It’s always been my personal thought, that just because the warm months of the year are upon us…it doesn’t have to mean that it’s time to whip out the bold, bright floral prints.
I’ve always felt that by using accessories as a crutch, you can make some of those black staples in your closet work during more months of the year.
I believe I came to the conclusion years ago once I realized that if you are shopping on a budget, floral fashions can often tend to look dated and cheap, so you have to be careful when choosing them.
With that in mind, I tried to build an inspiration board around solid black for summer, and jazzed it up with season appropriate accessories! This occurred to me when I saw a friend in a black dress that I also own. When she commented that it was a “staple” and also had it for years, I decided to do this post, as well as the upcoming photo post on “the dress!” (check back for the post!)
Black is my uniform. Nothing looks better. Oxblood??? I am a rebel, I couldn’t follow. So I am writing on what I really wear, think, and believe and after years of retail visual merchandising, marketing and management…sometimes I want to rebel against the establishment and keep my money in my pocket, and sometimes I choose to partake. The richest people I know, are also the cheapest so it’s all about balance.
Fashion should be fun and strategic and the idea is to build a wardrobe over time. One that helps you to be the best you possible!
-May 12, 2013
