Spring has sprung, even though temps fell this past weekend. I am continuing my quest to wear more color and be more of a fashionista.
I'm linking up with the Pleated Poppy blog again for her "what I wore wednesdays." She started it as a place where a group of gals could share outfits and remind ourselves to get out of "our yoga pants slump and put a bit of effort into ourselves." It's a place to get ideas for beginning fashionistas, who like me are struggling to get out of a few ruts.
I did go all bright and shiny for Earth Day--busting out a couple oldies, but goodies.
Bright yellow shirt-Old Navy circa 2006 or 2007
Blue long sleeve shirt-Ann Taylor circa, wait for it...1997
Black pants-Target
Maybe it was the cold temperatures.
My dreary closet. |
Or my lack of imagination and color in my closet, but I fell back into some gray and black wardrobe choices. I may not have a lot of color, but I do have a lot of old pieces. Did you happen to notice the blue shirt in the picture was from 1997?
Digging a little deeper into my closet I found a sweater from 1991. A sweater I had my high school senior picture taken in, still sitting on my shelf.
That's my Bell Biv Devoe tribute pose, going all 1991 on you. |
Sweater-Benetton circa 1991
Pants-Old Navy (like almost brand spanking new circa 2011)
Even though we didn't get snow here this past weekend, this sweater would've been a good choice at my son's baseball game. It was 40 degrees and felt very, very cold.
The fashionista take away here? What does it all mean?
What about this- Even if we fall back into some ruts, it's okay. Fashion is fun and not something to stress about.
Or this- It's a metaphor. On the surface we might seem plain or one dimensional, all gray and no color. But dig a little deeper. There are layers of interesting. There are memories of moments big and small. There is a history to all of us.
Or maybe just this- Spring is a practical time to go through one's closet and see what fits and what doesn't. Donate what is donate-able and make room for new favorite pieces that bring us joy and comfort.
Ahhh, once again, I feel indebted to Lindsay at the Pleated Poppy. The fashionista exercise is good for my closet and my mind.

And just because if I ever hear the words Bell Biv Devoe, I sing this song "Poison," here's the video.
C'mon it happens to you too, right?
And also just because I can't think of a "what does it mean?" kind of post without thinking of this Double Rainbow YouTube classic. I didn't cry when I looked in my closet, but I was asking myself "what does it mean?"
Your first outfit is too cute. The sweater...I can totally remember wearing something very similar in 1991 for MY senior pictures.
ReplyDeleteloooove how you layered that tee!
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