Peplum Pride

There's times when I think to myself "This is a very Jen outfit." Funny how I say that now, considering I used to have the same sentiments when I was younger about clothing I wore. But this outfit, especially the peplum striped top, is very "me."

Outfit:

Striped Peplum Blouse - Love Culture

Black Riding Pants - Zara

Patent Leather Red Bow Pumps - Zara

Henri Bendel Bow Bracelet

Throughout my life, I've gone through various stages of personal style. The first true moment I can remember being in tune with my own sense of style was when I started going to concerts. I always took an active interest in the clothing I'd wear, but when I became aware of defining myself through fashion, my clothing choices became more conscious.

Outward self expression via clothing is highly underrated in New Jersey. So back in 2004, at the start of me getting into the local New York/New Jersey music scene, my look changed. I had blonde hair (and no, I'm not sharing a photo of my blonde years), and was interested in creating looks that were a bit edgy, but always feminine. Plus, I was a freelance music journalist and photographer, and it was very important to me to maintain my femininity in an industry where women were considered groupies, but be taken seriously as a professional because I was doing a job.

Now that I'm older, and don't make it to as many concerts as I used to, my "adult" responsibilities have shifted,  and the way I am now is the way I'll probably remember myself when I look back on myself.

When I thought of who I'd be today years ago, I definitely didn't think I'd have bangs, like pink or even have my own blog. But that's the beauty of the unknown.