"Why don't you go get rejected by America's Next Top Model or whatever?"

Navy blazer, straw hat and light blue 90's type jeans, Monki. Dark brown leather sandals, Zara. Tan leather belt, Gina Tricot. Tan leather satchel, Vero Moda. White t-shirt, Weekday. Lipstick: "Lady Red" by L'Oreal.

Haha, I'm honestly impressed - I took these photos in less than five minutes before heading out. I was in such a hurry but I feel like, now that I have this blog, I really want to document my oufits as often as I possibly can. I guess my blog-philosophy is "quantity before quality"... Not sure that's too smart, but eh, it's just a blog.

These jeans! Aah, they're so 90's and so not flattering in any way at all! That's probably why I feel great in them - there's something about clothes like that, they make me relaxed, comfortable and confident. Actually, I think it might be because I don't feel like I'm trying too hard to look "sexy". Maybe my height has something to do with it - when I dress up in really nice outfits (especially in high heels), I sometimes feel like people look at me and think "oh my gosh, look at her, who does she think she is? A model or something? Get real, girlfriend! You ain't all that! Why don't you go get rejected by America's Next Top Model or whatever?"

Umm, yes, I am aware that this might all be in my head. But that's what it feels like. And in outfits like this one, I imagine that all that people think is "wow, those are some not very flattering jeans". Which is awesome!

(I know you can't really see how insanely badly they fit me, I must have positioned my body in ways that make the clothes look as good as possible. I just can't help myself, haha! Eh.)

You might have seen the blazer before here, and the leather satchel here.

Say after me: It's no better to be safe than sorry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Black cropped sweater, H&M. High waisted stonewashed grey jeans, Cheap Monday. DIY print t-shirt made into some kind of one shoulder tank top, from my teens, don't remember where I bought it. Grey blazer and white lace bra, Monki. Boots, Vagabond.

One of the many reasons why I started this blog was that I was so bored with my own style. I felt like there was no point dressing up, and whenever I did, I always looked exactly the same: the clothes and make up I know I look good and feel comfortable in. 

That usually meant a loose fit black dress, either boots or litas, concealer, mascara, blush and red lipstick. No, wait: that's what it always meant. No exceptions. 

And no harm in that, you could say, of course one should wear what she feels confident in! That's absolutely right. Except for the fact that I love dressing up! I love trying out new looks, being inspired by others and attempt to put my own spin on trends. And I'm sick and tired of always being safe.

So, I decided to start a blog where I could share all of this with you. A reason to put on something nice in the morning. A reason to take chances, go in the opposite direction of what I normally would, try new things and explore all of the endless possibilities that fashion provides us with.

About this look: I was going for a late 80's/early 90's feel, a style that I adore but rarely try to work myself. Make up-wise, I was going for the opposite of my usual natural eyes/bright red lips: jet-black eyes and nude lips. Ten years ago I rocked that look almost every day! Now it took a couple of hours to get used to it, but I kind of don't want to wash my face tonight, haha. (Oh wow, imagine what I would look like tomorrow morning if I don't...)