Thursday, September 1, 2011

What I Wore on the First Day of School

Culottes from Anthropologie
If you stepped into my closet, you'd see an array of black and beige, punctuated by orange, turquoise and fuschia pink.  This muted and conservative palette generally works for the multitude of roles that I juggle. But the Masters of Arts, Fashion program at Ryerson University seems to require a different look and I want to express myself in a different way. For once, I can just be me!

I love flowers. Their fragile beauty is a reminder of the transitory nature of life and the need to include joy, laughter and beauty in every day. In my recent retail therapy session at Anthropologie, I could not resist these Wind Garden Culottes from Elevenses. The old fashioned embroidery contrasts with the up to date cut. But more importantly, these shorts make me smile and I'll be wearing them for my first day of school today.  Wish me luck!!

7 comments:

Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

These shorts make me smile too.
I adore flowers; makes me think of how fragile and beautiful nature is.
Here's to you first day of school. xx

A Gift Wrapped Life said...

Make sure you are early Ingrid, you definately want to be in the front row with these culottes. Enjoy Ingrid, I know you will be a star student. XO

Gina said...

They are gorgeous! I wish I had the legs for something like these... but alas I think long skirts or trousers are more my style.

vicki archer said...

Ingrid, These are adorable shorts...I hope the first day was happy...xv

DolceDreams said...

Love them! t will be interesting to see how this "new role" as student will affect your wardrobe choices! I find that my "Mom" role greatly subdued my daily attire. Keep us posted!I hope all went well,
Nathalie
p.s. my new adventure looks like extremely casual attire...but I threatened to pull out a pink wig to command attention!

Laura said...

Love the culottes! I hope your first day at uni was inspiring and everything you hoped it would be.

Kylie said...

They are so gorgeous! :) Kx