I'll just be honest. I have zero idea what my "style" is. I wear what I wear and what I like to wear. Seriously, most days, I don't even care. But ever since I first discovered that I could put together my own outfits (at a very young age), I have just worn what I liked. That usually consisted of tons of teal, mint green, blues and blacks. I wear black a lot, though I have toned it down from my Amy Lee loving days of Freshman-Junior year. But really, I don't like stereotypes of any kind and I definitely don't like "keeping up with a trend".
I love fashion as much as the next girl and I love seeing new trends, some of which rock and some don't. I am trying to keep myself determined to never fall in a box. I just want to be me and one way I can show that is by dressing how I like. Whether one day that is a tutu and silk cotton candy-threw-up-all-over-me outfit or black skinny jeans and the closest clean t-shirt I can find in the morning. That's just me. And part of the reason I haven't shared outfits until fairly recently was just that...I don't keep up with the trends most often and I don't think what I wear is anything worth posting. But you know what, it's fun to dress up nice, and it's fun to try new things and honestly, I see why it's fun for so many girls. I get it. And after all of your unyielding poking and prodding that I need to do it more often, I am caving. Only occassionally though. I'm no fashion-ista, but I will share with you all from time to time. Plus when you have such awesome clothes to style, who could resist.....
I was pretty excited to be styling some new goodies from Blood is the new Black and Shlomit Ofir Jewelry Design which just so happen to match perfectly together. I will also be styling the jewelry in my next model collaboration (so excited!).
I felt like I was channeling my inner Kristen Stewart with the side knot and chucks...unintentionally done until we started pictures, but I really liked the way this top fit over the dress while tied. It's a loose fitting tank so I could have styled it multiple ways. Photos by my husbie :)
What do you think?
What I'm wearing:
Top: C/O of Blood is the new Black
Dress: Forever 21
Necklace: C/O of Shlomit Ofir Jewlery Design
Ring: C/O of Shlomit Ofir Jewelry Design
Glasses: Jason Wu via Ditto
Shoes: Converse All Stars
You look adorable, love the necklace! That tank skirt and cons combo looks awesome :)
Kitty
Posted by: Kitty | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 05:01
I think you're rockin' it!
I totally agree about the fashion sentiment.. just wear what you like.. and forget the rest. Blog~world gets out of hand with all the fashion focus sometimes I think... it's 2" of our surface, we all go a lot deeper than that (hopefully!) lol
happy weekend V!
mel
needle and nest design
Posted by: mel | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 05:17
When I told one of my co-workers that I wanted buy teal converse to wear with one of my dresses, she laughed and said, "Converse with a dress?" It's so great to be yourself. I am not a huge trend person either. Sometimes when I go to a huge store like Forever 21, I think "Well, nothing I like right now. Guess I'll wait till the trends change again." I like to be comfortable, I like gym shoes, I like stripes and I love my Sea Shepherd tshirt. :) I can't affordable to buy expensive clothes for outfit posts all the time. I'm a Target and thrift store kinda of girl. You look beautiful by the way. Love the florals on you.
Posted by: Jessie {My Mod Style} | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 05:24
Thank you Jessie ^_^ I'm with you! I cannot afford anything fancy either! Converse work with everything. My bridesmaids wore converse at my wedding.
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 06:02
I agree…the blogging world tends to get a little too fashionista for me. I always love bloggers that just wear whatever but not just what a company gave them or what the newest trend is. If I am going to wear clothes, it better be something I genuinely love :)
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 06:03
Thanks so much Kitty!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 06:04
I love this outfit! And i'm dying for a necklace like yours!
Posted by: Sandra | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 06:48
Oh thanks Sandra! :) I love it too!!!!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 06:52
I'm loving that little necklace! You look so adorable!!
xo Heather
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Heather | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 07:50
Thanks Heather :)
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 09:31
I can totally relate. You look so lovely!! [My favorite lighting, as well :) ]
-AW
Posted by: Alexandra Wallace | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:22
My favorite too :D
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:36
Violet!! OMG!! You are so cute!!!
I love your hair and dress.
I LOVE YOUR STYLE :D
Posted by: Jane | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11:29
So pretty! I love the top :) and the chucks of course ;)
Posted by: Stephanie | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11:38
^____^ Thank you Jane!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:54
You look stunning. I really mean it. Look at that cute little smile. I love the whole outfit and that floral skirt is mega rad.
Posted by: Cazz | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:54
Thank you thank you Stephanie!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:54
:) Thanks so so much! :) You're too kind!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:55
Such a cute outfit! I really love with how fun it is. And that necklace is super adorable too!
Posted by: Amanda | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 15:48
Violet, you look great! And I really love your hair. I totally agree with you on always being yourself, regardless of the trends. Always thought the same. Go you!
Posted by: Kelsea Echo | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 17:02
:) thank you so much Amanda!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 17:37
:) thank ya Kelsea!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 17:38
I love this outfit! I just came across your blog and I am loving it so much. Also your photos are great.
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Carlee | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 19:22
:) Oh thank you so so much :D
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 19:40
love your outfit and your HAIR!~
-liv
http://chocolivlovelaugh.blogspot.kr
Posted by: Olivia | Friday, October 26, 2012 at 19:52
You look lovely, love the glasses! I don't feel like I'm 'trendy' either but I prefer outfit posts that aren't just the latest fashions and 'it' items.
Posted by: Helen | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 12:17
Um, I'm INCREDIBLY in love with this outfit, you little HOTTIE. xoxo
Posted by: Cara | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 18:07
Oh thanks Olivia :D
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 19:22
I agree Helen!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 19:23
Bahahaha you crack me up!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 19:23
so cute! I love your glasses
:)
Posted by: kitsune-kun | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 19:45
You are the cutest! I love how you styled the top in this outfit...it's something I wouldn't think of, but would love to try! And that necklace is so pretty :)
Posted by: Kelsey | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 20:11
The first picture is perfect! I love your glasses and that necklace + ring are so stunning :)
Posted by: Ann | Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 23:11
:D Oh thanks!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 19:47
It's something I would normally never try, but it just came to me all of the sudden.
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 19:48
:) Thanks Ann!
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 19:48
I love these pictures of your Violet! So pretty. And your outfit is definitely YOU.
Posted by: Anna Z | Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 09:04
Oh thanks Anna :D
Posted by: BlythePonytailParades | Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 18:29
I have a friend who is named violet by her parents when she was still young. She really looked violet then that is why she was called like that, violet.
Posted by: Brian Robinson | Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 17:47