mismatching.

I got my first taste of independence during the fifth grade. Not only did I have to ride the bus by myself to my new school, I also got to choose the ensemble I would wear each day. I realize now that my fifth grade self was proud of how she matched her blue and green striped polo to the tank worn underneath and that her beloved red headband perfectly matched the knitted red sweater her sister gave her once she deemed it too small. To me, putting together an outfit meant making sure everything matched. As my adult sense of style formed in later years, I began to play with the idea of mismatching items, something I wasn’t initially comfortable doing.

I still struggle with letting go of the matching technique I learned early on. I have yet to learn how to effortlessly throw together an outfit that does not carry the same color scheme throughout. I often try to reassure myself that, although my outfit does not “match,” the overall outfit that I have chosen does go together. Transition colors such as mustard yellow, green, and black allow me to combine the traditionally clashing primary colors in my closet.

Below I paired my black and white plaid shirt with my dark brown fur vest. Black and brown is becoming one of my fav color combos and I try to persuade anyone who doesn’t agree to give it a try. Adding my beet red boots pulled this winter outfit together. The cute burgundy beanie just so happened to match my boots, which was knitted with love by my bestie Amanda. This is a super simple outfit to recreate — just don’t forget to add your own personal style twists.

P.S. how do you feel about my light hair? I cannot get used to it and it seems like everyday it is getting lighter! SOS

Wishing you days filled with hours and hours of Netflix and cookies. 

faux fur vest // H & M
black & white plaid shirt // Forever 21
beet red boots // Steve Madden