i put together this mood board to represent my overall feel for spring fashion. structured, feminine, classic. longer skirt lengths, quality fabrics, simple pieces that can be put together to create elegant lines & an polished look. colour is warmly welcomed, and patterns are still encouraged, but my idea is to tone down the clutter, and bring a sense of "cultivated beauty" to the forefront. i want to emphasize the fact that while my examples may be high-end labels ($$$!), there are more reasonable and wallet-friendly alternatives.
1. in one of my previous posts, i showed you a pair of ralph lauren velvet loafers i found at a consignment store in my neighborhood. the ones i've given as an example are also RL, but similar versions are sure to be found at thrift stores. ladies, don't ignore the men's shoe sections... there are many styles of loafers or flats that are perfectly acceptable to wear yourselves.
2. i am loving this A.L.C. pleated satin skirt right now. it can be dressed up with some platform heels and a romantic blouse, or dressed down with a jean jacket and some flats. maxi doesn't always equal muumuu.
3. this michael kors shift dress is beautiful, as well as the leather chloe dress, also pictured. classic shapes, rich colours, and - bonus points for sleeves! i love sleeves. everything about these dresses is classy. i imagine them paired with some mary jane pumps and a string of pearls.
4. pearlized polish is obviously a big thing for spring... these three shades debuted on the runway last year for chanel's spring 2011 collection. i like these colours, and although they are unique to chanel, i'm thinking cheaper alternatives could definitely be found, especially in the peachy-pearl shade.
5. i am so into structured hats right now, similar to the ones pictured above. my favorite thing to do is pin on a sparkly brooch (see #9) to jazz my look up. bad hair days are reason alone to wear something on one's head, but i think hats add an element of refinement to an outfit.
6. the nautical trend may be fading out, but i still think a great striped sweater or tee can add a simple but classic touch to a skirt or trousers. the example given is a joseph sailor cashmere sweater, but i have one very similar from zara, and i think it cost me something like $40 - a small price to pay for an important piece for one's wardrobe.
7. i hate bras. not so much wearing them (because i DO need to wear them), but the look of them underneath my clothes. i try to wear bras that look cool if they peek out from under my shirts. this is what i love about these bandage bras that have been so popular as of late. i know alexander wang & philip lim make some bras that look similar to a crop top/sports bra(?), and this VPL bra pictured costs around $95. the cost is fairly steep, but if you wear your bra like you'd wear any other piece of clothing, i'd say it's worth it.
8. these thakoon cigarette pants are beautiful, but this is also a piece that can be easily found at a lower-end store or thrift shop for cheap. i have a pair from h&m that cost no more than $30, and they are such a great alternative to jeans. i am feeling more like a lady at my ripe age of 23, and want to dress as one. cigarette pants are classy and create a really polished look.
9. i love to embellish my clothing with a pretty brooch, whether it be a hat (see above), or a lapel on your blazer. i do believe less is more, so when i wear a brooch, i tone down the jewelry elsewhere.
10. full skirts are so glamourous, and as much as i love showing off my legs in mini skirts, i feel so fantastic in a full skirt that accentuates my waist. the length is tricky... you don't want a fuller skirt to cut you off at the knee. try different skirts on, and play with the lengths so you know what is right for your body structure.
11. these prada platform heels are so pretty. i am very much feeling the emergence of classy, refined footwear, and the mary-jane style is fabulous to incorporate into your shoe collection.
12. the now infamous céline "classic" sac... photographed on fashion editors, models, and critics alike. this bag screams structure, and is so versatile. the good thing for us is the availability of similar bags in consignment shops, or lookalikes at stores such as zara or h&m.
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