two ways
Sofia Coppola - always style inspiration to those of us who like uncomplicated dressing. It also reassures me that she dressed rather dubiously when she was younger too (not that it stopped her from racking up a enviable roster of beautiful boyfriends); we all start somewhere. The two outfits above are basically my uniforms for office, though I throw in the odd Converse.
I haven't been very interested in new clothes of late; I'm enjoying all the looks on La Garconne and Totokaelo, but anything I show more than a passing interest in always ends in the same thought: "I pretty much have something similar."
I suppose I have finally hit an equilibrium of finding a practical uniform and having enough variety of things I love to make getting dressed a simple , but enjoyable process. Little thrills to start the day on the right note.
I'm curious, does everyone love these moments of wardrobe equilibrium, or should I be worried that this actually precede a stage of boredom that will set off some manic shopping craving at a later date?
Pictures from zimbio and fashionologie
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I do like this idea of wardrobe equilibrium. There's something nice about knowing that regardless of the occassion, I have something that I love to wear and all my bases covered. I haven't experienced bordom yet because there is enough to work with within my closet.
I am definitely, like you, at peace with my wardrobe. I hope, like you, this isn't merely a calm before the storm. I think/hope due to my age that my wardrobe is the result of consideration and, more importantly, self-knowledge, so I've hopefully turned a corner...until, you know, I enter a new stage. ;)
Its nice to reach an equilibrium where what you have serve your needs. A wardrobe with great basics would serve a woman at any point in her life as her needs evolve.
ps. sorry.. didnt mean to intrude the privacy regarding your job:)
eil
Because of all the new collections hitting the stores, I'm tempted to buy a few items but nothing leaves me restless.
I guess all this points out to a certain equilibrium: I have a precise idea of what I want and I'm sticking with what I have till I find the right item.
X
editor: I actually hope I can wear dresses that hit above the knee at that age and not look silly and inappropriate, haha. Yes I hope my present contentment lasts. I think it's become easier for me to resist beautiful things because I've come to dread the feeling of knowing you've caved in for something you'll never wear even more, that seems enough to put me off most shopping. For now anyway :)
eil: No worries! I'm not trying to hide anything, but Singapore is so small, haha. If there's anyway you'd like to ask me, drop me your email and I'll respond :)
I find Converse to be a very classic shoe, and there's something quite refreshing about shoes you don't worry about bashing up and you know you'll always find a pair to replace them.
Pret a Porter P: I hope this feeling lasts!
Ammu: I've set aside a few nice things I'm planning to give away, but I'll give myself until the end of the year to know for sure!
Aissa: I think what is fortunate is that I like simple clothes, and with simple clothes there's only so much variety before you find that you have what you need - like I only need so many blue shirts :)
Joy: I'm almost embarrassed by what a fangirl I am of her style, but she really does inspire me, haha. I'm glad I'm not alone!
Camille: That's reassuring to know! I pass plenty of shops regularly when I go for yoga but so far so good. I'm still happy with my uniform - I think I greatly enjoy the consistency because it seems that my novelty moments - like some of my print blouses - always pass and leave me feeling like, "well, that was a waste of money".
hannah-rose: I've learnt that it's never regrettable to put something down and walk out of the store to consider even for an extra hour... sometimes it's tempting to fall for the magic of the moment but I've rarely been wrong to resist. It sounds real heroic of you to have managed to restrain yourself! Whenever I feel that crazy urge to buy nothing in particular, I usually go put on something I dearly love as a reminder that I do have plenty of fabulous things, and not many things really come close when you think about it.
:D
- Euphemia