Well, here's the good news, everyone.
I've had a pretty decent week in the style department. Since I took my solemn oath last week, I haven't left the house looking like a total monster. Not that remember at any rate. (I have, since the beginning of the semester, been a bit more sleep deprived than I was throughout the course of the summer, so I guess it's possible for me to have walked out in a crazy ensemble without recalling having done so. But I think it's a bit too early into the semester for that.)
All that to say, I am happy to report I don't have any pictures of myself in Nike shorts/shirts with holes and weird stains on them this week!
The bad news is, I don't really have any pictures of my "worst" at all. I'm still getting used to the hectic class/work/internship/life-if-there's-time-for-it schedule, and taking pictures wasn't at the forefront of my mind. I apologize. That coupled with the fact that I didn't have any epic "worsts" left me with a bit of a predicament.
I could tell you about my weekly worst (classic jeggings and a v-neck, by the way), but that doesn't provide a good visual.
So I decided to do something else.
With that, I introduce to you...
My self-portrait break-down of my typical
WORST:
In elementary school, I asked my classmates to vote me "best artist" every year. I was always confused when they didn't oblige.
This is a quick sketch of what I wore this week and wear all too often on other occasions:
-Jeggings. I know many people think they shouldn't be a thing, but I don't even care. I will stand by them until I either am too old to wear them or become uncomfortably self-aware of how I look in them. I've been told I can pull them off for now, so I'm just going to bank on that.
-V-neck. Simple, classic, boring.
-Huge bag. I love it because it allows me to lazily decide what I want to bring with me that day- everything.
-Basic jewelry to throw people off my trail. Maybe if I look like I tried to accessorize they won't realize it's the exact same thing I wear every week.
There are a few other details on the sketch, but those are the high points. I know- it's weird that I didn't wind up at art school.
Anyway, I wore that type of ensemble once last weekend. But really- if that's my worst, I feel like I'm doing okay. Right??
Onto...
THE BEST:
I debated for a little while what I wanted to use here. I went to my brother's celebratory, "You got a job! Now get out there an sell everyone here life insurance!" dinner earlier this week. It was a fun excuse to wear a cute dress. And I got a sibling picture, but it didn't turn out very well.
Here it is, anyway:
Twin, Bro, Me- all really stylish, obviously.
I know you can't tell, but the dress has a really cute heart print, some bright and pretty colors, and a funky neckline. (Old Navy, FYI.) And of course the Bubble necklace made another appearance!
But let's be honest- my brother is the star of the show in this photo. I might get him to guest blog on men's fashion. That vest? Those pants? Come on! Apparently the receptionist at his office just couldn't get over it.
Anyway. This was a cute dress, and I felt pretty fabulous, but then it occurred to me:
I always wear dresses/skirts in my "best" photos. I have never given you any reason to believe I can pull off a cute casual look.
So I went to a photo I took earlier in the week. This is just an outfit I wore to class one day:
When I wore this I sang "Black and Yellow" to myself all day.
Except I sang "Blue and Yellow."
Shirt and Jeggings: Old Navy
Floral Print Shoes: Hand me downs from my mom (Holla!)
Cardigan (laying on my folder): Target
Bubble Necklace: Plum
Purse: Also a hand me down
So there you have it. A casual look that isn't an average v-neck.
What type of things do you do to create a look that is casual without being boring??
