Be Quirky.

Style
Written By alessa m. rodriguez

Let’s take a moment to dissociate from our current surroundings, shall we? It might be refreshing to step back and gain some perspective together.

what i’m wearing:

coat: @zara
sweatshirt: @senatormarkle
jeans: @goodamerican
shoes: @aerosoles
earmuffs: @gigipip
cup: @starbucks
bag: @ecosusi_vintage

I love to wear things that don’t quite make sense to most people. Socks showing? An open jacket? The combination of red and grey? All of this together shouldn’t theoretically be a fashionable choice, and yet here I am, confidently making it work because I am having a great deal of fun with my closet. I’m actively trying to use what I already own instead of continuously buying more items, allowing my style to shine through in unique ways.

I love this jacket; it’s such a stylish piece. I only wish it had pockets to add a bit more functionality. It features flaps, but when you lift those, you’re met with disappointment as there are no pockets, sadly. On the other hand, I adore my sweatshirt. I had it with me while I was in London, and I wore it around quite often, which often led to some laughs and perhaps even a little bit of playful fear for Armand.

This one feels like I just grabbed whatever I had on hand and made it work creatively. It’s always truly about the confidence, really, and the fact that my mindset has shifted so much lately. I just can’t bring myself to be upset about most things that life throws my way. Surprisingly, this quirky outfit is not one of those things that bother me at all.

#outfitinspiration #quirkyoutfit #wearyourcloset #itsmaybeally

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alessa m. rodriguez http://www.maybeally.com
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