Black Is The New Black

F A S H I O N wasn’t on my radar for a long time. Growing up I went to Catholic school and relied mainly on my school uniform as a primary wardrobe piece. After school, I’d be at soccer practice or lounging at home. Jeans and t-shirts were my go-to always.

In high school I read the occasional fashion magazine and tried to follow some of the trends in current fashion when I went out with friends. Mainly, I grew a large collection of band t-shirts & considered myself “emo” of some degree.

Then I went off to college. College was the first time I was able to wear whatever I wanted every day. Gone were the plaid, pleated skirts and knee socks. Now I could find a style I loved.

Still, I struggled.

I don’t think I ever left my high school ideas of fashion and I ended up not really forming a fashion identity at all. I also fell into some college style traps of yoga pants all day, every day.

Then I quickly transitioned from college to the work-force where it was dress paints and a nice blouse.

It wasn’t until this year that I realized my wardrobe wasn’t at all what I wanted it to be. Yes, college afforded me some exploration and experimentation, but I realized I never had enough time or mind for maturation of my wardrobe.

I needed to step out of the “Juniors” section and away from Forever 21 and start investing in my wardrobe.

It was about damn time.

So with my mission for self-love & body confidence and my new realization to grow-up & focus my wardrobe, I began weeding out my wardrobe heavily this year. Now I’m looking to find pieces that work for me and the style I’d want, like this jacket from Loft.

Hopefully this time next year, I’ll be at a better place with my fashion.

Stay tuned for some more outfits & ways I’m working on focusing my wardrobe & finding my style!

xx,

Nicole Lynn