Le Demoiselle
Posted: March 21, 2022 Filed under: Clothes, Style Imitating Art | Tags: beige, belt, brooch, gray, pink, pink button-up, pink loafers, style imitating art, tan checked wool skirt 2 Comments
This is my outfit for this week’s SIA, inspired by Picasso’s seminal “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon“. The outfit actually came together quite quickly for me – I don’t have a lot of pink in my closet, which makes selecting the right items much easier. As for the rest, I knew I’d wear this skirt, because its stripes of beige and blueish gray are a perfect mimic of the painting’s background, and I also added a belt for the darker splashes of brown. Finally, I topped it off with my “lady” brooch, as a nod to all the ladies in the painting. Easy peasy, and I quite like it.
Don’t forget to drop by Shelbee’s blog on Wednesday to see other outfits inspired by this classic painting!
A Tale Of Two Cities
Posted: March 11, 2022 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: beige, beige straight leg pants, black, brooch, cityscape sweater, pink, pink loafers, socks 3 Comments
It’s been a while since I utilized socks to add colors and patterns to my outfit, mostly because I’ve been relying on other things for those (patterned sweaters and vests, for one thing) and I haven’t found any new socks that really excite me. But when I bought this sweater (another graphic one), I immediately remembered these “cityscape” socks I’ve had for a while but haven’t got a chance to show off on the blog yet, and happily, they go together! I kept the rest of the outfit simple, but I couldn’t help adding another whimsical touch – a brooch featuring these fabric owls. If they had been pigeons or crows, it would’ve fit my “city” theme better, but owls would have to do.
Spring Mood
Posted: March 2, 2022 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: blue, blue and gray plaid skirt, blue bobble cardigan, pink, pink heels Leave a comment
Spring seems to be in the air (i.e. nearly 100% humidity and mold everywhere. I hate it); that’s why I’m bringing out this skirt. I still can’t think of what to pair with it other than white and/or blue, and I find the light colors inappropriate for colder days (it’s just my own arbitrary rule, I prefer wearing dark colors in winter to “warm up”, and light colors in summer to “cool down”), which is why I only tend to wear it around spring. Plus, this bobble cardigan, with its floral embroideries, is super spring-appropriate, so of course I had to pair them together.
Sweet Dreams
Posted: January 10, 2022 Filed under: Clothes, Style Imitating Art | Tags: blue, pink, pink heels, pink velvet pleated skirt, style imitating art, teal fair isle sweater 2 Comments
Here’s my outfit for this week’s SIA, inspired by Rus Khasanov’s “Sweet Dreams” video. I mostly took inspiration from the video as a whole, though the blue-and-pink color scheme is a major part of said inspiration. I also thought that the pattern and bobbles on my sweater are a good nod to the drops of paint and bubbles in the video, and the shine of the skirt can reflect the glitter without being too literal about it. Overall, I’m really happy with the outfit. Check back on Wednesday to see how everybody else did, and don’t forget, if you’re interested in becoming in SIA host, to email me and/or Terri before January 21st!
Pocket Square
Posted: December 3, 2021 Filed under: Clothes | Tags: beige short-sleeve sweater, black, black alligator boots, blue, blue boyfriend jeans, brown, brown houndstooth blazer, handkerchief, pink Leave a comment
I’ve always loved menswear, but there are two menswear accessories that I have yet to master – the tie and the pocket square. For some reason, whenever I try wearing a tie I look like a waitress/server, and as for the pocket square, I’ve yet to figure out how to fold/tuck it so it looks natural. Maybe the handkerchiefs I’ve been using are too big, I don’t know. Anyway, here’s my latest attempt. The fold/tuck is OK, but I’m not happy with the color. I wanted to break away from the sea of brown that is my fall/winter wardrobe, but this color combo just doesn’t work (at least it matches my jeans?) Oh well. Back to the drawing board…
14 Shades Of Grey 