Hi my lovely people
I know it has been a while since I wrote a blog post, but as we all know, there is A LOT going on in the world right now. With the lingering pandemic and all the racial injustices finally being mainstream news, its a lot. I did not feel like creating much content and needed time to just process it all.
But as time went on, I realized how important it is to also do activities that bring me joy, while still keeping up and being active with everything else going on. I need balance. I can protest AND create art. Both are needed.
Since the last time I wrote you all the summer weather has finally arrived in New York! Its hot, its humid and the sun sets so late in the day. Being in the warmth and longer sunlight hours is doing WONDERS for my mental health.
As I have been cooped up at home, I may have gained a pound or 10. I mean, who hasn’t?! Luckily one of my signature looks will get me through as I try to tame this new weight. That look is a combo of crop tops + high waisted pants. I mean… who doesn’t look good in that? The higher waist help hide my added tummy and cuts off at the slimmer part of my mid section. That gives the illusion of a smaller waistline. And the shortness of a crop top helps to create that slimmer silhouette as well. I just have to make sure the crop isn’t TOO cropped and reveals the truth.
During the winter months, I focus on skinny high waist pants (mainly denim) since they can fit inside of boots and the closeness helps keep my legs warm. But in the warmer months I opt for a flattering culotte! I love the look of a loose and semi flared cropped pant with the crop of a cropped top. It just works.
Below are some of my favorite CULOTTES in the stores right now:
Under $65
Under $140
Luxury brands (treat yo’self)
Below are some of my favorite CROP TOPS in the stores right now:
Under $65
Under $140
Luxury brands (treat yo’self)
Let me know in the comments if this style is for you! And if not, what is your go-to look?
