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An "I JUST CAN'T" Trend

As a girl who loves trends and looks forward to bloggers who post new and different ways to style old pieces, "I JUST CAN'T" with some trends. Finding a new trend that I like and think would work with my style is an awesome feeling, but that doesn't mean that I wear every single new thing that comes out just because it's "in". Doesn't that defy the whole concept of "personal style"? Wearing something simply because others are or because the "taste makers" have deemed it to be "cool"?
"Sorry" "I'm" "really" "going" "overboard" "with" "the" "whole" "quotes" "thing" "here".

I hate posting about things I hate, because I feel like it just comes off as negative [and ain't nobody got time for that!] So let's make this positive. There is an infinite amount of choices out there when it comes to what you wear and how you wear it. Choose what's best for you. What catches your attention. What you don't have to think twice about. Because it just . . . works for you. And forget about the rest. Identifying what doesn't work for me opens up the door to all of the other things that do. So in the most idealistic way, I am professing my distaste for the 'high fashion' sneaker. Namely, wearing trainers (nikes, new balances, etc.) that typically belong in the gym with an otherwise feminine or fashion forward outfit.

DISCLAIMER: I think this look does look cool on a lot of women! But it's NOT FOR ME. I can appreciate the images I am about to show you below, but that's all I am inspired to produce from this trend - appreciation. I have no intention of now, nor ever, implementing this look into my own fashion repertoire.

Nope, just can't do it. She still looks beautiful though and should obviously wear whatever the hell she wants.

I love this girl's outfit. And her style. And her beautiful face. And it actually doesn't look half bad with the sneaker. But I JUST CAN'T.

Sooo adorable. I love me a pair of overalls / quirky cute fashion. I might wear this with a converse shoe, but not with what I call a "trainer".

ANOTHER DISCLAIMER: I mean no offense to anyone who sports this trend. I simply believe in embracing what's right for you and dismissing the rest. All of the women pictured above are beautiful and look great, we just don't have the same style (and we shouldn't!) I love diversity in the fashion world.

What's a trend that's not for you? In a way, identifying what's not for you, enhances the sense of self you already have. And I think that's always cool.

Lots of Love,

Pictured Above:

1st Image - Found on Pinterest HERE

2nd Image - the chronicles of her [love this blog!!]

3rd Image - Found on Pinterest HERE

Shop Styling

Many of my friends find it odd that I can spend hours upon hours browsing online shops but never actually buying anything. Well, part of the reason is that I feel that shopper's high just from looking at things and thinking that I will purchase them and that they will later reside in my closet. The other (bigger) part however is that while I shop online, I'm actually shopping more for styling tips than I am for items.

I browse through my favorite online shops, stop on the looks that I like, and mentally go to a place where I am substituting those items that this shop has styled so amazingly for items that I already have in my closet.

Next time you feel like you are in a fashion rut or "have nothing to wear", try this! Go online shopping, but for styling tips instead of purchases. The items that you own don't have to be exact duplicates of what's in that store. It's all about inspiration - taking what you already have and creating something you would've never thought to create otherwise.

I love this casual/sporty look for weekend wear and am already thinking about pairing my sneaks with a loose ripped jean + moto jacket.

I love that this look takes something preppy / work appropriate (a sweater witha a collared shirt underneath) and gives it edge with stocky boots and tight leather pants.

This look is all about the details. A shorter skirt with a longer sweater, a simple knot of a t-shirt, and huge chunky platforms.

This layering. Need I say more?

This look is so sleek and chic but rocker at the same time. I can't wait to try something similar.

Put your pom poms down for me! As soon as I get some extra spending money, this bad boy is mine (:

The first three looks (and last look) are from Missguided. The other two looks are from Forever 21.

Swinging Sixties

Anyone who knows me knows that I love the 50s and 60s. Not only for the fashion but for the music and sentiment of that time. For this reason, I am beyond ecstatic that the 60s are big in fashion for this fall. I thought I would get a head start with this cute little number for summer. I just love pairing flats with shift dresses. The look is so charming to me.