Happy Wednesday, lovelies!
You all might think I’m crazy, but I am actually glad that the week is only half over because there seems to be SO much to do in SO little time. You know what I mean? I’m actually not pining away for the weekend, just yet, because once the weekend hits, it will be a quick decent to when we leave. Thankfully we have some good friends apartment-sitting while we’re gone, so no worries for us. 🙂 Am I not excited about going? I’m beyond excited! I NEED a vacation. I’m just worried that I might not get everything done in time.
Yesterday I had a floor interview at a boutique, and I was told to dress in an outfit that described my style. That’s a tough question for most, but for some reason, I had no problem picking out my outfit yesterday! I knew I wanted to wear something that was classic yet colorful (the proverbial “classic with a twist” style), so I grabbed my yellow blouse and immediately gravitated towards my purple skirt. Had you asked me a year ago to pair something with my purple skirt, the yellow shirt would have been THE LAST thing I would have chosen, “too daring for me!” I would have protested. I am much more comfortable in my style now, so this felt as natural to me as pairing gingham with polka dots…Or, ranch with pickles…Peanut butter on waffles? No?
Oh well, you see my point (hopefully). The older I have gotten, the more confident I am in trying things out, new color combinations, layering techniques, pattern mixing, wearing brown with black, not wearing every single trend that comes out *gasp*. I think that is when one has a true grasp on fashion , when they are comfortable enough in their own skin to know what works for them and to be confident with what they wear. You may not be wearing that pink paperbag waist J.Crew Factory skirt everyone and their mother (seriously, I’ve seen it on someone’s MOTHER) because you know it doesn’t flatter your figure. And that’s ok, and you KNOW that that’s ok. And that’s one of the true marks of style. Not just fashion, style. Fashion is what is out there, style is what you do with it. You have style when you make something your own. Your style. You. 🙂
So I really didn’t intend for this post to become an anthem, but I sort of got on a roll with the whole “pick an outfit that showcases your style” schtick. Hopefully you’ve stuck with me this far. 😀
So to all my stylish ladies out there, I hope you will enjoy the rest of your week, and I will see you all tomorrow!
Was it because it wasn’t flattering, you thought it silly, etc.?
I love how you mix colors. You always look so great! Loving this look!!
oXo
Jenn
http://www.thebrandiedpair.blogspot.com
I love how you mix colors. You always look so great! Loving this look!!
oXo
Jenn
http://www.thebrandiedpair.blogspot.com
Oh that necklace Whit!! Love it!! Could you be any cuter!?!
I just can't do the paperbag skirts…DEFINITELY not flattering on my little frame. So sad, but I'm down with a cute pencil and a heel any day of the week!!
Oh that necklace Whit!! Love it!! Could you be any cuter!?!
I just can't do the paperbag skirts…DEFINITELY not flattering on my little frame. So sad, but I'm down with a cute pencil and a heel any day of the week!!
Oh that necklace Whit!! Love it!! Could you be any cuter!?!
I just can't do the paperbag skirts…DEFINITELY not flattering on my little frame. So sad, but I'm down with a cute pencil and a heel any day of the week!!
Such a cute outfit! Love the vibrant colors and that necklace is gorgeous! I think the key to pulling a lot of looks off is confidence, and you have that when you are most comfortable. So find what you like and feel good in, and the rest takes care of itself, or at least that's how I see it.
Hope your interview went well =)
~Rachel
Such a cute outfit! Love the vibrant colors and that necklace is gorgeous! I think the key to pulling a lot of looks off is confidence, and you have that when you are most comfortable. So find what you like and feel good in, and the rest takes care of itself, or at least that's how I see it.
Hope your interview went well =)
~Rachel
Such a cute outfit! Love the vibrant colors and that necklace is gorgeous! I think the key to pulling a lot of looks off is confidence, and you have that when you are most comfortable. So find what you like and feel good in, and the rest takes care of itself, or at least that's how I see it.
Hope your interview went well =)
~Rachel
This outfit is totally you! I love it! I have always been an advocate of wear what makes you the most comfortable. There are no rules anymore – wear black and brown together, white all year round and mix prints! Whatever you want! Even though I have entered the blogging world, I still focus on only buying things I love and that I feel confident in, regardless of trends. I will say, though, that blogging has made me more daring in my choices. But I also think that comes with age. I am so much more confident in who am I at age 30 than I was at age 25, so as a result, I am also much more confident in my fashion choices and what I like. I think I am less "trendy" and more "preppy and classic with a twist." I will subtly add some trends into my style. If you like a trend, I think there are ways for anyone to incorporate it into their style in a flattering way. One current trend that I won't be jumping on is the Valentino inspired heels. I LOVE them in pictures and think they are fabulous on others, but they are not "me." I just can't see myself wearing them in my day to day life, and that's ok. Maybe that will change, and that's ok too, but for now, they are just not "me." 🙂
Hope your interview went well!
xoxo Meghan
http://www.everydayfashionandfinance.com
This outfit is totally you! I love it! I have always been an advocate of wear what makes you the most comfortable. There are no rules anymore – wear black and brown together, white all year round and mix prints! Whatever you want! Even though I have entered the blogging world, I still focus on only buying things I love and that I feel confident in, regardless of trends. I will say, though, that blogging has made me more daring in my choices. But I also think that comes with age. I am so much more confident in who am I at age 30 than I was at age 25, so as a result, I am also much more confident in my fashion choices and what I like. I think I am less "trendy" and more "preppy and classic with a twist." I will subtly add some trends into my style. If you like a trend, I think there are ways for anyone to incorporate it into their style in a flattering way. One current trend that I won't be jumping on is the Valentino inspired heels. I LOVE them in pictures and think they are fabulous on others, but they are not "me." I just can't see myself wearing them in my day to day life, and that's ok. Maybe that will change, and that's ok too, but for now, they are just not "me." 🙂
Hope your interview went well!
xoxo Meghan
http://www.everydayfashionandfinance.com
This outfit is totally you! I love it! I have always been an advocate of wear what makes you the most comfortable. There are no rules anymore – wear black and brown together, white all year round and mix prints! Whatever you want! Even though I have entered the blogging world, I still focus on only buying things I love and that I feel confident in, regardless of trends. I will say, though, that blogging has made me more daring in my choices. But I also think that comes with age. I am so much more confident in who am I at age 30 than I was at age 25, so as a result, I am also much more confident in my fashion choices and what I like. I think I am less "trendy" and more "preppy and classic with a twist." I will subtly add some trends into my style. If you like a trend, I think there are ways for anyone to incorporate it into their style in a flattering way. One current trend that I won't be jumping on is the Valentino inspired heels. I LOVE them in pictures and think they are fabulous on others, but they are not "me." I just can't see myself wearing them in my day to day life, and that's ok. Maybe that will change, and that's ok too, but for now, they are just not "me." 🙂
Hope your interview went well!
xoxo Meghan
http://www.everydayfashionandfinance.com
This outfit is totally cute and totally you. Winner!
Ginny
This outfit is totally cute and totally you. Winner!
Ginny
This outfit is totally cute and totally you. Winner!
Ginny
I think this outfit is amazing! You look so cute in those bright colors….and it's perfect for summer. I'm glad I found your blog because it's adorable.
xo
Taylor
http://www.nothingbutapigeon.com/
I think this outfit is amazing! You look so cute in those bright colors….and it's perfect for summer. I'm glad I found your blog because it's adorable.
xo
Taylor
http://www.nothingbutapigeon.com/
I love the mix of colors here Whitley! Amazing outfit as always! You have true knack for putting clothes together! Susan
I love the mix of colors here Whitley! Amazing outfit as always! You have true knack for putting clothes together! Susan
I love the mix of colors here Whitley! Amazing outfit as always! You have true knack for putting clothes together! Susan
Hope your interview went well! I too work at a boutique while hunting for a full time job and it is enjoyable! Plus when you're a stylish person people look to you for advice and you can totally sell what you're wearing! Love that you're getting good use of this blouse I posted 🙂
-pennsylvania_prep_girl
Hope your interview went well! I too work at a boutique while hunting for a full time job and it is enjoyable! Plus when you're a stylish person people look to you for advice and you can totally sell what you're wearing! Love that you're getting good use of this blouse I posted 🙂
-pennsylvania_prep_girl
Hope your interview went well! I too work at a boutique while hunting for a full time job and it is enjoyable! Plus when you're a stylish person people look to you for advice and you can totally sell what you're wearing! Love that you're getting good use of this blouse I posted 🙂
-pennsylvania_prep_girl
Love your color mixing! Life is too short not to live color-fully. 😉 I enjoyed hearing about your style evolution. I think part of getting older too is that we don't feel so dependent on what our peers are wearing. Yes, I get inspired by other bloggers but it's different than it was in say high school where all I ever wore was Hollister because I live in California and that is just what everyone else was wearing. Seriously, jeans and t-shirt every darn day… 🙁 Thank goodness for style evolution and growth!
Lauren
Style of One's Own
Love your color mixing! Life is too short not to live color-fully. 😉 I enjoyed hearing about your style evolution. I think part of getting older too is that we don't feel so dependent on what our peers are wearing. Yes, I get inspired by other bloggers but it's different than it was in say high school where all I ever wore was Hollister because I live in California and that is just what everyone else was wearing. Seriously, jeans and t-shirt every darn day… 🙁 Thank goodness for style evolution and growth!
Lauren
Style of One's Own
Love your color mixing! Life is too short not to live color-fully. 😉 I enjoyed hearing about your style evolution. I think part of getting older too is that we don't feel so dependent on what our peers are wearing. Yes, I get inspired by other bloggers but it's different than it was in say high school where all I ever wore was Hollister because I live in California and that is just what everyone else was wearing. Seriously, jeans and t-shirt every darn day… 🙁 Thank goodness for style evolution and growth!
Lauren
Style of One's Own
I love the bold colors in this outfit! I have found myself wearing so many bright colors this past year and love it not just because it's on trend, but because I feel happy when I'm wearing them! I hope your interview went well, they would be crazy not to hire you 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us!
xo Bethany
http://www.perfectlycoutured.com
I love the bold colors in this outfit! I have found myself wearing so many bright colors this past year and love it not just because it's on trend, but because I feel happy when I'm wearing them! I hope your interview went well, they would be crazy not to hire you 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us!
xo Bethany
http://www.perfectlycoutured.com
Hi Whitley! I found your blog through Three-Fer Thursday Link Up! Love this outfit…so fitting for summer!
xo, tasha
twenty-something blog
Hi Whitley! I found your blog through Three-Fer Thursday Link Up! Love this outfit…so fitting for summer!
xo, tasha
twenty-something blog
Hi Whitley! I found your blog through Three-Fer Thursday Link Up! Love this outfit…so fitting for summer!
xo, tasha
twenty-something blog
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