High Waisted and Sophisticated

[ 2011.12.09 ]

Wow, time sure flies. I know I've been absent for a while but I have a very good reason for it!

I. Got. Married.

Yup! I got married! And how does it feel like, you ask? Why, just like single life, but with an extra band around my ring finger!
Of course, I do feel some internal changes. One of those is the need to act and feel more sophisticated.
 Do I dare say that I act more like a grown up now? Not yet, but at least this first outfit post back shows some sophistication!

 

black beret with sequins: Sirens

grey top with black rivets: lucca couture

navy high waisted pants with gold buttons: Zara

black and white crossbody bag: Kate Spade

black textured pumps: Steve Madden

black scarf: World Market

I've been digging the high waisted pants look and finally caved and bought some navy ones with gold buttons. Trying my best not to look like a sailor in tights, this is the look I came up with.
You be the judge - sophisticated? Or not quite there yet?

Speaking of sophistication, here's an incident from my journey home on the Skytrain today. I overheard these two girls' conversations (actually, they were so loud that it technically wasn't overhearing but just hearing). Within the span of one minute, there was at least 20 swear words thrown in there. Which led me to thinking, are swear words a social norm now? I've always thought that sophistication equates to eloquently phrased conversations with minimal profanity, and therefore, I limit my use of swear words to extreme situations where I cannot control my emotions. However, I've noticed that my co-workers use it regularly. Heck, my bosses even throw them around in meetings!

Is it socially acceptable now to swear in everyday occurrences and perhaps even professional settings? Is this now, also, a sign of sophistication?

Love always,

photo credits: wedding portrait - my future sister-in-law, Joanna
photo credits: outfit photos - my 2 weeks young hubby, Zen