Colourblocked
I love this Wilfred sweater so much. It’s like being wrapped in a fluffy cloud. I “fancied” it up with a pencil skirt (and chose a leather one why because why not add some textural contrast), but it was definitely my favourite part of the outfit. Eight months into the pandemic, I am past the point where I want to wear pyjamas everyday, but this sweater is making me reconsider. Except, I’m not sure even my pyjamas are that soft. Maybe what I really want is to just go back to bed, hah!
Purple Waves
This Zara skirt is exuberant and so much fun, but the purple is taking some getting used to. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a lovely shade. I’m simply not used to it, and more importantly, still trying to figure out what colours work well with it. Black is always safe, but you can’t wear something as bold as this skirt and always play it safe. When I thrifted this Barbara Bui jacket, I was really taken with the sleeve and lapel contrast lining. Looking at the orange-brown colours, I thought “hmmm, I wonder if this would pop next to purple?” And you know what? It does. I also like how the long line of the blazer works with cut and length of the skirt – it’s a different silhouette from my usual.
Whimsical Friday
These days, by the time I get to Friday, I am mentally spent. Last week, to inject some fun into my day, I decided to wear this ridiculous Moschino tee I thrifted a while back. 2020 has been a bonker balls year, and it’s started to affect my sartorial preferences. Surreal, ridiculous, kitschy stuff? Sign me up. Working from home has its ups and downs, but at least I can look in the mirror and see a teddy bear in a hard hat staring back at me, and smile.
Just wanted to say that I think the purple skirt outfit is a beautifully modern take on the Jo Marsh aesthetic!
I didn’t think of that but, you know, I see it now! Maybe it’s why it subconsciously appealed to me even though the colour is outside my comfort zone.