The Colorist Edit Week 003
This Week at The Colorist
Hello week 003 roundup!
We got into some fun things this week and honestly, there has been so much good fashion lately. With the seasons changing, it feels like we’re ushering in a little new energy, too.
As always, think of this as the edit behind the edit, the deeper view into the reels, the “why” behind them, and a little more context than Instagram allows. Things move fast over there, so here’s a little more insight into what I posted, how I was thinking about it, and why it matters.
Best Friend Advice
This week kicked off with Fashion Fix Episode 2, the series where you submit your outfits, I rate them, and help make them even better.
I really love this series. I’m so inspired by the community we’re building and by the outfits you’re all putting together. It’s such a fun way to put into practice everything we’re talking about here: how real people style their looks, what’s already working, and how small swaps can help bring out that effortless “cool” vibe.
This week, I tried a little more of a rapid-fire format so I could get through more looks instead of doing one deep dive. Do you have a preference? I’m trying to strike the balance between respecting your time on Instagram, while still giving you real value and insight.
If you’re interested in submitting your outfit for review, you can do so here.
Not Princess Diana
Then we threw it back to an earlier post that I shortened and made a little more digestible.
And I’m calling it now: this is the number one cool mom look for summer.
I’ve been watching this one build for a while. When I first researched for the original post about two months ago, images were honestly kind of scarce. This time? Limitless options. That is usually a sign something is moving. The look is definitely polarizing on the internet, but I love it. It’s sporty, chic, a little unexpected, and easy to make your own. And honestly? It’s so comfortable.
This sporty look is one I’m suggesting to replace the oversized tee and bike shorts. Now, everyone loves to say Princess Diana made the oversized tee and bike shorts look chic, and yes, she absolutely did.
But…she was Princess Diana.
Most people I see wearing that look now are not styling it like her. She had that effortless thing we’re all chasing, so we cannot keep using her as an excuse for default, or even worse, lazy styling. Not to mention, that look came back in a big way around 2020-ish, so now in 2026 it has fully peaked.
And for even more styling tips and inspiration, I broke it down into an easy, digestible carousel below.
The Chic Adam Sandler?
If sporty mom style is already a little polarizing, Bermuda shorts might be its even more controversial cousin.
But that’s also kind of the whole point of a trend. It should push you out of your comfort zone a little. It should make you play, have fun, and style something in a new way. Bermuda shorts have also been building for a while, and this summer they feel especially relevant. I love that they can go either direction: relaxed and casual, or dressed up and surprisingly sophisticated.
The trick is balance. If the short is longer and looser, the rest of the outfit needs a little structure, a slimmer tank, a cleaner shoe, a belt, a blazer, or something that makes it feel intentional instead of accidental. I also made a carousel with more inspiration below, especially if you’re wanting to try the trend but are struggling with how to style them.
“That’s All”
This week Devil Wears Prada II dropped!!!
I loved the first movie when it came out, and I think every fashion girlie has a special place in her heart for it. So naturally, I had to share a little BTS from working in fashion and give my take on whether The Devil Wears Prada actually portrays the industry truthfully.
I’ve worked for some amazing brands over the years and learned so much. I’ve also had very stressful moments along the way. Fashion can be such a cutthroat business, which is funny, because it’s not like we’re saving lives, but somehow the pressure can make it feel like everything is on the line.
With that said, it really did train my eye. It taught me to notice the small things, to have discernment, and to care about presentation in everything I do because after all, the devil is in the details.
I also gained personal confidence, a point of view, and learned to trust myself. It’s funny how clearly you can see the lessons once you’re on the other side.
I worked in product development, production, and eventually as a colorist, each role so different, and each one equally rich in learning. Sometime soon I’ll dig into how I became a colorist, because it’s such a niche role.
Anyway, “that’s all.”
Seeing Red
This week I did my first Color in Culture series, something I’m thinking could be biweekly, or maybe monthly. An analysis on the color trends and patterns I’m noticing across fashion, beauty, music, tech, interiors, culture… because it’s all connected. This one was short and sweet, but so much fun to put together.
Red is having a huge moment right now, in fashion, music, tech, and beyond. It’s been cool to see it building as this collective movement of expression and personality.
And honestly, it makes sense.
With the imminent AI shift, the overstimulation of our feeds, and the sameness that can start to creep in everywhere, we’re yearning for something more. Something deeper. Something that actually speaks to us and lets us express our authentic selves.
And red is the color to do that. Bold, powerful, strong, passionate, red is not a color you wear quietly. It’s a color you wear when you want to be seen.
I also made a carousel with some of my favorite ways to wear red below.
A Few Things I’ve Been Thinking About
These are the questions that have been sitting with me this week, and they’re the foundation of everything we’re building here.
Why do so many people pretend clothes don’t matter when getting dressed is one of the most personal choices we make every day?
Taking care of yourself, showing up with intention, and presenting yourself in a certain way affects how you move through the world. Whether we like it or not, people do read us based on how we’re dressed. Clothing sends signals before we even speak. It can communicate creativity, confidence, authority, effort, ease, rebellion, taste, or belonging.
That doesn’t mean we should dress for everyone else, but it does mean clothes have power. This is the part I’m most interested in: getting dressed isn’t just external, it can also reflect how you view yourself. Sometimes the right outfit helps you remember who you are or who you’re becoming.
The Met Gala. Is Fashion Art?
I’m so excited for the Met Gala this year, and the theme feels especially interesting, maybe a little vague, but in a good way. I love the intersection between the dress code, Fashion is Art, and the exhibition theme, Costume Art which will be divided into a “series of thematic body types,” ranging from the naked body, the classical body, the Pregnant body and the aging body,
What feels exciting to me is that the focus isn’t just on fashion as art, but on how fashion and the human body work together to reinterpret, transform, or strengthen that art. Because clothes are one thing off the body, but once they’re worn, they take on a whole new meaning.
I’ll be doing some fun coverage and dissecting best dressed looks, color moments, and any trends I see emerging.
What’s Been Catching My Eye (In No Particular Order)
Debating between these red painter pants from Banana republic or these, low rise loose denim pair from Gap. Both in red of course. Should I do a try on when I receive them?
I’ve been eyeing the Salomon XT Whisper for a bit and saw someone wearing them in my gym class this morning. They look super cool, I like the black/silver and the black/acid lime.
This ring is on my Mother’s Day wishlist. Love the shape of it!
And these jelly kitten heel in the blue color, perfection!
I posted these cargo pants on my story a few weeks ago as an alternative to something that was sold out, and multiple people DM’d me saying they are that good. So… maybe I need to try them?
If you missed any other shopping links, be sure to bookmark my shopmy or LTK.
As always, I’m so happy you’re here! Until next week, hope that helps!