tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69163874420502958002024-03-05T21:59:51.014-08:00style is styleoutfits, editorials & inspirations by lydia okelloLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.comBlogger1145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-56414717108851546362016-07-01T10:45:00.001-07:002016-07-01T11:04:15.562-07:00Nettle's Tale: Real Talk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello again. It's been a <i>long</i> while. I've been keeping' busy in a multitude of ways, but more on that later. Today marks my first collaboration with <a href="https://nettlestale.com">Nettle's Tale</a> as a brand ambassador! I wrote something <a href="https://nettlestale.com/blogs/news/real-talk-with-lydia-okello">very personal and quite difficult</a>; I hope you'll take a moment to read. My relationship with my body has always been rife with frustrations and self-loathing, but somehow I've reconciled enough to post bikini photos of myself on the internet. And feel like I like damn good in them, too. Funny how time changes things, isn't it?
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<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-31769383782177113222015-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:002015-06-10T07:00:04.237-07:00Heartbreaker, You've Got The Best Of Me.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This editorial for <a href="http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&designerid=224" target="_blank">Opening Ceremony</a> struck quite chord with me. Sweet, sensuous, romantic and rooted deeply in the 1990s, it tugs at many inspirations I've been meditating lately. Pure bliss.<i><br /><br />photos from the <a href="http://openingceremony.us/entry.asp?pid=11041" target="_blank">OC Blog</a>.</i><br />
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-90600172951612735342015-05-06T07:00:00.000-07:002015-05-06T07:00:06.675-07:00Rulers Make Bad Lovers.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring has arrived, and I couldn't be happier. We're expecting over 20 degree weather this weekend; it'll be perfect for a date in the park. I seemed to have (mostly) abandoned my dresses and skirts for jeans and cutoffs. Sometimes I don't recognize myself. I'd like to think that it's a slow transformation into the new and improved Lydia, but only time will tell if that rings true...<br />
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If you ever miss me, I am always up to something <a href="http://www.instagram.com/styleisstyle" target="_blank">right here</a>.<br />
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<i>Vintage</i> silk duster | <i>Levi's</i> jean jacket | <i>Gap</i> tee</div>
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<i>Zara </i>necklace, boots | <i>Old Navy</i> jeans | <i>Wilfred</i> hat | <i>Clearly Contacts</i> glasses</div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-62566900212932358312015-04-16T09:34:00.003-07:002015-04-16T09:48:07.123-07:00#TBT: Never Forget Marvin's Room.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's true: I've got a decent Drake obsession. I had to come to terms with my fandom when I almost cried after recieving a Drake tee for my b-day, ha ha. I was more than ecstatic that <a href="https://instagram.com/halfspice/" target="_blank">Hannah</a> and I found this wall's graffiti when we went for chicken and waffles in late winter. Felt like Aubrey left it there for me, you know?<br />
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PS. Still got <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7JXZq0JgG2zTrSOAgY8VMC" target="_blank">this</a> on repeat.<br />
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<b>On me</b>: <i>Vintage </i>wool coat |<i> J. Crew</i> denim shirt | <i>Old Navy</i> striped tee, plaid pants</div>
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<i>ASOS </i>boots | <i>Clearly Contacts</i> glasses</div>
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<b>On Hannah</b>: <i>Garage</i> jean jacket | <i>Topshop</i> jeans | <i>8th & Main</i> shirt <br /><i>Roberta's Hats</i> porkpie hat | <i>H&M</i> shoes</center>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-50b982c5-db89-ebbd-6c28-73b6c785d3cf" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's positively spring-like here in Vancouver, and I've found myself a new textile obsession. I cannot get enough of jeans!!! Durable, easy to care for and better with age, there is just something about the sweet blues. Indigo hues get me singin’ like nothing else! Broken down and worn in or crisp and deeply dyed, I'm fascinated with both the versatility and accessibility of denim.<br /></span>Given
this current love of all things jean, I was ecstatic when ASOS
approached me about their brand new "Denim Hub". ASOS has an extensive
selection of products, and <a href="http://us.asos.com/women/discover/denim/?CTARef=shop%7Cdenim" target="_blank">the denim hub</a> features petite, tall and Curve denim, as well as straight sizing. From super slim ankle grazers to wider boyfriend styles, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the
styles are wearable and super of-the-moment. My favourite part of the
hub is that each ASOS Stylist picked their favourite pairs! It's great
to get inspiration for how to wear a new item, and the enviable style of
each person makes the denim even more desirable. I've included some of
my favorite styles and looks from the hub...Now which pair to choose?!?</span><br />
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-42987038459236262932015-02-20T17:37:00.000-08:002015-02-20T17:37:02.760-08:00London Fashion Week, Fall/Winter 2015.Fashion Month continues, and I'm streaming LFW right here. Tune in to my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/styleisstyle" target="_blank">instagram </a>for my favourite looks, and check the blog to watch the shows as they happen!
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I'd been spying on Adidas shell toes since last winter when they were popping up on alllll the street style blogs, so I was over the moon when a pair showed up at my work <i>in my size</i>. Although this spring I'm more enamoured with the <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDBOOTS/sneakers/PRD~B5300/B5300.jsp?Nbrd=M&Nloc=en_US&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Ntrm=vans&isSaleItem=false&color_name=WHITE&isFromSearch=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row2" target="_blank">Vans Sk8 Hi</a>, the nostalgia of Superstars hasn't lost it's charm. I like to think of this look as Canadian tuxedo meets Missy Elliott.<br />
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-32528253533119759922015-02-05T09:24:00.001-08:002015-02-05T09:24:59.240-08:00Throwback Thursday: Suited Up.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Although these photos were shot by Brittany back in November, co-ords and "suits" have been high on my sartorial desires all season long. After stalking Kirsten Stewart's style (<a href="http://www.autostraddle.com/three-looks-inspired-by-kristen-stewart-she-of-effortless-aplomb-273236/" target="_blank">and writing about it</a>), all I want to wear is a dapper blazer with a slick pair of shoes and pants to match. It makes rolling out of bed and throwing something on seem <i>so much more</i>... stylish. I'm all for fashion hacks that are equal parts easygoing and aesthetically pleasing.<br />
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<i>Thrifted</i> blazer | <i>Gifted</i> tie | <i>H&M </i>lace shirt<br /><i>Old Navy </i>jeans | <i>Topshop</i> ankle boots | <i>Joe </i>glitter socks</center>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-67851952279064751122015-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:002015-01-27T07:00:03.151-08:00Sweet Like Pink Lemonade.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am currently <a href="http://www.hercollectivemedia.com/liveportfolio/2014/8/28/the-neckerchief" target="_blank">very into neckerchiefs</a>... I suppose it's a natural transition from a former bow-tie obsessed human. Since I'm not one for jewellery, this <a href="http://www.style.com/trends/fashion/2015/street-style-silk-scarves" target="_blank">necktie/neckerchief thing</a> creates interest without having to navigate that whole...necklace thing. <br />
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Also, pink walls. I really love them. If I could, I'd probably build a city which was only painted pink, where everyone was mandated to wear kerchiefs at least once a week. I can dream, <i>right</i>? <br />
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<i>Thanks to <a href="http://instagram.com/adamcutshair" target="_blank">Adam</a> for shooting these photos.</i><br />
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone had a good one. I managed to leave the house (after much internal convincing) and had a splendid night which ended in a smorgasbord of chicken wings :D<br />
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I don't really regard January 1st as the start of the year. For me, I typically set resolutions/evaluate my life and reflect on the past year around my birthday, which is September 8th. It doesn't hurt to assess where you are at when December 31st rolls around, though. Lately, I've been feeling like I'm due for an update, slowly making changes in various arenas of my life... Sometimes you have to recalibrate, you know? Bigger and better in 2015.<br />
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These photos are technically from 2014, but I couldn't help but share them! <a href="http://fashionnarcissist.ca/" target="_blank">Grace</a> was behind the lens for these ones. One of the things I admire the most about Grace is her innate ability to create an image. These were taken in a matter of minutes, but the visual impact resonates. I'm lucky to have such a inspiring pal!<br />
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As for what I am wearing... this silk "duster" coat was picked up in the "bath" section of a local thrift store. $5 later and I've been rockin' this housecoat ever since. Sidenote: the lip motif on the Monki socks gives me <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3604018/Object-of-the-week-the-Mae-West-lip-sofa.html" target="_blank">all kinds of Dali feelings</a>. <br />
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<i>Thrifted </i>duster | <a href="http://www.honeykennedy.com/2010/11/talula-hearts-daggers/" target="_blank"><i>Talula</i> dagger sweater</a> | <i>Community</i> Thrift shirt<br /><a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=85732&vid=1&pid=169907003" target="_blank"><i>Old Navy "Rockstar"</i> jeans</a> | <a href="http://www.monki.com/Socks#dialog-1" target="_blank"><i>Monki </i>socks</a> | <i>Zara</i> oxfords <br /> <i>Wilfred</i> hat | <a href="http://www.clearlycontacts.ca/kam-dhillon-3046-leopard?cmp=display&src=ca_aol_bst_rt" target="_blank"><i>Clearly Contacts</i> glasses </a></center>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-70508208518294145112014-12-19T11:25:00.000-08:002014-12-19T11:25:37.900-08:00Kind Of... Sometimes...Maybe.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's funny how things go; as much as I enjoy this outfit, I can feel myself drifting away from this kind of styling in my personal wear. Sometimes you shift and you don't even realize it; lately I have been more inclined to pick out jeans and a casual top over a novelty printed vintage dress with cute colored tights. I still really admire that aesthetic, but I can also feel that I want and need a change. Much like the rest of my life, my wardrobe feels constantly in flux: an upheaval. Change is good, <i>I think</i>...<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">felt hat, angora sweater from Front & Company | Thrifted wool cape, cutoff shorts<br />vintage fox collar, silk collared shirt | <a href="http://shop.tabbisocks.com/socks/over-the-knee/confetti-ribbed-over-the-knee-socks/" target="_blank">Confetti Over-The Knee socks </a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5449c485-2e55-9cc4-98ff-59cdc66b5511" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://shop.tabbisocks.com/socks/over-the-knee/confetti-ribbed-over-the-knee-socks/" target="_blank">℅ Tabbisocks</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5449c485-2e55-9cc4-98ff-59cdc66b5511" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="http://www.joules.com/Women/Shoes-Boots/Gainsborough/Womens-Leather-Brogues/French-Navy?id=R_GAINSBOROUGH|FRNAVY" target="_blank">leather brogues</a> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5449c485-2e55-9cc4-98ff-59cdc66b5511" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5449c485-2e55-9cc4-98ff-59cdc66b5511" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">℅ </span></span>Joules</span></span></span></div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-27342709578840077152014-12-02T08:52:00.000-08:002014-12-02T09:02:55.514-08:00Unrest.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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[<i>preface</i>: I am aware this is a personal style blog, but my heart has been heavy. So I'll diverge from my typical content today.]<br />
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<b>I <span class="il">can</span>'<span class="il">t</span> <span class="il">sleep</span>.</b></div>
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been having issues getting a night's rest. Tossing, turning,
never fully reaching a sound slumber. Waking up feeling restless and
exhausted. This is not mere coincidence. </div>
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In
the past week I have devoured more written media than ever, save for
exam weeks in school. Articles, poems, tumblr posts, think pieces,
evidence, police reports, court documents. I have cried, I have wept, I
have been furious and devastated. I've been thinking. A lot.</div>
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I am
overcome. Overcome with grief, overcome with confusion and pain and
frustration. Overcome with the sense that the body I was born into, the
body that allows me to type this right now, is a body that little to no
value to many, so many more than I believed. <br />
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How? </div>
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How <span class="il">can</span> I sit idle? How <span class="il">can</span> I simply watch as <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/melissa-harris-perry/watch/the-deaths-of-black-men-in-america-318795331819" target="_blank">black bodies are murdered regularly with little to no consequence</a>? How <span class="il">can</span>
I pretend that I am not terrified in a world that allows <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/24/justice/cleveland-police-shooting/" target="_blank">a 12 year old boy be shot and killed in a matter of seconds</a>, in order to "serve and
protect"? A world where <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30268653" target="_blank">a young woman is beaten within a inch of her life (and later died)</a> simply because she chose to defend humans under
attack? These are not isolated incidents, simply recent ones.</div>
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I'm
wrestling with how to reconcile all of this. After all, injustice is
not a new concept on planet Earth. Violence has existed as long as we
have, if not longer. Humans have bludgeoned one another for power for
centuries; be it political, property, monetary or other powers that be.
This is not a new tactic. However, <span style="line-height: 16.5pt;">I
simply cannot wrap my mind around the vile, ignorant hatred that runs so
deep within our societies, a hatred which determines who lives and who
does not. A hatred which is based not in actions but in genetic factors,
predetermined in the womb.</span></div>
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If
hatred is ever present, and governing powers are guided and funded by
said hatred and corruption, is there even a point? If Goliath wants to
see my dead body in the streets, why even try?</div>
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be honest, my only solace is the belief that humans are inherently
good. This belief is a reflection of the joys and happiness that have
been present in my short life. In the shared laughter, kind actions and
enriching connections that I have been blessed to experience. Not every
human is afforded this grace, but I have been. This belief does not help
me <span class="il">sleep</span> at night, but it does help me get up in the morning. And for that reason, I refuse to be silent.</div>
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#BlackLivesMatter</div>
Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-44837244527892475062014-11-28T12:26:00.000-08:002014-11-28T12:32:11.293-08:00Black Friday + Cyber Monday + ASOS.I'm excited to share some excellent news: <a href="http://us.asos.com/" target="_blank">ASOS</a> is offering 30% off everything for you, my lovely readers! You can use the promo code <b>TGIBF</b> today (Black Friday) and <b>ILOVEMONDAYS</b> on Cyber Monday. <br />
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Bonus: I picked my top five ASOS pieces of the moment, happy shopping!<br />
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-88330544742146571182014-11-19T09:08:00.000-08:002014-11-19T09:08:02.359-08:00When The Cold Winds Blows.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes a lookbook will completely captivate me; <a href="http://www.asos.com/women/" target="_blank">ASOS fall 2014</a> had me wanting to fill my cart with midi skirts, minimal athletic inspired jackets and sumptuous knits. The styling is impeccable: my favourite pieces are the "A" bomber jacket and that fuzzy fur scarf. Since I've been having more modern sartorial leanings of recent, this serves as a touch point for lookin' on trend without being a fashion victim. Well played ASOS!<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />photos from <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/asos-fall-2014-collection#slide" target="_blank">Refinery29</a>.</span></i><br />
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Solange got married this weekend. I don't normally gush about celebrities weddings, but since Solange is a frickin' style icon she gets a very special mention on this blog. Her entire wedding party (and guests) wore white and looked damn good doin' it! I spy Miss Tina, Janelle Monae and the Queen Bey, lookin' stellar next to Solange. I seldom think about nuptial styling, but this wedding strikes a deep chord with me.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>wedding photo by Rog Walker from <a href="http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-6/">here</a>.</i></span><br />
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I've been integrating monotone/similar toned outfits into my wardrobe lately since the visual impact has such a high payoff, given the limited effort. This look is from back when it was still balmy out, but I'm finding ways to work it into cold weather clothing as well. Here's to not spilling anything on an all white dress!<br />
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<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-53247053472217888702014-11-14T14:58:00.002-08:002014-11-14T14:58:37.768-08:00One Who Resonates.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The exquisitely talented (not to mention charming) Christina Cooke <a href="http://ofthatclosekerningsosplendiferousrepletes.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/on-blog-hopping/" target="_blank">tagged me in a blog post</a> that - despite reminding me of those forwarded emails - requires me to answer four questions. Although I had initial reservations, somehow Chris and her dimples convinced me to reply<i><b> </b></i>(call me a sucker, you wouldn't be wrong). I've been doing more freelance work of late (shoutout to <a href="http://instagram.com/p/t0VX3dQkdU/?modal=true" target="_blank">BUST Magazine, look ma, I'm in print!!!</a>) and I had somehow disassociated the fact that I <i>enjoy</i> writing. A tiny respite from the wear and tear of living in the modern world, I had conveniently forgotten how much relief and release I get from words on a page (or screen). It's nice to have that back.<br />
<i><b><br />1. What am I working on?</b></i><br />
Lots of things! I'm still working full time at a local shop so my daytime is hanging out with clothes, ha ha. My freelance work has been largely articles for <a href="http://www.autostraddle.com/author/lokello/" target="_blank">Autostraddle (I'm the current style/fashion editor)</a>, posts for <a href="http://www.hercollectivemedia.com/meether/#/lydiaokello/" target="_blank">HER Collective</a> and every now and then for <a href="http://powderdoom.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">PowderDoom</a>. It's a mix of content, mostly based in fashion and personal style, with bits and pieces of personal commentary in there.<br />
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<i><b> 2. How does my work differ from others of its genre?</b></i><br />
Perhaps it differs because it's from my point of view, one that is from a very specific and minority angle. I'd like to think that I'm adding a voice that I couldn't find when I was younger, someone who could relate to my experience.<br />
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<i><b>3. Why do I write what I do?</b></i><br />
I'm a Norwegian-born Canadian of Ugandan descent, a queer woman of
colour in a city that has very few people of my specific minority. I
grew up moving from suburb to suburb and many parts of my experience thus
far made me feel isolated and alone. I didn't know how to deal with that. So writing is always, in a sense, cathartic. I think this expression would be inevitable, whether the end product was a journal entry or an published article. In order to survive, I need to write. If people engage with it and enjoy it, it's an added plus!<br />
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<i><b>4. How does my writing process work?</b></i><br />
It always differs a bit, but usually there are a pile of scrap papers with lists, notebook scribbles, multiple browser tabs opened on my desktop and long documents filed with links. Eventually it gets pared down and edited, typically late at night while I sip a cup of tea.<br />
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Christina, I did it! I suppose in the tradition of forwarded emails, I have to tag people to also answer these questions. I nominate Zoe (of <a href="http://lion-heart-vintage.blogspot.ca/">Lion Heart Vintage</a>), Celia (of <a href="http://ceedling.blogspot.ca/">Ceedling</a>), and Emily (of <a href="http://www.theclosetfeminist.ca/">The Closet Feminist</a>).<br />
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RE: this outfit - Unsuprisingly, I'm still riding the wave of duster coats <b><i>hard</i></b>. Can't seem to get away... not that I'd want to!<br />
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Getting adjusted to cooler temperatures always requires a bit of a wardrobe shift. The mental leap from sundresses to sweaters can be a bit trippy, but warm layers
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">As I've been updating/sorting/re-evaluating my closet, I realized that I'm low on several classic basics. I've got unique and wild vintage pieces for days, but I couldn't find a simple striped shirt to save my life. In came <a href="http://www.joules.com/" target="_blank">Joules</a>, a UK based retailer who specializes in the preppy <span style="font-family: inherit;">pieces</span> I've been missing! They so kindly sent over a classic sailor's shirt, as well as the spiffiest oxfords this side of the Atlantic. You can bet that both of these will be make the rounds in my wardrobe all autumn long!</span><br />
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Oh hello! Today I'm excited to share some work I did over at <a href="http://www.peaudeloup.com/" target="_blank">Peau De Loup</a>, a Vancouver based purveyour of menswear inspired button downs for women. Heaven knows that collared shirts are an essential in my closet, but I often have trouble finding ones that fit my proportions properly. It was much to my elation to find a company which has thoughtfully designed shirts that<i> fit.</i> I've styled a couple pieces from of their newest collection, check out <a href="http://www.peaudeloup-blog.com/portfolio/lydia-okello/" target="_blank">Inside the Loup</a> for more!<br /><br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-73248819434914145152014-09-13T11:32:00.000-07:002014-09-13T11:35:13.307-07:00London Fashion Week!Whew! New York is over, now it's across the pond to London! I'll be streaming the shows live all week.
Check out ye olde <a href="http://www.instagram.com/styleisstyle" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for my favourite picks from the shows!
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Boy oh boy. I cannot believe that summer is coming to a close... and I am a week away from turning 25. Not quite sure how to feel about that age; there are so many things I thought I would have accomplished by now, but conversely many things that have happened that I couldn't fathom. <br />
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If you're wondering what I've been up to lately, here is a link rundown:<br />
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I was lucky to be <a href="http://www.fettmagazine.com/style-is-style/" target="_blank">Fett Magazine's blogger of the month</a> (click through for an extensive interview!).<br />
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Style is Style also <a href="http://www.luckymag.com/style/2014/08/lucky-style-bloggers-august-15" target="_blank">made an appearance on Lucky Magazine's website</a> (thanks for the love, Lucky!).<br />
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I'm proud to annouce that I'm <a href="http://www.hercollectivemedia.com/" target="_blank">a part of HER Collective</a>, which is an collective network of creative and talented women. Keep your eyes on us, we're making waves!<br />
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Last but definitely not least, <a href="http://www.autostraddle.com/author/lokello/" target="_blank">I'm the newest addition to the editorial staff at Autostraddle</a>! If you are a female-identified LBGTQ+ person and have fashion/style questions and/or content, send me an email at lydia[at]autostraddle[dot]com.<br />
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Phew. Alright. Needless to say, I've been a teensy bit occupied in the last couple of weeks, and I'm trying to get into a routine as far as writing goes. How have you been? I hope your summer was filled with delicious icy treats + beautiful sunsets (the two things I'll miss the most!).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thrifted duster coat | Vintage Alley Sale tee | <a href="http://www.asos.com//ASOS/ASOS-Matte-Black-Round-Sunglasses/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3566786" target="_blank"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8b0f5d45-34f6-080c-43bb-abdd07e83ce5" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">℅ ASOS sunglasses</span></a><br />Community Thrift vintage skirt | Swedish Hasbeen clogs</span></div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047580404587517022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6916387442050295800.post-18320778607306098332014-08-15T08:50:00.004-07:002014-08-15T08:50:53.923-07:00Really Got A Hold On Me.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My heart is heavy this week. Between the passing of Robin Williams and what's happening in Ferguson, my mind is swirling from the ignorance that has a vile stronghold on our society. Solidarity, friends; we keep on keepin' on. Stay safe.<br />
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<i>Vintage</i> silk blazer, sunglasses | <i>Gap</i> tee </div>
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<i>Thrifted</i> shorts | <i>Steve Madden</i> sandals </div>
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Summer requires a closet simplification, and I find myself reaching for the same pieces in my wardrobe. Full skirts + collared shirts are a match I'm constantly revisiting. Paired with my indispensable moto jacket and cut-out booties, this particular combo pairing makes getting dressed that much easier.<br />
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<i>Thrifted</i> silk shirt, skirt | <i>Vintage</i> Levi's jacket</div>
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<i>Report "Ackley"</i> cut-out boots | <i>Topshop</i> socks | <i>H&M</i> sunglasses</div>
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