TAKE A FASHION RISK

I wish I could express the joy I receive from wearing various colors, patterns, and prints. Trying out these unexpected combinations taps into my creative, don't let your same old wardrobe get stale and boring, side.

Think my ethnic print sweater and striped black and white flats resemble a certain fashion miss? Maybe. But how will you know if that shoe and shirt or jacket and pant look will work well together if you never actually put it on and test it out? I can assure you that the outfit pictured here was a fashion success. I'm confident that it looked good because it felt right. I originally reached for black kitten heels with cut-outs on the toes. Interesting shoes but still playing it a little too wardrobe safe. The sleek nature of the flats proved to be a much more inspiring choice.

So please, take a risk in your own closet. If you happen to make a fashion stumble, don't spend time lamenting over it. Those unwise choices help you make better ones in the future. (With the exception of leggings. That trend keeps rearing its ugly head no matter how ghastly it looks and I don't see any signs of stopping.)

Comments

[Patty]

I've been reading your blog for awhile and this is my first post. What a great reminder to take risks. I started reading blogs by real women posting their fashion passions for about 3 years and the "everyday" aspect of their styles really have inspired me to take more risks with my wardrobe. I find that getting dressed in the morning is my first creative act of the day and I am trying to push myself to be bold and confident: express myself. Between blogs like yours and TLC's "What not to wear" I am finding my stride. Thanks!

[STYLEnosh]

Patty, thank you so much for reading my blog and taking the time to leave a comment! I was just thinking the other day, "I wonder if I'm the only one on this thing." lol But more than anything, I'm glad you're getting some fashion motivation. Just keep being open to new wardrobe ideas and every now and then, implement one of them from the stuff hanging in your closet. You'll be hitting your fashion stride before you know it!