Comments on: project: new look

By: verhext

verhext — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:07:29 +0000

Elizabeth: I agree! Since I try to not buy new, those basics are sometimes harder to come by, and I wind up with piles of accent pieces with no base!! I’ll definitely need to need an eye out for some basics. Black, for sure!

By: Elizabeth M

Elizabeth M — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:45:18 +0000

I like all of them! I don’t think you have to sacrifice such a wealth of style influences to create one specific “style” for yourself. What you might want to consider is including some basic generics in there that you can rev up with other stylish pieces and accessorizing. Basic black works for everything – slacks, skirts (in whatever styles appeal but pencil skirt cuts can work as a great backdrop to build around), jackets (all sorts) camisoles, blouses etc. You can toss in more creative expression pieces as accents around the basic pieces. I almost always use black in this way b/c it really provides the best background contrast for whatever else you are going to put on around it. At least in my opinion. However, basics in other colors would also work, depending. I’m not a fan of white, nor am I a fan of beige as a backdrop but again, that’s me, and I’ve seen others use these colors as style backdrops and they have looked fantastic.

I’m sure you already know all this stuff I’m going on about but I wanted to chime in anyway. I do love all the pics you posted of yourself – I don’t think you should have to part with any of those “looks.” Maybe just streamline your style instead of sacrifice one aspect for another? Get the foundation pieces – and then go fantastic around that.

By: Sequin Cat

Sequin Cat — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:18:13 +0000

I think you look amazing!

By: verhext

verhext — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:25:57 +0000

eee, this comment is going to be longer than the post!

eithlinn: i think i will stick to looks 2 & 4 for the job, and the gyspy/flapper look for weekends! I think if it weren’t for work, I would just wear everything all mismatched! Curses!

michelle: one trunk, one large closet, several suitcases, one armoire, 2 dressers, and a huge garment rack. o dear.

angel: i forget how much you must have lost!! how heartbreaking. you have the best style, and never look weird or wrong!!!

nath: “slim trousers on the ankle, silk tops tucked in and flats” sounds like perfection, though i’m too curvy for tucking in shirts! eeek.

casey: but you have such a defined style! it is interesting to hear that you also deal with this! Maybe a literal inspiration board/collage of actual photos (not just web) tacked to the inside of my closet would help…

laura: yessss, i would be a gypsywitchbaby forever if it weren’t for this pesky grown-up job thing. unfortunately, that means feeling like i’m wearing uncomfortable drag 40 hours a week! it’s more about trying to work within that and not feel oppressed by my clothing – plus, being able to put together an outfit that makes me feel good at 7am when i’d rather be curled in a fetal position in the bathtub!!

johanna: awww. i always thought the same – you’ve always had great style! (i guess that whole “going to school for fashion design” thing helps!)

By: Johanna Wood

Johanna Wood — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:30:32 +0000

Awww… you’re so lovely, you can wear anything & make it shine. You’ve always had that about you & I was always mesmerized by that. I think you should just wear whatever you like. I think that’s very you. Keep them guessing…