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When’s the last time you saw an outfit that stopped you dead in your tracks? For me, it was probably last March—before the pandemic hit. COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, with fashion being no exception. Sans for a few select Instagram accounts (I’ve been living for Beth Redmond and Sammi) and TV shows (Emily in Paris has been a sartorial life raft), my inspiration in the style department has felt severely lacking, with little that truly excites me. In fact, the biggest trends to come out of 2020 were athleisure (shocker), Crocs and tie-dye: three things I personally find heinous. While I’m completely aware that it’s a trivial complaint in light of everything else that’s going on, for someone like me, who thrives on the creativeness surrounding all things fashion, I can’t say that it hasn’t left me wanting.
To help myself snap out of the style sleepwalk it feels like I’ve all been on these last nine months and awaken my spirit, I’ve decided to kick 2021 off with a fashion mood board, if you will. The pieces below are all ones that made me feel something, be it joy, awe or intrigue. Some I already own (or will soon!) and others, I may never be able to afford in my lifetime, but they’ve inspired me, just the same. Here’s to dressing more boldly and creatively in the new year!
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Born Blush Blouse ($240); Akira Too Busy Long-Sleeve Button-Up Sweater ($20) and Mini Skirt ($39.90); Calzedonia Tulle Tights with Back Seam ($20); Hellessy Fringe Trim Jeans ($490); David Koma Corset Top Pleated Sequined Dress ($1,233); Monogram Enfant Terrible Tee ($75); Sister Jane Ruffle Tiered Midaxi Dress ($174) ; Mod + Jo Madison + Serpent Necklace Set ($174); Akira Not Into You Long-Sleeve Tulle Blouse ($54.90); Cong Tri Bow-Embellished Quilted Cotton Blazer Dress ($2,880); Mac Duggal Sparkle Mesh Gown ($299.99); Sandro Sparks Diamond Jumper (Unavailable); Bagatelle.NYC Fringe Faux Leather Midi Skirt ($68.60); Topshop IDOL Floral-Print Blouse ($61.20); Hellessy Donker Tie Hem Pants ($890); Topshop Arin Bouclé Trench Coat ($99.90); Topshop Faux Leather PU Shirt Dress ($100); Agent Provocateur Teo Jacket ($539); Alice + Olivia Chap Wrap Maxi Dress ($148.75); Wren + Glory With the Band Denim Jacket ($395)
What’s on your fashion mood board? Let me know in the comments below!
Xo, Nicole
The million dollar question!!!