Ocean Park Project - August - YouLookFab Forum

Tonight I am experiencing unbelievably hot weather in the city. We are here for an outdoor concert tomorrow that will be 95+ when it starts. The band will be worth it. Our lady has more sense. She's going to hear something more refined, maybe a pops orchestra, or summer Shakespeare. It will be hot, too hot for fussy jewelry, but she has reserved seating and someone will bring her a Campari and soda, which she will not spill even a drop on her dress. And no one will notice if she slips her shoes off into the cool grass.

The clutch is interesting, it has some eco-warrior glass as part of the materials. I don't need it or it would be on my way. It also comes in silver. I'm going to think three times harder about the sandals, but my summer is so short, I probably don't need them either.

(Skip down to the January entry for the first installment of this 12 month fashion project of mine.)

NAS - splurges and pot-hole fillers

July - perfect print top

June - dress over pants

May - beach party & swimwear

April - crops and denim jacket

March - the dress

February - date night jeans and sweater

January - the original plan

entire collection so far

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Modern American Designer Printed Chiffon Halter Maxi Dress

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rachylou

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That dress is evil good

Rambling Ann

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Thanks Rachylou for still paying attention!

JAileen

Very nice outfit. The colors make it seem cooler. We've been to two outdoor concerts recently. One, we sat on the grass, and the other we had reserved seats. We did not have Campari available. But we did have a local microbrew.

Tonight, we're going to watch our local triple A baseball team. Right now, at 1:45, it's 100 here at home. I'm trying to figure out what to wear.

Jaileen, there should be a commiseration icon in the feedback. I'm wearing a sleeveless a-line cotton tee fabric dress and bringing a long-sleeved chambray shirt and straw hat. And chilled wine. It's an exceptional venue in Utah that lets you bring your own. Hope you get some good brew at the ball park.

Stagiaire Fash

The dress and shoes look perfect!

I'll have to look up your original reference; using a painting to inspire a color scheme is something I've seen only in interior decorating, not fashion, so I could learn something new. Are you keeping all the pieces in a separate Ocean Park capsule?
I'm not sure if you're buying new things or shopping your closet. If it's the first; then you might want to look at this necklace: https://www.softsurroundings.com/P/Opal_necklace/

Jenni NZ

Fashiontern, Rambling Ann will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think she is fantasy buying for this fantasy woman's wardrobe. The whole idea has quite grabbed me and I've commented most months and sometimes made suggestions. I keep looking at my fave painting in my bedroom ( which was commissioned for my 40th birthday) and half wondering about doing something similar. My DH commissioned the painting because he knew I would love the artist's very bright and yet deep colours. He knows me well.

Ohhhhh--thanks, Jenni NZ! That explains the use of the third person. Maybe the character would like that necklace, lol. Your husband must be a keeper!

Fashiontern- Jenni nailed it, mostly fantasy buying. If I buy something for myself, I try to mention it. I live a very casual lifestyle with farm animals and mud, so my real fashion needs are low these days. The January entry explains the inspiration for the project.

I like the necklace, but can "afford" to be picky since it's all for show. I've already selected some paua shell/abalone items. One thing I seem to be looking for is angularity/square themes. Somehow the round motif seems out of character to the painting. I think that's the benefit of doing this project so far, is proving to myself how tightly edited a capsule wardrobe could be if I really applied myself to the tiniest details. Four more months to go!

Jenni - try it, at least in fantasy. I've learned a lot from doing this, even though I've bought very little. Do you have a photo of the painting? I don't think you'd need to wait until January to start.

Anonymous

Hi Rambling Ann! Fabulous as always.

Your two characters could be distantly connected, such that they'd come together for a conference or family gathering or something in YLF, the novel.

Paula

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Ann, I've enjoyed reviewing your series and this month's installment! I've followed along with this approach, too, on the Vivienne Files. I really like hearing from you how it has focused your style and choices. I might consider experimenting with something like this next year.

Here is my painting, on my wall for 16 years since I'm now 56 not 40! As I seem to remember you lived in Auckland briefly years ago RA, you may recognise the representation of our iconic volcano Rangitoto, which I can see the top of from my bedroom window.

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Jenni NZ, I love those colors!

Sheila

Love the dress and sandals. Not sure how that lovely Diebenkorn wrap would look IRL with the dress but the color of the small handbag would help to connect it all together.

Sheila, so long as the overall capsule has the same vibe as the actual painting at the end of the project, I'm going to call this project a success. It would be so cool to find a Diebenkorn scarf someday, haven't so far.

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