Growing Up In Style

Have you ever wondered: What happens when we grow up? Do we lose all sense of fun, do we become too serious to have fun? Is growing up one of those things that just tells us to leave behind the little things we enjoy and put on a poker face, or better yet, a poker outfit? I really do not think so. 

Growing up is something that inevitably will show growth in who we are and, believe it or not, on how we dress. It is all about finding our way and our identity through clothes. The older we get the more able we are to find our identity in both style and clothing (which are two different things). 

My 21st birthday came and went during this week. To many turning 21 is a huge milestone, while to me it became a day where I realized I had made better sense of how I should dress and that my sense of style had really come an extremely long way. Why? Because I edit more! Yes, I finally found it in myself to edit! Don't get me wrong, a little bit too much is always more fun for me, but on January 17th, simple black was just all I needed. Forget the over-accessorizing and bright colours, I went for the chic-est colour there is: Black and just three very simple jewellery pieces; so simple than in pictures you only see one of them: The golden necklace. 

Growing up, style wise, is not about becoming boring, it is about becoming the kind of person that as Coco Chanel did: Always takes something like a piece of jewellery off before leaving the house. Growing up in style, like in life, is all about making smart choices and finding the least complicated options. 

Don't lose the fun-factor in your life, find the fun in hints of colours,
different shapes and in textures!

What I wore: 

Black to Celebrate by stylemodesta featuring a black bag

xo and Style Your Life Modest!

Love,

Kiki Gil 

LOTD: Simplicity...

Simple in Black

There is a certain beauty in simplicity that can't be easily described. Is it the effortless feel of tranquility and soberness or is it it's practicality? Who knows! What we do know, is that simplicity always tends to work for everyone. I received some emails from you guys asking me to do an outfit post with pieces that women of all ages would be comfortable wearing on a daily basis, no prints, just something simple and pretty classic and well...here it is! 

I believe it doesn't get any more simple and versatile, yet elegant, than a black turtle neck paired with a pleated skirt, a plain black chiffon scarf/hijab and a couple of red accessories, like a watch, a necklace and a belt. It is elegant and casual at the same time, and can easily be taken from day to night! So here is to simplicity and modest pieces and a versatile look, appropriate for everyone! 

Pleated skirts are extremely lady like, this one was designed and sown by me. 

Accessories close up and plum nails!

If you have any questions, suggestions or comments or would like me to do a post about something specific please send an email to info@stylemodesta.com, I'll make sure I'll get back to you asap.

xo and style your life modest!

Love,
Kiki Gil

LOTD/Follow up: It's print on print galore!

Turns out talking to your imaginary twin can be amusing

What happens when you decide to take a risk? You end up having fun, simple as that. I must say, it's like my wardrobe discovered prints and got addicted to them. There is a certain beauty and fun quality about them, I won't tell you how awesome prints are because I did that in a previous post, however I will tell you that today I decided to step out of my comfort zone and break a personal rule, by mixing prints and patterns in the same outfit. The occasion: No occasion really, just woke up without knowing what to wear and decided to give excess a try. The result: Amazing!

Which way to go? The right way, of course. The right way is the print way!

I used to be under the impression that patterns and stripes where a curvy girl's enemy but actually, done in the right pieces they work well on pretty much any one. On a previous post I did about stripes, I explained how vertical stripes are perfectly slimming  and harem pants with an abstract stripe print seemed perfectly flattering as well. 

Overdone? Perhaps not!

I actually kept accessories simple, simply because looking like a clown is not exactly fun. I must say simple make up, simple scarf (if you wear one) two rings where enough for me. Little steps, risks are fun up until that point where we stop feeling comfortable. Dress for yourself, if you feel like doing something different for a day, see it as an opportunity to make yourself happy. If someone doesn't like it, then fine! You still enjoy it yourself! Take a risk, don't be afraid! 

Have fun with it!

xo and style your life modest!

Love, 

kiki G.

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