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A.P.C., Anthropologie, Ash, Fashion, Isabel Marant, Mango, Oasis, Office, Repetto, Shoes, Today I'm wearing, Topshop, Whistles
this past week:
• Tuesday (the working week actually started on Tuesday this week since Monday was Bank Holiday): jacket + t-shirt Etoile Isabel Marant + Nudie jeans + Comptoir des Cotonniers suede sandals
• Wednesday: blouse Whistles (I love the cut of this blouse, but unfortunately it’s not of very high quality. I’ve been practicing my sewing skills quite a lot because of this blouse) + jeans Oasis + shoes Office
• Thursday: jacket Mango + lace top Whistles + jeans Level 99 (bought at Anthropologie) + Isabel Marant boots
• Friday: plaid shirt Isabel Marant Etoile + jeans Oasis (still not convinced about Sonia+white jeans combo. I think they can look great on other people, but on me…bahh. Potential ebay material) + Ash Jalouse boots (anyone looking for an alternative to IM Dicker boots? Go for these boots. That’s my advice)
• Friday (evening): dress APC + leggings Uniqlo (unfortunately, I can’t stand wearing pantyhose. As a result, as soon as temperature drops I need to resort to cotton leggings/tights) + Isabel Marant boots
• Saturday (today!): plaid shirt Zara (new, now in stores) + jeans Topshop + ballerinas Repetto (200 years old and you actually can see it. shame on me)
This post was unashamedly inspired by Lin‘s “recently I wore” post from a couple of weeks ago (read it here). I was so impressed by her clean well-defined style that I wanted to put myself through a similar experiment and document all my daily outfits for a week. I knew before I started taking these pictures that I’m far from having such a clear style identity. I almost schizophrenically alternate between rock star print jeans (see here) and candid APC sailor dresses (see here).
But, well, this is me at the moment. I guess it may also say something about my personality? :)
The interesting thing about this ‘experiment’ (I like this word, it makes it all sound very scientific) and the whole blogging experience is that I’ve found out /confirmed a few things about my sartorial / stylistic preferences:
- I apparently love prints. I didn’t know this, but look at the pictures above (and at previous outfit posts) and you will see: 9 out of 10 times I’m wearing prints.
- I love black and white and apparently also very bold colours. If you had asked me a couple of months ago about my preferences I’d have told I was all about neutral, discreet hues because that’s how I liked to imagine myself. In reality, things are a bit different. Red, deep pink, cobalt blue, emerald-green. I actually love wearing clothes in these colours.
- I used to have an aversion to anything golden: clothes, details in shoes or bags, accessories (including even those made of real gold), but that is slowly changing. See last picture? I’m wearing a shirt with golden spikes. Plus, I also own (and wear) golden bracelets and necklaces. I think this reversal process started with my wedding ring, actually :)
- I’m extremely inventive with my hair :) OK, I already knew this: I’m not able to style my hair. I can only do 3 things: down, ponytail, top knot (and usually badly done). I’ve always envied anyone who can beautifully style their own hair.
- I do not trade comfort for style. Ever.
soniadeli 
Logomania said:
What a great post! Great experiment and sense of style you have! So nice to see all your outfits of last week. I actually like the white jeans on you! Have a great weekend Sonia! xx Kayin
Sue said:
That was a great post by Lin and it made me want to reassess my wardrobe too but I know I would have no success rate because I actually started in May and my spare bedroom is now carnage whilst I’m trying to work out what I wear, what I love and what I don’t actually wear even though I love it and then what to do with the “spare stuff”. Did any of that make sense? Anyway, I digress – you have a great natural and relaxed style – ultimately it’s why I like following your blog as you’re not overstyled and it’s something I can relate to. It’s funny but I am absolutely the same – I think I wear plain but scan through the wardrobe and there are checks, stripes, florals, all kinds of prints. It’s funny what we don’t realise about ourselves – but it must be funnier to learn what other people think about us.
And lovely to see you on Marlene’s blog. She’s perfect in her description of you.
chocolatecookiesandcandies said:
That’s why i love your blog, Sonia. It’s because you won’t compromise on comfort. These are all outfits that I’d love to wear as well.
Marta said:
Olá Sonia ! I love this post, everytime I read you I love your blog even more. I also loved your challenge (I might steal your idea for the blog too :) and the fact that you have different styles depending on your mood. We cannot say that you are romantic, rock or chic, you can be which ever you want. I struggled for some time because I didn’t feel I had a “certain” style, but like you I dress differently every day with different styles suiting my daily mood. And you say you cannot style your hair right ? You have the most gorgeous hair (which I would trade for my fine and super curly hair a in second), you DON’T need to style it ! xx
PSbyDila.com said:
Great style! Simple & chic. Love outfit nr 3.
the marant philes said:
Yeah it’s really interesting how much blogging makes you look more into your sense of style. I’ve never evaluated what I like and how well it looks on me until I started my blog, and I feel like it’s changed my perspective. I’ve also paid a lot more attention to other bloggers, which is also affecting my taste. Your hair really doesn’t need crazy inventive style because it’s drop dead beautiful. Seriously Sónia. SERIOUSLY! I know you don’t need the praise, but it’s pretty stunning the way it is…
– Aliya:)
fauxionista said:
Sonia, I LOVE that Mango jacket! Is it from the current season or is it from a previous season? In any case, I love that you won’t trade comfort for style! :)
Sónia said:
Hi! I bought this jacket in April or May, I think. Maybe you can still find it in shops (or at the Mango outlet?). xx
fauxionista said:
Ah, gotcha. Thanks! :)
Sónia said:
Found the link [http://shop.mango.com/GB1/p0/mango/clothing/jackets/metallic-yarn-jacket/?id=61106350_G5&n=1&s=prendas.americanas&ie=0&m=&ts=1338224559310] but it doesn’t seem to be available on the Mango website or UK shops anymore.
Asos stocked it, but it’s also sold out there (at least in the UK site).
fauxionista said:
It’s okay, no worries. Thank you for taking the time to look for it, Sonia. I appreciate it! :)