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The Number of the Beast

Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt

Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirt
Iron Maiden band tee with biker jacket and leopard mini skirtIron Maiden concert tee. Biker jacket, skirt, Zara. Sunnies, Gucci. Boots, Dollhouse. Clutch, Dior. Ring, Samantha Wills.

I’ve been collecting concert tee‘s for some time now and I’ve amassed quite the collection over the years. I make it a point to only buy them when at concerts and at times I’ve had to cut myself off after seeing the same band multiple times. Case in point this Iron Maiden band tee. But I love them, and I’d wear them with anything if I could. Which leads me to a topic I’ve been wanting to write about for some time now…

I struggle when I can’t be myself. At work for example. Oftentimes I find myself wondering if I’m the only one that feels this way. I see others who seemingly have no issues wearing “work appropriate” clothing, yet I loathe every minute of when I’m not me. The Clark Kent/Superman routine after work is getting tiring. Sometimes I wonder if it’s because I’m an artist (true to the typical stereotype) and if that is why I find this limitation such an infringement of my BEING. (As I express myself visually). Do any of you struggle with having to conform to someone else’s idea of what one should wear?

Whether it be work attire or school uniforms I think that one of the most important things about being who you are is being able to express it. Or having the freedom to do so. When our ability to express ourselves is limited, it hinders our passion drives and makes for a miserable environment. That being said, I completely understand it would not be appropriate for me to walk into work waring my Iron Maiden band tee. Alas, maybe I should be at home instead, sitting on my floor in a band tee with over the knee socks, brush in hand over a canvas, Iron Maiden tunes blaring in the background. I’d be elated no doubt, just not sure that my adult bills would get paid.

“I am not a number, I am a free woman” Iron Maiden, ‘The Prisoner’ from The Number of the Beast (just changed to feminine form).

Thoughts anyone?

xo

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Long Sleeves

sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings
sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings
sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings
sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings
sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings
sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings
sweater with long sleeves worn with vegan leather leggings

Sweater (similar here). Leggings, Dex Clothing. Boots, Very Volatile (Nordstrom). Bag, Louis Vuitton. Sunnies, Gucci.

Shhh…I’ll tell you a little secret….this sweater with extra long sleeves has been around for a while. So long that I should probably be referring to it as a vintage knit. Which leads me to one of the biggest fashion related lessons I have learned over the years. That being not to throw away (and by throw away I mean donate) trendy pieces after they go out of style. Many iterations of closet cleanings over the years have resulted in feelings of regret. In particular, as articles of clothing that I previously tossed away (with repeated reassurances that it will never be trending again) come back in style.

Alas, fashion always repeats itself. Having learned this lesson the hard way, I started to stow away some of my most cherished trending pieces after they are no longer in style. Only to revive them years later when the same trend resurfaces – which inevitably will happen.

In fact, the reason I like doing this is not to avoid repurchasing new pieces. But rather to have a unique (and vintage) version of what’s current. Not only does this reduce the amount of trending pieces you need to purchase that season, but it also provides a unique style that won’t be found anywhere else. I find I always get the most compliments on my outfit when I revive older pieces vs wearing a current piece. Which to be honest, is a little bit annoying. I mean, who doesn’t want a compliment on something they just bought vs digging out an old piece!? Has this ever happened to you??

Now I’m not saying to be a pack rat, but take caution when purging your closet. If you really love something that is no longer on trend, hang on to it. You may find yourself wearing it a few years down the road and loving the fact that you have a vintage version of a current trend. Case in point this sweater’s revival for the off the shoulder and long sleeves trend.

xo

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Purple Reign

Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair
Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair
Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair
Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair
Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair
Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair
Gentle Fawn chambray jacket with romper and purple hair

Jacket, Gentle Fawn. Romper, Garage. Bag, bracelet, necklace c/o Pinkstix. Shoes, Lulus. Sunnies, Gucci. Ring, Samantha Wills.

If you follow my Instagram then you probably know that I dyed my hair purple. It was one of those spontaneous things I decided on a few days before my regularly scheduled hair appointment. Usually for Fall I tend to go with darker hair colour and because I felt like doing something different, purple just seemed like a fun idea.

As for outfits, I wasn’t sure at first what colour would work with my purple hair so I played it safe by wearing a white romper to the salon. I bought this romper from Garage last year but didn’t get a chance to wear it. Thankfully rompers are still in this summer or else this poor thing would never have seen the light of day. As I write this, it’s been a week exactly since I’ve dyed my hair purple, and I have to admit that I have no regrets about going with such a bold colour. Every now and then when I’m out in public I’ll catch someone staring hardcore – then I remind myself that I do have bright purple hair after all. Have any of you ever dyed your hair a bold colour? Do tell…

xo

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