What I wore: New Neutrals

There was a time when black,white and grey were the only neutrals I wore. Then I added navy blue to the mix. Now I gravitate towards browns and khaki greens as my neutrals.

I never used to like green or brown in any form but for some reason, I'm loving them more and more now. Maybe it has to do with all the earth tones I've been seeing fashion lovers wearing lately.

Even so, this outfit is me trying not to wear trousers in this frigid, uncertain weather that we're currently experiencing in Nairobi. I learned that wearing several layers is perfect when you live in a place where you experience multiple weather patterns in one day. So the coat will come off when the sun is up and get put back on when the temperatures dip.

The versatility of these boots has surprised me. I've managed to style them more times than I thought I would like this time when I wore them with a navy dress. I like their light brown colour adds makes any dull outfit brighter.

Outfit details:

Skirt, top and belt: Thrifted (Gikomba)

Coat: Old

Boots: Gift

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