Same Old, Same Old…

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Stripes, big sunglasses, a poncho…

I’m so predictable. There’s hardly a post without me wearing at least one of the above-mentioned items. Is that boring?

To be honest, I don’t need a lot of variety. When it comes to my clothes, that is. As a freelancer with irregular income and work schedule, a husband who works in another country, and two homes (in two countries), I cherish anything that is constant and predictable in my life, whether it’s my favourite coffee shop or my personal style.

My personal style is my security blanket: something that remains the same in the ever-changing, unpredictable world. It’s a way of rooting myself in reality. Or in my reality: this is who I am, and I have no plans to change that for anyone or anything (been there, done that, etc… But that’s another story).

So, here I am, wearing my most current security blanket, the navy and burgundy poncho, again. 

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On the other hand, any style blogger worthy of the name should be able to show how to mix and match their favourite basics again and again. I think we should focus on that. Instead of my neuroses, I mean.

But, in case you’re wondering: my policy on neuroses (mine, that is) is to embrace them (since I can’t beat them, and I definitely don’t want to obsess about them).

What? Other people’s neuroses? Well, that’s their business, and I’d prefer them to keep it that way, if you know what I mean…

OK, let’s pretend I’m more stylish than neurotic… Work with me on this, OK?  

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Whenever I buy something new, I want it to blend in seamlessly with the rest of my wardrobe. With limited resources, I want to maximise the wear I get out of a piece. And as I have (very) limited closet space, I cannot store clothes I don’t wear. In other words, (almost) everything in my wardrobe must be versatile and practical, and something I can mix and match endlessly.

When I bought this poncho, I knew I could wear it with so many of my t-shirts or long-sleeved tops. And it would go with quite a few of my handbags. Which is quite important, by the way, as I tend to spend a lot more on my handbags than on my clothes. Or, because I’m far more attached to my handbags than to my clothes. There are dozens of striped t-shirts (most of them in my wardrobe) in the world but very few really nice bags… OK, so I’m not just a neurotic; I also have a bit of a handbag addiction…

And when it comes to handbags, it’s not about quantity but about quality for me. A good bag should last forever, that’s my motto. Therefore, I only buy a bag if I’m absolutely in love with it. However, a girl can love more than just one bag…

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Outfit details:
poncho: Marja Kurki / top: Vila (old) / trousers: Noom (old)
shoes: Adidas / bag: Kate Spade (old) / sunglasses: Dolce and Gabbana (old)

What would you wear this poncho with?

Tiina

Linking up with:

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8 Comments

  1. mummabstylish
    26 September 2019 / 11:28 am

    Thanks for joining the #linkup today- love this outfit it works so well together. xx Jacqui

    • Tiina
      Author
      27 September 2019 / 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Jacqui.

  2. 27 September 2019 / 5:09 am

    I love the mix of stripes and that poncho. Thanks for joining our linkup.
    XO

    • Tiina
      Author
      27 September 2019 / 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Lisa.

  3. 27 September 2019 / 10:16 pm

    I love how you show us how to mix and match your pieces. I have way more clothing than any single person needs so I have implemented a shopping freeze because I can very easily shop my closet and never buy anything new ever again! I will shop again but for now I am enjoying styling what I already have and making old things feel new again. This poncho is one of my favorites of yours. The burgundy and navy is such a beautiful combination for fall and winter. And that handbag is magnificent!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

    • Tiina
      Author
      30 September 2019 / 10:43 am

      Thanks!
      Having fewer clothes (and less stuff) makes life easier. I get anxious if I my closets are too full, it makes me feel as if ‘stuff’ controls me… Yet, I think I still have too many clothes (or the wrong kind of clothes). My goal is a minimalist wardrobe that has everything I need but nothing extra. Needless to say I’m nowhere near that…

  4. 30 September 2019 / 2:10 pm

    Definitely agree with you on the handbags, haha! I like to splurge on them too. Nothing wrong with having a go-to outfit combo either, easy outfit formulas are all I wear nowadays!

    Hope that you had a great weekend 🙂 Thank you so much for joining the #weekdayWearLinkUp 🙂 I just posted this week’s linkup, I’d love you to join again! 🙂

    • Tiina
      Author
      30 September 2019 / 6:12 pm

      We should have a support group for handbag addicts, we could call it ‘Bag Ladies Anonymous’ or something…

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