Worn on: Monday, March 11
I feel like I’ve been on a creative streak lately with some of my outfits — especially this one with the red pants, this one with the floral dress, this one with the green color palette, and this one with the interesting skirt. Now, however, I’m coming down and entering the dip where the ideas just aren’t flowing.
This is never fun, but it is normal. And while I would rather feel the inspiration flowing, the dip is where I get to pull out my style toolkit and really put it to use.
The tool that I used today? This pressure-relieving prompt: Put together the most boring/basic outfit possible.
Seems counterintuitive, right?
It actually works like a charm because it creates a no-fail situation. And so you succeed at it. Which feels good! That success gives you a little boost.
And who knows? Maybe that boost will spark a little creativity. But even if it doesn’t, it allows you to get dressed with ease and move on with your day.
So if you’re feeling stuck or uninspired today, take the pressure off. Give yourself a small win. <3
P.S. I got so much joy from my favorite red fleece and sneakers today. Basic looks for the win!
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OUTFIT DETAILS
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Conair Large Triple Barrel Hair Waver
Free People Hit The Slopes Fleece Jacket (wearing S)
Abercrombie Polished Body Skimming Tee (they’ve updated to a nicer fabric!)
Abercrombie Mid Rise 90s Straight Jeans
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 SD Birch/Green Sneakers | More sizes here (My regular shoe size is a 7.5 and I’m wearing a men’s 6.5)
Chan Luu Merida Necklace in Iolite/Silver | Similar for less: Amazon beaded necklace
Jenny Bird Medium Tome Earrings
James Avery Foxtail Chain Necklace (wearing 18in)
Seed Bead Anklet (handmade) | Similar: Urban Outfitters Pearl Anklet & DONNI Small Pearl Anklet
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Hi Caroline! Love your style. This is a bit of a strange question, but do you wear socks with these sneakers? I’ve heard the no-show socks are out of style? But, I still kinda love them. Thanks!
Hi Anna Maria! Thanks so much! Yes, I feel like the most current way to wear socks is to wear socks that show. But I still like no-show socks too — sometimes they are just right for the outfit / sometimes I don’t want that visual line cutting me at the ankle / or on hot days, I don’t want the extra warmth of a sock. It just depends on what I’m going for that day. :)