blush of the top really compliments the red of the boots and they both really compliment the olive of the trench. The oatmeal colored skirt is a nice neutral break between the pink and the red so that it doesn't scream Valentine's day. I love the high waist and the seams and accent buttons on the skirt. I know my sister is going it say it's too short for the office BUT LOOK! IT ALSO HAS POCKETS!

I completely forgot to take a picture of the trench in front of the mirror, but my boots just so happened to match this chair, so I did actually get a picture of the full fit. Shout out to whoever the interior decorator of this office. Impeccable taste.

It's Wednesday My Dudes

Ok, so I feel like I inadvertently dressed liked Wednesday Adams but to be honest I don't hate it! Black and white is usually not my vibe, but I was feeling myself!

Also can I get a round of applause for these shoes? Stella McCartney, my sustainable God, really turned these out.

I feel like the tweed of the dress paired with the 1960s silhouette reads older and a bit retro, but paired with the button up shirt underneath it kind of reads young, school girl, but then on top of that the platforms give it an edge and modernity. I think there might be a lot going on but with the simplicity of the black and white color story, I think the contradictions work.

Ok. I know you're thinking about it, so let's have an open and honest conversation about it...the hair. I was going for Halle Berry flipped out bob at the Oscars and I'm not sure I was completely successful but what is the point of fashion if not for experimenting? I don't think I nailed it, but you know what? I'm happy I tried something new!