Thursday 24 May 2012

Chic Basics


Basics can be très chic, too!








What I wore to work yesterday...

  • Leopard print tank - Forever 21
  • Oversized Chiffon blouse - American Apparel
  • Dark denim skinnies - H&M
  • Sandals - H&M 
  • Red bag - Zara

Here's me looking like the ever-eager summer intern--hah!  Excuse the band-aid on my foot, I have a mysterious cut with seriously no idea on earth how it got there.  But anyway, these sandals are new!  They were only $17.95CAD or something like that--sooooo cheap, and so very comfy!  Words I would use to describe my personal style include comfort, simple, laid-back, creative and polished.  I can't stand being in clothing that looks messy, and I certainly can't stand the feeling of being not so put-together.  Not to worry though, I make up for this lack of messiness with my woodland-creature beast-like tangled mess of hair.  
To the point, though I have a girly love for bows, lace and all flowers, I still tend to stick to a lot of basics...I have a lot of things that are the same style.  All my bottoms are slim-fitting, and most of my tops are loose-fitting.  To give you a better example of what I mean by this...I have this chiffon blouse in 5 colours--haha.  Anyway, a lot of people think that basics are just things that everyone should have, but can't really be dressed up--like a good pair of jeans, or a plain white top.  Your basics don't have to be boring!  If you choose simple timeless basics that can go well with pretty much anything that is trending at the moment, I promise you elegance.  You will look pretty and polished!



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20 comments:

  1. Your outfit is lovely, I love the laid back-chic- look hehe:) XX

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  2. love the Zara bag, did you get it recently?? x

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    1. Yes I did! I got it almost 2 weeks ago now! And they still have it there =).

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  3. I've said this before but I love that bag x

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    1. I'm also pretty in love with it, hee hee <3.

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  4. Great outfit. I love the bag and sandals.

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  5. The white shirt looks lovely :D
    xx

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  6. I defo agree, basics are essential & can spice up an outfit. Love the bag & top xx

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  7. Cute, love the simplicity of this look. Chic yet casual !

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  8. I love your simple and chic and cool style, Jo! Stay chic and amazing, alright? :D I'm 17 btw but some people think I'm younger :)

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  9. I am in love with that shirt i love animal print! Thanks for sharing

    XOXO
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  10. very cool casual outfit xoxo
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