Around the end of the year, the stress of finals season, internship hunt and inevitable struggle of packing and moving out of your college dorm (it took me two days and a combined 10 hours) can really put you in a style rut. On the last few days of finals, I am ashamed to admit that I was wearing the same denim skirt, white sneakers and T-shirt because they were the only remaining items within my reach. With move out complete and endless time on my hands, it’s time for a revamp. This month, I’m taking my style inspiration from Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2016 collection. This season, Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent effortlessly combined distressed denim with leather, lace, sequins and fur, creating a hip and grungy vibe. This combination of textures inspired me to pair some unexpected pieces and flash a little skin.
It is not a coincidence that a good portion of my wardrobe is blue. I treat all shades of blue like a neutral, and I am endlessly attracted to well made designer goods in the kind of blue you would use to decorate a baby boy’s room. Using my inspiration from Saint Laurent and kicking it up a notch with color, I paired my ripped boyfriend jeans with a baby blue leather jacket and some killer blue caged heels. I finished the outfit off with a Tiffany Key, printed clutch and some futuristic reflective shades. This outfit is great for a fun party or dinner downtown, and can easily be dressed down for daytime by swapping the heels for white sneakers.
I love mixing and matching textures and creating contrast with my accessories. This outfit does just that while also encouraging me to be confident about my body in an often critical world.
So Fashionistas, I challenge you this month to step out of your comfort zone, create some tactile interest in your outfits and wear whatever makes you feel fierce and confident. And with that, I wish you all a wonderful summer.
Get My Look: 1. Boyfriend jeans. 2. Leather jacket. 3. Caged heels. 4. Reflective sunglasses. 5. Colorful clutch.
