Style Inspiration from Mini-Me

Recently, some co-workers and I had an awesome walk down our fashion memory lane when we reminisced on the HILARIOUS outfits we wore as kids.  It was comical to find out that some fashion statements such as huge collars, lace and crazy hats were things we all shared in our youth.

It also got me thinking about just how much fashion and style from the past can inspire our closets today. So here is my montage of favorite clothing items that will, well never be out of style :-)

1) A Statement Bag:  Yes, I was pretty gangtsa on my first day of school, but perhaps it was because my new leather cross-over school bag was SO on trend!  There is nothing a woman cannot stuff into the right bag, it's our armor of sorts. Knights have shields we have bags (an lots of them).

Moi, on the first day of school.  I'm also belting it!

2) Stripes:  I've never been a big fan of boating, but nautical stripes make me wanna sail away to a magical place called "In-style Forever Island."  Whether it's my navy and red striped Tee dressed up with a black pencil skit, or classic navy and white with some denim...I LOVE stripes (not so sure about the red short shorts :-)

Me on the right in the red shorts holding my sister Siobhan's hand (check out her Mary Janes). My stylish aunt Tish in the red skirt and Mom in the bold striped dress!

3) Cat-eye:  Anyone that knows me well knows I have been wearing a cat-eye since my teenage years.  Maybe it was infatuation with everything Egypt that started it, but I don't think I'm ever gonna stop.  There is a different length of cat-eye that is appropriate for day, night and costume. Obviously my 11-year old self hadn't got this memo yet.  But hey, I'm also rockin a black garbage bag in this pic so obviously style rules were meant to be broken.

Me, I think I was going to a concert that night!

4). Nude Shoes:  Wearing nude shoes is such a gleaming fashion trick-of-the-obvious....they make your legs look better ladies!  Today, there are so many shades of nude available every woman should be able to find a good skin-tone match.  Although buyer beware, wearing them with white angle socks kind of defeats the purpose :-)

Me on my many shopping trips with my Dad to Belfast.  Yes he is the reason I have a shopping problem today :-)

So, take a look back at some old pics of you, who knows what style inspiration you may find?! 

Would love to see your pics...email me at fionaodumosu@gmail.com

Peace & Blessings,

Fiona Olubunmi