Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Back to black ...

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                                                                                              shoes: bershka,
                                                                                              skirt: zara (here),
                                                                                              t-shirt: stradivarius,
                                                                                              bag: thanks to romwe (here),
                                                                                              trench coat: thanks to oasap (here),
                                                                                              sunglasses: raen,
                                                                                              watch: michael kors,
                                                                                              ph. Maja


Okay, let's try this option for shedule posts. If everything goes well, you will read it while I'm still at my work. :)
Lot's of new things are in the game, and time by time I will reveal them all.
You have been asking me a lot about business looks, and  this will be my version of that. Not typical at all, but that's me. :)
What do you think?



 

Getting Dressed Can Be Fun

Sometimes I can’t find anything to wear.  Or, perhaps I should say that I can’t find anything that I want to wear.  This has been the case for the past couple weeks.  Sure, I get dressed, but I’ve mostly just been phoning it in with uninspired color combinations and my usual half-assed accessorizing.  When this happens, I try to wear something that helps remind me that getting dressed can be fun.  Today’s outfit is just such a reminder:




This outfit is fun:

 
It’s plaid (men’s vintage golf pants) and houndstooth (vintage via Vintage by the Pound) together.  As they were meant to be.  And it’s layers of bracelets and big, chunky necklaces.  The red necklace is made from vintage African beads & brass (gifted) and the other is a silver & turquoise squash blossom necklace (vintage via Lil’ Gypsy Vintage).
 
They are very heavy together, just in case you were curious.

But, they are also awesome together.  And they are awesome with the houndstooth and the houndstooth is awesome with the plaid.  And it’s basically an outfit made of awesome:


The best part, though, is that it combines two of my current trend obsessions.  Printed suits (yes, I know it’s not a suit, but I feel like we can all pretend it is and still sleep at night) and global/boho chic.  Really, the only thing I’d change is the shoes.  I love these sandals (old Banana Republic “Natalie”) but I think this outfit could take a bolder shoe.  I was afraid a different shoe would be too much, but now I don’t think so.  I’ll definitely try something different next time.

What about you, Reader Friends?  Do you get in style ruts?  What do you do to remind yourself that getting dressed can be fun?

Happy Wednesday, All!

Gracey

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Spring Remix

I wore this outfit earlier this year:



Today I remixed the look for spring:




I kept most of the pieces of the look intact, including the cropped pants (Vince Camuto via Nordstrom), the cap toe wedges (Bandolino via DSW) and the vintage coat (Maurice of Lansing via Goodwill).  But, instead of the turtleneck, I wore my new red, black and white graphic floral dress (Penelope in Red Rosie c/o Karina Dresses).

I love this dress.  Like my other Karina Dress, it's cut beautifully and the print makes me giddy:


I can't wait to remix it again for summer.

Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey

Shop the Look:

Karina Sleeveless Penelope dress
Similar black cropped pants
Similar peep-toe wedge heels
Similar red vintage jackets (here & here)

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Elena Perminova - la Concorde - Paris

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      Elena Perminova - la Concorde - Paris

      Avant de s'engouffrer dans sa limousine, Elena Perminova visiblement dans sa période bleue a
      gentiment accepté de poser pour moi quelques instants.

      Photos by Fred - Easy Fashion Paris
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Aurélien - le Grand Palais- Paris

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     Aurélien - le Grand Palais- Paris

     J'ai rencontré Aurélien devant le Grand Palais. Si sa coiffure travaillée tranche avec sa tenue noire,
     c'est sans doute parce qu'il est coiffeur dans la vie justement. Curieusement, malgré son apparence
     un peu "post- apocalypse", le pire cauchemar d'Aurélien serait de se retrouver seul sur la planète.
     Son rêve le plus fou serait d'être invité chez Rick Owens, le temps d'un week-end.
     All outfit by Rick Owens
     Shoes bought on internet
     Perfume by T.Mugler
   
     Photos by Fred - Easy Fashion Paris

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Rainbow Girl - Fashion Week - Paris

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      Rainbow Girl - Fashion Week - Paris

      Je ne sais pas qui est cette jeune femme que j'ai croisée lors de la dernière Fashion Week devant
      le Grand Palais. Mais j'adore sa tenue pop à mi-chemin entre le Cosplay et le dessin animé.

      Photos by Fred - Easy Fashion Paris
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Monday, April 22, 2013

Trends to Try: Neon

Like many fashion trends that have been here before, neon has come back around.  It first cropped back up a year or so ago and is still going strong today.

So, how do you try this trend without looking as though you're starring in a Wham! video?  Well, for one, avoid wearing it with feathered hair and short shorts.  Agreed?  Good, now here are some other tips that might help you try this trend.

  1. A little goes a long way.  Try this trend in small doses such as jewelry, belts, small handbags and shoes.  I think you'll find that a even the smallest pop, such as studs, or nail polish, is still fun.
  2. Wear it with mid-tones.  Especially if you're not sure about this trend, you may find that pairing neon with too strong of a color might be too much look.  Try pairing your neon with mid-tones such as gray, khaki, navy and olive to keep your look modern.
  3. Stick to neon in colors you love.  I wear a lot of pink and orange so I naturally gravitated to neon pink, neon orange and, my personal favorite, neon peach.  If you wear neon in shades you like, you'll be more comfortable trying this trend.
  4. If you choose to wear more substantial neon pieces, like skirts, dresses or sweaters, make sure you wear them in a modern shape and/or with equally modern pieces.
  5. Wear it with denim.  In the form of a belt, shoes, sweater or clutch, neon anything looks good with denim everything.
Looks to Try:
 



Looks not to try, a.k.a the aforementioned Wham! video:


What about you, Reader Friends?  Have you (re-) tried neon yet?

Happy Monday, All!

Gracey