I know this blog is just supposed to be about cute clothing but puttng this jacket on this morning reminded me of something fairly important. It reminded me that I am beautiful and unique and that I always have been. Duh.
The thing is, when you read/write fashion and style blogs, you are reminded daily that there is always someone more chic, more rich, happier, thinner, cooler and MORE STYLISH out there than you. Being reminded of this on a daily basis is sometimes hard. I started blogging because I wanted to show women that if they follow their instincts style just happens. Problem is, I think I have been spending too much time coveting other peoples style and STUFF. I will not be able to afford any Miu Miu platforms or Jessica Simpson clogs or Yoji Yamamoto jackets anytime soon. I never used to care about this.
I bought this little jacket at the goodwill for $1.25 a few months ago and once I got it home I resisted wearing it because I thought it wasn't 'fashiony' enough. I threw it on this morning on a whim and I feel GREAT. I feel like ME. I feel retro and girly and fun and STYLISH.
Just like I always have been.
So boys and girls, Today's lesson is be true to YOURSELF and pick and wear clothing that speaks to you. You will always look great.
A note about Tumblr. I LOVE it. It is really quite inspiration from a creative standpoint as well. You should all try it!
It is a very cute jacket!
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is adorabe! I personally am most inspired by the blogs that showcase great style with very little money spent. And I don't think that great style is necessarily exactly what you'll find in magazines. I think it's the right mix of color, texture, and pattern matched with the shape of a woman. Pretty open-ended and definitely inclusive of a nipped waist jacket in complementary polka-dot patterns.
ReplyDeletethat is one powerful little jacket. rock on.
ReplyDeletei really like that blazer. Polka dots are awesome.
ReplyDeletethat jacket is so retro chic!! and i really like what you said in this post!!! sometimes the idea of blogs can give that materialistic wanting for all these things, but at the end of the day, it's really about being true to yourself and your sense of fashion!! :D
ReplyDeletegreat blog, dear!
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what a fabulous little jacket!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the jacket. And you do a great job at showing women how to make style their own. Mission accomplished.
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