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But since I don't (work at an office, that is), I'm just going to wear the outfit on a day out during the weekend, because why not. LOVE the trumpet sleeves on this striped top, by the way, and such a gem sales find at RM 40, which is like 10 USD (!).
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I'm very much into these ribboned mirror block heels I wear here at the moment (seen more clearly with these tiered baby); I wore it on both days this past weekend, on Saturday for a wedding and for another outfit shoot on Sunday. Which reminds me of this story: I went to my friend's wedding in December 2015, in this floral black dress paired with these nude flats. My friends and I were having fun catching up and taking photos afterwards when one of them said to me, "Those shoes don't really match that dress, though, do they?"
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For the longest time, I didn't own a single pair of black "feminine" shoes—you know, like ballet flats or heels (I swear this is true). I had a couple of nude ones, electric blue, red, but no black, which obviously should be a staple in anyone's closet! Perhaps I liked colours too much...
Now, however, I own five pairs of black heels / flats, which probably stemmed from my friend's comment to me on that day. To be honest, I think five is a ridiculous number but the damage has been done, and by "damage" I mean me accruing five pairs of black shoes in a short few months instead of, say, only three pairs (three just seems more practical).
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After hearing her comment—which was said in the gentlest way an honest best friend could—I might have feigned outrage (and to be honest felt a little insulted on the inside) but seriously though, I'm now genuinely glad for what my friend said, because a style wake-up call was exactly what I needed. What are girlfriends for, right?
Wearing: Pull & Bear striped trumpet sleeves top | H&M high-waisted pants | Mango mirror block heels | Lancel Premier Flirt canvas bag | Aldo shades
Your look would translate very professionally Liyana. Those sleeves are fun and I don't think 5 pairs of black shoes is too many for a working woman especially! You know you'll make good use of them!
ReplyDeleteThe trumpet (bell?) sleeves are what made me bought the top!
DeleteI agree; if I were to work in an office, I might actually even own MORE than five...but I don't! Anyway I just have to make sure I give every pair plenty of lovin' now that they've come into my possession, right? I'll try my very best to make good use of all five =D
I love this Liyana....and I don't even like black!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool and modern but simple and elegant....perfectly played!
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Samantha
Fake Fabulous | Style and fashion, over 40
I'm not sure I remember reading about you not liking the colour black, Samantha, but that makes SO MUCH SENSE, as I almost never see you in black! You did wear that drapey black top in your last ping pong post (I think it's the last one?) but I know it isn't yours. I wonder if you even own any black garment of your own, aside from accessories and shoes?
DeleteHmmmmm.... black bags, skinny jeans, and a couple of other (rarely worn) bits. Mostly evening clothes.
DeleteIt sometimes feels that EVERYONE is head to toe black here, especially in winter and it is so drab and dull.
I find black depressing, unflattering (on my skin) and frankly boring. When I wear black I need something else to happen (like a vinyl texture).
A black uniform would be my worst nightmare!
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I totally understand. Lucky for you, you're one of those women that look beautiful in every other colour, even with your gorgeous flaming red hair! I always read about red-haired women complaining too many colours don't suit them but they can learn a thing or a hundred things from you, I think.
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