Funny things happen when you write a blog, and read at least a hundred of them.
You start noticing patterns, and trends, and how everyone seems to have the same taste.
I blame Pinterest. (Not too much though,
I love you, Pinterest.)
Bright neon satchels are suddenly everywhere.
Mint green is always paired with something sparkly or gold.
Everybody is suddenly wearing polka dots and sequins.
But what if you don't like that? As an artist, people's personal style has always intrigued me. But if it's not really your taste, and you still wear it because you see it everywhere, is that really style? Or are you just wearing what the stores or the top ten fashion bloggers tell you to wear?
In my home,
I've always preferred a sort of neutral palette. Call it the curse of working a creative career, but as a designer, I used to be surrounded by so much color and pattern. When I came home from work, I wanted nothing but a peaceful retreat. I decorated my home in blues, greys, lavender, with touches of gold and warm wood. I didn't feel bad when I skipped over bright pink accent pillows or chevron.
After years of purchase mistakes, and clearing those mistakes out of my closet, when I stand back and look at the things I really love, they all follow this same pattern. Yesterday I mentioned that when it comes to 2013,
one of my goals is to simplify all areas of life.
I fear you'll think I'm boring, but pardon me if I wear nothing but black, brown, olive, burgundy, navy, ivory and every shade in that palette this year.
I'm using these ladies, proving a limited palette is anything but boring, as my inspiration.
And in case you were wondering - I think yellow looks radiant on you. I admire how you can pair plaid with polka dots and completely work it. I'm celebrating what makes you "you" and me "me." That's really what style is, am I wrong?
