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Signature parts of your look?

catgirl

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I got my hair trimmed and colored today, and my hairdresser commented that I've worn this cut longer than any other cut since she's been doing my hair. She stated that it could become my signature cut. I was kind of intrigued - I like changing things up, but this cut certainly works for me and has gotten lots of positive feedback. I can get change by altering the color seasonally.

I also feel like my glasses and my scent (Light Blue) are part of my signature style now.

Do you have a signature cut or other part of your look that is clearly you? Would you ever change it? Do you feel stuck in it, or thrilled that it's yours?

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Ana

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Bold, bright colors are a major component of my style. I don't think that will ever change. I love them and they make me happy. Plus, I look better in warm, bright colors than pastels, so I'm thrilled my preferences matched up that way.

jen

short hair, jeans and black boots!

cciele

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Red hair, boots, glasses I can see changing aspects of these things, but they would still likely be part of my signature style. Interesting question Una -- I can totally see your hair being your signature cut.

christieanne

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I think your haircut could be a signature look - it shouldn't be dated or out of style although maybe the color might change and you keep the cut (I'm think in 20 yrs....)
When I think signature look I think of some iconic women like Iris Apfel with her pixie and glassess. Or Diana Vreeland. You are in some fabulous company!

I don't have much recently having been in red polo shirt style vortex for too long. It used to be bold necklaces - I always wore one to the point that if I didn't, people would ask why not. It was sort of a lot of pressure. But I do have a fairly large collection so that could continue again.

fashionista

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Fun thread!! Love it

My long hair has been with me from the time I can remember, so maybe that's my signature look in hairstyle.

About clothes skinny jeans, ballet flats and boots have always been in my wardrobe no matter what trend come or go. So may be they are my signature look in fashion.

And lastly, I have kohl lined eyes (with and without lip gloss/ additon of blush/ nailpolish etc), for every occasion-wedding, nightout, office, casual outings, picnics, day brunches, dinner, birthday celebrations (anything), so may be that's my signature look in makeup.

fashionista

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And I love your signature hair!!!

CocoLion

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My shoulder-length stick-straight hair is part of my look, whether I like it or not. I wear it pulled into a pony tail or bun when I'm working and going for my more classic looks.

I love your haircut! The last picture of you in that new consignment store "shorter" dress looked so beautiful -- your hair, your smile, the way you look so happy with your son. It showed me a whole new side of you. (Not that there's anything wrong with your trademark sidewards glancing looking down a little pose.)

ManidipaM

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Yay for your signature hair, Una! I think everyone on YLF loves that cut almost as much as you do. It definitely is iconic!

I guess I'd call my curls a constant if not a signature. My hairstyle changes pretty drastically every few years... but I never knew how much I depended on the wave in it until a particularly, uh, 'enterprising'? thick-skinned? stylist straightened my hair out for a magazine photo shoot. I have never hated my appearance and felt as alienated in my own body ever before, nor ever since. And this despite envying many friends their stick-straight waterfall of hair and lamenting my nonstop tangles!

Likewise my angled, mismatched, not very 'feminine' eyebrows. I get majorly ticked off when someone at the beauty salon tries to 'curve' them 'prettily'.

The other bit of 'look' that has been a constant for me for now 18 years is the single earring I wear in pierced right upper lobe (the left counterpart closed up almost immediately and rejected the piercing) --- what I wear varies from pearl studs to silver barbel or ring, nothing unconventional enough to call a signature; but the asymmetry is itself unconventional and was even more so when I first got it (single pierced ears are more common now than they were in my youth). Tangential: Actually, I've always enjoyed ear jewellery asymmetry, I guess. Even the standard love piercings used to get mismatched studs often in my youth, less so now perhaps (largely as I've been having trouble finding 'my style' studs of late, not sure why).

Lipstick, in terms of make-up, is the one thing I'm hardly ever without. Eye make-up I do often forgo.

Clothes --- I'm not sure I have a signature look there, unless it is midi-length skirts and wide-ish leg pants, which I've never been without. But they aren't quite constants.

Deborah

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My hair style is definitely the most constant part of my style signature. I have worn a bob in a number of variations since I was about 20. also red lipstick and the color black. All constants in my style for a long time and I don't see that changing any time soon.

Una I would absolutely identify your hairstyle as a key part of your signature.

Transcona Shannon

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My pixie cut and salt-n-pepper colour is definitely part of my signature style, as well as bold glasses. Also I think blazers and bold footwear (coloured shoes, boots, etc.) have become signatures as well.

I love your hair Una and think it definitely is part of your style.

mrseccentric

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oh, fun fun thread! for me: crazy hair with a life of it's own, glasses, victoriana, booties, jackets, antique or antique-y jewelry, petticoats and lacy camis, utilitarian wear -

and, believe it or not: beige.

steph

marianna

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I had to think about this one and couldn't come up with much! The one constant for me are ballet flats -- and I do think they're part of my signature look.

citygirldc

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My hair, red lipstick, and black pants and jeans.

rachylou

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Haha: Puffers and knit caps in the middle of summer!

Aziraphale

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Eye-catching footwear, sleeveless tops and bold lipstick. That's about all I can come up with!

ETA your haircut really does suit you.

ironkurtin

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Hm.

- Glasses
- Jeans
- Boots
- White
- Cashmere
- Linen

Diana

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glasses
boots
printed skirts/dresses
handknit items
teal

milehighstyle (Linda)

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Hair - some variation of a dark brown, above the chin bob
Jewelry - more is more, often matchy to the outfit
Shoes - distinctive: mostly bright, very high, or patterned
Clothing - colorful and feminine, lots of pencil skirts

Sona

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jewelry, well shaped brows, long hair. all quintessential or 'signature Sona'

rae

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Sideswept bangs (because of my slightly lopsided eyes and chicken pox scars).

Boots.

Utility Jackets/coats.

Pendant necklaces.

Belts.

Interesting to think about this... I had a moment of panic that I might have made something a signature on accident, and that it might be something I didn't like!

Anonymous

I love your cut and color Una! You could wear it that way (or a variation) for ever--well at least until you get bored. WE'RE not bored!

I think my greying hair is signature for me. Even though it will change and get more silver, I'm enjoying the transition. I love how I can run my fingers through it and see all the colors of a Husky dog's fur! *waving to Kona*

Meredith1953

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I think being one of the "silverhaired sister tribe" is part of my signature. Haven't really decided about anything else being signature!

modgrl

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I don't know, I thought it was waist defining bombshell looks but I have been totally surrending my waist with tunics for months now, since the Feb NYC meet up where I bought my Zara button down tunic.... I guess the only thing consistent is my Kors watch (which I don't LOVE but wear because it finishes outfits so nicely) and my newly reset engagement ring because it turned out so fricken fab. Everything else feels subject to change - style evolution is happening for me big time right now. I don't want to wear heels. I don't want anything tight. How to look long and lean and still define my waist without really wearing anything that makes me longer or defines my waist at all?

MsMary

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I'm never without earrings, so that's a big signature look for me.

Bright pencil skirts. In fact, bright bottoms in general, including white jeans.

Fun shoes, especially high-heeled patent leather pumps in every color of the rainbow.

Jackets with everything!

I'm loving them all, although recently I have started to actually consider foregoing the a-jacket-for-the-sake-of-a-jacket look as an ironclad rule.

cheryl

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That is a great haircut Una! My signature things would be long hair, bright colors and fun tennies.

Jewell

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I adore your hair cut and totally agree that it makes for a rockin' signature part of your look!

Bangs have become a part of my signature look. I've worn them off and on for years, and have had them consistently for over a year now. Whether my hair is up or down, straight or curly, those bangs are ever present. I don't think any of you have ever seen me without them.

Also earrings are a signature part of my look. Sometimes I'll go without a necklace and I only recently got into bracelets, but if you see me without earrings you can be sure it was a mistake. If I'm rushing in the morning and don't have time to put them on I'll throw them in my purse or pocket and put them on in the car.

annagybe

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Well it used to statement heels (insert sad panda face). Now I really don't know.

qfbrenda

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There are probably several things, but the first one that comes to mind is classic clothes + artsy jewelry. I like simple clothes.... think of the MOTG formulas in a classic, simple style.... but I love jewelry that might be sold at an art show. I always have that sort of a piece on me somewhere.

Abie

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I too love your hair =)

I think my curly dark hair and bright colors are a signature part of my look.

Everything else will switch up. I have had different color highlights and even different cuts but I refuse to bother with straightening my crazy thick hair and I'm not likely to go a lot lighter.

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