Yeah… that would be me. Whoops. Mind you, beige can be boring. It is entirely possible to make neutrals boring – beige by no means has the exclusive on that, you can also do it with black, navy and grey.
I used to think people who wear beige are no fun. What I have realized however is that beige actually enables you to have more fun! Quirky accessories, loud patterns, bright colors? Pair them with beige, and you are toning them down just enough to make them oh, so wearable!
For instance, I tend not to wear gold jewelry much. Next to my olive skin it feels too… kitsch. But pair a couple of gold pieces (even something quirky like these owl earrings) with beige, and – surprise! – the effect is nicely understated (and yet, not boring!)
Lesson learned. So much so in fact, that I have already indulged in a little more non-boring beige.
How about you? What’s your take on this neutral shade?
Some days you have to fight your way out of bed. It’s cold outside, maybe even one of those hateful dark, gloomy, grey late fall days, and you have a long to-do list and little patience. Some days you are just not in the mood for dolling up. What you need is your trusted basics, something comfortable enough to run around in all day without looking like you just rolled out of bed.
Leggings and a long cardi used to be the cousin to the “mom jeans”: a sloppy outfit for someone who put comfort ahead of everything, and was just short of leaving the house in their pjs. But you know better. You know that a bit of structure and the right accessories can turn that DON’T into a DO.
Here’s my no-brainer for fall.
Treggings have more structure than leggings but are just as comfortable; however like leggings, they should only be worn with a top that reaches past your bum, about mid-thigh.
A soft cardigan in a similar length as the tunic but a contrastic color (grey is my favourite neutral!) will add warmth and the ever-popular layering touch.
Biker boots are my usual choice of footwear with this outfit, but a nice pair of riding boots or simple ankle boots would work as well – the important thing is that you choose something with some structure and stay away from anything floppy or Ugg-like.
Add a beautiful scarf and don’t forget a little jewelry – a feminine touch can make a huge difference in the way your outfit turns out! Not to mention a little sparkle or a pop of color can go a long way to bring a simple outfit to life. I wear a lot of black in winter, but I always add jewelry and a pop of color, even if it’s just in my nail polish 
What’s your no-brainer outfit?
