One of the nicest things about having a blog for over 10 years is being able to look way back into what my style has been over the years. I get to see in actual words and pictures what I looked like, what I liked, and what I didn't. After taking a look at my history I know two things with certainty.
1. Keep. It. Simple. Stupid.
One: I can tell you that I've simplified my style enormously. This fact pleases me. My style habits have simplified too. For example, I used to be so concerned about trends, what was "in," and who was cool. Now I don't think I really have a clue, and this is by choice. I like some things, but mostly don't care too much about who is wearing what or what the hell any publication talks about. This is because I worked in advertising since forever and worked at Condé Nast, so that insider knowledge of what marketers and editors deem important is what gives me confidence that my personal opinions about what I choose is cool is just as credible as what any editorial, ad, or otherwise says so. Another way I've simplified is that I have also unfollowed mostly everyone that I don't consider a source of positive inspiration. That means my Instagram (my only means of social media these days, and even that's on it's way out) hovers just under following 99 people. No offense! I feel confident that the combination of these two things help keep my style feeling like me.
I like to keep things pretty simple, basic even, but with one unconventional, quirky, or masculine touch. Take the skirt above for example. It's one of my favorite items from Louis Vuitton S/S 2015. When I saw it on the runway I knew that instant while scrolling the slideshow that I wished I could have one of the skirts from the collection. I also know that A-line skirts are very flattering for my body type because I have big hips and a butt. So I was tickled when I found a skirt from the collection on TheRealReal in my size and in excellent condition for a good price. Ever since then it's a quick outfit for me — I pop a sweater over it, a men's basic t-shirt, wear it with tights, flats, pretty much whatever — and I know I'll feel pretty great. This skirt is quirky enough for me to keep the rest of the look simple. It also has a nice resale value for when I feel like I'm over it enough to banish it from my (now) pretty small closet.