It’s Trying a Trend day at Create28. Be sure to stop by and see what Whitney and Casey are up to with a new trend. I’m sure they’ll be rocking their looks {as usual}! I for one do not always eagerly embrace trends. Since I’m a visual person, I tend to have to see it over and over again before I buy in. Sometimes I don’t buy in and sometimes I have buyers remorse when I not only buy in but put out dollars for an item or two. I later discover either {1} it’s not “me” or {2} I just don’t like it.
This leads me to today’s trend. Simple and classic is where I’m staying. I have had thoughts and temptations about fringe booties, fringe handbags or fringe something but opted out. I have thought about some of the color palettes out there this season and again opted out. I’ve looked at various other trends but in the end I returned to simple and classic. I do love all the long cardigans, flowing cardigans and ponchos. I chose a black and white print cardigan because I knew it would be something I would wear and love. It didn’t hurt that it was super soft. It’s a little trendy and yet I think it is classic enough to hang around for a while.
I’m trying to keep it simple and classic in this look today. Simple and not overworked is one thing that has recently been on my mind when I put a look together.
Simple - two colors + booties + minimal jewelry. This is what I chose after trying too hard in the following looks.
Since I love to mix patterns, I tried to put three patterns together and it just didn’t seem to work. Color and print size wise it works, but in these looks the cardigan is the statement piece. The look doesn’t need a lot of help with other busyness. Good lessons learned: {1} Some looks just don’t work in the real world like they do in my head {2} Some good things such as pattern mixing can be too much {3} Be willing to step back from styling choices and options that you love when they clearly are not working. Bottom line: simple is better than overworked. Think ease and effortless style because that speaks louder than being over styled.
Learning! Style is about learning your own style which takes trial and error. I was about to give up on this look until I look a step back and thought about simple. If you find yourself in this dilemma don’t be afraid to just start over. Keep learning, friends.
Here’s a little inspiration for fall style.
Follow A Lovely Little Wardrobe’s board Fall 2015 on Pinterest.
And since it’s Monday, it’s time for our link-up. Thanks to everyone who joined in last week. Whitney, Casey and I enjoyed reading your posts and searching for our favorite looks. Can’t wait to see what you lovely ladies link up this week.
Now let’s get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts-fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up! We have added a Pinterest board where we’ll be pinning looks and an Instagram hashtag. Feel free to add #lovelylittlealamode to your looks on Instagram that you link up with us.
Where you’ll find me linking up.
