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YLF Challenge Chain: Aubergine Challenges Sharon

Aubergine

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Hi Sharon,

First of all, I really enjoyed looking through your past posts and reminding myself of your amazing style. You always look great -- so clean, feminine, and architectural. You also wear draping so very well and have the most awesome sandal booties and statement necklaces (and silver jeans!). And, finally, I really admire your resilience in how you've responded to health and body challenges and hope things will be smoother for you from here on out.

Now onto the challenge!

Looking through your recent threads, I see that you've very, very conveniently given me some excellent ideas for your challenge yourself. First, you've just come back from what sounds like a wonderful trip to Hong Kong and given a great, detailed description of Hong Kong street style. Second, you had a style epiphany spurred by that absolutely beautiful top you bought on your trip, writing that "I want my clothes to be feminine and elegant and stylish, but what makes me feel fab is if I am also wearing something a bit unusual or unexpected or even just trendy."

So your challenge has two parts:

1. Create an outfit showcasing your interpretation of street style in Hong Kong.

2. Create an outfit where you remix pieces you don't usually wear together to juxtapose feminine/elegant elements with something more unexpected. Since I know fall is just arriving in Australia, I'll also add that I'd love to see this as a fall outfit.

Extra credit: Work at least one of your new purchases from Hong Kong into one or both.

Have fun, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

1. This thread is part of the series YLF Challenge Chain (Spring 2014)

2. Previous challenge: YLF Challenge Chain: Ornella Challenges Aubergine (when the current challenger was challenged)

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Suz

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Wow. These challenges just stun me with their intelligence and creativity. Brilliant!

Neel

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Wow! Nice one

shedev

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Great Challenge.

Lisa

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I am constantly amazed at these really creative challenges!

Anonymous

Sharon, I can't wait to see what you come up with! When you wake up, of course.

Good job Aubergine!

Kristin L

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Very nice challenge Aubergine!

CocoLion

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Great idea Aubergine. Can't wait to see this.

TraceyLiz65

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Just Brilliant, I am simply amazed at these challenges!!!

Sharon

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Wow, thanks Aubergine. I am going to have so much fun with this! I am at work currently, but will put something together tonight or tomorrow morning.

April

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I loved following your links back to Sharon's prior posts, Aubergine. I hadn't seen either one the first time around and was happy to read about Hong Kong street style and see the Goth/bling shirt.

For anyone who's missed previous links in the Challenge Chain, you can see everything we've done so far here: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....st-1169321

Sharon

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Ok, here are my efforts.
1. Create an outfit showcasing your interpretation of street style in Hong Kong. I have posted two photos here. The frst one is a more accurate representation of what I saw on the street. The tunic and the furry coat were both bought in Hong Kong (it was COLD!) This is a little outside my cultural norm and I plan to wear the pieces separately here. Tthe second photo is my interpretation of how I would wear this look in real life. I do worry that this outfit looks a little school-girlish with the flared skirt and blazer so if anyone has some ideas about skewing this to look a little more sophisticated I would appreciate them,
2. Create an outfit where you remix pieces you don't usually wear together to juxtapose feminine/elegant elements with something more unexpected. Since I know fall is just arriving in Australia, I'll also add that I'd love to see this as a fall outfit. Ok, I had to show you my most prized Hong Kong purchase - my new Anne Fontaine shirt. I wore this outfit out last night and loved it. I think the volume of the shirt and the structure of the collar and fitted sleeves paired with the shoes provide the feminine/elegant elements, whilst the crop top and the asymmetrical hemline give me the trendy/unexpected. I felt great wearing this.

Thank you for the challenge, Aubergine. I loved doing it!

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Gigi

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Sharon, you look so fab!!! My absolute favorite was 3. So perfect! I love how the pointy ends of the shirt collar mimic the pointy toes of the shoes.

rabbit

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#3 is drop dead amazing!!! that SHIRT!! *fans self* Everything about how these items work together is perfect.

I can see how #1 maybe doesn't feel 'you' but all the elements would work on you separately. Great to see an illustration of the look though! That's so much fun to try out something in RL you have seen on others in a different context. So awesome of you to show us

For #2 I really like the pleated skirt and the sharp shoulders on the jacket, and the great boots and scarf. If you wanted to make it read a little differently I might try making it into two outfits:

Have the bottom half with a looser/oversized maybe longer or high low sweater top. I liked the burgundy pleated skirt and sweater deb posted recently a lot and thought it worked for all ages. The scarf might work with this depending on color.

For the second outfit, I'd try taking the jacket/tights/boots and do a different shape of skirt, maybe a pencil, or maybe something like a looser shift dress where the jacket was giving structure to something flowy. Again a scarf could work here depending on color.

I actually think the jacket and pleated skirt could work together with a black top and no scarf, which would make it look less 'college'. You have a great frame for these kind of structured items of clothing, they look really architectural and stunning on you.

Kristin L

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Very creative Sharon! I like the furry jacket and the tunic together.

Helena

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Wow - these are awesome. Number 3 is particularly amazing!

deb

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OMG #3 is amazing!!! I really like #1 and think you might try wearing out somewhere just to see how you feel. Great job!

April

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Oh, Sharon -- this is a wonderful array! I see what you mean about the schoolgirl vibe with the pleated skirt but I think Rabbit has you sorted there. Love the shirt in #3 and I also love the way you echoed the pointiness in the collar and shoes.

Sorry to be one of the first responders and to hit you with the next part of your challenge just when you were probably breathing a sigh of relief to have gotten this part done, but I won't be around much tomorrow. You should take as much time as you need to come up with a challenge for #42, which is Dee.

I'll PM Dee now, and whenever you're ready, you know what to do...

April

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Oh, and because I see several Dees in the YLF membership, it's this Dee that you want:

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adorkable

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OMG to #3 - what fun, and everything fits you so perfectly that ... drool ...

I like both 1 and 2, and Rabbit's suggestions are great - although honestly honestly honestly I love it as is!

Aubergine

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Sharon, I was so excited to log in and see this just now! I love all the outfits so much -- you passed with flying colors! Glad you enjoyed it.

#1 is elegant, cozy, and a little funky all at the same time and I especially like the jacket. I think everything looks great together and would wear them together all the time if I were lucky enough to own them, but I also look forward to seeing the new pieces remixed in ways that feel more like you.

#2 uses simple, classic pieces for such a fun and playful look. The burgundy jacket and the light blue scarf are a brilliant color combination and the shape of the jacket is beautiful on you. I do like Rabbit's suggestions if you want to change the feel a little, but I also like it just as it is.

#3 is just gorgeous. The Anne Fontaine top was really an amazing purchase, especially with the unusual asymmetrical hem -- it really does combine a classic, feminine feel with something unexpected. And the combination with the crop top and those skinnies (are they leather? waxed? I'm definitely noticing some kind of cool texture) is so striking and really speaks to the more graphic and architectural part of your style.

I also have to say it's seriously cool to think I just had an effect on what someone on literally the other side of the world is wearing. Especially when the outfits look like these!

catgirl

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THAT SHIRT! I WANT IT! That is the white shirt of my dreams.

You look absolutely amazing in all of these, Sharon - I love them in backwards order but they are all phenomenal.

Caro in Oz

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#3 is just perfect. You look amazing. These challenges & responses are just so creative.

Sharon

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Thank you for the kind words, everyone.
rabbit, thank you so much for the great suggestions. I will definitely be trying them out.
Aubergine, thank you for such a great challenge. It was fun and helped me clarify some of my thoughts about how to wear my new purchases.
AG, it is beautifully made and feels lovely on- I highly recommend a purchase if you like the look. Maybe it would be available onine?

CocoLion

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Very well done Sharon!

#1 may not feel like you, but you look great in it!

Ideas for #2 -- I see that kind of "skater" or "circle" skirt being worn with boxy cropped tops. You could also layer a slightly longer top underneath. Then try it with some ankle strap heels or other feminine pumps such as you're showing in #3. The other idea is to wear the skirt with combat boots, bare legs, knee socks, a plaid shirt tied at the waist, a white tee and black moto for the rebellious school girl look. Perhaps not sophisticated but fun! As for the blazer, I could see it looking great with a mid or even somewhat lighter wash pair of jeans. Then keep everything else the same (white top, blue scarf). Footwear choice -- how about Cons. Again not exactly sophisticated -- my style is more RATE so I tend to think in those directions.

#3 is stunning! What a unique piece, lucky you to own it.

You are looking really good, your skin looks amazing.

Suz

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Sharon, you look amazing in every one of these! I agree with Denise...#1 may not feel like you but you wear it incredibly well. I actually like it a lot, which is saying something, since I have an (irrational) dislike of tunic looks on my own similar frame. Now that I see this on you, i think I should just get over it, already, and find a tunic that works for me!

#2 I actually love this on you! I think maybe it is just a question of small tweaks. As rabbit said, the scarf maybe adds to the collegiate feel -- how about trying it with a simple turtleneck instead? Maybe switch up the hose to something with texture or a bit more sheerness....or try with different footwear (although the boots are super practical and de-bombshell the skirt, I know). I like Denise's idea to try the skirt with a crop top -- maybe the one in #3 -- plus a slightly longer silky shirt underneath. Also, try the skirt with a sassy sweatshirt.

#3 AHHHHHHHH!!! So beautiful. No wonder you felt fantastic in this. You LOOK it. Everything about it is fab. The shirt is just gorgeous on you. Congrats on this beautiful stand-out purchase.

Angie

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Killer to the power of Killer. You absolutely nailed to, Sharon. xo

Lisa

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Fun new pieces from your trip, and styled perfectly, nice job!

rachylou

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I need #3 for me

Sharon

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Cocolion, thanks for the great ideas! I actually have a boxy crop top that will work well.
Suz, I've never worn a turtle neck before - I might see how it looks now. I think a tunic would look great on you and I could see it being very practical and comfortable for working from home.
Angie, thank you so much and I really appreciate you sharing your love of your Anne Fontaine shirts - it's not a brand I had any knowledge of before and I am so thrilled to have such a beautiful item.

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