Sometimes I think I finally have this style thing figured out. I decide that I only like things black/white/navy/khaki, only in solids and simple, classic shapes. Minimalistic, simplistic, to the bone, Parisian chic, only accentuated with scarves and maybe a statement handbag or a pair of pink pointy shoes.
I feel proud of my streamlined silhouette and simplified closet, congratulate myself on my refined taste and then somebody like Wendy asks: 'but how about florals?'. 'No, we don't do florals. Too fussy. Too twee. Too feminine' my Parisian self replies with indignation. Hmmm, really? Then she looks in the closet.
Oooops. There it is. The proof. Six liberty print shirts. Three skirts. With big florals. And the dresses. She forgot about the dresses. She always liked roses. But only in the garden. Or on other (less sophisticated) people Yet, here they are.
OK, I give up. What the heck. I do like them. We cannot always be black and white.
I asked my mother about the style thing. She is 75. She said she is still working on it. Happily.
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| Dress by Banana Republic (old) |
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That's all folks!
Do you rebel against your own style?
Do you feel like you are always a work in progress?
I would have thought, at this age i would know what my stye is. I'm always a work in progress, still haven't figured it out :)
ReplyDeleteI loooove your longer bangs. Your hair is looking gorgeous. Don't fight the texture all the time. It will save you time, frustration & keep your hair healither. You look beautiful! Glad to hear your mother is still working on her style at 75. I'll let myself off the hook.
ReplyDeleteYes I'm a work in progress and feel pretty good about my purchases lately. But enough about me. What's up AJC... You look fabulous. I agree the longer bangs are stunning. So pretty .
ReplyDeleteAJC, I think the floral dress looks great on you. It does have simple lines, and the colors are gorgeous. I like patterns. YOur hair does look pretty and, once again, I need to compliment your photographer!
ReplyDeleteI am saying the thing every day, but it's true - that dress is smashing on you. And I want it.
ReplyDeleteHow I envy the bloggers who have their look figured out. I'm mid-thirties and can't make up my mind.
You look absolutely stunning in the last picture. I love your hair like that. I have also contemplated stripping my wardrobe of all of its fluff and going with a more simplified and streamlined look but as you said summer thwarted those plans. Maybe you could stick to your new style guidelines for fall and winter only?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You have the look of a movie star from the 50s, in a really good way. No you cannot always be black and white.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress on you, it suits you, love the colours. Your mother can be our Leader. She has the best advice.
ReplyDeleteI am like you and even if for a couple of weeks I like plain things then I crave wearing something with florals, dresses etc. Of course if we had it all figured out the fun would be gone!
You look so pretty, hair, make up and all.
ReplyDeleteWhen it's 90, anything goes! I am wearing a floral dress today too :) Have to stay comfortable! Wear what makes you happy.
ReplyDeleteNo I tend to do the same old same old but I get a rush when I bring out colour, you look lovely here, your skin is so pristine looking!
ReplyDeleteOn those really hot days, whatever keeps you cool is best. Whenever I try to deviate it usually does not work out well. I have to stick to the formula. Boring and predictable maybe, but it's comfortable too.
ReplyDeletethat is too funny! I have decided that I have no one style - I am like a bird blown about in the wind, alighting here and there. A magpie bird, but a bird nonetheless! I think you look lovely here! You can't be Paris all the time, sometimes you gotta be Provence!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely look. Your mom is so wise, each of us is a work in progress.
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