Playing with Style: Mickey, Leather & a Little Sparkle

Let’s talk about this look.

It’s giving playful, edgy, and just enough grown-woman to remind you that I’ve been doing this life thing for a minute. I paired this chic Mickey Mouse sweater from Fashion Nova with a pair of faux leather pants I scored at drumroll — JCPenney. Yes, JCPenney is still that girl. Don’t sleep.

And then there’s the icing on the cake: these sparkly statement glasses from Zeelool. Honestly, they bring me joy. And that’s kind of what this whole fashion journey is about for me right now — choosing joy, taking risks, and unlearning some of the style rules I’ve followed for way too long.

For years, I built my wardrobe around what was "acceptable" in corporate spaces — clean lines, safe colors, structured silhouettes. But now? I’m having more fun with fashion than ever before. I’m learning to push the envelope a little. Adding more personality, a little more attitude. And truthfully, I’m still figuring it out. I’m still redefining my style — but it feels good here.

This Mickey sweater might look like just a fun top, but it’s part of something bigger for me. It’s a reminder that fashion can be lighthearted and powerful. That I can be playful and polished. That style doesn’t have to fit into someone else’s mold to be valuable.

So here’s to bold pants, cartoon characters, and sparkly glasses. And to finding your fashion voice — even if it’s one piece at a time.