Tulle Explosion
I “upgraded” my tulle skirt into a real tulle explosion and I couldn’t be happier, hah. I put quotation marks around upgraded because it’s not a real upgrade, quality-wise; my old tulle skirt was Boohoo and this one is Chicwish, so both are fast fashion. But until the tulle Dior skirt of my dreams comes up at the thrifts, I will take this. I love the tiers upon tiers of tulle – it’s so frothy and swishy and fun. I’ve been wanting to try this total fantasy lewk of tulle paired with a blazer for while, and recently rediscovered this old Theory plaid wool number which proved to be a good choice. Slapped a belt on for extra waist definition and — voila! A lovely confection, if I do say so myself.
The Cool Spectrum
It’s no secret that I love cool colours – blues, greens, and purples have long been my favourites. This outfit checks off a lot of boxes for me, in addition to colours. I love the mix of textures, the chunky knits, and of course, that wonderful midi skirt I love so much. I think I could honestly wear it every week, with everything in my closet, and never be bored of it. It’s rare to have an item purchased online work out so well, but I am so grateful I found this one. I am also really fond of my accessories here, especially after I added one of my own creations to the mix:
Back to the Past
I’ve never been super into nostalgic clothing until recently, but now it seems to hit differently. I have a newfound appreciation for stuff from the 80s and 90s. Not all of it, of course, but some. This tee was a fun thrift find; I love the colours, and I thought they would really pop with my old pink coat. The heartbreak came later … when my son asked me what the heck Back to the Future meant. Oy! There is some movie education in his future, I think.
Black and White
This monochrome Oak & Fort sweater was a bit of an impulse buy on Poshmark, but I couldn’t resist the graphic colour-blocking – it’s so unusual. I also love the sleeves, although they’re perhaps a bit too voluminous for real life. One thing I wasn’t expecting is how cropped it is; it was hard to gauge that from stock photos. I don’t mind, but it will change a bit how I can style this sweater. More layering (as with this culotte jumpsuit), and fewer low-waisted bottoms. But, let’s face it, that’s my motto in general.