Not every outfit I decide to wear on any given week is going to be the pinnacle of cutting-edge fashion, and I believe today's post is particularly indicative of that. While it's not the most creative or inspiring thing I've ever put together, I will put it out there that I like it and feel like myself in it, and that this which, to me, is the most important aspect of personal style.
Make no mistake about it, I do love trying out editorial looks, creating concept shoots with G and occasionally even going about my daily business in a massive fur coat, six-inch platform boots and a Daphne Guinness inspired headpiece. Dressing up can create a wonderfully engulfing fantasy in even the most mundane of tasks for me, and a life without fantasy or imagination is not one that I can even fathom leading. If you've never walked through the aisles of a grocery store in your most outrageously fabulous clothing while picking up cans of 60 cent soup and green bananas, you truly don't know what you're missing...well that, and we most likely have very little in common with one another.
All of this being said, some days simply call for jeans and a peacoat, and yesterday was one of such days. Without a shade of sarcasm or self-doubt I can firmly state that I didn't actually want to be wearing anything that wasn't this yesterday - which is shocking, unusual and rare, because I virtually always want to be wearing something other than what I'm actually wearing. The red velvet peacoat always seems to lend a nice pop of colour to outfits in the fall and winter months, and the heavily beaded sweater underneath is definitely one of my new favourite vintage finds. Neither are the most exciting fashion pieces in the world but, as stated, some days they just don't have to be to make me happy.Wearing
Red velvet peacoat is from Target's kids section.
The thin white muslin blouse and beaded ice-blue sweater are vintage.
I've no idea where these bootcut jeans are from as they were purchased eons ago and the tags were ripped off.
The brown suede ankle booties are inherited Hermes.
Know the feeling - sometimes you just want to dress casual Great coat - fantastic colour
ReplyDeleteoh yeah i absolutely love the effortless look of this.. fantastic coat!
ReplyDeleteOh I think I also need a red coat for winter!
ReplyDeleteme loves you in your non cutting edge fashiony state...we all havwe those days and I love that you posted this and called attention to it!
ReplyDeletep.s. Finish exam on wednesday so I'll give you a shout if you are up for some Starbs maybe ;)
XOX
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ReplyDeleteLuv, that coat is super! Want it, watch your back, ( that isn't suppose to sound creepy, hehe).
On another non related note...BRMC stuff I'm very undecided? Are they rebellion against themselves?... Then again I've been consumed by a lot mcrut lately.
Peace and Bananas...
Prettyneons X
Love the coat. It's wonderful to feel totally comfortable in a piece like this and still look great.
ReplyDeleteHi there-a totally gorgeous, casual chic outfit!
ReplyDeleteNot only that, it LOOKS right too! That tomato is a great color for you, S!
ReplyDeletexoxox,
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i love the realness to your post!
ReplyDeletefashion is what we make it.
that's what makes it so amazing.
nothing has to be cutting-edge or over the top.
it simply expresses who we are as individuals.
so whatever you wear is a wonderful gift to us all because you are sharing with us who you are!
thanks beautiful.
x.
that peacoat is the most
ReplyDeletesometimes effortless is more stylish
cutting edge very often stinks of "trying too hard"
You own the best jeans, girly. Love 'em on you. That pea coat is TDF! =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments today. Had been missing them (and you) for a bit. Wow, things have been getting hectic, huh? I guess it's the time of year... with the Holidays and all. :)
♥/ fashion chalet
I love the blue beaded sweater. Very nice and simple.
ReplyDeleteStill looks inspiring to me. You have the perfect hair cut + color <3
ReplyDeleteyou look wonderful dear! I believe that it's personality that appeals most, not necessarily trends nor fashion :)
ReplyDelete♥ R
i have those days too that i wanna just wear my jeans and minnetonkas for example. and thats okay. they can look good too.
ReplyDeleteyou look really pretty in that outfit! red is your colour :)
and with that pretty face, you can wear everything!
xoxo
Mmhmm you look amazing in red <3
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about that!!!
ReplyDeleteSimple-chic-casual= perfect, and I have to add... the color is just beautiful on you!!
I absolutely love that third picture of you.
ReplyDeleteYou look so so model.
This outfit is the best, the simplest ones always are.
You look hot in red too.
mmm... I love it all!
ReplyDeleteHey....
ReplyDeleteyou look wonderful in casual outfits...I love the detailing of that blouse and the peacoat dressed up the entire outfit... Definitely beautiful look for you :)