Tuesday 8 October 2013

cropped, my way.

Zara cropped top & sunglasses, 3.1 Phillip Lim skirt, Saba fur vest, Senso bertina boots, Dannijo vala necklace, Hermes watch, Celine clutch

I think over the years, the most important thing I've learnt (sartorially speaking anyways) is the need to steer away from trends that do not suit my body shape. It's one of those things that you need to be brutally honest about, because there's nothing worse than wearing something that's ill-fitted or show off the parts that you'd rather remain hidden. As much as I am for self-love and empowerment, I fail to see how that can be achieved if I'm wearing something that I'm uncomfortable in.

Which leads me to the topic of the latest trend that I've been avoiding like the plague- cropped top. I've never felt the need to flaunt my abdomen, so I've avoided crop tops as much as they've avoided me. But the more I see them, the more I want to hop onto the bandwagon. I found this beauty in Zara and could not resist, the long sleeves add a casual "tee" element of the top, not to mention it's in my favourite print-stripes, and it's perfect paired with a high-waited skirt. (This leather 3.1 Philip Lim dress deserves a post on its own, one of the most amazing leather pieces that I own!)

 x karen



12 comments:

  1. I'm in love with yor skirt, it's gorgeous!! :)

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  2. absolutely love your look! kisses!

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  3. So stylish! Love those prints!

    Marie
    www.stylelistbyme.blogspot.ru/
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  4. I love your mix print outfit, it looks fantastic hun, great styling!

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  5. Great outfit!
    Great blog, would you like to follow each other?
    I'm a New follower on bloglovin, waiting for Your turn ;)

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  6. you have a great eye for mixing patterns! love it!

    xx ella
    www.ellaetcetera.com

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  7. You mix prints so effortlessly – it looks gorgeous! I absolutely adore that skirt.

    xo, Meera | www.momentswithmeera.com
    twitter + instagram: @meeranavlakha

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  8. Gorgeous outfit. Love the mixture of prints and the clutch.
    xx Ursula

    http://curvesandcrosses.blogspot.com

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  9. you styled these pieces amazingly. Will you like to follow each other? Let me know
    Love
    Fashion Talks

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  10. Love the combination of prints, great outfit!
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