Maybe Matilda: Mint and Gold

Friday, June 6, 2014

Mint and Gold

Sometimes I get so stuck in the mindset that I ought to push myself to try new things and step out of my comfort zone when it comes to clothing that I overthink outfits that should really be a no-brainer. The amount of time I’m willing to spend deliberating what to wear on any given day is like, I don’t know, 90 seconds maximum. But since I do want to look nice and get the most out of my wardrobe without spending a fortune, I try not to get stuck in a rut wearing the same things the same ways, over and over and over again—this usually means trying to put items together in ways I haven’t before, or trying color combinations I haven’t been comfortable with in the past, or accessorizing in an unexpected way. Anything to keep my closet feeling fresh and exciting.

But trying to keep it fresh and exciting sometimes results in me fussing over things that aren’t worth fussing over. Like this outfit, for instance. I liked the skirt. I liked the tee. I liked how clean and fresh they felt together, and wanted to wear them to church a few weeks ago. But I kept returning to my closet while I got myself and the kids ready, thinking, “It’s too plain. Too simple, too boring. How about adding a jacket? A scarf? A belt? Bigger jewelry? Colorful shoes?” I kept trying combo after combo, getting more and more frustrated over my search for the perfect way to wear this, and fighting my instinct of just leaving it simple.

And after quite a few attempts that I just didn’t feel happy with, I stripped it back to what I had started with, stopped trying to turn it into something bigger and better, and finally felt good about it.

mint skirt + cream tee + beige/gold accessories // www.maybematilda.com

Yep, it’s simple. Maybe even boring (although I hope not). It’s not pushing any boundaries of what I feel comfortable in or stretching me to think or style myself in new ways. But you know what? More often than not, I feel pretty darn happy wearing simple things, and when the effort of pushing your limits is just causing stress without any reward, it’s time to step back and remind yourself that they’re just clothes and who really cares, right?

mint skirt + cream tee + beige/gold accessories // www.maybematilda.com

Just a soft mint skirt with a quiet cream tee, and a few blue and gold and brown accessories. Nothing loud or different or eye-catching, but I felt pretty and I felt comfortable and I felt happy wearing this, and isn’t that the point?

mint skirt + cream tee + beige/gold accessories // www.maybematilda.com

A quick word on this necklace and ring from Wrenn Jewelry—I can’t say enough good things about them. They are simply beautiful. I worried a tad about the necklace the first time I wore it—Darcy always yanks on necklaces while I feed her, and since the chain looks so dainty and delicate, I was worried she’d break it with her tugging. But I’ve worn it probably a dozen times in the past month or two, have loved it more and more every time, and Darcy has really put it to the test with her death grip and tug-of-war practice, but it is no worse for wear. This one is sturdier than it looks. Lovely + child-proof? SOLD.

Tee: c/o LuLu*s // Skirt: Sole Desires // Shoes: c/o Sole Society // Bag: c/o Lily Jade
Watch + Bracelets: c/o Chicwish // Necklace + Ring: c/o Wrenn Jewelry

22 comments :

  1. The combination is perfect Rachel. :) It's so refreshing perfect on this hot weather.

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  2. That skirt is awesome on you. And I love the bracelets, too. Adorable as always.

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  3. That color looks great on you! I say this looks comfortable, not boring. Of course, my look is "comfortable" every day. Go PJ's! :-D

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  4. PJs are the best. I should invest in some Pajama Jeans.

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  5. Hi, just a qeustion - I have oily, wavy hair and I was wondering (considering I want to get your style) is your hair natural wavy? or straight?

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  6. It's slightly wavy naturally, and very fine.

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  7. Hi Matilda! I am currently in the process of growing out my pixie, and could really use some encouragement, so I created a Pixie Cut Support Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1623536877873942/ Would love for you to join us and remind us all that there is hope, and please invite your friends!

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  8. I cut my hair a month ago. The first picture is how it looked.

    The second picture is 2 weeks after the cut.
    And the third is 4 weeks into it which is now. Should I get it trimmed at the back now? I dont like how it looks.

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  9. If it were me, I'd probably trim the back/bottom a bit, but I love the short hair on you! You have the *perfect* face for a short haircut--those big gorgeous eyes and pretty cheekbones! You look great.

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  10. Wigs are definitely an answer that's how I'm coping with my pixie, I cut 14 inches off

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  11. I found this extremely helpful! I'm trying to grow out my pixie but and I find that scarfs and collard shirts give me a little duck tail because the back just grows so much faster and it makes my half-mullet look so awful! So now that I know that instead of cutting ALL my hair off again, I can just keep trimming the back until the rest of my hair reaches a nice length that I can let it go!
    ive been constantly cutting my hair for over a year now because it just gets to the frustrating point that I can't style it or deal with it without it looking like i was aiming for a mullet..
    I'm so glad you posted this! Thank you :)

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  12. Thank you so much for the step-by-step! I've been rocking the pixie (very similar to yours) for three years now, and after several months of long hair envy, I've finally decided to grow it out. I've been terrified of the awkward in-between stages and I've been searching how to minimize that, hence how I came across your blog. Thanks, and happy growing!

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  13. I remember reading this post a year ago when I started growing out my pixie and thinking to myself 'Oh I will never make it that far!'
    Thank you for being a guide and inspiration!

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  14. Thank you Gizem! It goes by fast, doesn't it?

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  15. Absolutely! The trick is not to focus on your hair - just let it be and don't dream of long locks when you haven't even have a bob.

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  16. Absolutely agree! It gets a bit depressing if all you can think about is how you wish it was longer, but I honestly enjoyed most of the stages it went through as it grew. It's fun to play with at different lengths!

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