This is my idea of a casual (or lazy, if you will) outfit; a basic color palette and boxy clothes.
I customized this trench with a pair of slightly spooky eyes (my second such trench) and I like the way it feels more unique this way. I really enjoy customizing my wardrobe, but I think for me it is a lot about little details. I often replace the laces in my shoes with ribbons or hem a dress to a shorter length I prefer. Not all these touches glare out at you the way the paint pen eyes do, but they're there nonetheless making mass-produced items more personal.
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Outfit details:
customized Spiewak trench coat
Mink Pink dress courtesy of Threadsence
Cynthia Rowley tights & Bloch wedges via Gilt
self mixed nail polish
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