Genuine Luster

Proof that I do read blog comments.........

One titled Genuine Luster asked me to do a blog on my personal style. Well this brought a major smile to my face as while I know I am very particular about what jeans, what boots, what top I do wear, they are all pretty much the same, so the fact anyone is interested, made my day......

So due to my lack of diversity, this will be brief.



99% of the time, shabby or chic, I always feel my best in my uniform. I loved the explanation from Rachel Zoe that it's important we get out of our comfort zone. Haven't succeeded in that yet. I have my fat jeans and thin jeans and somewhere in the middle. (that's where I am now).

I hated the high waisted skinny jeans and ballet flats phase.....just didn't work for me, not at all. I am most excited that I hear bell bottoms are coming back. Especially in jeans, helps make top of legs look skinny and long.....hooraayy



For me when I choose a top, I am very careful that the sleeve cuts in just the right place. A cap sleeve is death for me. A shirt that is too bulky with big frills just makes me look big.





I really have a hard time dressing up. I like to dress age appropriate, but not dowdy. Often when I go shopping I come back empty handed as mirrors and changing rooms become very depressing. I have found my best treasures to compliment my jeans are vintage. They don't particularly look vintage, just special.



One thing to note, in all the above photos, I wear the same belt, every single day of the year. I have a fairly edited closet. The less to choose is the least decisions to make. I have great association with the few pieces I consider my staples, and in some cases a choice of one is plenty.



For sure I am a much better editor at a flea market than a clothing store, so this is as much attention span that I have for this subject....... thank you for the
writer of Genuine Luster.....



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