𐙚˙ ¿ Coquette Core ? 𐙚˙

 

Starting with these new series 'on finding my own personal style' and my attempt at sharing 'outfit' posts, as of firstly, I would like to apologize for these not being the most perfect outfit shots and being more of an up close rather than a full head-to-toe shot. I was not even intending to share these on the blog, but maybe I will start by doing so because I've always wanted to share my OOTD deets but I just keep on sharing them sporadically either here on the blog or over my instagram account through IG stories and again, it's not easy to get my photos taken plus I'm phoneless so this will do for now and it would also be a different kind of 'outfit' post, right? So, expect lots of headless shots and/or selfies too. Please bear with me, thank you. :') 

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THOUGHTS ON THIS LOOK:

Should age be a matter on how you dress? I mean, dressing properly according to your age? Looking back at this outfit, I felt it was a good try but I can't tell if it's really my style or not. To be honest, like my best friend said, I went from 29 to looking back like 19 again, but I would say more like 18, my ID photo is me wearing a bow headband and years later, I realized that was such a bad idea, and even said I would never wear any more bows, and here I am wearing a bow hair tie with this first outfit. I also felt the most beautiful girl (it's still hard to call myself as most beautiful woman, oops) but it's not a physical beauty, it was more a beauty that came from inside out. And again, here's me mentioning those changes I've been through and maybe it was at that moment and wearing this outfit that made me realize I was becoming a different version of me and when I started to notice said changes. 

I am not going to lie but I truly loved wearing this look, I have had in my Pinterest similar dresses to these with this square neckline, as well as puff sleeves to create that feminine, romantic and delicate look, and going for that coquette aesthetic that's been going wild and viral as of lately but after doing research, I kinda figured out what is all about, (sorry, I don't keep up with fashion trends and every time I check, there's a new one or many at the same time).

𐙚˙ COQUETTE AESTHETIC 𐙚˙

Coquette is a beauty and fashion trend that unapologetically embodies a feminine, ultra-girly style. The term "coquette" refers to a "woman who flirts," but the trend leans more into incorporating playful, romantic, and dainty details into everyday style and decor.

According to that, not into flirting, but with this outfit, I dare to say I embodied that feminine and ultra-girly style because I felt exactly that while wearing this look, again, I'm exploring and having fun in the process and I guess that's a good thing. I have worn this outfit about 3 times to Church already and I have loved it so far. I still have another idea / inspo for this dress and it's to wear it with brown (camel) color (shoes & bags). As I mentioned it in my previous post, Pinterest is my ally and I remember seeing a similar outfit with both colors beige/camel, so will try style it that way at some point.

At the same time, I felt like little girl me was out and about and pretty much happy with this look, but as much as I loved it, maybe I can look in the future for similar details and hopefully not look like a baby girl. I really don't want to sound so harsh on myself or something, but if we talk about the whole 'coquette' aesthetic, yeah, maybe I nailed it but I'll let it pass, I don't want to complaint about still having a baby face which has been the same and has not changed for almost 30 years, plus genetics and me aging backwards, that's what my bestie says, lol, but there's something about this look I can't seem to put my finger on it, I may be blaming the bow hair tie too much, but also the color feels odd to me and it's a color that I know for a fact it doesn't flatter me at all. I really don't know what it is about it. 

Will I keep wearing it? This question is unnecessary. . . but of course, I will! Also, that doesn't mean, I'll wear it with a bow all the time and the more I wear it, I'll get used to the 'color' but I have a feeling this ain't my color just like white isn't for me. 

Cost Per Wear  

Retail price: COP $75.000 (USD $19.16) | Bought in 2023 | So far, 3 wears = COP $25.000 (USD $6.39)

ACCESSORIES & COMPLEMENTS 

• The bow hair tie I got it a while back ago, somewhere around Oct-Nov, I saw it and knew I had to get it right away, even when I said I wouldn't wear any more bows, but I knew it was the perfect match to go with this dress. 
• The watch was gifted by my paternal grandmother, it was hers and can't remember where or how she got it from or even if it was brought to her by one of her sisters, the point is she gifted it to me as a graduation gift when I graduated from University almost 6 years ago, I had to get it 're-sized' due to my small wirst and wear it as much as I can. :') plus I love gold! 
• The necklace and earrings were a birthday gift from my best friend, which again, I wasn't expecting getting anything that day but she surprised and spoiled me with lots of goodies that day. 

Outfit details

Beige bow hair tie: Miniso / Earrings: gifted* but from aliexpress ref: ER22Y0076 / Necklace: gifted* but also from aliexpress ref. in white (similar: here) / Watch: Orient - vintage & gifted / Dress: no brand name / Shoes: Calzacosta / Bag: Moma

SAME BUT DIFFERENT - PRETTY IN PINK

This pink dress was love at first sight. A love story! I have tops in that shade of pink and I love it SO much. My wardrobe is mostly black/browns with a hint of color here and there and pink is one of those colors in my palette. Since this was the first dress I laid my eyes on and as previously mentioned what I loved the most were the short puff sleeves and that square neckline, my absolute favorite. I had a top similar to that, and it looked very flattering on me, so I always wanted to get more tops and/or dresses with those same 'specifications', in fact, my Pinterest board was full of similar dresses like those for inspiration and that you can see I also shared them in this post. 

I bought these dresses at a Kiosko, I don't know what or how else to call it, but here we do call it 'Chazitas'. I went to the centre with mom and after walking through all of them, I saw this pink dress on the mannequin in one of those chazitas and I knew I had to try it on somehow. It was a whole adventure, I admire how people even get creative to create a 'changing' room in the middle of the street, literally. Anyway, I tried it on and the lady even came up to me with a mirror and mom was too stunned to speak, and when she did, she just kept saying 'Meli, you look so beautiful', my mom was really having a kinda proud-mom moment and the more I saw myself in the mirror, the more I loved this dress and I bought it without thinking it twice. Then, I proceeded to change again my clothes, and the lady told me she's just had sold the same dress but in terracotta (another of my favorite colors) and that she also had the same dresses in others colors including the 'Beige' one, so got that one (which I've just shared above) wihtout even seeing it or trying it on because I'd already tried on the pink one. 

In comparison to the beige one, I love this dress the most, I love everything about it to be honest, the color is even perfect and very flattering on me. There's a reason why I felt in love with it at first sight, right? The comfort these dresses give me is priceless. They're super flowy and perfect for our summer-all-year 'round weather, especially for this El Niño phenomenon that's striked and back on full force. 

As you can notice, when it comes to purchasing items I love, I get the same thing but in different color(s), that may be boring or just very practical to some. But that's a rule I try to apply in everything, from tops to bottoms, to shoes and bags. I also call myself a very simple and practical person too and I didn't put much thought into clothing or me dressing up. 

Will I keep wearing it? Absolutely! It's my favorite dress out of the two, so yes, yes, and yes! I'd like to wear it with high heels tho. Maybe for another occassion. 

Cost Per Wear  

Retail price: COP $75.000 (USD $19.16) | Bought in 2023 | So far, 3 wears = COP $25.000 (USD $6.39)

ACCESSORIES & COMPLEMENTS

Big pearl earrings: I got this also around Oct-Nov of last year, at this store that sells good quality accessories, I've always loved pearls and was looking for a pair of earrings like these, whenever I was at the mall and would by her little counter/shop I was eyeing them, until I said, I wanted purchase them and I did. :)

The watch: As I said, this was gifted and the only gold watch I own, so I am sometimes wearing this one quite a lot.

The gold necklace: It's an old one from another store, love how much it's lasted which means great quality too. The chain has not tarnished or anything, just the little things holding the pendants and that's it. 

The pearl necklace: That was a gift from one of my grandmother's sisters, (sorry, I don't know why I took the photo and included the earrings, oops) which I layered with the other necklace. I was feeling this kind of gold and pearl vibes. 

With both outfits I wore the same bag and also sandals

• The sandals, I got them also around my birthday too, it was a gift from me to me, I had a similar pair to these just slightly different but they don't longer have them in stock, now they come up with new designs every time, so I got these instead. Even if they're simple, they still can elevate your outfits a little bit more. :)
• The bag, it was a purchase from my mom, but it's more than evident who wears it so often nowadays, yes, me! haha. 

Outfit details

Earrings: Fuchsia Store / Pearl necklace: gifted* / Gold necklace: Planet Love (old)  / Watch: Orient - vintage & gifted / Dress: no brand name / Shoes: Calzacosta / Bag: Moma

ART MEETS FASHION

Just like this post, I was once again inspired and matching with these paintings my mom has at home. Both dresses are similar colors - if not same - to the ones in these flowers. So, that's matchy-matchy. 

If you have made it this far, thanks for stopping by! I hope you've liked this 'new' and different type of post. Until next time! xx