Seasons & Nature Challenge - Day 2 ... Mushroom it is!

Hello!

So Day #2 of the Seasons & Nature Challenge was all about the Mushroom for me! There's something about this image that makes me keep going back to it again & again.

I tried two different variations of it - one thats very close to the image in terms of colour and the second a Bonus WIW! ;P

Look #1
I chose a beige top & cognac trousers for this look. I love the embossing on this top a LOT and I like how the back is deeper than the front. The pants are another orphan that came out of the closet after almost a year & a half.
There's a hint of grey & black in this image that shows rotting of leaves and I tried to bring that element into the look with my scarf and bag.

Top - Vero Moda
Blanket Scarf: Forever 21
Pants- United Colors of Benetton
Oxford Ballet Flats - Zebba
(*recent purchade; I'm in love with the cool pattern mix of plastic with leather)
Watch - Fossil
Shades - MacV
Handbag- Zara

I tried wearing the scarf hanging loose on my neck and then wrapped around...and i think i like the wrapped more...what do you think?

Look #2
For this look, this top was Perfect in my eyes because its shape, lines and flow resembles the mushroom! The pants i chose are not the exact colour, but the same brown family
The icing on the cake were my new boots...sorry I couldn't wait another day to model them, so they HAD to feature here!

Top - Dorothy Perkins
Pants - Fame Forever
Leopard Print Boots - Bershka
(*my new babies....modelled...yay!)
Watch - Fossil
Shades - MacV
Handbag- Zara

With this look again I tried the top tucked into the trouser and then left it out....not sure which one I prefer!

As always, I welcome all your thoughts, comments, feedback and opinions

ETA: In case anyone has ever wondered what that tattoo on my wrist is - it's DH name inside an anchor

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9 years ago

Elly

Veteran

I love the version with the lace white top- esp. untucked. Your new boots look great and this is a really fresh look and very "mushroom inspired".

Kirstjen

Your collages are great! I particularly like #2 & #6.

Ankita

(website)

Active Member

Thank you Elly! I like the lace one a lot too and find this top hard to style with jeans because of its mushroom shape, but i think it works well with trousers. The untucked version felt very bad ass to me and i thought 'Why not....let's take a picture!' ;p

Thank you kirstjen! I really do enjoy making them

Joy

Wonderful mushroom outfits. I like the second one best with the top untucked and the new boots are looking fab. I've been wondering how to do a hot weather version of this photo and am inspired by your outfits.

Anonymous

These are two great versions of the mushroom photo Ankita. I think I have a preference for the second version, like others have said. I love the lines of the top and I think I prefer the tapered rolled pants too.Your animal print booties are just fab! Those new beauties were crying out to be worn and modelled! PS, I can't decide between tucked or untucked for the second top either. I think both work well.

Thank you ladies! Joy I always love your outfits & I can very you'll roll out a fab one for this picture too!

@ Diane: i personally prefer look #2 myself... it's more 'Me'
And oh yes... those shoes had my name written all over them... so Happy with them!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Ankita, how do you feel about shortening the first pair of trousers? That way you can wear them with high shaft boots or ankle strap footwear. Their length seems to fall into no mans land at the moment.

#5 is killer. One of your very best. Gorgeous proportions and fun interpretation.

Very true Angie, I think that's exactly what they need. I used to wear these to work about a year and a half ago and back then I wore them low waist with a belt + high heels... now the proportion has completely changed because they close way above my belly button!
Going to take these to the tailor tomorrow! Would an inch off be alright?

Maneera

I love that you have such a great eye for colours, Bebo. And you could create two such unique outfits with just one inspiration photograph. Man, you're creative!

I love the scarf wrapped in outfit 1. However, the colours and lines of outfit #2 come closer to the inspiration photograph. Those boots look beyond awesome! And you look stunning in outfit #2....one of your best.

Agree with Angie....the pants in #1 could be shortened.

Sara L.

I think these are both nice outfits that evoke the mushroom picture. I love the boots in the second outfit, and the scarf and bag together in the first outfit.

I'm thinking more like 2.5 to 3 inches, Ankita.

Jenn

I'm so glad to see people doing this photo today. It's probably my favorite of the bunch. Your second version of this look is SOOOO good. That top with the lace, the leopard booties... just perfect.

Thank you Manny, Sara & Jenn!

Word Lily

Two great takes on this photo! I actually prefer #1, because of the stripes and fringe of the scarf, and the delicate details on the shoes. I think I prefer the top in #2 untucked.

Thank you Word Lily... I love that scarf too (many people find it ugly!)... its huge, soft and so comfy!

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