Monday, July 21st, 2008
apricot’s closet: modestly simple.
t-shirt, from American Apparel; shorts & sandals, from Ross; tights, from Target; scarf used to be my sister’s sarong.
I feel a little awkward taking photographs of myself & my outfits right after my previous controversial post about beauty. I hate to seem the least bit vainglorious or — heaven forbid! — hypocritical. & to be honest, if that is how I seem… I just don’t care. My head is still spinning about that topic but, life (as I know it) must go on, & to dwell on something that will never have complete clarification anyway is not only a waste of my time, but a waste of my energy. For all of my thoughts were dwelling on this complicated subject for months & months, & I am so tired, exhausted rather, of thinking about it. Instead, I am trying to find serenity in knowing that I have had my say, as lengthy & irate as it was, & have laid my words to rest here, in my most safest space.
All of that aside: Over the last few months, I have realized that I am a very simple girl; much more simple, I think, than I ever really knew. Just based on my last few shopping trips, I have come to see that I have a tendency to go more for minimalistic & conservative outfits. Most of the items in my closet have no prints or patterns, & I tend to lean more towards clean cuts & modest styles. I prefer it this way. My husband thinks I should dress a little bit more… funky. But I am growing to really adore my personal style more & more. It may not be terribly original or awe-worthy, but it is my own. Not to mention, I have an uncanny way of styling myself on a frugal budget! That is an art, in & of itself.
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 11:20 am:
As I said in my previous comment, you should not apologize for your looks.
I love simplicity, in life and in fashion. I love your look. And you are right: being able to look good on a tight budget is a huge accomplishment.
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 11:37 am:
I really like this outfit. I love American Apparel as most people can see. They have the best basic pieces. You seem so comfortable and relaxed. Which is something we all strive for. :)
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 12:10 pm:
I don’t think your style is “simple”. You’re right about it being pretty minimalistic, but each outfit that you wear has some kind of ‘apricot-flair’ making it your own. I wouldn’t call it simple, because I’d never see anyone wearing EXACTLY what you are.
Regardless, I love the scarf-sarong.. for some reason I just CANNOT pull this look off. Believe me, I’ve tried.
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm:
Cute outfit!! Be how you want to be too!!
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 2:26 pm:
Cool scarf. I love scarfs!
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 2:51 pm:
I love your style it is incredibly chic and enduring!
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 3:12 pm:
love the outfit! and someone *ahem* has legs for miles!!
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 5:27 pm:
love those sandals, so cute. hell i love the whole outfit.
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 8:40 pm:
let’s make bargain shopping an Olympic sport :D
on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 am:
Conservative outfits are the best. It shows that you ahve confidence. You wear your clothes..they don’t wear you.
on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 10:38 am:
I really like minimalist style. I used to want more and more, but lately it is about simplicity and attention to detail. There’s something beautiful in a girl who can dress simply–she doesn’t try to distract from herself and she knows that more isn’t always better. I like to think of style as a reflection of the person. This is not to say that I dislike Susie Bubble’s mad layering or think she doesn’t know when to stop! (I love her style too!)
on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 3:12 pm:
@ Vered: thank you for both comments. I think you are absolutely right about me not having to apologize for my looks. Your little comment gave me inspiration to right my latest entry.
@ Kelly: Yes, indeed. American Apparel is a Godsend. :] I can’t get enough of their simple but bold pieces.
@ sandy: thanks, love. =] I never thought of it in that way until you mentioned it.
@ Sharon Rose: Thank you. :] & I will most certainly try…
@ Aaron: I wish my husband had the same love for scarves as you do. He loathes them. Maybe this winter I can convince him otherwise…
@ Always In Style: thank you! That is nice of you. =]
@ taghrid: thank you, lovely. & thank you, Grandfather, for giving me legs for miles. ;]
@ katelin: I think it’s so funny when people say that they love those shoes because I wear them so much, I always imagine that people hate them by now. But thanks. ;]
@ Abby: Yes, lets! & we can be the coaches!
@ ashley: You are very right, my dear. Very, very right.
@ The Clothes Horse: I am the same way. I have been trying to convince myself that more is more, but I keep going back to the saying “LESS is more.” You can’t beat it, I don’t think.
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