The Colorist Edit 002
This Week at The Colorist
We’re back with the weekly roundup so everything we’re moving through on Instagram actually connects. If you missed the first, you can read it here. Reels are fast. They’re meant to hit. But there’s usually more nuance behind what I’m showing and this is where I can slow it down a bit, give context, and link everything in one place.
Think of this as the edit behind the edit (a little more inside my brain).
I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip-flops, so I bought army pants and flip-flops
If you missed it, I posted part 2 of my cool series, this one’s all about trends. This series has such a special place in my heart. It’s kind of my baby… my magnum opus, if you will. It’s really the center of everything I’m trying to do here.
Because sure, I and a everyone else on the internet can tell you what to wear, but the point isn’t to blindly follow it. It’s to train your eye so you can synthesize all of this on your own. That’s where real style comes from. It’s not copying, it’s expressing something that’s already yours.
So my job is to show you how to see it. Your job is to actually do something with it.
Anyway, go watch it. Maybe twice! I’m really proud of this one and can’t wait to keep building on it.
Sorry, Not Sorry!
I also talked a lot about Birkenstocks… which, apparently, is deeply upsetting to people. To be clear, I don’t have a real issue with the shoe itself. It’s how people wear them. They’ve become an excuse for lazy styling.
And yes, the shoe leans a little ugly. That’s part of it. But what’s interesting is how its meaning keeps changing. Functional → anti-war, hippie → ’90s grunge → normcore → post-COVID comfort. That kind of constant identity shift doesn’t exactly scream “timeless” to me.
And if we’re being honest… half the people wearing them now weren’t five years ago. That’s the part I care about, the blind trend adoption. (Again, go watch the trend video!) Also, full transparency, I own a pair. Gasp! Rubber, light lilac, I bought for a beach trip about five years ago. I wear them intentionally, not as a default.
Maybe we need to deep dive into how to actually style them, because there are ways to make them feel chic. I linked a few I like here, especially the Proenza Schouler ones. Always loved those.
We Need to Breakup
Then we got into matching summer sets. I get it, they’re easy, comfortable, come in fun colors. But right now they’re reading very “COVID-era, bought on Amazon.”
There are better ways to feel that same ease without looking like you gave up. There are moments where they can work, but overall, it might be time to move on. Watch the video for how to break them up and make them feel more intentional.
Bird Watching
I also did a color combo piece inspired by nature, and honestly, I just had fun with this one. When was the last time you made something just for the sake of it?
I’m constantly stopping on walks because a flower or a bird catches my eye. The colors are insane. Like… what do you mean a hummingbird looks like that? And the way it shifts in the light?
Nature is so cool.
Warning, Graphic
We also got into graphic tees because everyone loves a good one, and there are a lot of bad ones out there.
I worked in menswear at Lucky Brand for a couple of years and spent time with the knits and graphics team, so I picked up a lot about what actually makes a tee feel good vs. cheap. Think fabric composition and weight, the type of ink and printing, distressing. These are all the things you can see but don’t always know how to articulate. Like why a vintage tee just hits and a new one falls flat.
If you’re in the market for a graphic tee (new or old) the reel has some great tips so be sure to check it out.
Cool, Cool Summer
And dads, I haven’t forgotten you. We covered five summer essentials. Simple pieces you can mix and match into a ton of combinations without overthinking it, with some of my favorites linked here.
And moms, I see you too, helping your husbands stay stylish! All jokes aside, whether you’re helping each other or not, getting dressed should feel fun. It should feel like you. That’s why these mini trend and wardrobe capsule breakdowns can be so helpful. For a quick, straightforward version, check out the Instagram carousel here, save it for easy reference.
You Are Beautiful
We also got into beauty this week, a bit of a shift from clothes, but really it’s all connected. I polled in Stories and about 85% of you wanted beauty tips, so we’re dipping our toes in. I want it to feel useful and educational, not just influencer-y, so I’m finding that balance. We started with color theory for eyeshadow, which was a fun one! Find your match below.
A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About
These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and honestly, they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here:
What is timeless?
What actually makes something timeless? And is this something we all agree upon or is it unique to each of us?Why does talking about style make people so triggered?
I’ve gotten a lot of nasty comments just for discussing something simple, like jean shorts or Birkenstocks. Why does that upset people?
Is it because fashion is more tied to our identity than we realize? Even if you say you “don’t care,” what you wear is still a reflection of how you see yourself or how you want to be seen.
Does caring about fashion make you superficial, an overconsumer, even a bad parent?
I’ve also gotten a lot of comments that being a good mom or dad means you don’t care how you look. Is that really what makes a good parent?!
What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)
This Campsnap screen-free digital camera is so fun. It reminds me of being a kid again, taking a photo and not knowing what it looks like right after. They come in great colors, so of course I chose my signature Colorist pink. Such a good gift, and fun to bring on your next summer adventure. Great for kids too.
This skincare brand Prequel, been loving their Half & Half Peptide moisturizer. Feels similar to the Rhode Glazing Milk, but a fraction of the cost.
On that note, I was also gifted a vitamin C serum from Remedy Skin and have been liking it so far. I got some melasma during pregnancy, so I’m always trying things to help fade it. Too early to tell results, but it feels great and is easy to use. Has anyone tried it yet?
This large smoky quartz necklace from BaubleBar has been in constant rotation. Thinking about adding a smaller one in a brighter color. Beads are so in right now, I love the texture and pop they add to any outfit.
These sandals from Target are a chicer take on a flip flop. My sister sent me a pic from the store and I had to have them. Studs and embellishments are big this spring, so they’re an easy way to elevate a casual look and make it feel more expensive than it is.
If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy.
As always, I’m so happy you’re here! Until next week, hope that helps!