If I find myself stuck in a fashion rut, I find that the easiest way out is to spill the whole contents of my wardrobe on the floor and reinvent each item to suit my newly acquired tastes. This and a quick trip to the local charity shops and vintage shops to get the missing pieces generally results in a happy Mademoiselle Robot. I find it more rewarding than buying lots of different pieces each season. But that is out of the question anyway, as there is no way I could afford to redo my whole wardrobe each season, unless I start selling myself.
Here's what I would pick for myself if I could:
Dresses
Tops & Bottoms
And finally, this would be my ideal capsule wardrobe for this Spring/Summer. There are lots of unusual colours (for me), clashing with brighter shoes and a pair of light skinny jeans - which I already have.
I think I have a teal marching band type jacket somewhere, I can just get that one out, change the buttons, add some feathers & tulle ruffles and boom, instant fashion fix!
Now that's the kind of challenge I like!
What are your inspirations this Spring? Do you ever find yourself in a fashion pickle, and if you do, how do you get out of it?
I've been dreading the spring because I'm a winter/fall guy. I think this spring all try a more 70s mod photographer look. You know, white pants and some light sweaters. When I'm in a pickle I return to the basics. Toss in some fab movies and take notes!
ReplyDeleteI really love your choice of colours - very elegant. When I'm in a rut I normally dig about in vintage shops or browse about on etsy. I'm just so looking forward to the warmer weather! x
ReplyDeleteLOVELOVELOVE the Comme des Garçons jacket!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in exactly the same inspirational phase/pickle as you. I'm obsessed with muted, destaurated 'non colours' yet have a wardrobe of black and bright and little to no money. It's only taken a few items to get it going though and like you say a few charity shop trips.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that Fendi dress.
For me, this spring is all about teaching. I will be completing my professional student internship (aka student teaching) at a local elementary school. wardrobe wise, this means colorful skirts, button down blouses, lightweight cardigans, eye catching jewelry and comfy shoes. This will be a step forward from my daily jeans, tshirt and hoodie student wear. I'm looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteThis spring, it'll be all about flowers with me.
ReplyDeletemy ideal spring look is Sloane Peterson (boy I love her) from Ferris Bueller's Day Off - light denim, shorts, cowboy boots AND leather fringing? I'm sold.
ReplyDeletemy way of getting myself out of a fashion rut is by going to topshop or asos (or the like) and putting tons of stuff in my basket then taking a moment to look at all, realize I actually have over half of it in my wardrobe already (just needs updating) and leaving the store having spent no money. Works every time!
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I want three things this spring a pair of skinny white jeans, a white floofy dress that falls right above the knee and a bondage dress. I think I'll have to end up making the bondage dress myself as I'm stupidly poor but it will still be fab. Anyway all your picks are so absolutely delicious I might eat them
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I'm guessing from the comments that is a CDG jacket, it's beautiful!! your picks are all very soft and reflect the feminine-side of Spring... now i would wish for my closet stocked with all of these.
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