Five Fashionable Things

Monday

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!
Jordan Taylor Collection - ACNE - Miu Miu shoes _streetstyle
(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?
Fashion Layering StylesMy Theresa Autumn Fall Campaign 2013
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68 comments

  1. very nice selection dear :)

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  2. Girlie Blogger19 August

    I'm always a sucker for a good blazer.

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  3. francesca r19 August

    I want that asos White blouse and I think that mythresa ad campaign is Amazing!

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  4. KizzyDoll19 August

    These are gorgeous. Love those shoes :)) I still wear elements from my youth, like leather jackets or brogues. Although, the style of them has changed since then. Trousers definitely have as well, I hated them growing up - even though i was a tomboy, because they never made them long enough for my legs and small enough in the waist for my tiny waist. But, now you can get jeans and other trousers in all the measurements you want without having to go to a tailor like you would have had to back then, it's definitely nicer, even though I rarely wear trousers now - although I love leggings. This was super doll. I hope you have a great start to the week :) xx

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  5. Nicky mywishstyle19 August

    love the blue long dress!
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    Nicky

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  6. Daniella19 August

    Hey Madison, hope you had a lovely weekend! The boyfriend and I stayed in all day saturday and watched series one of Dexter, have you seen it? Wonderful post dear, completely in love with those Miu Miu's, they are perfection! :)


    Take care and have a great week,
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  7. The Asos blouse looks amazing!

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  8. Rosalind Jana19 August

    Your approach to style is always polished and impeccable.
    One of my favourite androgynous outfits is the dinner jacket and trousers that belonged to my grandad. I have to belt the waist tightly to stop the trousers falling down, and pretend that the slightly shorter leg length is intentional, but I do love it.

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  9. Couture Carrie19 August

    Amazing selections!
    Love those Miu Miu flats!


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  10. Lyosha19 August

    love the colours! very well done!

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  11. I'm in love with that Carven sweater, Madison! Unfortunately, I don't really wear anything from my younger days, as I really had no fashion sense what so ever then. Thank God for school uniforms:) I do still have my prom dress. Does that count? It doesn't fit me, but I keep it for sentimental reasons.

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  12. Hi Madison! I still wear some garments from my youth, I kept the ones I loved most (for example a very old dungarees) and to make them work even today, I try to match them with the current trends. Love the Asos shirt and the MIu Miu shoes, the Mytheresa campaign is beautiful! Have a great week ahead dear, kisses! xo

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  13. tia_cherie19 August

    I love those shoes, they are totally amazing. The jumper is so cool also!


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  14. Shybiker19 August

    Yes, you did have me at "it girl"! Funny, charming post. You write so well. This is so entertaining.

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  15. Erika Sorocco19 August

    That Carven Sweater is so fab!! :)

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  16. Glam up your Lifestyle19 August

    Meine Teeneger Zeit ist einfach zu lange her. ;) Hübscher Post, schön geschrieben

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  17. These picks are so fabulously you Madison! Loving the Carven jumper.

    Have a wonderful week lady!
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  18. Kiwifashionblog19 August

    I love mixing tomboy style with some girlie element into my outfit! I think it brings out the best of both worlds :)

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  19. Funny you mention it because I was just thinking about my style now still echoes how I used to dress back when I wasn't even cognizant about style!

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  20. Oh to Be a Muse19 August

    OMG, I love those Miu Miu shoes. They are so brilliant with the bow.

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  21. Madison, I haven't incorporated anything from the 80's into my wardrobe. HAHAHA Not even splashes of neon yet. I love to see the past infused into present and future designs. I feel it all evolves. I love what you said, "I just wear what I love". That's the point! More people should do that. I'm finding out that Europeans do that more than over here in the States. I like that. Over here, it's too much about what's IN then we move onto the next thing. Lots more originality over there.

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  22. miranda19 August

    That Carven sweater is perfect!

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  23. kim bim19 August

    Oh that MIU,MIU!!! I love it.

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  24. alessia milanese19 August

    bellissimo post!!

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  25. Jamie "ChatterBlossom"19 August

    I think that the androgynous or more "male" like looks on women are freakin' sexy! ;-)

    -Jamie

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  26. Blond Duck19 August

    I love that long black dress!

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  27. Hiya dear, Yes I have seen Dexter and loved it! I have to catch up on the latest episodes. Glad that you enjoyed the post. Have a lovely week. Thanks for your comment. xx/Madison

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  28. Yes, I loved the campaign as well.

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  29. Oh, I do remember wearing uniforms, uggh! haha! I adore all things Carven ... and ACNE ... and Erdem! :-)

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  30. Definitely, Lilli, many items just tend to come back around anyway for the most part, as you may have seen dungarees did as well. xx/Madison

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  31. Oh, haha! :-) Danke für Deine süss kommentar. xo LG/Madison

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  32. Excatly, the same for me in many ways as well. Just more ladylike now for me, I suppose! :) Thanks for commenting.

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  33. My thoughts exactly! :)

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  34. Wow, you are good! I must say, I did and do love bits of neon (in moderation), I think no matter where we may be wearing what you love should hold true for any day. At least, that's what I was taught. Thanks for your comment Kim. xx/Madison

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  35. I know, I want it badly! :-) xx

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  36. Haha, so happy that you came to visit. Thank you very much! :)

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  37. Thanks so much for reading and commenting dear. I used to hate dresses and now I wear them most of everyday, haha, I like both feminine and masculine elements! xx/M

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  38. Adeola Naomi Aderemi20 August

    The picks are amazing and I agree with, wear what I love and I get "lucky" most times it falls along with what is in trend.

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  39. Thanks so much Roz. What a delightful comment. I can just imagine your grandad's outfit, especially the trousers, perhaps even cuffed on one side as well.

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  40. There are soooo many things to drool over in the fashion world!

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  41. I haven't recaptured the fashion of my youth. I am still scrutinizing the error of my ways.

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  42. Stylish ByNature20 August

    I am love with all :)

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  43. Janice Guan20 August

    i definitely love the boyish look with those oxfords.

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  44. First of all I love this new campaign and your picks. I have absolutely no idea what I wore in my youth. This won't work for me anymore for sure. Ridiculous is just out of fashion hahaa. Wish you a wonderful Tuesday Madison!!

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  45. Janice Lunes20 August

    I really like the blazer and the shape of the Carven sweater !

    Really nice finds Madi !

    Just uploaded a new post and would love to know your opinion on it :D !

    Have a great day :D

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  46. Sam @ Frills & Thrills20 August

    Fabulous picks Madison, I am crushing on that chic Carven sweater and wouldn't mind the ACNE blazer and Asos blouse in my closet.

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  47. Ridiculous! hehe, you're so funny. Thanks for your comment Mira. Take care! xx /Madison

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  48. Love that simple black maxi dress, its gorgeous <3

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  49. Oh I love that Carven sweater, so chic!

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  50. Laura Cosma20 August

    those miu miu shoes are absolutely gorgeous!

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  51. Alexis Grace of NorthOnHarper21 August

    The maxi and the blazer are speaking to me---- fantastic finds!

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  52. Oh that Carven sweater and those shoes....be still my heart, hehe. Now that the 90s have come back around, I find myself wearing many of the same things I wore as a teen...especially those little babydoll dresses with boots. Gosh I wish I held onto my docs :-)

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  53. I love Carven! And, you always wear such adorable dresses, suits your style well. xx/Madison

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  54. Thanks Alexis! Yeah, maxis and blazers seem to alwasy stay in my wardrobe. :-)

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  55. Viktoriya Sener21 August

    These items will be perfect addition to each wardrobe! Amazing selection!
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  56. Rebecca21 August

    So true! How fashion has changed over the years! I remember wearing outfits that I can't believe I wore as a teenager! Love the pieces you picked out! The exagerated white blouse is amazing!

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  57. Dressed with soul21 August

    Ich trage noch die Dirndl aus meiner Jugend :) Any other things are already disposed ... und ich liebe die Teile, die Du ausgewählt hast, der Acne Balzer ist einfach wunderbar <3

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  58. Mary Jo22 August

    I love your story about wearing pants under your dress--I did the same in high school although god knows it must've looked pretty hideous, haha. I still wear lots of stripes, red and navy, sort of a messy preppy for life I guess.
    xo Mary Jo

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  59. Liebe Rena,
    Ich verstehe... Vielen Dank! Ich liebe Blazer!
    Haben Sie einen guten Tag. LG / Madison xx

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  60. Thanks Mary Jo! Preppy is cool too, hehe!:-) xo

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  61. Thechilicool22 August

    The maxi dress is so cool!

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  62. Lola Finn22 August

    OMG *_*
    Those Shoes are sooooo amazing!!!

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  63. falei oalei23 August

    like the dress with blazers for women

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  64. Margaret Cruzemark25 August

    Oh Madison, the Miu Miu shoes are to die for. Love them!
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  65. Not Just A Pretty Dress25 August

    I'm also a fan of mixing tomboy and feminine elements! What a beutiful selection of clothes! Being a Carven fan, I love the jumper! Caterina

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  66. Thanks! Yes, defintely ... Carven is one of my favourites! /Madison

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  67. I was a very classy girl in my youth :-) so, many trends from my youth I wear for the first time now, if that makes any sense!

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