There
are some days in which I feel particularly ugly. No matter what I do,
when I look at myself in the mirror I just feel ugly. It has nothing
to do with a lack of confidence, it is just that once a month for
some days when in front of a mirror I look like as if I just went out from
a horror movie. The day I shot this look was exactly this kind of day for
me. Actually there was no particular reason for feeling so disgusted
about my own face if not my being the owner of a vagina and having to pay
the consequences of it every month: feeling (and actually BEING) all swell out and having my face invaded by spots.
Wondering why am I suddenly telling you about my
periods? It's because the day these pictures were shot was a special one: it was my first Formal Friday. We all had to come at the office dressed formal but given that most of my clothes stayed in Italy I had to be creative AND deal with my hormones going wild. When
packing for Germany I carefully paid attention to bring the pieces of
clothing I consider the most precious in my wardrobe :
No wonder then that for this occasion I chose to wear my LBD along with my haori which for once I used as a coat. I was going to put on some heels but just couldn't get myself to do so, after all I prefer wearing flat shoes, hence my blue loafers.
Don't you think black is an interesting colour? It is always on trend and above all, I like wearing this colour because it enables me to play with fabrics and patterns.
I thought associating my LBD with the haori was a good idea because both are vintage pieces but really unique (well if everything vintage is not unique then..) because they are coming from two different continents. It was my way to associate Orient and Occident.
Clothes really are powerful and that's why I like them. This morning, though I was fighting with my hormones, the first thing my colleagues told me was : "You're beautiful, what a nice outfit!". So yes, clothes are really a way to make you look more confident on the outside eventhough sometimes circumstances just want us, women, to be ugly.
Don't you think black is an interesting colour? It is always on trend and above all, I like wearing this colour because it enables me to play with fabrics and patterns.
I thought associating my LBD with the haori was a good idea because both are vintage pieces but really unique (well if everything vintage is not unique then..) because they are coming from two different continents. It was my way to associate Orient and Occident.
Clothes really are powerful and that's why I like them. This morning, though I was fighting with my hormones, the first thing my colleagues told me was : "You're beautiful, what a nice outfit!". So yes, clothes are really a way to make you look more confident on the outside eventhough sometimes circumstances just want us, women, to be ugly.
What do you about my Formal Friday outfit?
I think all women can relate to that horrible thing called "period'..ugh. I do know I hate it.. hate those days, those cramps, and myself those days as well.. but anyway..don't feel ugly, 'cause you're not!.. and I'm glad people told you that once you arrived at the office.. you do look amazing.. I think black is the best color.. it's so versatile.. you could go from formal to casual to chic to rebellious in a second with black clothing..it just depends on the garment and accessories... And may I say I do LOVE LOVE LOVE everything you do with your hair all the time.. I'm a huge fan of hats and headpieces.. right now, I can't stop wearing turbans.. so I really like that red turban wrap you're wearing.. take care!
ReplyDeleteHey Ivettte!
DeletePeriods are the worst moment ever in a month ahaha, I think every woman feel that way each time they have them. Thank you for telling me I am not ;)!
I really like colours but these days I am wearing more and more black and as you said it is an interesting colour because it is really versatile. The garment, the accessories but also the fabric do a lot to make a black outfit relevant.
I am so glad you like what I do with my hair! I've seen your pictures on FB and indeed I noticed you are wearing turbans all the time :). It's definitely the perfect hat for me ;)!
See you!
Shug