bye black on black

For as long as I can remember (but for real maybe 10th grade), my style has consisted of one black clothing garment paired with another. I can hear my moms voice in my head when I look into my closet, "ugh I'm sick of the black clothes!!". Then I can remember a handful of very distinct times in the last 6 years where I had something colorful on and her saying "THAT LOOKS SO GOOD ON YOU! that COLOR is SO flattering!" but in my head I knew I didn't feel quiet like myself wearing it, therefore that compliment meant nothing. 

I've been thinking about this a lot because lately, I don't feel drawn to wear dark clothes. Like my soul and my spirit are desiring whats light, and maybe something that feels a little against my "identity". Black on black has been a trademark for me. With my light blonde hair, its always what made me feel edgy, and almost like I couldn't go wrong with what I wore, as long as it was all black. 

As I've been examining my wardrobe lately, I want to unclaim this for myself (and I know my mother will be SO proud to read this!). I don't want to feel like I have to wear this signature color to feel edgy, or like myself, or "safe", ya know? I'm ready to give up on black on black. 

SO! for the next year, yes year (June 6, 2017!) I, Olivia Stryker-Monte, will not be purchasing another piece of black clothing. No more LBD's, no more long black shirts I can wear with leggings, not even a black pair of workout pants. I am swearing off adding more black colored garments to my closet. Because it doesn't define me!! And I know that might sound so pathetic to some of you reading this-- but ITS BEEN A SERIOUS issue! I'm ready for this challenge, and ready to wear clothes that reflect my mind and my spirit in this time.

The last few days, I've been exercising wearing things that are light and airy,

 I am not saying I will not wear any black colored clothes, but I will not be adding any more to my closet. And I will be weeding out as much of them as I can in this time. Excited to do this, and I encourage you to find one of those things in your life that you rely on, that you incorporate everyday, and I challenge you to change it or to let it go all together. 

Change what needs to be changed and let go of the rest. 

x liv