FASHION FRIDAY — Reacting to Old Outfits

Hello lovelies & happy Friday.

Today I have a bit of a different Fashion Friday post to share with you. I’ll be honest — like in self isolation means the majority of the time I’m wearing comfy pants & my favourite sweatshirts, which while I think I look adorable, aren’t really the most fashion forward looks. So I had a really fun idea for today’s post — I thought I would react to old fashion looks from my old blog!

Once upon a time, aka 10+ years ago, I used to document my daily fashion looks. It’s been a while since I went through that old blog, but I actually really love looking at old pictures & old outfits — it’s like a time capsule into another time in my life.

So let’s take a stroll down memory lane!

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Okay, so first off say hello to my late teens, early 20s bedroom–it was so purple! & busy. Secondly, this was me channeling my inner boho queen, ala Mary Kate Olsen. The braided headband, the silky slip dress. This was a look, but I don’t hate it. Actually, all I can think about right now is “man, I wish I knew where that dress was!”

First off, hello Diane Von Furstenberg top from this post. Looking at this look its definitely something I would probably still wear, although with higher waist jeans because let’s be honest: I’ve had two kids. I don’t think low slung jeans are in the future anytime soon. But it’s comfy & casual, & a nice pop of colour.

Oh man! That heart necklace used to be my absolute favourite & I seriously wore it everywhere & with every outfit. Also I remember I used to wear that jean skirt so much — it was one of my favourite Summer items. & the layers. Have you noticed I love a good cardigan — that has definitely not changed.

This outfit was totally inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer & I remember that was one of the reasons I adored that blue cardigan so much. According to the blog post that accompanied this look, I bought it the Summer before 10th grade, specifically because it reminded me of Buffy. I’m pretty sure I wore it until it started unraveling, which was definitely a very sad day for me.

Ooooh I found that shirt at Winners for $5 & I wore the heck out of it. Looking at this outfit totally just reminds me of University, because I wore this shirt quite frequently – on its own, with a cardigan over it, with a tshirt under it. The outfit possibilities were endless. Also I still own those jeans, but they’re definitely a lot more faded now!

Oh man, this outfit was my Summer uniform once upon a time: blue shirt dress, pink (faux) Balenciaga bag, heart necklace. I kind of wish I still had this dress, but I think it was donated long ago. I’m definitely goi mg to be searching out one for this summer (whenever life resumes as normally).

Oh man, this outfit! Honestly, I think of every outfit I’ve ever put together, this has to be one of my favourites. I was inspired by the Sex & the City movie when Carrie wears this, & I remember I had these crazy studded heels that I was absolutely in love with, but hurt so much to wear. I do still own this dress (I think it’s Charlotte Russe) & I cant wait for warmer days to wear it again.

Oh man, first off: this makes me want bangs again really bad. Second this was such a cute work outfit from back in the day. I think I only wore that t-shirt once & then it disappeared which I remember being really mad about, because it reminded me of Andy Warhol, & I was completely obsessed with the 60s at the time.

I feel like this is a very “me” outfit — I used to be obsessed with layering these flirty shirts over tanks. Also this shirt was from the 11th grade, & (I think) from Le Chateau. Yes, I remember random things like that. I have this weird sentimental attachment when it comes to certain items of clothing, I can’t help it!

Oh gosh, the first thing I’m noticing is the wrinkles in that dress. Ugh. But this is such a cute Summer look & now I’m dying for warmer weather! I really did used to have SO much fun getting dressed, & this really is inspiring me to do it again. Also I need to figure out a better set up for taking pictures, because honestly these Macbook camera photos are way better than the stuff I’m currently taking. Haha.

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So what do you think about these OOTD looks from my past? Do you have take a look back at the outfits you used to wear? Let me know what you think down in the comments below, & let me know if you’d like to see any more posts like this! Maybe a “I recreate old outfits” post in the future?