something old, something new

photo by my sister

I'm slowly learning how to mix and match pieces from my wardrobe. I think some people are born with that personal style gift, but for me, I feel, its not something that comes so easily. normally, I just like one statement piece, usually in a dark color, so I don't have to think too much about what I am wearing. about two years ago, I bought this dkny skirt with fitted waist, but I kind of struggled with finding the perfect top. I didn't know if a turtleneck would be good, or maybe if a crop top could work....so I kind of put this skirt in the back of my closet, until I could think of an option. so with that in mind, a couple of weeks ago, I randomly found a sleek black turtleneck tank top for twenty dollars. originally, I thought maybe I would want to wear this turtleneck tank in my dance class with some baggy black pants, but when I pieced it together with this dkny skirt I knew it was just what the skirt needed. so with that pairing, I decided to wear this look to an art space and I think it went quite well together, considering I have pitchforks aimed right at me. either way, I think you can fully see how refined this turtleneck tank top is and how it blends so well with that skirt silhouette. I have no idea if I will attempt more mix and matching with my wardrobe, but this felt like the start of something new with my way of dressing. personally, I think its always important to mix things up in your wardrobe, that's where the excitement lies and I think it can also bring a new life to clothes, you haven't worn in awhile.

tangier days

such a stellar look with that black headband...



lovely use of print with shadow...

a couple of weeks ago, I was standing in line at the supermarket and opened up the spring issue of porter magazine and found myself completely mesmerized by an editorial entitled tangier days. I don't know why I was so captivated by this one, but it really caught my attention. to be honest, I am so bored by many fashion magazines and to find something that I am inspired by seems so rare, nowadays. at any rate, porter magazine has given me hope. I have always been intrigued by the beauty and mystery of morocco, so its really not so shocking that I would be drawn to the incognito chic-ness of these images. the layout is photographed by vincent van de wijngaard and features model vanessa axente roaming through the city of tangier in such ethereal, yet refined looking ensembles. I am very much drawn to that black headband that she is wearing throughout the layout. its such a polished look and I think it goes with the feel of tangier. what I also like most about this editorial is that it reads like scenes from a film. I like editorials to look cinematic and this does that and so much more. when clothes and the art direction tell a story it really does so much for the imagination, at least for mine, it does. if you haven't seen this layout do check it out, its styled and photographed to perfection. hats off to porter magazine for inspiring me with this one, I love it when that unexpectedly happens.


such movement in this photo with the drapery of her outfit contrasted with that sky...



my favorite image in the editorial because it feels like a street capture and I love the florals on her dress and that head scarf...