“For most of my life, I had nothing to do with clothes,” the author says Kirthana Ramisettithat novel, Other RataIt came out last month. “I always felt sick when I tried them. But fashion plays a central role in my latest novels. While writing it, I realized that I deserve to find clothes that will make me feel good.” Today, Kirusana shares five colorful looks, plus tips on the ritual and style of mother and daughter. girls5eva Costume designer…
dress: Siempremás. Earrings: Halbal. wallet: Star Stud Studio. necklace: Grand Bazaar NYC Flea Market. Flat: Seychelles, resemble.
“For a long time I was dressed for utility to the point that I looked effective. The little bit of me was always thinking, ‘One day, I’ll figure out what I’m wearing when I’m small.” Then while writing my third novel I realized I didn’t want to get this dress any more in the summer. Ah, it works for me. I’m excited to let it slide on a date night. ”
Cardigan: Cable & Gauge, resemble. dress: Siempremás, resemble. Boots: Kelly & Katie, resemble.
“I lived in New York City for 20 years. I thought about why so many people, including myself, move to this city. So I put it to my character, Rata, Other Rata. She starts using the email address of someone who shares her name, and instead attends parties and gallery openings. She enters these circles using fashion as a passport. ”
top: Serena & Lin. Pants: BBJ Los Angeles, resemble. loafers: DSW. wallet: Laura Mei. Scarves: Gifts, resemble.
“I really admire costume designers Matthew Hemessas And his work girls5eva. I actually sent him a cold email about how 40 women wanted to write about finding her personal style. He was very nice and gave me great advice. His #1 hint was to embrace collisions of patterns and wear unexpected color combinations. Matthew says that bright colors feel natural confidence and that the collisions of patterns work.
“Matthew’s hint makes me think Mindy ProjectMindy Kaling’s characters were always wearing eye-catching designs that worked well, but always. This orange top isn’t something I’ve worn in the past. When I combine it with black pants I feel grounded, but one day I feel confident to wear it in a colorful skirt. ”
Top: Shirt + Trends, resemble. Overalls: Serena & Lin. shoes: Converse.
“My other strategy is to find mentors with a style you admire. They don’t have to look exactly like you, but they probably have similar shapes and skin tones. Then you can try to emulate what you like about their style. Natasha Rothwell Dresses, especially the pieces she wore during her press tour How to die alone And her costume inside the white lotus. For me, these colorful overalls and sneakers pairings sing Natasha Roswell. ”
Kurta: Dizza via West Side, resemble. jeans: Macy’s. Wallet: Adrienne Vittadini, resemble. scarf: Merifuru. flat: DSW.
“Whenever I want to be comfortable I wear a kurta with jeans and I wear it since high school. My mother passes me by her. I always tell my friends that my mom and I trade two things: One of my favorite memories is when we hear the audiobooks of Plachigupta audiobooks. They called us exceptionally And then there were some really meaningful reports. ”
“I’m still finding clothes, but this whole experience has made me realize why people get so much pleasure from putting their clothes together. I’m excited to try out more looks that will give me the freedom to get out of my comfort zone and wear pieces I’ve avoided in the past.”
Thank you very much, Kirusana! congratulations New Book.
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