“Once it starts to look like it's matching your other clothing, it's a problem. The whole secret is not matching.” Lance Lawson

This picture is over thirty years old, taken just after my mom and dad got married. I always find myself taken aback when I see old pictures of my mom because to me, she looks so classy. While I admire such fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, and Coco Chanel, my mom is my fashion guru, I talk to her all the time about suggestions of what to wear for certain events. From her shoes to her gloves she always matches perfectly. I try to do the same.

Yet, can I match too much? According to Lance Lawson, I can. Is this a flaw that my mom has passed down to me? I mean....purple gloves? Did she really need to find purple gloves to match her outfit? Do I really need to wear a yellow necklace and yellow earrings if I wear a shirt with yellow on it? Sometimes I wonder.

It takes just the right amount of creativity to get away with watching. I mean, what's so creative about wearing green flip-flops with a green shirt? I have to admit, those purple gloves are pretty creative.

So, do I match too much? Maybe. I try to limit myself to three matching accessories at once. Is this weird? You will never, however, find me matching brands together. Nike shoes and socks? Nah, I prefer Addias socks and Puma shoes. I am a rebel, I know. (Don't tell mom)