When I put together an outfit,
eighty percent of the decision is based on comfort
and the other twenty percent is based on creativity.
(Note: Those percentages are approximations and
change based on mood and occasion)
It’s been warm here recently with a mild chill in the air,
but I’m tired of wearing pants,
so I decided to create an outfit around an old black maxi,
that has truly stood the test of time
and I basically live in in the summer time.
Mixing prints is an everyday occurrence for me.
There is just something about
juxtaposition
that catches my eye
and makes me happy.
Leopard is what I consider my “print neutral”.
It goes with everything,
and therefore,
you can find these shoes on my feet (almost) everyday.
Aside from these flats, though,
you can throw a leopard cardigan or scarf over anything:
a striped tee,
a gingham button-up,
a plain maxi dress,
and there you go …
a seemingly well-thought out
outfit that took you two seconds.
I personally love the buffalo check print
and the little pop of leopard in this outfit,
I think the colors in both patterns really compliment each other.
Speaking of buffalo check,
how amazing is this print?
It was everywhere this past holiday season.
It’s totally masculine,
which I think is why I love it so much.
It’s kind of like you’re wearing your boyfriends shirt
but really it’s your own,
which, for a single girl,
like myself,
really just solidifies that independent spirit we gain over time!
(Pshh! I don’t need a man’s shirt! I’ve got my own!!)
Have you noticed how much men inspired
women’s fashion we have going on these days?
Buffalo check.
Leather jackets.
Combat boots.
Military vests.
I personally love it.
Hello!! It gives me more options!
You can either go for the more boyish look,
or you can girly it up a bit,
which is what I did here
with wearing the shirt over a dress,
knotting up the shirt
and then layering it with multiple pearl necklaces.
I think pairing masculine-driven prints and styles
first with feminine pieces can make the transition
for some ladies a little bit easier.
If some of these styles are ones you want to pull off
but aren’t sure how,
try that tip first.
Play around with it!
Here I go,
being risky again.
These photo’s were taken
in an old abandoned
allegedly haunted
super creepy
frequently squatted in
school.
-cue ghostbuster’s theme song-
“I ain’t afraid of no ghost”
Hope y’all are having a wonderful week so far!
With LOVE & sequins,
Haley
Shoes: Steve Madden {similar: here} | Watch: Michael Kors |
Necklaces: J. Crew Factory {similar: here} & Claire’s (old) |
Bracelets: Claire’s & EmiJay Jaguar Collection | Earrings: Claire’s |
Photo Credit: Miguel Emmanuelli
Makeup: Nicole Emmanuelli
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