I first wanted to talk about how much i'm in L O V E with some of the all black street style and Paris Fashion Week looks I've been seeing. upon further reflection, I realized that if you know me at all, this might come as a shock. in fact, this is the first time in my life that I can honestly say, I'm in love with the color black. I have been anti black clothes for, oh maybe, 23 years of my life? my one and only qualm with going to cosmetology school was indeed, "I have to wear all black every DAY?" I know, you're probably thinking, it's such a practical color choice for hair stylists. it's easy, simple, and can be really chic. I agree with you now, but it wasn't always the case.
as a young teenager, I felt freedom in trying new things. things that my dear mother could only shudder at, and protest only a little when I didn't want to wear the sign that said "I dressed myself today." in my home, we were always encouraged to try new things, be ourselves, go for it if we liked it. so, that came to pass with me trying tye dye and camo in one outfit, or crazy headwraps with baggy pants. I once owned a puffy coat, that I proudly wore with my cargo pants and a cutoff tshirt.
the point is, I loved color and pattern. the more, the merrier. literally. we all go through crazy wardrobe phases, and I'm definitely grateful that I was encouraged to go through my own. it's allowed me to explore new ways to think about dressing, and new ideas about what traditionally "looks good together," something that, in my opinion, is not a thing. but more on that another time.
all of that being said, I still despised being told what color to wear every day. until very recently, I just didn't like black. at all. I don't know what happened, but all of a sudden, I just love it. I can't get enough and I think all black is the best. oh, how things change.
being in NY has certainly changed a lot of my ideas on color, pattern, and of course, the all black look. it's a functional look. so here's a few of my favorite looks that encompass the elusive all black street style.
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just a couple of crop tops, some fabulous footwear, and flowy skirts and pants. those things are always in style in my book. and who doesn't love black leather??
and if you just need some more street style in your life (who doesn't?), heres a slideshow I found from the Dior show at Paris Fashion week. enjoy.
It's almost like I don't even know you anymore. Which pretty much feels normal ;) I'm glad to see you continually expanding the horizons, even when in a seemingly 'normal' direction.
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