Creative color-blocking: goldenrod and fuchsia

dress/t-strap leather clogs/tights

You know it's a good outfit when your husband begs you not to curse his family for not carrying your old little frail self up a mountain...(if you haven't seen the movie Holes or read the book of the same name, I apologize for you missing the reference to the fabulous Madame Zeroni)

similar headband/similar earrings

 This color combination is one that was initially a huge step out of my comfort zone. I love goldenrod yellow, but I would never have thought to pair it with fuchsia (even though they're complementary colors so IDK why I never thought about it before???). I was in a huge rush to get ready today so this whole look was kind of a gamble. Having to teach on Sundays for 9 AM church is a brutal learning curve I am adjusting to, but I *think* I made it work, and managed to come out with my rat's nest hair being well hidden by the Madame Zeroni-esque velvet turban headband. 

Now that I am seeing how this dress photographed I realize that I should probably (who am I kidding...definitely) iron it if I ever plan to get it photographed again hahaha. Today was a beautiful respite from some of the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing in the DFW area. Which means I was able to wear my beloved Lotta clogs (linked above) and this whole ensemble without having ice-cubes for eyeballs and frostbite all over. 

What are some color combinations that you would like to see featured or that you've tried and were surprised that you liked? I'd love to hear from you guys!

Covering the basics with Unique Vintage---modest clothing options in a modern world

skirt/blouse/heels/purse/belt/crinoline

I'm back with another addition to my series on places where I find clothing with more coverage. One of my very favorite sites where I continually find beautiful modest clothes is Unique Vintage. I own MANY of their one piece swimsuits which I might feature here at some point, and the heels, skirt, and petticoat I am wearing in this shot are from there as well. 

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Unique Vintage's pieces are a little spendier than what I am accustomed to paying for but they also run sales and deals and honestly, the quality of their pieces can't be beat. If you know anything about me you know I am a sucker for vintage and retro styles so the fact that they sell true vintage clothes and vintage recreated styles has me goo-goo, ga-ga and needing to exercise a lot of restraint so as to not buy everything.

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Now I want to clarify some things about myself and this blog. I have titled this series about "modesty". I find that modesty is subjective and easily misinterpreted. So here are a few things to keep in mind...

1. My version of modesty looks different than it might yours. It might look different even than other women's in my own faith. Modesty to me, means I respect myself, God, and the promises I have made to Him. I dress in a way I would feel comfortable presenting myself to Him. That looks different on different days too, if I am going to church I am going to try and show respect by dressing a little nicer. If I am working out, I am just trying to be comfortable and functional to exercise and keep my body healthy. 

To some I dress in a way that might seem stuffy, old fashioned. I get that and respect it. 

And to others I might dress in a way that is totally scandalous. I get that and respect that too. 

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2. Some people think modest dressing even goes beyond that to not dress in a way that brings any kind of attention to yourself and that style in and of itself cannot be "modest". Some people see it as being completely frugal with the money you spend, and to an extent I try to adhere to that with my wardrobe but it is all relative, and I am sure that to some of those people I am scandalous as well. But they probably wouldn't be reading a fashion blog...

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3. Just because I choose to dress the way that I do does not mean I will judge ANYONE for their own choices to dress in as much or as little clothing as they want to. I also don't think that modesty should be about anyone other than YOU and YOUR choices. Whatever YOU are comfortable with does not have to be explained to anyone else. Everyone is responsible for their own thoughts and actions. The way you or I dress does not give anyone a right to say or do anything to degrade or humiliate us. That says more about the person making the comment or doing something rude than it does about you.

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At the end of the day fashion makes me happy, and finding ways to be creative with it makes me happy. Finding great new places to shop, like Unique Vintage, makes me happy and I just want to share the happiness. 

:)

embracing the feminine---accepter le féminin

Ever since I was young I had varied interests. I loved the color pink but also turquoise and blue, I loved fairies and dress-up as well as dinosaurs, drawing, playing with animals and mud. I was into sports, both my parents are athletic and were great examples to me and always encouraged me to be active. 

As I grew older and wanted to play sports I quickly realized none of the boys I played with would ever pass me the ball or want me on their team. This made me more angry than anything had up to that point in my young life. Consequently it made me want to reject the feminine because it was seen by others as weaker or less than. 

Unfortunately we do live in a world where some of those attitudes are still upheld by many. Women might not be physically as strong as men (able to lift as much or run as fast etc), but I believe they are more enduring and tougher both physically and mentally in a lot of regards. This is not to say women are better than men. Men are not better than women. We are DIFFERENT, and that is ok, in fact it should be acknowledged and celebrated. 

However, we should also all be free to love what we love without shame and pursue any interests we like without fear of judgment. Women can be incredible athletes, scientists, construction workers, etc...Men can be caring nurturers and wonderful artists and homemakers. The attitude that the feminine is "less than" is incredibly damaging to both men and women and should no longer be a part of our belief system.

 It took me awhile to wrap my head around this idea, but I have since come to understand that the only way we can show that the feminine is powerful is by openly embracing it and showing it proudly in our daily lives. So here I am openly embracing the feminine through my outfit, but showing I can still be tough with coral lace, gold glitter, and bruises to boot ;)

Downeast dress/ Modcloth heels/ World Market jewelry (it is a few years old, no links for it)

Depuis mon enfance je m’intéresse à beaucoup de choses différentes. J’aimais le rose ainsi que le turquoise et le bleu, j’aimais dessiner, les fées et me déguiser, et j’adorais les dinosaures, les animaux et jouer dans la boue. J’ai toujours aimé le sport, mes parents sont athlètes et ils m’ont encouragé à continuer de rester active.

Quand j’ai grandi un peu je voulais faire du sport d’équipe, je me suis vite rendu compte qu’aucun garçon ne voulait me faire la passe ou me voulait même dans leurs matchs. Cela m’a blessé et m’a contrarié plus que tout autre chose que j’avais vécu jusque-là. Par conséquent je ne voulais plus être féminine car je voyais que les autres percevais le féminin comme étant faible ou « moins que ».  

Malheureusement nous vivons dans un monde où ces attitudes existent. Les femmes ne sont pas aussi fortes que les hommes (dans le sens où ils peuvent courir plus vite, et leurs muscles sont plus développés etc.) mais elles ont plus d’endurance et elles sont plus robustes au niveau physique et mental. Tout ceci n’est pas pour dire que les femmes sont meilleures que les hommes ni que les hommes sont meilleurs que les femmes. Les sexes sont DIFFERENTS, et c’est bien, ça devrait être reconnue et même célébré.

Nous devrions tous être libres d’aimer ce que l’on aime sans honte, de faire ce que l’on veut sans craindre les avis négatifs des autres. Les femmes peuvent être des athlètes formidables, des scientifiques, des ouvrières, etc…Les hommes peuvent être de merveilleux artistes, montrer des émotions tendres, et être hommes au foyer. L’attitude négative envers le féminin est néfaste pour tous, et ne devrait plus faire partie de nos normes sociales.

Cette idée m’a pris un certain temps à comprendre, mais le seul moyen de redonner du pouvoir au féminin c’est de l’accepter et de le montrer fièrement. Me voici en train d’accepter le féminin en portant de la dentelle rose et des talons à paillettes dorées ainsi que des bleus aux jambes ;) ce qui prouve que les femmes peuvent être jolies et aventureuses. 

DIY shibori dyed t-shirt dress---bricolage robe t-shirt teinte shibori

I am getting super antsy for a trip my husband and I have planned for Japan. This Japan fire ignited the DIY I did a few days ago. 

I had this gray shirt dress in my closet that had been chilling there for a while and it was just a little too plain for my liking. I had acquired it at a local thrift store for a few dollars and had been itching for a way to make it my own because I loved the loose, flowy shape and drape (perfect for Houston summers to just throw on). 

I decided to dye it, shibori style, which is essentially Japanese tie-dye. Shibori uses a dark blue dye and knots and wooded boards and sticks to create a resistance pattern (the lighter sections). 

Je m' impatiente pour un voyage au Japon que mon mari et moi avons prévu. Cette impatience m'a inspiré et j'ai fait ce bricolage de shibori il y a quelque jours.

J'avais une robe-chemise grise qui était un peu trop ordinaire à mon goût. Je l'ai trouvé dans un magasin d'occasions et j'ai tout de suite apprécié sa forme détendue et sa souplesse (parfait pour la chaleur éttoufante de Houston en été). 

J'ai décidé de teindre la robe façon shibori, c'est à dire le teint est d'une couleur bleu foncé et l'imprimé est fait en formant des noeuds dans le tissu et en le nouant avec des cordes, des élastiques, et des morceaux de bois. 

you will need---vous aurez besoin de

• an item you would like to dye, dye takes best to natural fabrics like cotton, silk, bamboo, rayon--- un article que vous aimeriez teindre, la teinture tiens mieux aux fibres naturelles comme le coton, la bamboo, le rayon, la soie etc

• permanent fabric dye (I used the whole pack of blue and about 1/3 of the black, the blue I found was too bright for the look I was going for)---teinture de tissu permanente (je me suis servi d'un sachet entier de tienture bleu et 1/3 du sachet de teinture noir pour avoir la couleur bleu foncée que je voulais)

• binding materials (rubber bands, wooden boards, craft sticks, rope, twine, you can get creative with this)---materiaux pour le nouage (élastiques, morceaux de bois, bâtonnets, corde, etc...vous pouvez vous servir de plein de choses pour votre imprimé)

• 1/4 cup salt, 1 gallon of water---1/4 d'une tasse de sel, et 1 gallon d'eau

• a container to stir the dye and your item in, possibly a stirring apparatus (a lot of people are able to use their kitchen sink, mine had dishes in it, lol, so I used a plastic tub)--- un récipient pour mélanger la teinture et l'article que vous allez teindre, il vous faudra aussi quelque chose pour remuer le tout (souvent les gens se servent de leur evier, le mien était remplie de vaisselle sale hihi, donc j'ai du utilisé une cuvette en plastique)

the steps---les étapes

• get your water and salt cooking on the stove---chauffez votre eau et votre sel

• to get the pattern I wanted I decided to make large knots in the corners and edges of the dress---pour faire l'imprimé que je voulais j'ai décidé de faire de gros noeuds dans les coins et les bords de la robe

• I bunched up the middle part of the dress and bound it with some rubber bands, shibori makes use of accordion pleating and wooden boards and sticks too, you can research more patterns online---j'ai retroussé le milieu de la robe et je l'ai noué avec des élastiques, le shibori peut se faire avec des morceaux de bois et d'autres materiaux pour réaliser l'imprimé, ainsi que certain plis spéciaux

• once water is steaming hot (not quite boiling) mix in the dye---une fois que l'eau émet de la vapeur melangez la teinture

• stir in the tied up fabric you are dying, let it soak about 8-10 minutes before flipping the whole item over---trempez l'article que vous allez teindre et laissez le absorbez  la teinture en remuant au moins 8-10 minutes avant de le retourner sur lui même 

• wait another 8-10 minutes while stirring around and making sure the dye reaches all visible parts of the fabric---attendez 8-10 minutes de plus en continuant de remuer 

• at this point I actually took my dress out of the dye, but you can wait longer (about 40 more minutes) and the color will come out deeper and richer, I wanted mine to have a faded look---c'est à ce moment-ci que j'ai sorti la robe, vous pouvez laissez tremper l'article jusqu'à 40 minutes de plus si vous voulez une couleur plus riche et vive, je voulais un look un peu délavé 

• take your item to another sink area or a bathtub/shower area (this gets a little messy and you may want to wear gloves)---transportez l'article à un autre evier ou bien une baignoire ou le sol d'une douche (cette étape peut être salissante, il serait judicieux de porter des gants) 
• rinse and wring your item out with cold water for 10-15 minutes, do not unbind it yet---rincez et essorez l'article encore noué avec de l'eau froide pendant 10-15 minutes
• once very little to no dye is coming out of the item you can unbind it and set it to dry---une fois que très peu de teinture coule du garment vous pouvez le dénouer et le mettre à sécher

Enjoy! Profitez!

If you want to see more DIY tutorials please let me know in the comments section, or if they are not your thing also let me know ;)

Si vous voulez voir plus de tutos bricolages faites-moi savoir dans les commentaires, si ce n'est pas votre truc préféré laissez-moi savoir aussi ;) 

3 surefire steps to get you out of a fashion rut

They say the first step to overcoming a problem is to admit and acknowledge that there is one.

So...I have a confession to make, and that is that I have been in a bit of a styling rut as of late. Maxi skirts and button up shirts, you have been so good to me, but I think it's time we see other people, errr, outfits.

Now if you are in a similar boat you have come to a safe place where you can find out ways to get yourself out of this rut. 

1. find out why you are in the rut

Discovering the "why" behind a phenomenon leads you to solutions. There are usually several factors at play when you find yourself in a rut, I am going to tell you some of the most common ones.

• weather and weather changes it has been humid with a capital H here in Houston, on top of being hotter than Hades with the occasional torrential downpour; since people are creatures of comfort and habit it is hard when you have been dressing for a certain type of weather and it changes or when you are trying to survive extremes in climate.

• health conditions sometimes people lose or gain weight, or are pregnant/post-partum and their bodies change and they struggle to adapt to those changes. Sometimes you get surgery or a condition which requires certain amounts of movement and breath-ability in your outfit or certain types of fabric, sometimes you get a skin condition that requires you to cover up (I had a bad bout of stress-related eczema on my legs and I didn't like showing them, so I wore a lot of maxi skirts). 

• stress when your mind is on other things (whether it be work like me, family or other situations) you tend not to care as much about the things you are wearing and you start reaching for combinations which all kind of look the same or suit an immediate need.

• work dress codes because I have to wear professional dress a lot, most of my outfits gravitate to that end of the spectrum and I miss having a great casual style, so that is something I am working on. I still really like dressing up though, which is why the majority of my featured looks are a little more on the formal side. My husband has the opposite problem where he wants to transition to more "adult" style but his workplace is very casual. 

• limited wardrobe this is not the case for me but I hear a LOT of people talk about this. I think that to an extent this can be a real problem, but I also don't believe you should have to do an expensive and complete overhaul. People do so much with minimalist and capsule wardrobes these days and I find that usually people who complain of this usually have ill-fitting clothes or clothes that don't truly reflect their personality and style.  See my thoughts on this here, here, and here. 

2. creative remedies to the problem

• so the weather is awful or it has changed...if it is very cold, layer or invest in some more insulating fabrics. If it is hot, DON'T layer. Find classic pieces in lighter fabrics and flattering but looser cuts. Find a variety of seasonal items so you are not stuck only wearing linen pants or bermuda shorts in the summer. Try on something different that is in season at your local thrift store so you can visualize yourself in it and try it out without investing a lot of money. There are SO many kinds of clothes out there and sometimes you won't know you love summer dresses until you just try one on that really rocks your world. 

• your body requires a little extra care... there are ways to find different things to flatter a changing body, it just requires patience and a positive outlook. Again, I think the key is to try different things. Right now looser fit tops are in style which tend to be forgiving and can work well for a variety of needs. Just keep in mind if you wear something loose on top you've got to balance it out with something a little more fitted on the bottom. And vice versa, if you wear something tighter on top, it just tends to look more balanced with something less fitted on the bottom. 

• stressed out...remember that you can't function at your best if you don't take care of yourself. Try to set small goals if you are feeling like looking good isn't priority number one, maybe you can set aside one day a week or per month (depending on your circumstances) where you dress up. I promise that when you set this goal and make a special effort and take that extra time you will be able to go about your day with that much more vigor and confidence.

• work dress code...I plan on doing a whole other post about infusing your personal style into a professional wardrobe. This is more for those people who find themselves wearing the same skirt set or slacks and blazer to work every day. Easy and quick ways to add variety to your work clothes is to incorporate different colors, cuts and accessories. There are now many different styles of slacks for women; high-waisted, paper bag waist, tapered leg, wide leg, I could go on and on. There are also a variety of prints and colors out there, not just your classic neutrals. If you are typically a pants person try some dresses and skirts, if you are typically a dresses and skirts kinda gal try some pants. Spice it up! Just trying things on never did hurt anyone, and just remember that most changing room lighting is evil so don't get depressed in there ;) 

• limited wardrobe...as I mentioned prior to this post and in many others, there are ways to be flexible with a small wardrobe and cheap ways to improve on a wardrobe that you feel is lacking or doesn't reflect your personal style. Two good resources for revamping your look can be found here and here. 

3. be gentle with yourself and have FUN with clothes

• try small tweaks on what you already do, I still wore a button-up shirt in this outfit but I wore a different kind of bottom and shoes. I also went for a completely different silhouette and color scheme than I have in the past few months. I wore a necklace which I hadn't done in a very long time; accessories are a small but powerful way to change your "uniform". A necklace, a statement scarf, some earrings or bangles, a hat, a headband, the possibilities are endless.

• take it slow, make sure to pamper yourself in other ways. I am a firm believer in the healing powers of doing your hair and make-up, or taking a day to do something you really enjoy, or painting your nails and listening to some good music. You will feel more inspired when you are taken care of in other ways.

• you don't have to dress up every day, but do plan and organize yourself so that you can set aside a dress-up day where you take the time to consider it and let yourself feel awesome.

• try something super out of your comfort zone just to change things up. For me that would probably be wearing high-waisted wide leg pants. I bought them awhile ago because they looked awesome on a friend of mine but I tend to shy away from them since they are so different from what I usually wear. My challenge to myself will be to find different ways to wear them and just wear them more often. Remember, this is all supposed to be FUN so go out there and have an awesome time trying new things and being brave with your fashion choices.

I want to take a minute to thank you for showing your support by reading this blog post, please share it with your friends if your found it helpful or comment below if you still have questions about this topic. I am interested in hearing from my readers and in engaging with them all on a deeper level.

Merci!

looks inspired by MUSIC ft. The Submarines --- looks inspirée de la MUSIQUE des Submarines

Am I the only one who hears a song and pictures myself in the music video? I sure hope not because that would be embarrassing...

In any case, I bring you a new series where I find inspiration from the music I listen to, I think it's fun because it brings together two of my interests and I know I am not the only one out there who loves music.

One of my favorite all time songs can be found here. It is a remix of The Submarine's song "1940", and listening to it always makes me feel like an awesome retro queen if only in my daydreams. 

My outfit today also made me feel this way. 

I stuck with another one of my signature outfit formulas:

Print in neutral colors+ another different print in the same colors+ pop of color+ neutral accessory

I also try to make sure that the look is cohesive in terms of the era it appears to be from, it's all pretty prim and proper and reminiscent of the 1940s/1950s.

 To complete the look I opted to pin/curl my hair back and add a little winged liner and a bold red lip.

Blouse: $3 on vinted, originally from Forever 21

Skirt: free at a clothing swap in Utah, originally from DownEast Basics

Tights: Gift from a few years back, I think they're Charlotte Russe...

Shoes: $8 on vinted, originally from ModCloth

Suis-je la seule à m'imaginer la vedette d'une vidéo musique quand j'entends une chanson que j'adore? J'espère que non, ça serait gênant...

De toute façon, je vous présente une nouvelle série où je m'inspire de la musique pour créer mes ensembles. J'aime beaucoup la musique et je sais que je ne suis pas la seule donc je suis contente de pouvoir partager un autre de mes intérêts.

Une de mes chansons préférées actuellement c'est un rémix de 1940 des Submarines. Cette chanson me donne l'impression d'être une reine rétro!

Ma tenue m'a donné cette même impression. 

J'ai utilisé une de mes formules pour la création d'une tenue:

couleurs neutres et un motif+ motif différent couleurs semblables+ couleur vive et continu+ accéssoires neutres

J'essaie aussi de faire attention à ce que le style ne soit pas en désaccord. Ici je tire des looks des années 1940s/1950s. Même pour ma coiffure et mon maquillage j'ai fait un éffort, histoire que ça fasse un look complet.

Chemise: $3 de chez vinted, d'origine de Forever 21

Jupe: gratuite, trouvée à un échange de vêtements en Utah

Collants: Cadeau d'il y a un moment, je pense qu'ils viennent de Charlotte Russe

Chaussures: $8 de chez vinted, d'origine de ModCloth

balance---l'équilibre

This is one of those outfits that when I put it on seemed like a good idea but then now looking at it just kind of makes me cringe; the fit is just off, I look kind of lumpy and shorter than usual. 

 I'm just glad that I have something to post at all at this point because I have been feeling really unmotivated and a little discouraged the past week or so, but I made a goal and dang it I am sticking to it! I have been feeling like my life is out of balance and no matter what I do I can't make it work. 

My main idea with this outfit was to dispel the illusion that all I ever wear are skirts and dresses...I do own pants and wear them quite often. These pants are some of my favorites, I got them with a gift card from Target, they're a military green shade that I love and in a relaxed cargo jogger shape that is comfortable and easy to dress up or down.

These puppies are so bright they kept throwing the poor camera's lighting for a loop...love my white eyelet Keds! They are comfy and go with so many things which is crucial for my job and my life. I got them on eBay so I didn't end up paying $40+ for a pair of canvas sneakers :) 

My striped shirt is a hand-me-down from my mom, and the floral scarf was a thrifting find from a long time ago which continues to be a favorite of mine. 

Well, that is all for today. I'm hoping the next time I post I won't be in such a rush and a rut, but at least this post is short and sweet!

Cette tenue me semblait être une bonne idée quand je l’ai choisi mais en regardant les photos et au fil de la journée elle m’a plu de moins en moins ; les vêtements ne sont pas flatteurs du tout, j’ai l’air d’être bosselée et d’être encore plus petite que normale.

Franchement je suis juste contente de pouvoir faire un billet de blog parce que ces derniers temps j’ai beaucoup de mal à me sentir motivée et je me sens assez découragée par le travail et le fait que malgré tous mes meilleurs efforts je n’arrive jamais à trouver de l’équilibre dans ma vie. Mais bon, j’ai un but et je fais de mon mieux !

Ce que je voulais démontrer avec mon ensemble c’est juste le fait que je ne porte pas uniquement les robes et les jupes, même si elles me plaisent beaucoup, j’ai plein de pantalons et je les porte assez souvent. Ce pantalon me plait particulièrement avec sa coupe et sa couleur militaire, et un tissu doux et confortable. Je peux faire des tenues détendues et un peu plus habillées avec ce pantalon, ce que j’apprécie aussi.

Ces petites merveilles que je portent aux pieds sont d’un blanc tellement éclatant qu’elles rendaient la photographie et l’éclairage un peu plus difficile…j’adore ces petites baskets Keds blanches ! Elles sont commodes et vont bien avec plein de choses, ce qui est très important pour mon travail et ma vie en général. Je les ai achetés chez eBay car je n’aime pas dépenser environ $40 américain pour de petites baskets J

Mon pull est un ancien qui appartenait à ma mère et qu’elle m’a passé il y a un certain temps. Mon écharpe est d’occasions et je la porte depuis des années, elle a tenu la route et c’est toujours une de mes préférées.

Et bah, c’est tout pour aujourd’hui. J’espère que la prochaine fois je n’aurais pas autant le cafard et j’aurais un peu plus de temps pour écrire. Au moins ce blogue est court et simple à lire!

strolling through the woods---promenons-nous dans les bois...

Today's outfit: kimono top from Vinted, red t-shirt from H&M, grey pencil skirt from Forever21, thrifted necklace and shoes from Vinted. OMG these shoes. The tallest heels I own, I initially wanted a pair similar to these that the seller changed her mind about selling (lame on her part and it's the only time it's happened ever or since then on Vinted), I was heartbroken and desperately searched for a replacement. One day I stumbled upon these again on Vinted and HAD to buy them; usually I will "favorite" an item and keep it in my favorites for an indefinite amount of time and then hem and haw and haggle over the price or a trade...not these bad boys, I saw them and just snatched them up. These are just a pair of heels that make me feel like I could conquer the world and kick some butt while I am at it. I don't know why these do it for me but everyone should have shoes that make them feel that way. Overall this outfit probably cost me around $35, and is mostly second-hand. I got most of my current wardrobe while I was a poor college student, and I would love to keep being as thrifty as possible with my clothes for my financial and ecological peace of mind. 

When I'm styling something loose and billowy like this kimono, I feel like I have to have the rest of the outfit be pretty streamlined otherwise I risk getting lost in the shapelessness of it all. This is mostly because I am petite, so take this advice with a grain of salt if that last bit does not apply to you. I made sure my top and skirt were closer fitting, with coordinating, solid colors to help the kimono be the focal point of the outfit. 

The shoes pull off of the cream colored flowers on the kimono and help make my legs look longer. The necklace is just a fun little extra that I thought helped tie the outfit together into something that looked like I had actually put thought into it. It's got a boho vibe that I like and felt went with today's look. 

 La tenue du jour: kimono de Vinted, tee-shirt rouge de chez H&M, jupe grise de chez Forever21, collier antique et d’occasion, et chaussures de chez Vinted. Oh purée, ces chaussures. Ceux sont les talons les plus hauts que je possède. Quand j’ai trouvé ces chaussures la première fois c’était le coup de foudre et malheureusement la fille qui les vendait a changé d’avis et j’ai eu le cœur brisé (c’est la seule fois où ceci s’est produit avec cette appli). Je suis reparti à la recherche des chaussures magnifiques et un jour, quelques semaines plus tard, je les ai retrouvés et cette fois ci je n’ai pas hésité et je les ai achetés de suite. Normalement quand je trouve quelque chose qui me plait je clique « favorit » et je garde l’objet dans ma liste d’attente et souvent je change d’avis plus tard ou bien j’essaie de tenter d’échanger ou de faire une demande pour un prix moins élevé. Pas cette fois-ci. J’ai vu les talons magiques et pif,paf,pouf dans le chariot et à la caisse virtuelle J Ces talons me donnent l’impression d’être invincible, je ne sais pas pourquoi, mais je pense que tout le monde mérite d’avoir au moins une paire de chaussures comme ça. En tout cette tenue m’a probablement coûté moins de 30 euros, et la plupart des trucs sont d’occasion. Ma garde-robe actuelle est comprise surtout de vêtements que j’ai achetés quand j’étais étudiante à l’université et que je n’avais franchement pas beaucoup de sous. J’aime bien garder de bonnes habitudes financièrement et écologiquement, donc je continue à ne pas dépenser une fortune sur mes vêtements et surtout à ne pas les acheter touts neufs.

 Quand je compose ma tenue avec un vêtement qui est assez large comme ce kimono j’essaie de garder le reste simple et de coupe plutôt ajustée. Je risque d’être perdu dans les plis de mes vêtements car je suis assez petite. Je fais attention de complimenter les couleurs mais pas d’en faire trop avec les motifs.

Les chaussures tirent de la couleur crème de certaines fleurs du kimono et aident à rallonger les jambes. Le collier c’était le petit détail qui aide à « finir » le look. 

mustard and blueberry---moutarde et myrtille

Here's a little secret. I actually wore this outfit two days this week...because I didn't have a chance to document it the first day I picked it out. You see, in the dead of winter, it just so happens that my weekday life is basically spent in darkness. I leave home before the sunrise and leave work after the sun has set. Oh, and I have little to no opportunity to ever leave the walls of the school during the day so I am essentially living a vampire's dream right about now. 

*Chocolatey goodness*

Then comes the weekend. Gloriously beautiful in its sweet relief. Always much too short. I go outside a lot more on weekends to make up for the lost time with my BFF the Sun. I then ask my husband to snap some shots of a more casual outfit than what I featured last time I posted. 

My top and cardigan were found on my online thrifting adventures thanks to my favorite app Vinted. I buy and sell and swap clothes and accessories quite a bit on there, you can find my closet there at chez_heidi

The booties are probably one of my all time favorite pairs of shoes and are of surprisingly high quality for being from Forever21. They happen to be more comfortable than 90% of the other shoes I own so they have been well-loved the past 3 years. The mustard jeans were a Christmas gift from 2-3 years ago, not sure where my dude got them but he certainly has good taste ;)

 Je vous raconte un petit secret. J'ai du porté cette tenue deux fois cette semaine...parce que je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de faire des photos le premier jour où je l'ai choisi.Vous voyez, en plein milieu de l'hiver je vis dans la pénombre quasiment tout le temps. Je vais au travail avant que le soleil se lève et je quitte le travail une fois que la nuit tombe. En plus pendant la journée je dois rester entre les murs de l'école donc vraisemblablement je vis d'une manière idéale pour un vampire. 

Can't get enough of the print and buttons on this shirt! So unique and fun

Enfin, le week-end arrive. Qu'il est glorieux et magnifique. Toujours bien trop court. Je vais dehors beaucoup plus souvent le week-end pour me réunir avec mon meilleur ami, le soleil. En suite je demande gentillement à mon mari de me prendre en photo alors que je porte cette tenue, un peu plus détendue que la dernière que j'ai mise sur le blog. Mon haut et mon gilet vienne d'une appli dont je me sers souvent pour vendre, échanger, et acheter des vêtements et accéssoires d'occasion. C'est une de mes applis préférées, celle-ci s'appelle Vinted et vous pouvez trouver mon compte à chez_heidi

Les bottes sont probablement mes chaussures préférées, elles sont de qualité surprenante pour le magasin Forever21. En plus elles sont hypers confortables donc je les ai souvent porté les 3 dernières années. Mon pantalon moutarde était un cadeau de Noël de la part de mon mec, je ne sais pas où il l'a trouvé mais en tout cas il a bon goût ;)