Ebony & Ivory

It's funny how one's personal style evolves at the same rate as worldwide media hits like gangnam style or the harlem shake. I think we can address the elephant in the room, I'm talking about me. My extravagant shopping sprees entail a few hours in a goodwill Neiman Marcus where I spend a maximum of 20 dollars or I like to believe I binge on Miu Miu shoes and Haider Ackermann everything. Let's get back. Minutes after my transaction at the local Goodwill near you I realize that the one trophy item, the J. Crew cashmere sweater had dried up vomit on the back of the neckline. Then it hit me, I'm stuck with this vomit for all of eternity. And there I thought these fools in the store have missed an opportunity of a lifetime with this J.Crew sweater. It turns out I was the real patsy. Aside from the crusty dried up vomit, I was contemplating whether the sweater was me now, me two years ago or me in future time. Something didn't feel right. With this realization I toss away the cashmere along with my other purchases in the garbage parking lot. Now, this clearly demonstrates the rate at which my style changes form. Wow was complete exaggeration or what? Alright for those who personally know me are aware that I am NOT capable of throwing away any of my personal belongings, especially specimens of my wardrobe. I'm a hoarder. One must pay the consequences of having an incredibly expensive disease. So even if I'm completely torn apart with a particular piece in my wardrobe, I'll keep it. Why? Because I know I'll like it again one day and when that day comes, I'll have saved a few bucks. So in the end I win.

 Though I've decided to take a hold on purchasing over the top pieces that I know I will lose interest over a few days. My most recent or not so recent strategy while on the hunt involves stocking up on black or white garments that are not so bling bling (WHA?) where I am able to create endless combinations of outfits. Pieces that I would never hang on the bad side of my closet. Pieces that I am guaranteed to get my moneys worth. You might be thinking, the girl lost it. She's absolutely boring. I can change your mind though. It's editorial spreads like these below that make black, white and grey come to life. Once you see these combination of Chloe, Donna Karan and Celine you'll forget what colour even means.

Also note the knotty dread hair that suddenly became cool and hip. I feel like I started this once upon a time when I had long hair. It's as if I was looking into a mirror.

Oh the joy.

Until next time,

Didi