I'm baaaaack. Family Vacation 2011 is in the bag. I have videos to prove it, although to not annoy the h out of you, I'll probably only share one.
Hit it:
(I shouldn't have joked about throwing up on that ride. I had to sit still for 30 minutes in order to keep my soft pretzel down.)
Tattoos for Women - A New Fashion Accessory?
The popularity of tattoos among women is growing at an unprecedented rate. Over the past ten years, the number of women lining up at doors of tattoo studios has rocketed. Tattoos are now a mainstream fashion accessory for women, occupying the same category as shoes and handbags. However, tattoos haven't always been popular among women. Fifty years ago, tattoos were almost the exclusive preserve of men. Only ten percent of tattoos belonged to women. And as recently as the 1980's there was a general belief in society that a women who got tattooed was either a criminal, a lesbian or a whore. These days, things are completely different. The traditional stereotypes and stigmas that surrounded tattoos have been swept away and women have the confidence to wear their tattoos with pride. Women are now responsible for 65% of all tattoos. In fact the market for female tattoos has grown so rapidly that as many as one in four women in the US have a tattoo. But apart from the change in the number of women who are getting tattooed, the female tattoo market has undergone a couple of significant changes.1) Tattoo Placement Previously, women who wanted a tattoo felt the need to position them on a part of their body where they could be kept well hidden. But these days’ women are proud of their tattoo designs and as such are placing them in more visible areas. The stomach and lower back are two of the most popular areas for tattoo placement. This suggests that women want to have the choice of whether or not to display their designs. It also indicates that most women now have the confidence to select a more sexual placement of their tattoo designs. Other popular locations for female tattoos include ankles and the front of the hips.
2) Tattoo Designs The type of tattoo designs that women want have also changed. In the past, the few women who got a tattoo opted for something small, discreet and well hidden, such as a name, a small flower or a cute design. Today, the tattoo designs chosen by women are generally larger and much bolder. Increasingly, women are willing to experiment with the size and style of tattoos. The most popular designs now include shooting stars, fairies, butterflies and unicorn. Larger tribal and celtic designs placed on the lower back are also incredibly popular. But beyond that, many women now have the confidence to seek out custom tattoo designs that will be unique to them. They're more style conscious than men, so they're no longer happy strolling into the tattoo studio, taking a quick glance through the catalog and becoming another one of the thousands who already wear the same design. Instead, women tend to take their time when searching for their perfect tattoo. They're more likely to select a custom design, but only after sample consideration of how it will look and make them feel. This allows them to leave the tattoo studio with a design that they can wear with confidence and pride. By Gustavo Gomez
living in a world filled with illusions
just had an ordinary schoolday, luckily i haven't that much homework this week!
above you can see my new cardigan, i'm in love with the swallow-print,
amsterdam was great! bought some other stuff to, i will show it soon!
and i want to thank you all for the sweet comments i get: really really thank you! ♥
weekend wardrobe...
Just a few (overexposed) shots of what I wore out and about yesterday afternoon... the sweater was a sweet thrift store find that I scooped up for $3 last year, yet somehow it hadn't seen the light of day until this weekend. It's soft and cozy, plus it's long enough to throw on over leggings and not feel scandalous... always a bonus, right? It reminds me of something my mom would have worn in the late 80s/early 90s, complete with shoulder pads (which I ripped out immediately) and a wicked crest detail. What can I say? Some things just never get old...
Outfit details: sweater and belt- thrifted; Tshirt- Joe Fresh Style; leggings- Aritzia; bag- vintage Liz Claiborne; necklace & ring- Forever 21
Studded
Studded Things in my Closet
Studded
Booties & Levi's High-Waisted Shorts
Hello WORLD!
Just wanted to ckeck if you're all right.
These three studded pieces I actually really like even if I don't wear the ankle boots anymore :P Don't know why but that's a good thing for you because you can buy them on my Shop or via KK. But I'm very excited about wearing these gorgeous studded Levi's high-waisted shorts I shot on Ebay about 2 weeks ago now. Totally love it! At the moment I can't get enough from my studded boots above on the left - rubber boots! Perfect for the dirty rainy German weather.
♥
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Fashion Tips - Best Style Tips
BEST STYLE TIPS
Dress for Your Figure
Look in the mirror and make an honest assessment of your body. Embrace your shape and who you are. Know your assets - whether it's well-sculpted arms, a swanlike neck, or wasp waist - and dress to enhance those features.
If You Are Full-Figured
Choose close-to-the-body cuts. Look for tailored pieces like fitted button-ups, straight skirts and trousers, and wrap dresses that skim the body and give the waist definition. Keep it streamlined. Big prints aren't best, so go monochromatic to create the slimmest line. Rich red is always striking; ditto lush jewel tones.
If You Are Boyish
Enhance your figure. To transform your physique into a more curvy shape, accentuate your middle and create the illusion of a fuller bust and hips. That means always define the waist, whether it's a dress that cinches, a top with a drop waist, or a gown with a distinct Empire line. V-necks emphasize cleavage.
If You Are Curvy
Wear form-fitting dresses that nip in at the waist, hug the hips, fall loosely over the thighs and calves. Reveal decolletage. Select a top that frames your neckline. It will draw attention to your upper body, keeping the rest understated.
If You Are Petite
Black opaque tights and equally dark shoes tone down the glitz factor of the season's metallic fabrics and give the legs a longer look.
Day to Night
Always have a pair of sexy heels on hand. Whether strappy or glitzy they can instantly give any look a dressier feel. The same goes for a clutch. Stash it in your day bag and pull it out at night.
Wrap It Up
A wrap dress looks great on all shapes and sizes. Soft jersey fabrics can work for all body types. Twist, wrap and maneuver the material any way you like to mask your least favorite parts and highlight the areas you like.
Evening Wear
Forget simple shifts. Stand out from the pack of black with something sweet and playful. Or try a tux, but swap the trousers for superslim pants or jeans. Have fun.
How to Wear a Minidress
If you've got the gams, an above-the-knee number is sweet and sexy. Don't go tight and short, however. A fuller cut will keep it refined.
Must-Have Accessories
A thick bracelet in gold, silver, or enamel is a timeless accent and works day or night. Give your evening style a glam punch with a big-stoned cocktail ring. Try bold, colorful stones for added effect.
The Best Bags
Recognize when it's time to buy a new bag, even if you are attached. Holes, tears, frayed stitching, and worn leather means your bag needs to be retired.
Freshen Up Basics
Been wearing a basic button-up under your suit every day? Swap it for a bright blouse, something with loads of ruffles cascading down the front, or a piece with a bold print and it'll instantly add life to that old suit.
Try Something New
Be open to experimenting with new silhouettes. Pieces you've always shunned could end up being the most flattering.
Top 10 Wardrobe Essentials
1. Trousers; 2. blazers; 3. pencil skirts; 4. white button-ups; 5. silk blouses; 6. simple cardigans; 7. dresses (shirt, shift, or sheath); 8. pumps; 9. structured bag; 10. belts.
Define the Waist
The waist doesn't have to be smack in the middle. A drop waist elongates your torso, while an Empire gives you a leggier look.
Big Belts
Cinching your waist over your suit jacket not only instantly gives your suit a new look, it introduces a sleek and flattering line. Go for a belt that matches for a conservative approach or add spirit with one in a contrasting hue.
How to Wear a Day Dress
If choosing a dress with volume, make sure it's balanced. A bubble-skirted frock, for example, should have a slim top, while a pouf-sleeved piece should be narrower on the bottom.
Time-Saving Shopping Tips
Keep your credit card on file at trusted stores, and avoid the wait at the register. Build a relationship with an insider who will pull pieces, hold hot items, or put your name on the waitlist and call you. Take care of those who take care of you. Thank-you notes, holiday gifts, and appreciation go a long way.
Freshen Up Basics
At least one piece in your outfit should have lots of personality. The key is to mix it up. Be unpredictable and pair up unlikely mates. Don't forget to have a ball with accessories and add quirky accents.
The Black Suit
A black suit is always flattering. First of all, it's black, the ever-appealing, hide-everything hue. Second, it's sturdy. A well-cut, properly fitted jacket retains its shape, doesn't stretch or squeeze, and covers common problem areas like arms, stomach, hips, and bottom.
Office Elegance
A certain level of refinement should be maintained: 1. Never show your midriff. 2. Avoid showing too much cleavage (and keep straps under wraps). 3. Keep hemlines in check -- and don't go too tight. 4. Save flip-flops for the beach. 5. And don't get too wacky. Express your personal style, but you don't want to seem too eccentric.
The Little Black Dress
Think of your LBD as a blank canvas that you can decorate based on your age, frame of mind, or event. Give it a personal touch - a funky brooch, a colorful scarf, a big necklace - to make it uniquely you.
Timeless & Tailored
The traditional two-piece suit is the standard. In a well-cut jacket with matching pants or a skirt, you know you'll always look smart.
How to Wear Straight Jeans
Pick a pair in a crisp, dark wash and this cut can look grown-up and polished will take you almost anywhere.
The Tuxedo
The right two-piece ensemble can be just as sexy as any frock. Wearing a lacy bra that peeks out from under the jacket is coy and sultry; a high-neck, ruffle-front blouse gives the look a retro spin; and swapping the conventional tuxedo pants for a superskinny leather or denim pair lends a fashion-forward flair.
How to Wear Heels
The higher the hemline, the lower the heel. Wear minidresses with flats when going for a more casual look.
How to Wear High-Waisted Jeans
Jeans that actually go up to your natural waist are a sophisticated option. They look best with a slim top and a higher heel.
Night Brights
When everyone else at the party is donned in dark shades, be the one who stands out. When going for a bold hue, however, it doesn't have to be blindingly bright. Rich jewel tones like emerald, garnet, and sapphire are sophisticated and elegant. Remember, solids look best when going for big color in the evening.
Tees: Long & Loose
When wearing something cropped like a little vest or jacket, pair it with a draping tee that hits below the hip.
60's Themed.
Ever since I did the Adele inspiration post I can't stop listening to her album, and I'm feeling even more inspired by her retro style.
I've just got back from Brighton for my friends 21st and some photos are on the way as well as what I wore, and whilst I was there I was inspired by the kitschness of it all. 'The Lanes' shops are all quirky and individual, and the proper British fish 'n' chips and the Brighton pier with rides and 2p slot machines.
So maybe that's why I'm a little bit in love with this 60's dress. I think ASOS curve are really hitting it out of the park with their clothes. And at the moment it's money off so bonusssssss!
What dya think of asos' collections recently, and do you think anywhere else are providing us girls with such a massive collection of well fitting clothes?
xx
Edit: If you want to know why I love Adele so much listen to this, I'm not sure when it expires but probably soon so I'd listen to it as soon as possible. I just want to be her best friend.
Sunday spotlight...
I thought it would be fun to start a new weekly feature, spotlighting fabulous bloggers that I love... You know, bloggers who are exceptionally creative and stylish, and clearly love what they do. Sounds good, right? Well, voila! Sunday spotlight is born.
First up is the lovely Natalie of I Heart This Blog... Nat is a friend of mine, and I couldn't think of a more perfect candidate to kick off this new feature. Not only is she beautiful and incredibly stylish, but she's super smart and witty, which is evident throughout her charmingly written posts. With her impressive accessories collection, mid-century modern decor, and beauty product knowledge, Nat is a blogger after my heart... and hopefully yours as well. xx
fishnet
Yesterday I took these photos and I was really in the mood for spring. But it was so cold.
This the reason why I wore above my fishnet tights leggins and why I wore a pullover over my dress.
But I think all the stuff I added because of the coldness made the outfit more special.
What do you think about it? And do you like my shoes??
Gestern habe ich diese Bilder gemacht und ich war total in der Frühlingsstimmung. Aber es war echt kalt.
Deswegen habe ich über meine Netzstrumpfhose eine Leggings gezoge und über mein Spitzenkleid einen Pullover.
Letztendlich glaube ich aber, dass all das, was ich wegen der Kälte hinzugefügt habe, das Outfit echt besonders macht .
Gefällt's euch?? Uund wie gefallen euch meine Schuhe??
dress worn as skirt:Ebay (Yumi), leggins: my moms, pullover:H&M jacket: worn lika a belt: Zara bag: Vintage, hat: H&M shoes: my moms
This the reason why I wore above my fishnet tights leggins and why I wore a pullover over my dress.
But I think all the stuff I added because of the coldness made the outfit more special.
What do you think about it? And do you like my shoes??
Gestern habe ich diese Bilder gemacht und ich war total in der Frühlingsstimmung. Aber es war echt kalt.
Deswegen habe ich über meine Netzstrumpfhose eine Leggings gezoge und über mein Spitzenkleid einen Pullover.
Letztendlich glaube ich aber, dass all das, was ich wegen der Kälte hinzugefügt habe, das Outfit echt besonders macht .
Gefällt's euch?? Uund wie gefallen euch meine Schuhe??
dress worn as skirt:Ebay (Yumi), leggins: my moms, pullover:H&M jacket: worn lika a belt: Zara bag: Vintage, hat: H&M shoes: my moms
5/52
already week 5 of my project, it's going fast.
i'm going to amsterdam within an hour!
hopefully i find the items i'm looking for :)
have a great sunday y'all!
Be Right Back
I'll be out of town, away from my inbox and off the internet for a few days visiting Mickey. If I had an office, this would be my out of office message.
C ya real soon.
(I couldn't resist.)
My Picks to Remix
With the remix just around the corner (no seriously, it's next Tuesday), I thought I'd go ahead and post my items for the 30 for 30. And here they are in all of their remixing glory. Please don't stare, they hate it when you stare.
Can you just imagine all of my outfits right now? You can? Well stop that. If you imagine all of my outfits there will be no element of surprise.
So as you can see, I am one item shy. Would you guys be so kind to help me pick the last item? That's right! Reader's Choice. So will you pick the Rookie Polka Dot Top or the 30 for 30 Veteran, the Red Heels. Only you can decide my fate.
(I promise that if you choose the polka dot top, I will iron it.)
sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead
screwed up my biology test today, i hate that subject so much..
made my history test good, though! :)
above you can see my outfit of today wearing my comfy sweater.
it's finally weekend! i hope it's going to be a long weekend haha
finally some time to watch the new gg and pll episode!
enjoy your fridaynight lovely followers! ♥
who's that?
I don't know why but yesterday I was in the mood for a litlle change. This meant putting on my glasses, make a special hairstyle and coloured clothes.
So don't be shocked when you see the pictures because I really look like someone else, don't I??
What do you think about my old Ipod I used as necklace and do you like my heart leggins??
I weiß nicht warum, aber gestern hatte ich irgendwie Lust dazu, mich etwas zu verändern. Deshlab zog ich meine unechte Brille auf und machte mir eine etwas komische Frisur und naturlich habe ich noch etwas sehr bunt, vl. sogar etwas japanisch aussehende Kleidung angezogen.
Also ich hoffe ihr erkennt mich noch wieder :)
Und wie gefällt euch mein alter Ipod als Kette und was denkt ihr über meine H&M Leggins?
leggins, shirt:H&M
skirt:Zara
Wedges:Nelly.com
glasses:Claire's
teenvogue Dec./Jan.
So don't be shocked when you see the pictures because I really look like someone else, don't I??
What do you think about my old Ipod I used as necklace and do you like my heart leggins??
I weiß nicht warum, aber gestern hatte ich irgendwie Lust dazu, mich etwas zu verändern. Deshlab zog ich meine unechte Brille auf und machte mir eine etwas komische Frisur und naturlich habe ich noch etwas sehr bunt, vl. sogar etwas japanisch aussehende Kleidung angezogen.
Also ich hoffe ihr erkennt mich noch wieder :)
Und wie gefällt euch mein alter Ipod als Kette und was denkt ihr über meine H&M Leggins?
leggins, shirt:H&M
skirt:Zara
Wedges:Nelly.com
glasses:Claire's
teenvogue Dec./Jan.
a thrifting I will go...
I decided to spend my afternoon off thrifting and antiquing today, which is pretty much my all-time favourite passtime... My first stop was Value Village, and although it was nowhere near as fabulous as the one in Victoria, I still managed to scoop up a couple of scores. I've been on the hunt for a pair of vintage cowboy boots for ages now, so you can imagine how psyched I was to find these powder blue leather boots for a mere $7.99! Woot woot! They're super comfy and in great condition, which makes me a very happy girl... Next I found a red plaid blanket, ideal for cuddling up on the couch or picnicing in the summer, and for only $2.99, it was waaay to cute to resist. I also picked up a forest green snakeskin belt there, as well as a just-for-fun ring in honour of my new province... And all for under $15, might I add! Man, I love thrifting.
Next I stopped at an antique mall, where I had to seriously restrain myself from buying all their incredible collectables! I managed to be good though, and only bought an Italian glass vase in a gorgeously vivid blue (the photo doesn't do it justice), as well as a matte white Kaiser vase that's the perfect addition to my little collection... Double fist pump! All in all, a perfect afternoon...
Create A Working Closet, Part 5: Remixing
I have had the hardest time writing this post. Not that I can’t usually string a few words together in a logical sentence (well....) but for some reason I hit a block on this post. How ironic. Remixing is the name of my game. Literally (cough, the 30 for 30 Remix Challenge, cough). So why can’t I write about it? Why can’t I give you tips on how to remix? What’s wrong with me?!!?*
Then I figured it out. No matter how many cups of coffee I go through this morning, I will never be able to tell you how to remix your closet. I can give you tips (and I will) but ultimately remixing is a habit that you have to form on your own. That’s the best part of remixing -- it’s up to you. It’s up to you what you remix, how you remix and why you remix. I can not tell you any of those things, it’s just something that you have to decide. With that said, I will tell you how I go about remixing. These are my own theories that I’ve tried out and that work for me. This may or may not work for you, heck it might not even make sense to you. But that’s okay. Figuring out your closet is what you need to do. Figuring out my sick, twisted brain is not what you need to do.
Before I start let me explain some lingo that I use here in Kendi Land (different from Candy Land, but not too far off). Remixing is simply a word that I use to describe the mixing and matching of the contents of your closet. Since that definition is a bit bloated, I just say remix. I did not make this word up, however. I think Stacey and Clinton made that up.
At this point, we have purged our closet, assessed the inventory, organized the mess, shopped for essentials and now we are ready to remix. This is the ultimate skill in order to have a working closet. If you learn to work you closet by remixing, your closet will work for you.
1. Remixing starts when you buy an item. I know that we've already covered shopping, but it's an important element to remember. Because of this, it takes me a long time to shop. If I am ever rushed, I usually make a bad decision. This is why I tend shop by myself. So what takes me so long? Before I spend money I have to decide if it fits in my closet. I am that girl standing in front of a rack of clothes staring into space. (I'm thinking okay, leave me alone.) I picked this tip up along the way: If I can’t remix an item at least 5 times, then it doesn’t belong in my closet. Let’s be honest -- 5 times isn’t a lot. But it’s a good basis for me to start with on a new item. If I can easily think of 5 outfits off the top of my head, I know it will be a great addition to the closet. (Your number might be different than 5, it's up to you.)
2. Shop your closet. No really. Look at your closet as if it were someone else’s. Look at your closet as if it were the cutest boutique on the block and you get to wear anything you’d like. How lucky are you??Take a few minutes and try on some things. Try crazy patterns together, try different color combinations, try something that you haven’t worn in a really long time. I think one thing to remember when remixing your closet is that no rules apply. If you want to wear a striped top with a floral skirt, try it. It just might work. Take the rule above of “5 outfits” and see if you can make 5 outfits out of each item in your wardrobe. If you have 30 items in your closet, that’s 150 outfits! (the bold means I'm screaming at you right now) That’s 40% of the year covered by just 30 really good pieces. You see where I’m going with this right? If you fill your closet with good, quality pieces that match your style, you don’t have to worry about getting dressed. This is your closet working for you.
3. Make a plan, each week. I say start weekly with your plan, since that’s normally when you wear clothes, during the week, right? I’m assuming that most of you take the weekends off from wearing clothes like I do. Your plan can involve a pen and paper, an excel spreadsheet (don’t hate) or simply by hanging outfits together in your closet. Normally I do laundry and start planning on Sunday. I start with my events for the week and plan accordingly. I usually plan about 7 outfits each week, so that I can have a few fall backs. And I usually hang them at the front of my closet, by outfit.
By simply making a plan, taking 30 minutes or so on a Sunday, my mornings are that much easier. I can walk into my closet on Monday and not have the usual routine of pulling items off of the hangers in anger and then walking out in a mish-mash of an outfit.
Just how do I go about making this plan? Well, I will tell you. If I am working all week, I know that my remix will consist of mainly skirts and pants. So I pull a few skirts and pants to the front. Let’s say I end up with 4 skirts, 2 pairs of pants and a dress, just to be crazy. I like to think of the bottom part of the outfit as the base or foundation. So I take a skirt and find 1-2 tops that I could wear with it. Then I hang them together with the skirt. If I’m feeling good, I’ll take some accessories and hang them on the hanger as well. That way I literally have to get up and get dressed without thinking. I do this over and over until I get my 5-7 outfits.
4. Be inspired. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to help you out. I keep a folder on my computer for outfit inspirations. Sometimes it’s the color that inspires me to put a combination together, other times it’s the pieces. I might not have the exact piece, but that doesn’t mean I can’t build a similar outfit. Seeing how other people wear an outfit is extremely helpful when putting outfits together in your own closet. Style blogs keep me on my toes when it comes to inspiration. The internet is filled with inspiration, so there is no excuse in being bored with your clothes. Sometimes it just takes one outfit to get that creative spark going.
So that is my humble list of tips on remixing. I am by no means an expert on this, but I am an expert in my own closet. Just as you are the expert of your closet. So experts, have any tips you’d like to share? Don’t hold out me. I will find you.
(And if you want to jump head first into remixing, join the 30 for 30 challenge starting February 1st)
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Part 1: Purging
Part 2: Assessing
Part 3: Organizing
Part 4: Shopping
*Don't answer that.
Then I figured it out. No matter how many cups of coffee I go through this morning, I will never be able to tell you how to remix your closet. I can give you tips (and I will) but ultimately remixing is a habit that you have to form on your own. That’s the best part of remixing -- it’s up to you. It’s up to you what you remix, how you remix and why you remix. I can not tell you any of those things, it’s just something that you have to decide. With that said, I will tell you how I go about remixing. These are my own theories that I’ve tried out and that work for me. This may or may not work for you, heck it might not even make sense to you. But that’s okay. Figuring out your closet is what you need to do. Figuring out my sick, twisted brain is not what you need to do.
Before I start let me explain some lingo that I use here in Kendi Land (different from Candy Land, but not too far off). Remixing is simply a word that I use to describe the mixing and matching of the contents of your closet. Since that definition is a bit bloated, I just say remix. I did not make this word up, however. I think Stacey and Clinton made that up.
At this point, we have purged our closet, assessed the inventory, organized the mess, shopped for essentials and now we are ready to remix. This is the ultimate skill in order to have a working closet. If you learn to work you closet by remixing, your closet will work for you.
1. Remixing starts when you buy an item. I know that we've already covered shopping, but it's an important element to remember. Because of this, it takes me a long time to shop. If I am ever rushed, I usually make a bad decision. This is why I tend shop by myself. So what takes me so long? Before I spend money I have to decide if it fits in my closet. I am that girl standing in front of a rack of clothes staring into space. (I'm thinking okay, leave me alone.) I picked this tip up along the way: If I can’t remix an item at least 5 times, then it doesn’t belong in my closet. Let’s be honest -- 5 times isn’t a lot. But it’s a good basis for me to start with on a new item. If I can easily think of 5 outfits off the top of my head, I know it will be a great addition to the closet. (Your number might be different than 5, it's up to you.)
2. Shop your closet. No really. Look at your closet as if it were someone else’s. Look at your closet as if it were the cutest boutique on the block and you get to wear anything you’d like. How lucky are you??Take a few minutes and try on some things. Try crazy patterns together, try different color combinations, try something that you haven’t worn in a really long time. I think one thing to remember when remixing your closet is that no rules apply. If you want to wear a striped top with a floral skirt, try it. It just might work. Take the rule above of “5 outfits” and see if you can make 5 outfits out of each item in your wardrobe. If you have 30 items in your closet, that’s 150 outfits! (the bold means I'm screaming at you right now) That’s 40% of the year covered by just 30 really good pieces. You see where I’m going with this right? If you fill your closet with good, quality pieces that match your style, you don’t have to worry about getting dressed. This is your closet working for you.
3. Make a plan, each week. I say start weekly with your plan, since that’s normally when you wear clothes, during the week, right? I’m assuming that most of you take the weekends off from wearing clothes like I do. Your plan can involve a pen and paper, an excel spreadsheet (don’t hate) or simply by hanging outfits together in your closet. Normally I do laundry and start planning on Sunday. I start with my events for the week and plan accordingly. I usually plan about 7 outfits each week, so that I can have a few fall backs. And I usually hang them at the front of my closet, by outfit.
By simply making a plan, taking 30 minutes or so on a Sunday, my mornings are that much easier. I can walk into my closet on Monday and not have the usual routine of pulling items off of the hangers in anger and then walking out in a mish-mash of an outfit.
Just how do I go about making this plan? Well, I will tell you. If I am working all week, I know that my remix will consist of mainly skirts and pants. So I pull a few skirts and pants to the front. Let’s say I end up with 4 skirts, 2 pairs of pants and a dress, just to be crazy. I like to think of the bottom part of the outfit as the base or foundation. So I take a skirt and find 1-2 tops that I could wear with it. Then I hang them together with the skirt. If I’m feeling good, I’ll take some accessories and hang them on the hanger as well. That way I literally have to get up and get dressed without thinking. I do this over and over until I get my 5-7 outfits.
4. Be inspired. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to help you out. I keep a folder on my computer for outfit inspirations. Sometimes it’s the color that inspires me to put a combination together, other times it’s the pieces. I might not have the exact piece, but that doesn’t mean I can’t build a similar outfit. Seeing how other people wear an outfit is extremely helpful when putting outfits together in your own closet. Style blogs keep me on my toes when it comes to inspiration. The internet is filled with inspiration, so there is no excuse in being bored with your clothes. Sometimes it just takes one outfit to get that creative spark going.
So that is my humble list of tips on remixing. I am by no means an expert on this, but I am an expert in my own closet. Just as you are the expert of your closet. So experts, have any tips you’d like to share? Don’t hold out me. I will find you.
(And if you want to jump head first into remixing, join the 30 for 30 challenge starting February 1st)
____________
Part 1: Purging
Part 2: Assessing
Part 3: Organizing
Part 4: Shopping
*Don't answer that.
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♥. It's Love - Cute halter top with matching zipped mini skirt. Perfect for Valentine's Day! Yours - FREE!
Have Thalia's Fashion Collection on your profile picks? Touch the profile prize board to claim your profile gift today!Thank you so much for your support!
<3 - Thalia
Teleport to Thalia's Fashion Collection - Main Store.
Blog: http://thalia-fashion.blogspot.com
Thalia's Fashion: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Thalia/112/67/25
Style Woes
Fashion at every age!
ln my favorite posting, TIPS & TRICKS, I telling you about, how that pair of jeans can change your day in a good day of course! I was thinking, in which way can we make that pair of jeans an icon from outfit.
But first of all I really want to share you some of the 2011 tricks, to be young at every age (my grandma knock me in to write about this)
20s up to 30s: ELECTRIC AZURE AMPS UP CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE
40s: FOR A STYLISH START, GO WITH LIVELY PATTERNS AND ORGANIC STAPLES.
50s: FIND YOUR FASHION FIT WITH FESTIVE PRINTS AND COLL CAMEL
60s: CREATE A WINNING LOOK WITH ECCENTRIC PRINTS AND PRIMARY COLORS
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But first of all I really want to share you some of the 2011 tricks, to be young at every age (my grandma knock me in to write about this)
20s up to 30s: ELECTRIC AZURE AMPS UP CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE
40s: FOR A STYLISH START, GO WITH LIVELY PATTERNS AND ORGANIC STAPLES.
50s: FIND YOUR FASHION FIT WITH FESTIVE PRINTS AND COLL CAMEL
60s: CREATE A WINNING LOOK WITH ECCENTRIC PRINTS AND PRIMARY COLORS
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