So, who the heck is Mrs. Matchy Matchy (and what is WITH that name, anyway)? I am a 40 something, married, mother of 3 who is managing midlife--with clothes. Yep, you read that right! I have decided that every midlife crisis can be dealt with using the right outfit and now that I have a good two decades worth of clothing to choose from I figured it was about time to put my closet to good use.
Why the Matchy Matchy in the title? Well, I'll tell ya. I'm old. Not OLD old, but old enough to remember when my favorite stores (like GAP) used to sell racks of socks that matched every cotton item in their store. I loved to match my socks to my tops and peg up my jeans so that they would show. Come on, you know you did that too right? Children of the eighties always had matching socks. You know, we did neon first too right? Although, I refuse to wear it the second time around since I was there for its first emergence. I digress. Matching socks with tops led in the nineties to matching my converse high tops to my tops with contrasting socks. I should find pictures...then again, maybe not. Then as I got older and became a (quasi)professional, I matched my suits to my shirts, belts to shoes, etc. You get the picture right? I LIKED TO MATCH.
Do you know that in "fashion" matching isn't really the goal??? Things have to GO together, not necessarily MATCH. I, at 42, have just begun to understand what this concept means and so began my idea for this blog. I am going to attempt to work out both my matchy matchy tendencies and my midlife issues right here.
I hope you stay tuned, I have lots to share. I am a great listener and an avid fan of blogs in general so fee free to comment or send me a line.
Take care--I can't wait to meet you!
Yours,
Mrs. Matchy Matchy
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| This is me, NOT matching on purpose! |
You're a brand new blogger! I have to laugh about the matchingness--I am not an 80s child so I guess that's why I've never heard of matching socks to shirt. :P
ReplyDeleteRachel! The blog is certainly new, me, not so much! LOL. I'll have to find some photos of great 80's cotton matching. It's priceless. Thanks for checkin out us old folks!! ;o)
DeleteWelcome to the world of blogging! I have only 1.5 years until my 40th, so I totally remember growing up matchy-matchy and has been a tough habit to break! :) Thank goodness for style blogs. I look forward to following your journey!!
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Misty
Thanks Misty! I am using your photo of "our" blazer as a copycat piece this Thursday!! I will link it back to you, obv.
DeleteAlyssa
Late 80's child, but I remember having those horrible floral print outfits that all matched. I mean, even our hair ties, or hats. Gah, it was an ugly time :) I went through a stage in my teens (00's) where everything matched. Mostly because it was all black or red. I look forward to seeing some more awesome outfits! (that skull shirt is great!) Found from Across and Down.
ReplyDeleteFaith, I don't remember floral prints that matched but it sounds pretty awful!! I'm sure YOU looked great though. Were you goth in your teens??? I thank God I missed that phase, I'm sure I would have been in it deep!!
DeleteGood Morning Alyssa, Well, I am certainly not part of the 80's era....I was a 60's child, but I feel I can be associated with the 80's as both my daughters were teenagers then. Florals, bright colours and bold patterns were certainly the order of the day.....along with perms! Both my daughters had perms and both cringe when they look back at the photos. I'm no better really as in the 60's we painted eye lashes on our lower lashes, sounds odd....see if you can find a photo of the 60's model Twiggy on the internet and you will see what I mean, and lipstick, well, be prepared for a shock.....white! yes white! and we thought we looked amazing! Fashion has a lot to answer for. Lovely to meet you. Best Wishes Daphne
ReplyDeleteDaphne, thanks for stopping by! I totally remember pics of the white lipstick...I loved watching Laugh In and Goldie always rocked that look. Was that the 70's though?? Lol
DeleteWelcome to blogging, i just started a few months ago and love it! I found you from the link party and look forward to following you.
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