There's a few things to know about this one today, readers:
1. Short shorts aren't for everyone, and it is perfectly acceptable to not like them. It's okay if you don't like them on yourself, or hey! It's even okay if you don't like them on me.
I, however, feel it is also perfectly acceptable to like them. I like them. You know why? After enough wasted years in my late teens and early 20's spent hate-hate-hating my body and everything that came with it, I had had enough. I had enough, readers.
So. I got married, I got out of my own not-so-nice-at-times head, I got a life, and I got some short shorts to rock the legs. It's important to have at least one thing you like about yourself, I feel. I don't care if it's your smile, your legs, your elbows, or your right pinky toe.
All too often, I see fashion bloggers either ripping on themselves or ripping on others, and it breaks my heart. Pretty ladies do this! Why?! Women-on-women hate , unfortunately, is still alive and well (both inside our very own heads and out) (with one another), and really- we need to knock it off. I'm saying that both to myself, and to you guys.
KNOCK. IT. OFF.
2. I do firmly believe that there is a trick, however, to pulling short-shorts off. I think it's important to balance short-shorts out with a blazer, a jacket, a cardigan, or long-sleeve shirt. And vice versa- if you're going to wear a super-skin-baring top, pants are a must. I'm no longer 16, and thank god- but something needs to remain covered.
3. Short-shorts have a place, and they definitely have a time. Obviously, that place isn't: at work, at the office, in the middle of winter (ahem Chloe), meeting your new in-laws for the first time, a job interview, going to the bank, going to the doctor's, going to pick up your new chihuahua friend from the people that have 10 kids of their own and a doormat with the lyrics and accompanying musical staff of a biblical song on it, a wedding, a funeral, any sort of church function that doesn't involve being in the middle of the woods covered in bugs, and your husband's company Christmas party. Okay? Just want to make sure we're on the same page here. Sometimes I worry you guys think I'm wearing this stuff to a church bake sale or when I'm volunteering to help the old people, which totally makes me sad. I wouldn't wear short shorts to that. It's like you guys don't know me at all.
3. I save my rompers, jumpsuits, and 5" heels for those types of events.
4. I am not actually wearing this today. Colorado has decided to officially kick it into winter, now that winter is nearly over. Thanks, Colorrrado! But I promised a reveal of these darling Topshop shorts awhile back, and it's Valentine's Day, and I love you guys- so done & done.
Who wears short shorts? Chloe wears short shorts. Two different ways, even! Word:
1. Short shorts aren't for everyone, and it is perfectly acceptable to not like them. It's okay if you don't like them on yourself, or hey! It's even okay if you don't like them on me.
I, however, feel it is also perfectly acceptable to like them. I like them. You know why? After enough wasted years in my late teens and early 20's spent hate-hate-hating my body and everything that came with it, I had had enough. I had enough, readers.
So. I got married, I got out of my own not-so-nice-at-times head, I got a life, and I got some short shorts to rock the legs. It's important to have at least one thing you like about yourself, I feel. I don't care if it's your smile, your legs, your elbows, or your right pinky toe.
All too often, I see fashion bloggers either ripping on themselves or ripping on others, and it breaks my heart. Pretty ladies do this! Why?! Women-on-women hate , unfortunately, is still alive and well (both inside our very own heads and out) (with one another), and really- we need to knock it off. I'm saying that both to myself, and to you guys.
KNOCK. IT. OFF.
2. I do firmly believe that there is a trick, however, to pulling short-shorts off. I think it's important to balance short-shorts out with a blazer, a jacket, a cardigan, or long-sleeve shirt. And vice versa- if you're going to wear a super-skin-baring top, pants are a must. I'm no longer 16, and thank god- but something needs to remain covered.
3. Short-shorts have a place, and they definitely have a time. Obviously, that place isn't: at work, at the office, in the middle of winter (ahem Chloe), meeting your new in-laws for the first time, a job interview, going to the bank, going to the doctor's, going to pick up your new chihuahua friend from the people that have 10 kids of their own and a doormat with the lyrics and accompanying musical staff of a biblical song on it, a wedding, a funeral, any sort of church function that doesn't involve being in the middle of the woods covered in bugs, and your husband's company Christmas party. Okay? Just want to make sure we're on the same page here. Sometimes I worry you guys think I'm wearing this stuff to a church bake sale or when I'm volunteering to help the old people, which totally makes me sad. I wouldn't wear short shorts to that. It's like you guys don't know me at all.
3. I save my rompers, jumpsuits, and 5" heels for those types of events.
4. I am not actually wearing this today. Colorado has decided to officially kick it into winter, now that winter is nearly over. Thanks, Colorrrado! But I promised a reveal of these darling Topshop shorts awhile back, and it's Valentine's Day, and I love you guys- so done & done.
Who wears short shorts? Chloe wears short shorts. Two different ways, even! Word:
Shirt: J Crew Henley (similar here) (and here)
Shorts: Topshop! (click here)
Heels: ? (similar here) (similar here)
Necklace: Target (similar here)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Hobo in Peacock (similar here) (and here) (and yes please- on sale) (and here, under $50)
Jacket: Forever 21 Chain Trim Boucle Jacket (similar here) (and here) (and here!)
Shirt: J Crew Henley (similar here) (and here)
Shorts: Topshop! (click here)
Tights: Banana Republic (similar here)
Booties: Dior Serpent Booties (click here) (similar here)
Necklace: Target (similar here)
Ring: Forever 21 Double Ring (similar here)
Bag: Chloe Saskia Satchel in Cherry Red (similar style here) (and here- and on sale!)
And last, but not least- double rings are my newest obsession, like the ring I'm wearing in my last set of pics. They're a fun twist, easy to wear, and you can shop my favorite double rings below:
Chloe, Colorful Colorado. 5'8" (only) when teetering in her highest 6 inch Miu Miu platform heels. Likes fashion, broccoli, ice cream, clarifying that she does not eat ice cream with her broccoli as to not cause worldwide panic, hoarding beauty products & pretty shoes, tickle fights with her husband (he would like to clarify that he does not like them back, OKAY?), anything covered in sprinkles, any alcoholic beverage made with Tang, live music, clicking the camera, sarcasm fonts, vases stuffed full of pretty flowers, and laughing hard until her belly hurts. Wants an adventurous life, lots of puppies, to never obtusely wander around with her fly down, and to be an iconic Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress with a bright, festive print when she grows up. This is where she bravely documents it all. (