Laura makes a conscious effort to navigate her way through life with hope in the place of fear. She is a stargazer, her head in the clouds on her best days. Her interest in Human Design runs almost as deep as her admiration for the Beauty of Nature, and she believes that each inspires and complements the other. Laura is thankful to have been gifted this life, and tries to live it with deep appreciation for everything and everyone she encounters every day.
My latest challenge was to create 12 different looks using only 6 pieces. I tried to imagine someone that might be traveling and trying to keep their luggage light. You will see that accessories were key in creating these different looks. I also tried to keep accessories to a minimum keeping in mind the weight of ones suitcase. I have to say that the red flats are something that could be left behind but they could create a little interest with many of these looks. Watch my video below for an explanation of these 6 pieces that I used to create 12 days of fashion.
Below you will find all of the accessories that I used in order to pull together the following 12 looks from the 6 pieces. As you can see, accessories are KEY. The other KEY element to creating great looks is the styling. For instance, how a simple thing like, popping up a collar and rolling up the sleeves on a jacket or blouse can really create fabulous STYLE.
{teal turtleneck, khaki jacket, black pants, leopard sash, Lauren Merkin handbag, brown penny loafers}
{teal turtleneck, black pants, snake skin handbag, black patent belt, black patent t-strap heels}
{white ruffle blouse, khaki jacket, black pants, Lauren Merkin handbag, leopard belt, red flats or black patent t-strap heels}
{white ruffled blouse, straight leg jeans rolled up, leopard belt, straw fedora, red flats or brown penny loafers}
{teal turtleneck, white ruffled blouse, straight leg jeans rolled, leopard sash, Lauren Merkin handbag, brown penny loafers}
{teal turtleneck, khaki jacket, straight leg jeans, brown boots worn with jeans tucked into them, two necklaces}
{white ruffled blouse, khaki jacket, brown pencil skirt, leopard sash, brown leather boots}
{khaki jacket ~ worn with nothing underneath for an ultra sexy evening look ~ you may want a cami underneath, multi strand pearl necklace, brown pencil skirt, brown boots, snake skin handbag}
{white ruffle blouse, teal turtleneck worn around shoulders, square scarf, black pants, brown penny loafers}
{teal turtleneck, straight leg jeans rolled up, square scarf worn around waist, snake skin bag, brown penny loafers}
{teal turtleneck, straight leg jeans, square scarf worn around neck, brown western belt, brown boots worn with jeans tucked into them, Lauren Merkin handbag}
{teal turtleneck, khaki jacket, straight leg jeans, white crochet fringe scarf, straw fedora, brown penny loafers}
The fashion world has always favored skinny models to show off the latest trends. But it's the real women who actually buy them. Why does this make sense? Well I guess when it comes right down to the brutal truth, people buy things that look good. And lets face it, clothes look better when they are smaller. It's kind of like when I go into a store to try on shoes and the one on display that I am attracted to is a size 6 or 7 and then the sales clerk brings out my size (9 or 9/2) and I'm like "That's not the same shoe, is it? The one on display looks different!" The clerk tells me that it is in fact the same shoe. Suddenly, I don't want to try it on anymore. So, I just want to tell all you ladies out there who are not a size 4 in a dress that I get it. But we can't let it bother us. Fashion is everywhere and marketing is everywhere and the majority of it is big beautiful pictures of skinny people. Keep in mind, models in magazines have the b...
{Leifsdottir Alegrias tiered floral skirt} Totally unpredictable and completely cool. Flowers for fall are exactly what you need to take your "I miss summertime" blues away. There are no rules in fashion. It's just about achieving a look that is your best and that you feel good in. Who says plaid is the only print you can wear in the fall? Now, don't get me wrong. Plaid is one of my favorite patterns. So maybe we can mix them together! {See below} Flower patterns are fun and so glamorous during any season. Just make your floral skirts a little more fall like by wearing a pair of colorful tights! Can you say FLOWER POWER?! And we are going to need some major FLOWER POWER especially when the temperature begins to drastically drop. {Christopher Kane ~ garden leather mini skirt} {Carolina Herrera}
I have to admit, I have not been getting dressed up much these days. I think it has something to do with just wanted to be comfortable. I have been sewing a ton of masks at The Maine Square and it just feels better to not be confined in my clothing as I am cutting fabric and sewing. However, I do have to go out of the studio occasionally. Mostly it's to the mailbox, but sometimes it's to get more supplies and of course food. I don't mean to sound pretentious or anything, but I do think about how I look even when going out to do these quick errands. It makes me feel good to look half decent! Lately I have been opting for a simple black tee shirt and a pair of semi faded jeans. All I need to do it pop on a camel colored blazer and some ballet flats and I am good to go! Oh yeah, and I ALWAYS wear a mask when entering a public facility these days. I think it's just common courtesy with all that is going on with the corona virus. Here are some of my all-time favori...
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