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Make It Your Own
Call me wacky, but I do spend time mulling over what exactly makes a thing pleasing to my eyes (and heart ~ creativity is born there ). Style is no exception, and I have become aware that certain elements seem to be present in all the looks I love. They seem to be mindful pairings of preppy, glamorous, girly and laid back. This combination always comes off effortless, it transcends time, and it never strays from entirely classy and refined.
Do these ensembles often incorporate the latest trends? Absolutely, but usually in small doses and the piece is almost always versatile.
Let's use the look pictured above as an example to breakdown the elements of individual style.
The Breakdown
1. Shrunken denim jacket ~ the fit is absolutely feminine, and this piece always adds a strong dose of laid back.
2. Cognac leather, structured hand bag ~ as preppy as it gets, incredibly timeless and classy. In this case it balances the trendiness of the silky, metallic halter top.
3. Silky metallic dotted blouse ~ silk blouses and metallic are all the rage this season. This beauty is a fabulous way to touch upon this trend while maintaining a timeless quality. In this look, this piece is your girly & glamorous. It is flirty which makes it perfect for date night, but certainly not over the top.
4. Cognac & black wedge sandal ~ this delicate wedge is both feminine and laid back. The mix of cognac & black ties in the preppy & glam elements perfectly! Great wardrobe staple.
5. J. Crew tortoise flower necklace ~ I'm am swooning over this one. The tortoise adds a preppy feel, while the sparkly centers give it a more glamorous, girly vibe. In this look, I love how it balances the metallic in the blouse and pulls together the preppy glam (my style in two words) oh so well.
6. Crisp cotton pleated shorts (black) ~ Classic. Not too short, feminine cut and certainly a wardrobe staple that you can dress up or down through the years.
Sometimes when we see something we love, it is hard to focus on the individual elements of it, but we must in order to be able to create our own looks. My advice is to spend time looking through your Style boards on Pinterest. Create a style binder with only the looks , and style tips you adore from fashion mags. Then identify the common elements. I know, a little OCD, but it works for me. A little fashion psychology:) It definitely helps with shopping too by narrowing our focus. This way we stick to pieces that make us comfortable and before we know it we have a truly workable wardrobe! Yay!
This is how I arrived at ... The Art Of Style ~ Make it your own.
Tell me the truth, my friends... Am I totally OCD, or is this just something all style lovers do? Hubby says it's OCD:)
Thanks for reading!
