Oufit details
Printed silk dress - __, Gift from Pearl
Basket weave leather belt - Banana Republic
Men's watch - Michael Kors, Gift from Sissy and Auntie and LJ
Pyramid bangle - House of Harlow, Birthday gift from Natalie
Customized gold ring - frAsh, Birthday gift from Isobel
Nude pumps - Aldo
What and Where
If there's any outfit, colour ensemble that I find really difficult together - it's neutrals. I may have mentioned once or twice that my closet consists of mostly dark colours - greys and blacks are the most dominant, followed by bold colours and the random prints/stripes or florals.
I love neutrals. There is something chic and easy breezy about them that I personally think its so effortless to look so sexy in them in a very fresh and not trying too hard way. But that's the thing, when I wear neutrals - I am trying too hard!
Every man and woman knows putting black on is as easy as counting 1-2-3. Unless of course you're a baby and you're quite not there yet. The point is, with black - is like Kevlar, it's a fashion protection. You most likely won't get criticized for wearing it (unless of course, you were going to La Nuit Blanche) but you ain't winning the most avant-garde in fashion award either.
Sometimes, we need to make a conscious decision that we have to push ourselves outside of our fashion comfort zone. Alors voila! Here's my concerted attempt to be all-neutral, I'm neither left-wing or right-wing. I'm neither black or blue.
What about you, do you have a fashion comfort zone you want to successfully break out of right now?
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35 comments:
u look fantabulous! work it girl! ;)
Ohhh I love this dress
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i love your hair and that dress is gorg! =)
Wow! Girlfriend you looking fierce!! You got that look and the pose that says "Yeah..I am all that"...and I am loving every bit of it hahaha! Fabulous dress!
xx
Andy
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you look gorgeous ML! i really really like your dress. =) you always have the most energetic photos ever!
great outfit, you look so feminine chic ! The necklace is gorgeous
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Hot stuff! You look great.
Oh friend you look fabulous! I am a neutral girl haha I have no idea what to do with colour..ive just revently been incorporating it in so I think youve done a great job : )
Love it!
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Forgot to mention to you today that I love this dress. You look great!! I think you have a great fashion sense and breaking your all black routine will be an easier task than you give yourself credit for.
I have the same fashion comfort zone. And a few weeks ago I cleaned out my closet. All things dark (except a few key pieces) went into shortage. My closet is full of colours and neutrals so I have to break my comfort zone if I want to be dressed for the day.
I love this dress on you.. and overall its just an awesome look.. so good to have you back!!
xox J
This dress looks awesome on you!
You look great.
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Very chic!
Layering neutrals is one of my favorite looks, and you wear it so wonderfully! Love that printed dress.
I love your dress and the accessories you paired it with :D
You're carrying it off flawlessly! I never gravitated towards "alternative" neutrals for the longest time. I'm rather obsessed with white, bone, and khaki colors now though. I still can't get down adding grey in with brown. The print of that dress is awesome and you amazing!
You look hot! Love that dress.
I completely agree with you--and I love how you said wearing black is like wearing a Kevlar vest, makes a ton of sense. I will try to branch out, I have been wearing black nonstop lately (and it's summer!)
Gorgeous look, darling!
Love your dress!
xoxox,
CC
WOW,stunning look!!!Adorable dress!
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Oooh love that dress! You look amazing :D
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Ooh, what a fierce and fabulous look. I am so loving those heels! :)
Love this - the belted look just totally makes it!
xoxo ~ Courtney
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For neutral- you still look pretty fabulous and funky my friend! I love this dress (good taste Pearl!) and I agree with Courtney- the belt really does make the look! xo
I have two words for you....beautifully effortless!!! Just stunning! :)
You are neither black or blue but you are just adorable!
aww, nice photos, girl! :D for neutrals, i like khakis. :D
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I love neutrals, it's such a different take than the usual black ensemble. Great print too! =)
Great look!!! Love the print on the dress...and I can't wait to get an MK watch although I've been leaning a but more towards Kenneth Cole as he's got similar for lower price ;)
You already know i can go majorly neutral... it's all I have, really.
So glad you're back. I missed the shit out of you.
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
I love this dress on you! & that belt is the perfect finishing touch! Great photos on your blog dear, thanks for your sweet comment! Looking forward to see more great photos & outfits so I'm following you :)
Have a lovely day!
xoxo
Alicia
Loving this outfit, the dress is gorgeous!
Have a great day!
-Ellie
i absolutely love that necklace! love the last photo.
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Beautiful as always ML - I wish I had your legs!
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