Hi all! I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. As a longtime reader of the blog/forum but an infrequent commenter, I have done a lot of my thinking behind the scenes. Since the downtime created by the pandemic has given me the space to really start participating here more, I figure that I should write more of my reflections out - both as a record for myself and to connect with everyone here. So this is part one in what I’m sure will be a series of long, rambling posts about my reflections over the past year. Any and all ideas, thoughts, questions and suggestions are welcomed! I’m starting off with my personas/monikers/statements as a foundation.
- Modern Classic
- Artistic Eclectic
- Bohemian Hippie
- Trendy Fashionista
- Girly Tomboy
- Romantic Eclectic
These are the personas that I see in my style. If you see something else I would love to hear it!
MONIKER
- Art teacher on holiday - This is number one, and the one that encompasses the rest of my looks. Everything listed below can be done as a subset of this, in my mind. Descriptive words are comfortable, easy, unfussy, bright, arty, whimsical, retro, gamine, cool.
- Ballerina off duty - This is my most basic, pared down style and consists of men’s button down shirts, leggings, and ballet flats. I am comfortable wearing more neutrals and solid colors with this look. This is my girly tomboy style.
- Maximal rainbow minimalist - I prefer colorful statement pieces with lots of pattern, shine, or interesting detail, but I don’t like to have too many items overall. Most of my items are colorful and maximal while my wardrobe as a whole is minimal.
- Boho-lite sprite - I frequently veer into too-boho while shopping and have to remind myself that those looks don’t get worn. Boho-lite, in my bright colors rather than the typical earth tones, is a good zone for me. This is the aspect of my style that includes the ethereal essence. I picture a sassy fairy - it’s a little bit Tinkerbell.
- Quirky vintage classic - This is the aspect that appreciates classic items like button downs, ballet flats, cardigans, shirtdresses, and the like, plus prints like plaid, polka dots, and stripes. I prefer classic with a twist, which is why I love Kate Spade handbags and shoes. This is also the part that loves platonic ideal items, such as the quintessential white Converse high top, wool duffle coat, wood-heeled clog, etc.
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