I am a tad OCD. I refuse to put my trainers, boots or everyday handbag in my room, as I believe them to be too dirty. I use them routinely and I do not like the idea of dirt or germs entering – strange I know. All the shoes in my closet have to be sanitised before being placed.
I say wardrobe but it is more of a fancy rail. I love the style of it; it gives a real ease to organisation. Although I have a week’s worth of laundry awaiting me, I have enough clothes hung up to create a painting of my style. I am very neutral. Occasionally I welcome colour and perhaps the odd form of print.
You cannot see all my dresses in the photo, but I have 9 plain black one’s. As I went through my decluttering, I tried my hardest to practice minimalism, yet they are so handy. Basic white and black shirts are also essential and I have a variety in different texture.
People say that I am not very casual. My sister used to laugh at me because she said it always looked like I was heading to an office. I am a girly girl and love my dresses and since admiring Audrey, I have a thing for Capri pants.
However, since cutting my hair, I have been trying to go more towards edgy. I find my inspiration from Old Hollywood and usually old 90’s films – not that my fashion is really 90’s. I will one day watch Sophia Loren and then spend a month with thick eyeliner and bold brows. Then I will put on Breakfast at Tiffany’s and be influenced by that. It is forever changing – if I see someone confident with this amazing athletic look for example, I will then aim for that image. Always with my own taste though – I never stray far from simplicity.
Who doesn’t adore a good jumper? My chest of drawers is quite deep, so I can fold them away along with my scarves. Why do I have scarves I am not sure? Even in winter, they barely touch my skin. Probably admiring the idea more than the practicality – I refuse to believe that they are practical.
I am not a huge jewellery or accessories fan. Be that as it may, I am desperate to buy more hats. I can just about brush my hair let alone style it, therefore hats can help right? I have an actual jewellery box which is quite small, so I use this box to store away pieces that I have collected throughout the years.
Some of you may know, but I have had 6 scoliosis surgeries and it has left me walking at a slight angle. The heels on my shoes end up going diagonal – before surgery it was horrendous. I think that is why I am not a shoe person either. I have had to throw away some beautiful pairs, as the heels have become a mess. Wedges are perfect for me.
My favourite childhood film is The Parent Trap. For anyone who remembers, the twins Halle and Annie have these old metal boxes, where they keep memories and photos etc. That metal Eiffel Tower box in my room came from a collection of biscuits I bought in Paris. It is now my memory box.
The glass squirrel is my most treasured possession. My Grandmother gave it to me before she passed away from cancer. As a kid, I scribbled on everything and was really bad at taking care of things (that has not quite changed), so the squirrel is one of the last pieces I have from her. In addition, there is perfume and I do not wear it.
I know – I don’t like much. It looks pretty on my dressing table. I guess I forget to use it. I end up saying I’ll save it for a special occasion”, before you know, I am spraying it in my bathroom to create a nice smell as I go in the bath with my bath bombs.
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Omg, I loved getting insight on what your wardrobe looks like! and I love the idea of getting one of those pretty tins, like you said from the parent trap, so I could use something important! We have totally different styles, but I love the way you dress xxx
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Thank you! The tin is really handy. It is so weird, but I have literally wanted one since I saw the film. I was that kid who wanted to recreate anything that I liked on the T.V. xxx
lmfaoo, same! The parent trap influenced me to want one too
Haha that film had me growing up, wanting a house in London and California with a butler and walk in wardrobe. If I had the money, I would probably buy the London house. xx
As some one who is currently bulking up her wardrobe because she own a singular pair of jeans, this post really has given me some food for thought. I love how neat everything is and I definitely agree that we all need 9 black dresses- they’re suitable for every occasion.
Even though I don’t think I am quite on your level of OCD I do agree with the fact shoes need to be clean, and if they come in a box- they stay in the box!
Great Post.
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Thank you! I am by nature a messy person so everyday I have to kind of tidy up. I love when my wardrobe is organised though because it makes getting dressed far easier!
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Thank you! I have got better at throwing things away. There are a few pieces though that I can’t quite let go of.
I love black and white stayement pieces too, you’ve such a nice versatile style! X
Thank you! My room is black and white, they are probably my two favourite colours. X
They go with everything, so I can’t blame you!
Love love love this post.
Thank you! 🙂
Love your wardrobe!
Thank you girl! 🙂
I also have scoliosis and am currently awaiting surgery. My shoes always wear out oddly and I either have to wear wedges or shoes with a low wide heel if I’m going out.
Haha it is so hard to keep clothes off the bed! I hate when I was wear something for a few hours and it is not necessarily ‘dirty’ or needs washing, but I don’t want to put it back with my super clean clothes. If that makes sense?!
Thank you, I just need someone to buy me some diamonds to complete my Old Hollywood look. 😛
I am a little crazy like I will move the hangers so they have even spaces haha. I ended up throwing loads away, finding a place for everything and then I try each day to do 10 mins of cleaning. Because naturally I am a messy person so if I don’t maintain it, clothes will go everywhere! xx
I love your style and your wardrobe so much! It’s beautifully organised and practical – I’ve always been a fan of keeping things simple myself and adding the occasional pop of colour occasionally. Also I am so sorry to hear about your surgeries and you are definitely very brave to go through that. <3
Thank you!! I try my hardest to keep it organised otherwise it turns into such a mess and I can’t keep track. I am bad at keeping on top of ironing though. x
I’m the same – my husband always says that even my casual outfits are too dressy. But despite my outfits, my hair and makeup are barwly ever done up, I spend too much time picking out my clothes! Love the post!
Thank you! There is no such thing as too dressy. That is what I tell myself now. I never do much to my hair – I am terrible at styling!
Thank you!! I try to be glamorous but I am really messy. I end up getting makeup on my clothes and then having to change them before leaving the house. It is kind of embarrassing actually haha x
Loved this blog post so much. You have such a good fashion sense
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Thank you!!
Thank you! I almost force myself to wear accessories and jewellery. I love chokers and certain pieces, but I feel that I am happy to leave my house without wearing any. Some people are the opposite and need to have them. x
I loved what you said about your scarves – loving the idea more than the practicality …I think I can totally relate to that regarding some things I possess 🙂
I am trying to be more of a minimalist but I still struggle to let some things go. I save things for the odd occassion.
Again I totally relate to that too 🙂 🙂
It is nice to know we have things in common 🙂
It is nice, indeed 🙂