Looking Back

Happy Thursday (or Friday) lovely ladies,

Here is a look back on some of my more focal pieces paired in three or more ways. I purchased this pair of jeans for a cameo in a hip-hop video (Rock N Rolla) but only my profile made it for less than 5 seconds (the second look below). I have tried to make the distressed jeans look more girlie and soft by pairing with open toe shoes and round toe pumps. From looking at the versions below, I like the third version the most, as the flowy top creates more balance with the tight fit jeans. Going back and putting these pics together helps me realize what I  could have done better. The next version I would try is with more relaxed, classic, and basic top and a scarf. And the next pair of distressed jeans will be with more relaxed fit and less rip.

I have always thought that pairing a leopard print skirt will be a challenging task but I get to realize that almost everything goes with animal print - leather jacket, stripes, denim (shirt),polka dots,  or a simple relaxed-fit tee. Again, next time I will try to create more balance for top and bottom, possibly with a denim shirt.

I got a little bit a obsessed with the school girl look but I have wanted to do it for years. I decided that if I don't do it before 35, I would not do it at all :) Similar to the leopard skirt, you can pair those boots and socks with pretty much anything. I personally would avoid pairing with tight-fitting skirts. Although I like the look with over the knee socks, I would not venture to do it either. 

Which is your favorite version of all three looks?

Tall knee-high boots with knee-high socks - Style #3

Hello my dear beauties,

This is another look featuring tall knee-high boots and knee-high socks. This style reminds me a little bit of Liv Taylor in 1995 movie Empire Records. Most of you have probably not heard of it because you were still playing with your Barbies at that time :)

I love this sweater from Free People but I wonder about the quality of the cotton. It has stretched significantly after one wear and I am noticing little tears. I have also learned that the best way to treat your sweater is to hand wash it with gentle detergent without twisting it and laying it flat to dry. Most of you know that already but not myself as I have been dry cleaning my sweaters and it is not the best solution.

I hope you had the chance to enter my GIVEAWAY. If not, you can find more information at the end of the post. Good Luck and till then, style it up!

Sweater - Free People

Wool Skirt - Ann Taylor

Cotton Shirt - Express

Brown Leather Boots - Enzo Angiolini

 

 

 

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Tall knee-high boots with knee-high socks - Style #2

Hello lovely ladies! I hope your week is going great so far.

The second pairing option I picked out for the knee-high boots and socks is with this winter white silk/angora sweater dress. It feels divinely soft.  I have had it for a couple of years and I think it will remain part of my staples wardrobe as something that would not go out of fashion. The Baltazar belt is one of my greatest consignment finds. His website is not great but if you google Baltazar belts, you can see images. His work with leather is amazing!

xoxo, Teodora

Dress - INC International Concepts

Cashmere/Silk Scarf - Saks Fifth Avenue

Boots - Enzo Angilioni

Studded Leather Belt - Baltazar

Coat - Laundry

 

 

 

Tall knee-high boots with knee-high socks - Style #1

I have again ran into one of these modes where I feel like I don't have anything to wear. That is why I have decided to learn to mix and match as much as possible which will allow me to enjoy my outfits without breaking the bank. In other words, you will be seeing more of those numbered posts. If there are more Styles numbered 3 than styles numbered 1 over time, that means I am on the right track. If not, that means I am back to my old ways of wearing one outfit over and over again.

I like the colors of my socks and boots to be present in my outfit so I picked brown corduroy jacket and brown/cream checkered(very small) pleaded dress. At the same time, it was getting to be too matchy-matchy so I spiced it up with red leather gloves and a red animal print clutch. I hope you like it!

xoxo,

Teodora

Corduroy Jacket - BCBG

Brown Leather Boots - Enzo Angiolini

Red Animal Print Clutch - Nine West

Scarf - Collection18

Dress - Gianni Binni