As someone who loves both fashion and writing, I feel I have a certain responsibility to myself to write down whenever I’m feeling fashionably inspired. I’ve kept a notes app running in my phone for a couple years now that I fondly refer to as my “Style Scribbles”. Basically, every now and again I’ll assess my style holistically. What trends did I especially love during the month, what styles am I particularly drawn towards, are there any specific style icons that I’m holding on a pedestal at that given moment? I find it helpful when curating my own looks to write everything down and see what exactly I gravitate towards. Since these scribbles have been in the works for the past couple years, it’s interesting to look back and see how my tastes have evolved and how this has impacted my own personal style. I try to draw inspiration from styles and looks that I’m particularly obsessed with – as we all should. I welcome you all to take a look at my innermost fashion ramblings, largely unedited. You’ve been warned.
Nov. 2023
Style Inspiration: ‘90s heroin chic, Scandinavian minimalist, ‘90s runway, ‘70s street wear, ‘70s rock groupie
- cherry red; specifically in red accents that are cohesive throughout an outfit (think, for example, red shoes + red purse + red nails + red jewelry)
- sheer + lace, especially dresses and tops with visible dainty black undergarments
- fur; big fur jackets, very ‘90s supermodel mixed w grunge
- leather; always a classic (jackets, oversized bombers, red leather)
- ‘70s Afghan jackets; think Penny Lane, Lisa Rowe
- blue eyeshadow; powder blue – in a messy, ‘90s grunge type of way
- shorts + boots; micro shirt or boxer shorts with knee highs flat soled boot or cowboy boots
- messy, un-styled, just-rolled-out-of-bed hair
- pointed kitten heeled slingbacks, these are especially gorgeous when paired with black sheer tights or under baggy and/or structured denim
- bateau neckline
- silver; clothes + accessories, not necessarily just jewelry
- knee high boots
- no necklace, statement earrings
Dec. 2023
Style Inspiration: ‘60s Twiggy, ‘60s Jane Birkin
** still loving the same style inspo as Nov. 2023 (‘90s heroin chic, Scandinavian minimalist, ‘90s runway, ‘70s street wear, ‘70s rock groupie)
- leopard print: apparently, leopard print is a neutral (and you know what? I agree), especially loving the Ganni leopard print pants
- irregular statement accessories; think molten metal-esque earrings + hair clips
Feb. 2024
Style Inspiration: hasn’t changed much, loving less so Scandinavian minimalist (but that could also be because it’s been a warm winter), definitely loving more so ‘90s heroin chic, ‘90s grunge, ‘90s and ‘70s rock groupie, ‘90s runway
- socks and heels
- baggy graphic tees and slip dresses
- shorts, tights, knee high boots
- bras peeking out the top of shirts (let me paint the picture of a straight neckline, tube top styled top with the top triangle part of the bra peeking out, gorgeous!)
- chunky metal arm cuffs
- anything Maina Suarez wears (she’s such a Ganni girl – that one outfit with the plaid dress with the bow straps over the white t-shirt and jeans changed my life)
- dark wash denim, especially dark wash denim sets
- anything babydoll (tops, dress, linen, plaid – very Jane Birkin)
- Onitsuka tigers Mexico 66 vintage (but like let’s be honest, I’ve been thinking about these shoes since the summer)
- wearing more casual outfits that are thoughtfully and stunningly accessorized
May 2024
Style Inspiration: still the same mostly —> ‘90s heroin chic + ‘90s grunge for going out; ‘90s minimalist, ‘90s and ‘70s rock groupie, basics (tank tops, baggy jeans), ‘60s Jane Birkin
- gingham (specifically black and white)
- linen, linen, linen!!!
- scarves as accessories (headscarves … very European summer, think headscarf with big sun glasses)
- little shorts, big boots
- mini dresses
- flowy, shapeless dresses of any kind, honestly (mini, midi, or maxi)
- flowy skirts
- simple outfits, thoughtful jewelry; sometimes jewelry is the outfit
- hand chains
- boxer shorts, as per last summer
- silver accessories!! (more than just jewelry: purses, shoes, etc.)
- mixing metal
- dark denim
- structured denim jackets
- overalls
- boxy fits
- baggy jeans + ballet flats
December 2024
Style Inspiration: ‘90s heroin chic, Berlin street style, ‘90s grunge (messy, sexy, cool), Jane Birkin, model off duty
- colored / patterned / lace tights
- pointed kitten heels (especially pointed kitten heels peeking out from under baggy jeans)
- knee high sheer socks + kitten heels
- black lace
- sheer skirts
- a mock neck
- mixed metal
- silver hair accessories
- boxy fits
- tall boots, micro shorts
- shorts + tights
- dark denim, contrast stitching
- button ups
- babydoll fit dresses
- natural hair (so chic!)
- bateau neck long sleeved tops (especially when they’re sheer and a different coloured bra is underneath … stunning)
- light eyeshadow (silver, blue, white)
- a cool, unique coats as the outfit
- maxi skirt
- simple outfits, accessorizing to the max
- baggy trousers (particularly loving a pin stripe pant)
- interesting silhouettes
- chunky metal cuffs over baggy oversized sleeves
- long hair tucked into turtle necks or trench coats
- French twists
- pops of blue (could be as a statement piece, but I honestly think blue is a neutral)
