So today I decided it was time to get over my self-conscious fear of sharing my own personal outfits online. After years of blogging and writing about other people’s looks, I thought it was about time to share just a little of my own personal style.
I’ve held back until now due to silly insecurities that so many of us have about our body image. I decided however, that it was time to push my paranoia aside, and embrace the fact that even though I’m no super model, fashion is one of my creative outlets and I really want to share it on a more personal level.
So here I go down a scary new road for the mylookbook blog. I’ve decided to start with a series of ‘what to wear to the office’ posts this week. It’s a style area that I’ve been searching for inspiration for myself recently, and one that’s not as easy as you would think to find. If you have any suggestions or tips of your own, please feel free to share your comments and links!
PS. Yes my second toe looks really strange in the photo above! I wasn't going to post this photo because of it but decided to just get over it!
Outfit details:
This is one of my favourite work ensembles. I'm slowly learning to mix more textures and colours together. Even though I absolutely LOVE an eclectic mix in other people's outfits, I've always tread with caution. Since throwing caution to the wind however, I'm finding so many things that I wouldn't expect to suit, surprisingly do. I'm now consciously trying to combine items that wouldn't necessarily be my first choice and it really does work!
I love how these pants taper in at the bottom and fit comfortably around my waist and hips. At first I was worried that they accentuated my curves too much but decided to just go with it and embrace it. I'm only 5ft tall so it's easy to look stocky. I definitely have to wear heels with these pants though as flats just don't polish the look in the same way. I also didn't think the pants would suit me before trying them on but was pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up liking them. Proof you should always experiment and try a variety of styles on as you'll probably end up surprising yourself!
So this is office outfit #1!
❤ White Singlet - Jeans West $19.95 (In store now) www.jeanswest.com.au❤ Necklace - Diva (In store now) www.diva.net.au ❤ Pants - H&M www.hm.com ❤ Belt - Sportsgirl www.sportsgirl.com.au ❤ Shoes - Mogil www.mogil.biz
I’ve held back until now due to silly insecurities that so many of us have about our body image. I decided however, that it was time to push my paranoia aside, and embrace the fact that even though I’m no super model, fashion is one of my creative outlets and I really want to share it on a more personal level.
So here I go down a scary new road for the mylookbook blog. I’ve decided to start with a series of ‘what to wear to the office’ posts this week. It’s a style area that I’ve been searching for inspiration for myself recently, and one that’s not as easy as you would think to find. If you have any suggestions or tips of your own, please feel free to share your comments and links!
PS. Yes my second toe looks really strange in the photo above! I wasn't going to post this photo because of it but decided to just get over it!
Outfit details:
This is one of my favourite work ensembles. I'm slowly learning to mix more textures and colours together. Even though I absolutely LOVE an eclectic mix in other people's outfits, I've always tread with caution. Since throwing caution to the wind however, I'm finding so many things that I wouldn't expect to suit, surprisingly do. I'm now consciously trying to combine items that wouldn't necessarily be my first choice and it really does work!
I love how these pants taper in at the bottom and fit comfortably around my waist and hips. At first I was worried that they accentuated my curves too much but decided to just go with it and embrace it. I'm only 5ft tall so it's easy to look stocky. I definitely have to wear heels with these pants though as flats just don't polish the look in the same way. I also didn't think the pants would suit me before trying them on but was pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up liking them. Proof you should always experiment and try a variety of styles on as you'll probably end up surprising yourself!
So this is office outfit #1!
❤ White Singlet - Jeans West $19.95 (In store now) www.jeanswest.com.au❤ Necklace - Diva (In store now) www.diva.net.au ❤ Pants - H&M www.hm.com ❤ Belt - Sportsgirl www.sportsgirl.com.au ❤ Shoes - Mogil www.mogil.biz
11 comments:
Thanks for sharing! You look great! I love the colour of your pants too!!
Thank you Jodie! X
Love this post Krista! Thanks for sharing x
Good for you! You look fantastic and I agree that we all should get out of our comfort zones sometimes....thats how we change and grow!
x KL
Wow thanks so much guys! It's ridiculous how much pressure we put on ourselves to look a certain way. We really need to accept and embrace what we have and just have fun with it. Stop taking it all so seriously! My new motto! X
Congrats on taking the plunge!
Don't worry I know exactly how you feel, I'm too self conscious to do outfit posts on my own blog.
The pants are amazing!
Mel x
http://flourishedandsunkissed.blogspot.com
hahah thats something i'd say about my toe and totally not post it ;)!! so know how you feel too, it's not everyday the average person takes photos of themselves for one too see and critique. LOVE it though Krista, keep em comin'!! i want me those shoes! X
You have done an excellent job of research and writing.
You look fantastic! Thankyou for sharing! I have the same train of thought most of the time..and love that you are wearing pretty much exactly what I wear to work!
Keep them coming.
A x
Great idea! I love the slacks.
x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
Hi Krista,
You look great. Well done on being brave. You are much more interesting than professional models to me.
Would never have noticed anything odd about the toe if you hadn't mentioned it!
Looking forward to meet you next week at the 1st QLD bloggers meet up! Yay:)
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