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Chambray
Photos by Sarah Veyna
Outfit Details:
JewelMint Necklace
Oversized Cardigan
Old Navy Chambray Shirt
Madewell Wool Trousers
Although this is my first year documenting my outfits, it’s really interesting to look at old pictures and see how my style has evolved over time. When you look at pictures of me in high school, you can tell that I was very self-conscious and didn’t feel comfortable with my body. I went through a phase of only wearing oversized clothing because I wanted to hide my body, and then went to the opposite extreme and only wore things that were too tight on my body, because that’s what I thought you had to do to appear feminine. Even though my insecurities didn’t immediately disappear when I entered college, it was then that I started to feel more comfortable with playing around with my style and experimenting with different looks. Through that experimentation, fashion became something that was fun for me, and I came to realize that it doesn’t have to involve me trying to fit into a certain mold.
This outfit is one that doesn’t make me feel like I’m trying too hard, but that still shows off my personal style. I love that it combines some of my favorite pieces, such as this oversized sweater that has become a cold weather staple for me these past few years, and that you’ve already seen me wearing a couple of times. Another thing that I really love about this look is that it has a nice balance of feminine and masculine pieces, which is something that I want to continue to play with as my style evolves. The trousers and chambray shirt give this ensemble a very relaxed feel, but the clogs and necklace add a very girly touch. I think that it’s needless to say that I still have a long way to go before I can really define my style, but I’m definitely making progress in feeling more comfortable with it.
I’m curious, how has your own personal style changed over the years? Was there ever a time when you didn’t feel comfortable with your style?
xoxo,
Helen
Photos by Ale Veyna
Outfit Details:
Jewel Mint Necklace
Thrifted Sunglasses
Madewell Leather Bag
Ruche Chiffon Top
Old Navy Chambray Shirt
Madewell Walker Mini in Safari Khaki (On Sale!)
B.Makowsky Caged Heels via Ideeli
Just when I thought that the weather was going to cool down, and I was going to be able to start wearing sweaters and jackets, Southern California got hit with another heat wave. Dressing up for extremely hot weather is always challenging for me, because I don’t want to sweat through all my clothes. On days like these, I tend to gravitate towards comfortable clothes made out of breathable fabrics. In an effort to stay cool in this hot weather, I’ve been wearing tons of chiffon tops, such as this one. This mini skirt from Madewell has also become a staple in my closet, because it goes so well with many of my summer tops. I have to say that although I’m ready for this heatwave to end, I’m not done wearing most of the items in this outfit. I’m actually excited for the weather to change, so that I can come up with different ways to transition these pieces into my fall wardrobe.
If you read my last post, you probably already know that last week kind of sucked for me. I was feeling so drained, and it was really nice to finally have some time to breathe and relax this weekend. I caught up on my sleep, went out for coffee, watched a couple of baseball games, and even had the time and energy to make it to my friends birthday party and spend time with friends.
Although I didn’t quite have the time or the energy to work on creative projects, I did find my old art portfolio from college. Looking through all of the projects I had worked on a long time ago, made me feel nostalgic about how much time I used to be able to dedicate to making things. I feel that at some point in time along the way, I really started to doubt my ability to be creative and just gave it up all together. Those kind of thoughts have kind of been creeping up on me lately, especially when I try to plan tutorials for this blog. Looking through my old projects, both finished and unfinished, has allowed me to remember that creativity is a skill that I need to practice. I’ve also realized that it’s hard to cultivate my creativity when I hardly spend time in environments where I feel motivated to come up with new ideas. For that reason, I need to put serious effort into visiting and spending time in places that inspire me to create something new. I also need to make it a long-term goal to seek opportunities, both professional and recreational, that allow me to use and grow the skills that I have. I think applying to grad school will help me with that goal, but I’m also interested in seeing what else is in store for me in the future.
Anyway, that’s my little rant for the week. As always, thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope you all have an amazing week!
xoxo,
Helen Grace