While on a vacation to Florida earlier this year, I walked on the beach for the first time, didn’t do as poorly as I thought I would at mini golf and, naturally, dragged my boyfriend to the nearest mall. You couldn’t blame me! I had to find out if a mall across the country was any different than the one in my town. I found out it was better, and I loved it there. I went back to the mall three times. On one of my visits, I found a treasure: my beloved rose gold loafers. When I first found them, I knew I wanted them, but I had no idea when I would wear them. I bought them anyway.
I have not worn them once in the past five months that I’ve owned them. That is, until I stumbled upon Oscar de la Renta’s pre-fall 2015 collection. I was pleasantly surprised to find metallic loafers identical to mine in shades of gold, blue and silver. I often lean toward a simple look, so when I saw the loafers paired with mesh and floral midi skirts and gold-speckled shirts, I was excited! I quickly started to mentally sift through my overwhelmingly packed closet, not to mention the articles of clothing that seem to magically pile on the floor of my room.
I decided to pair my loafers with another treasure of mine—an A’Gaci mesh midi I found at the Mall of America last August. The interesting geometrical pattern and the rose gold mini slip underneath make it a favorite of mine. I settled on a gold crop top because it fit my color scheme perfectly. To polish off my look, I pulled my hair back into a professional half up-do, swiped on some dark plum lipstick, grabbed a rose-colored clutch and threw on a simple, chunky ring.
Overall, my look came together seamlessly—something I see as an accomplishment and a testament to my growth as a Fashionista. Even better, I had a wonderful time doing it! I know I did not put together an everyday look. I created a look that can be used as a model for a classier affair, like an evening cocktail party or a date. Wherever you decide to wear this, you’ll shine like the gem you are.
Get My Look: 1. A metallic crop top. 2. A midi skirt. 3. Metallic loafers.
