fashion overload.
My gchat status for the past two weeks has been ‘fashion overload’. And for good reason. Between the changing seasons, the influx of September issues and fashion week approaching at light speed my brain is literally about to implode from style news and outfit ideas. I’ve even resorted to keeping a running document on my iphone for outfit ideas just in case I think of something beyond awesome and then lose it before I can replicate it. Yes, this has actually happened in the past. If you don’t believe me you should and once you believe me don’t judge me.
Anyway. Since I’ve yet to convince a naïve young techie to scan the contents of my closet into a fancy-schmancy computer program and make me an actual Cher’s Closet I’ve decided to categorize my summer purchases to help with the whole ‘brain imploding from fashion’ thing I have going on right now.
Here goes.
Things I bought this summer that I’ll probably only wear this summer
Jumpsuits. Oh yes, I bought jumpsuite. Not the cute romper variation either, full length 70s esque jumpsuits that Jenny Humphrey wore in gossip girl when she was trying to pull off the vulturi look.
They look better on me. I hope.
Neon. I officially own more neon than any rainbow brite enthusiast. Tank tops? Two or three in each highlighter hue. Shoes? So bright they’re blinding. Pants? Watch? Bitchin mirrored sunglasses?
I think you get the general idea. I should have remembered that EDC was only a two day event. At least I have more than enough clothes for WMC.
Things I bought this summer that I’ll actually wear past this summer
Jeggings. The idea of jeggings seems completely ridiculous. Leggings that look like jeans, why not just wear jeans? Or leggings? Do they really have to be combined?
Yes, yes they do. I applaud whoever thought it was necessary to take comfort to the next level. I applaud them even more because now girls aren’t trying to pull off traditional leggings as pants.
They’re leggings, not pants. Put a longer shirt on. Christ.
Crop tops. We already know I lost the battle with the crop top.
Combat boots. I’ve been averse to combat boots since I was six, mainly because I got horrific “Clarissa Explains It All” flashbacks where she would pair Doc Martins with some sort of tutu and a god awful hat. But now combat boots seem a bit less…combative. They’re cute, and dainty AND studded.
I’m sold.
Things I wanted to buy this summer that I was forbidden to buy
Harem pants. To pair with crop tops, duh. The combination will let me live out my Princess Jasmine fantasies on a whole new level.
Things I’m still lusting after
Denim vest
Denim shirt dress
Straw hat
Cowboy boots
…that doesn’t at all look like the ‘back to school’ list for 90% of middle America.
