A Color Story

I find inspiration in practically every facet of my life. One day while perusing a home décor site I came across a glorious color combination. Immediately I was taken by it, and I thought of how I might be able to play it out in real life, not in my décor- but in my wardrobe- LOL! Yes this duo of pastel pink and rich green was love at first site! I saved it to my ‘to-do’ list on Pinterest to be executed as soon as possible.  

As it just so happened, my friends over at The Perfect Pair Boutique sent me this dreamy top – serious pastel pink perfection.  I was so excited because shortly after receiving it I had the realization that the acquisition of this top meant that I was  finally going to have the opportunity to play out my color adventure in real life 😊

Since this top is over-sized, I opted to style it with a pencil skirt- as a balancing act, but I’m also considering this pair of pants to pair it with in the future. I just love it when a plan comes together! Plus, I have one less thing on my ‘to-do’ list, and we all know how checking tasks off as completed feels wonderful!

Until next time,

XO

Suede top: c/o HERE| Pink faux fur scarf: ZARA (worn here) |Green pencil skirt: Similar here

Purse: ZARA| Leopard print shoes: Options here, here, and here

Shoulder Swag

It’s a guaranteed good time when I step into an animal print dress with billowy sleeves and style appeal! This gypsy inspired number is such a fun wear, I opted for a pop of added color by infusing fuchsia colored tights to the mustard color mix. The fit is over-sized, I am shoulder obsessed: What better way to add in more fun via a white button-up shirt underneath and a hint of shoulder swag! If you prefer a tailored look, I recommend sizing down.

Sidebar:  Would you believe that I have had these tights 5 years or more?! Seriously, I love the fact that they are truly solid opaque and have functioning control top! They are by DKNY and although they can be a bit pricey- they stand the test of time! 

Until next time Babes,

XO

Sunnies: Here| Dress: c/o Elvi, available here| White button-up shirt: Similar here & here| Tote: Dooney & Bourke, similar here
Tights: DKNY, similar here & here (not available in pink)| Booties: Similar here

I See Color

Time and time again I’ve heard someone say: “I don’t see color”. Consciously and unconsciously I’ve tried to ignore it. Yet admittedly, it has always made me feel … well… some kind of way. Recently I read an article which caused me to take a deeper mental dive into why it is that I find that phrase particularly unsettling.  The answer is profoundly simple, it’s because: I DO see color!

I’ve found that many people use the phrase “I don’t see color” to reassure others that they are not racist. Instead, they are able to see beneath the outer layers of skin/skin color and deeper into who the individual truly is as a person. However, this gives me pause for cause. Isn’t dismissing the outer layer of skin, i.e. one’s skin color, in effect disregarding a part of the whole person?

Per the Huffington Post, “Colorblindness” is part of a “new wave of thinking to end discrimination by treating everyone as equally as possible; disregarding race, culture, and ethnicity. Such notion entails a lack of acknowledgment of the very real ways in which racism has persisted and continues to do so, both systematically and on an individual level.” However, “this new wave of thinking avoids conversations on race... It invalidates the racial issues that marred us as a society. Colorblindness naively suggests that the depths of racism experienced in our past are of a bygone society although they very much affect individuals till this day.”

In my mind, ideally, a person should be able to see/acknowledge the color, cultural traits, and other authentic ethnic identifiers of another individual and STILL make a connection with them, as a human being! Does that make sense? To be clearer, instead of not seeing color, one would see color, appreciate and value it. One would also go the extra mile, seeking to go beneath the surface to actually know and understand who an individual is at their very core.

For me, seeing color is not an option. I see color. I am color. I love color. I embrace color.

Vest: Bobeau | Crop top:One Clothing, also worn here | Cullottes: Bobeau | Stilettos: Nine West| Bag: Vintage