Stripes For Days

        It’s compelling to me how our fashion choices reflect our personalities. Personally, I’ve always been a print gal. I love bright florals, geometric patterns, and I love stripes. I guess it’s the creative side of me. I love seeing how colors and shapes flow together and compliment each other. Often times I find it difficult to pick out an outfit for the day because I have so many patterns and not enough basics. I guess I’m lucky that mixing patterns is trendy right now, because I have a closet full of them! I love stripes because they look classy. They are simple, but elegant. For a pattern obsessed girl, stripes are my sweet spot because they aren’t too busy.
        As I look back on how my style has changed over the years, I catch myself reminiscing on times when I was just a kid with my trusty navy blue Abercrombie sweatshirt. It’s sort of hilarious. We all have those times in our lives when we look back at our fashion choices and cringe a little. Hopefully when I look back at my early twenties, I don’t recoil in fear from my fashion decisions. Unfortunately, I haven’t found such luck looking back on my high school days (ah frilly Hollister tanks).
        Personally, I have to get excited about my outfits–it needs to be something that I feel confident in. And for some reason, patterns tend to do that for me. I’ve been trying to gather more basic and solid color pieces for my wardrobe so that I can actually find things that match, but I can’t help but be drawn to patterns! Hopefully I will be able to continue to find creative ways to mix and match patterns without looking like a clown.

Shop my look:

Banana Republic Distressed Jeans, Floppy Hat, TOMS Desert Wedges, Alex and Ani Pineapple Bangle, Alex and Ani Tree of Life Bangle, Turquoise Pendant Necklace (similar)

J.Crew Striped Dress (similar), Steve Madden Flats, Alex and Ani NYC Bangle, Alex and Ani Compass Bangle