self portrait challenge ~ patterns {2}

self portrait, canon digital rebel xti

What you see in this picture are two out of the eight hooks I have with all of my scarves on them. I am sure I have mentioned at one time or another that I am obsessed with scarves. It helps that both my sisters and my marmie knit them. They never lack for what to give me for Christmas or birthdays. So I have a plethora of long, short, vertical or horizontal stripes...and even some with appliques. My mother in law (mom kroon) sent me some vintage silk scarves that I like to wrap around my head every once in a while. The patterns on these are to die for.

I am very attracted to patterns these days. There was a time in my life when I worked at the Gap and Banana Republic and all I wore were solids in black, blue, brown, gray and white. Oh and if you're wondering...I can fold pants and shirts like none other!! I think anyone that has every worked there has an unspoken understanding that clothes must be folded a certain way and anything else won't do. Brainwashing much? ; )

I noticed after working with the Gap Corp for five years, that I began to embrace patterns. They are an expression of so many parts of our personality. I think I shyed away from them for so long because I was under the impression that petite & curvy girls like me shouldn't wear them. They might make me look smaller or bigger. Now... I don't really care. I've been at the place for a long while now where I dress to express myself, not to impress others.

Lately I am loving simple floral patterns. It's the true feminine in me.

Find other lovely spc patterns here.

ps. i want to give this talented and sweet woman a shout out. her unique custom design clothes make me swoon. boho boy purchased a few for my bday coming up in september. her solid designs look fabulous with patterned tees.