Balloon Hem, an Art to Wear

Just like monochrome, bubble everything is having a moment yet again, another proof that fashion remains cyclical. Boy am I glad to have held on to some pieces from way back, including a lovely red Oscar De La Renta balloon cocktail dress, for their fateful comeback to the scene. 

Great fashion forecasting on my part dare I add. 
Ha!

I am most certainly a bubble enthusiast, always have been and always will be! 

You? 

Have you reopened the chapter on the deflated balloon looking trend that has slowly but surely trickled down from the runway to the highway yet?

THE LOOK

With a curve emphasizing drawstring adjustable paper bag waist, and a half deflated balloon appearance, this skirt definitely has a silhouette worth a lot of attention. 

I mean, It got mine, yours too I’m sure! 

The feature that takes the cake in my book is one I like to call 'a girls best friend'. Any guesses?

 Keep reading!

In a hot pursuit for this runway trend? You can buy or even better DIY here! I mean, what’s better than a customized item of clothing? 

I paired my skirt with a plain oversized orange sweater knotted in the back and pulled off one shoulder, perfect hacks to add interest to a look. Finished the look with a fedora and a pair of So Kate heels. And because I was going to see Black Panther for the third time shame on me, I decided to throw on the fabulous Ankara disc earrings. 

THE HAIR

My real hair is short, kinky and braided down under wigs for the most part. Lately I’ve had the 'chop it off' twitch. My daughter chopped hers off and I loved it. When a friend of mine did the chop last weekend, I knew I wasn’t going to be on the fence much longer. 

Two days later, I chopped mine. I stood right there in front of my bathroom mirror and chopped off most of my hair. I’m wearing what’s left of it in bantu knots under the fedora and LOVING it. Not sure when I’ll be brave enough to take off the hat just yet though. Ha!

A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND

You mind sharing what your guess was?  

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Pockets! 
My go to for that effortless slouch. Or a hide away for my car keys. My re app essentials. Or even that one piece of gum. Sadly these pockets weren't functional, YIKES! I stuffed them with tissue to add an extra oomph to the pouf. Didn't really work but I tried (shrug emoji). 

What do you store in your pockets? 

Deets

Sweater - Available at Fash'D

Skirt - Available at Fash'D

Ear Rings - Available at Fash'D

Shoes - Christian Louboutin (here)

Bag - Old

Thank you for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xx...