Sophisticated

Last week was so darn weird.  Nothing went as planned, down to the tiniest little details.  Work days unexpectedly went sideways.  I was extra clumsy.  Did you happen to see when my website went down for an entire day?  That sure was fun.  And it wasn’t just me.  Friends were getting locked out of their homes, injuring themselves, everyone was running late or cancelling.  The universe was off kilter.  Turns out, that we’re in Mercury Retrograde right now, and call me crazy, but I totally believe in that stuff.  Especially when everything keeps going awry.  Really hoping things are back to normal when the 25th hits, when all is supposed to be right again!

Besides a wacky universal energy, I am so glad this outfit came together.  I really wanted to create the look of a long black tie with a cream blouse trend and decided to fashion one out of materials in our apartment.  I stole a thin black belt from a summer maxi dress and tied it around the collar of a vintage silk blouse, and like magic, I have the latest trend for less.  Like waaaaay less.  Free.  Free and 30 seconds of my time, which is incredibly ideal.  Did you notice how I actually put effort into my hair and makeup on this particular day too?  Just doing what I could do counter Mercury Retrograde!

Photography by To Vogue Or Bust