When trying something different goes right

Sometimes my outfits can be so matchy-matchy. I can have a hard time putting together an outfit that includes more than two colors. Most of the time, in an effort to always look crisp and cohesive, I pair black with a pop of color. Sometimes it's just black and white, and other times it's more colorful. 

But when I was putting together this outfit, I was looking for a way to break my normal pattern. And since summer is here (yay!), it's the perfect time to experiment with your personal style.

Take this outfit: I've got on a knitted, beige tank, white denim pants and blue denim sandals. It's not matchy at all, but it still works. Putting together these kinds of outfits takes time and thought. It won't just happen!

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As my style has evolved, I have kept in mind the importance of simplicity and neutrality, two things that give garments longevity and ensure they will stay in style as trends pass.

The outfit I'm wearing below is one my favorites, precisely because it's simple and sleek. If you’re like me, you’re most comfortable in black. All black is always a great choice, though not so great to photograph. That’s why I switched out a black shirt for this asymmetrical lavender blouse. Manufactured by Zara, it gives my outfit an edge without taking it over the top.

I wore this outfit on a day out with my friends. We were shopping, stopping at Starbucks and even went on an apartment viewing. And later that night, it was the ideal outfit for a dinner date.

Identify your favorite neutral colors—like beige, grey, white, black and earth tones—and stick to them. Before you know it, everything in your wardrobe will match and you’ll have endless outfits.

Outfit Destinations:

Shopping center

Lunch

Apartment viewing

Back at it again with the Street Level Tote!

Shirt, Scarf & Jacket: Zara | Jeggings: Lucky Brand | Booties: Marc Fisher |

Street Level Tote: Urban Outfitters | Bracelet: Express

{ Photography: Natalie Craig }