A New Way to Wear Gold

When I wear colored pants I like that color to be reflected in the rest of my outfit. Colored pants are fun because they go well with prints and uniquely styled items. I chose to wear a black military/ marching band uniform style vest with gold trim and buttons. This vest was a particularly good fit with the pants because the two golds are different hues and textures. Being too "matchy" takes away from the creativity of the outfit. Matching perfectly makes outfits more utilitarian and less expressive.

Accessories: I chose to go with a simple pearl earring set. When your outfit is flashy a minimalistic approach should be taken when it comes to accessories. Contrary to popular belief, you can have too much gold. Over accessorizing leaves your outfit looking clunky and immature.

How do you like to wear gold?

Introduction

Hello everyone,

This is an introduction to my fashion blog. I decided to create a fashion blog because 1) fashion is how I express my individuality (cliche but true) and 2) because people are always complementing me on my fashion sense. Through this blog I will share my various opinions on all things fashion (i.e. clothes, make-up, shoes, hair, accessories, etc.) through text, picture, and video.

Why do I find my style to be unconventional?

Everything that is cool or new or crazy eventually becomes commercial. My style is not commercialized. I don't look to magazines or television to define my style; I also don't buy outfits. I buy pieces that I mix and match, whether it be prints colors or cuts. I like what I like and that is all that matters. I also don't adhere to social guidelines in terms of attire. There is no such thing as being overdressed and I don't own a pair of sweat-pants. I am not high maintenance, I just refuse to wear articles of clothing that don't look good on me, whether it is the new trend or not.

What does unconventional mean in terms of fashion?

Some people might think crazy or wild, but to me it means that I am never in season. I naturally gravitate towards pieces that others don't see as workable. I just love clothes and having a complete look. Most of the time I shop from clearance racks and thrift stores. I OWN hand-me-downs. I work with what I got and I always work it with confidence. Confidence is the best fashion accessory anyone can possess. I am heelless boots a year and a half before anyone even thought they would be popular. I like the idea of truly being unconventional when unconventionally conventional is in.

What does unconventional style mean to you?