Five Fashionable Things

The funny thing about fashion: there's an abundance of diverse styles and ways of wearing certain garments. Often, many versions of a "complete look" are exact ways that you may have worn them yourself years before or even decades ago.

I remember being a teen and finding, (what I thought at the time were) the most magnificient trousers to pair under my worsted wool maxi skirt. All of this fashion sense was not nearly because I was having a trendsetting mindset, however now that I think of it, well it may have been. No, it was primarily because I was sort of a tomboy and did not want to wear my long skirt at that time.

Fast forward to present, and Quelle surprise! Androgyny now speaks boldly in the fashion world. But, as a blogger you already knew that, right? Your too cool for school "it girl" style (at least in your world) will soon be parading streets that have not just one name ... but a following. Who cares if you're a big city gal or small town princess, or if it's on trend or not! I just wear what I love, sometimes it falls in line with what's happening and other times like these it's a simple recycled look, only modernised!

(Above) 1-The versatile black maxi with built in bra-cups: Jordan Taylor Collection, 2-Tailored contrasted blazer-ACNE, 3-Mixed pattern jumper-Carven, 4-Bow loafers in suede-Miu Miu, 5-An exaggerated white blouse-ASOS. 

Unabashedly "making it work" is a skill and an art, especially when you know your style well. And, let's not even talk about if you throw on a pair of patent oxfords, vintage, and statement jewellery! Oh, wait, I had you at "it girl," didn't I!

To honour the union of my tomboy and ladylike style here are five things that I would presently wear. It's fashion comfort basics with a sharpness of tailored delight! Ironically, it's also five garment elements (above) and wicked styles (below) that I have worn many times before as a teen sans the lace, if you can believe that! Of course, today I would naturally gravitate to this more polished approach, as technology and textiles are far better nowadays.

Lastly, take a look at the beautiful AW/13 campaign images from My Theresa. It truly spoke to me and had me remeniscent of my fashionable youth and custom stylings.

Do you wear any fashion elements from your youth? How do you make it work today?

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