Are Thigh High Boots Stripper Boots Or Totally Chic?

This is a question that has been plaguing my thoughts for the last three months as I noticed them emerge onto the fashion scene.

How do I feel about thigh high boots? Get ready for my own personal semi-relevant lo-down.

As a girl of petite proportions, I have been led (read: tricked) into believing that there are a number of trends I could never pull off. For one thing, midi skirts are NOT an option. Oversized clothing is reserved for oversized people and baggy pants should never even enter my lexicon. Over-the-knee boots have somehow fallen into that same category, leading me to question these limitations placed on people of my stature.

Is height our self-defining quality?
Are we not allowed to experiment out of fear it'll shrink us even further to the public eye?

All my life, I have been concerned about appearing even smaller than I already do. I've gone through certain lengths to ensure that I looked taller and the password to entry into the fashion industry, PROPORTIONATE.

What happens when you decide to take a risk? And what if you do it right? Dare I suggest that this is possible?

After noticing a number of short women I respect for their impeccable style including Miroslava Duma, The Olsen Twins, and Nicole Richie, in clothing I never thought possible for women of their height, I started to question everything I grew to understand.

Known for their oversized knitwear, the Olsens are defiant to established fashion rules for petite women and some may disagree with their fashion choices, but their success is undeniable.

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Nicole Richie wears that maxi dress like a badge and though she references her height restrictions on her show, Candidly Nicole, fashion does not seem to be one of them.

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As for Mira Duma, she has been spotted in longer hemlines, oversized coats, and OVER-THE-KNEE boots. PS. I love her.

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So, how can they possibly be hooker boots when they look gorgeous on one of the top muses of the industry?

Your answer? No, they are NOT hooker boots by any means. When worn with a chic coat or classy dress, they transform into the most stylish pair of shoes in your closet. Are you running to the stores yet?

Thought so.

XOXO,

Bella

#IconCity: Olsen Twins Fashionably Twinning

Let's discuss the two women who can wear a sack of potatoes and still look fabulous (and they often do): The Olsen Twins. Growing up, I loved the Olsen twins for a number of reasons. 

1) They were freaking hilarious.

2) They knew how to solve every impossible mystery (they were badasses like that).

3) They ALWAYS got the hottest guys.

4) They looked killer in overalls.

5) I'm a twin too and therefore, we're basically part of the same exclusive club.

As a fellow twin, I've decided to omit usage of cliches when describing these two exceptional women. However, I've put them together in this post to honour their distinct senses of style that are equally enviable.

From the days of Full House to a sequence of chic flicks to their current status as fashion designers of two fashion brands, Elizabeth and James and The Row, to the new release of their perfumes, Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black and Elizabeth and James Nirvana White, these two don't seem to have a pause button. Currently, they are style icons that are invited to the hottest shows at Fashion Week and we all just want to be as cool as them. Has anything changed really? Perhaps the fact that they are no longer compelled to dress in identical outfits and can finally express their personal tastes through their style choices. I think it's safe to say that these two have come a long way and their style just keeps getting wilder. Here are some of my personal favourite looks:

LOOK 1

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are the queens of oversized fashion. From bulky vests to fabulous fur, these two know how to add the perfect layering pieces to a look. The matching sunglasses are an added bonus.

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LOOK 2

These two may have their own individual style, but they're always twinning when it comes to their eye-catching eyewear.

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LOOK 3

A fur vest and a red lip? These twins can teach us all a thing or two about statement making fashion choices.

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LOOK 4

Can I have BOTH dresses please? Is it possible that I can't decide who looks more amazing in this photo?

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LOOK 5

In these sheer skirted dresses, these two are big time twinning at the 2010 Elle Style Awards. Who do you think is the evil twin? 

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Which Olsen's style do you prefer? Are you a fan of Ashley's glamorous and feminine choices or Mary-Kate's boho chic looks? 

Have a good weekend!

Bella