We can change the shape and fabric of the jacket, the length and cut of the jeans but I don’t think this style trifecta ever gets tired.
Essential doesn’t mean dull or boring; essential doesn’t mean taken for granted or lifeless.
A wardrobe essential is every bit the opposite and especially those pieces working for us over the weekends or in a casual capacity.
Do you ever have those days (read months) where you and the art of make-up part ways?
Where the idea of taking the time to go the extra yards is all too hard? A slash of lips and a splash of fragrance is all the enthusiasm you can muster?
The thought of concentrating, looking in a magnifying mirror and artfully applying a fabulous product is just simply, too daunting?
Thoughts of, “what if it smudges”, “will it run” or “is this ridiculous” dominate and prevent experimentation and adventure?
Do you recognise my mood?
A black ankle pant.
I need a new pair and I want them to be tailored with a slightly above ankle length; they need to fit tight but not excruciatingly like a pair of jeans.
They will be for another day and another mood.
And so do I.
We get stuck on wanting to be noticed but actually being remembered is really what counts.
Think about it, what we relegate to memory is not always the most spectacular or showy of experiences.
The women we admire, respect and sometimes emulate may be so much more than simply noticeable.
The lace-ups are working well and the skirt is having a moment but it needs a sweater.
A sweater makes these pieces that much more relaxed; love the blouses but often times and particularly on the weekends or after hours the addition of a sweater changes everything completely.
You will receive my guide to, The Top Ten French Wardrobe Essentials, as a thank you.
