My heart's in pastel but my mind's in chrome.
hELLO
if you guys know me in real life, or at least have watched my vlogs from time to time, you may have noticed I show favoritism in the colours black and white - i'm like the biggest contrarian, i mean look at this blog's layout, it's not even in chrome LOL.
that's because i've always admired pastel shades. it's pleasing to the eye and some how it just gives out a pretty peaceful vibe. growing up, i've always stuck to the few different colours of clothing/accessories - black, white, grey, maroon or anything in a darker chrome shade. honestly, I've never really worn anything pastel out because of many reasons. one of which, would be the colour of my skin.
I'm tanned. Like it's hereditary. My Dad's pretty tan so i got it from his side of the family - I was pretty sporty back in my teen years too so I spent quite a lot of time at the pool, or in the sun. I am slightly less tan now, considering the fact that I spend my days at home lounging around like a cat or indoors, but tan nonetheless.
BUT BECAUSE OF this skin tone, I've rarely picked pastel coloured ensembles. Reason being: doesn't fit my tanned skin. That's literally the only reason why i don't wear them. No, it's not because it's cutesy or girly, colours can't really define your personality fully, it's predominantly skin tone issues.
I think the only few bright colours I used to wear were bright shades of pink and or red.
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Even my filters are in chrome
I don't hate black and white. I love it. It looks rather fitting on me, but I do like pastel colours. Once in a while, even as boyish as I act, I want to hug a unicorn and squeal like a frantic white girl who probably doesn't have enough hourglasses on her otome game app. All my life I've been avoiding these colours because it didn't fit me - honestly the most stupidest reason one can come up with.
"Pastel colours don't complement my tanned skin."
"Pastel colours don't make my skin look flattering."
"I'm roguish and brash, the pastel attire will be incredibly silly on me as I run across with my legs spread out wide."
"Pink is kinda girly?"
I went to sites that talked about what colour clothings I should wear because of my skin and all in all, they've always stated "olive skin and pastel? that's a no no." They talk about how pastels will mute your skin tone, washes you out - ugh.
"Then pastel's a no go."
Honestly, my brain should shut up.
So recently, I decided to just go for broke.
And let me tell you, I don't regret it.
And here's the thing, I should have NEVER stopped myself from trying these colours. Sure, they might not be as flattering as black or white on my skin, or perhaps even deep maroon, but I should've NEVER EVER halted my love for these soft pastel colours. Retrospect, it was a stupid decision to even listen to the internet.
I like pastel hues of pink and blue, I'm just gonna state it out there. I like my pastel greys and light macha greens but I was just afraid that I wouldn't look good in it. Maybe you'll beg to differ. Maybe you'll say that it really doesn't look too good. Maybe you are right.
Nevertheless, I won't stop. I shouldn't. It's refreshing to be honest. It is truly an eyesore to look at your cupboard to see nothing but black, white and grey. I don't hate it, I really don't, but it's definitely a breath of fresh air to wear something else that I've always wanted to don on.
Bottom line is, I shouldn't be scared to try new things - especially if I really want them. I'm a person of habit but I'm a contrarian at that because I hate doing the same boring old things constantly. It's repetitive. And you, dear reader, if you are reading this, here's something you should take away, don't be afraid to give it a go.
it's okay to like things. liking something is GOOD. (unless it's homicide or anything along those lines) there's so many things out there, and sometimes it is scary. terrifying. people from different walks of life will insist that it's wrong, or it's ugly, or it's silly. hell, maybe they are right - but you gotta try it. It's scary, I know but that's okay.
Don't stop yourself from liking something just because you/or the internet think it's bad (unless its homicide again)
And you know what? The next step is going to be my hair. I've always wanted a much lighter shade of blonde, maybe something colourful and pastel. I don't care if it's gonna look gross, I'm just going to give it a go.
I mean after all, you only live once (UGH cant believe i just typed that) SO until then, be prepared for many exciting new changes and cheers to maybe a more colourful wardrobe.
xoxo
evelyn
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