Why don't we...

Why don’t we…mix prints?

Life’s to short to be timid. Try mixing different prints. You never know what you may find uncover. While cheetah and plaid seem rather opposite, sometimes opposites attract. My advice for mixing prints, look at the size of the pattern. If you want to pair polka dots with a stripe make sure the polka dot is proportional bigger or smaller than the stripe.

Why don’t we…embrace the ruffle?

I honestly don’t even know if I can pull this look off…but I’m doing it! I always thought I should stay away from ruffles in my wardrobe because I thought it aged me in the wrong way. To me, it made me look like a five-year-old posing for a Christmas photo. However, I never tried styling it, so how could I judge it without trying it? Now having tried it on I think I can endorse this trend.

Why don’t we…wear crazy socks?

I know what you are thinking… you posted about this already. Well in the words of Iris Apfel, “More is more and less is a bore.” Speaking of Iris, these awesome socks are from her collaboration with Happy Socks. Unfortunately, it does not appear on their website anymore, making them even more special and a treasure in my closet.

Why don’t we…wear hats more often?

Why don’t we… wear a kimono as a bathrobe.

Why don’t we… jazz up our grub day with some pearls.

There is nothing wrong with dressing casual now and then. However, if you want to jazz up your next day off, try mixing casual with chic. This combination can be an easy way to elevate your look. Make it even more fun and throw in a print to add some visual interest.

Why don’t we… pin brooches to our journals.

Who needs stickers when you can have something as classy as a brooch? A quick and three-dimensional way to personalize your journal. If you’re like me you have a million different thoughts going on in your head, so I have a million different journals to stay organized. Some might pick at the practicality of the idea, but practicality is overrated.  Life is too short, so enjoy the little things like glamming up your notebooks.

Why don’t we have a backwards dinner?

This picture was taken on my day off, while I ate dessert, in bed. Yep, I’m a productive individual. It’s also worth mentioning that I ate the dessert before I ate dinner. There are sometimes those days where you need to say to hell with the rules. Sometimes your days off should be where you treat yourself and indulge.

Why don’t we…wear artwork.

“You gotta have style. It helps you get down the stairs. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it, you’re nobody. I’m not talking about lots of clothes.”-Diana Vreeland