Excellent and thoughtful question, Suz, and a couple are a challenge for me: Just Enough Structure and Irregular Outfit Juxtaposition, although I think the latter sounds like so much fun, but I, too, get concerned about a "costume-y" appearance or one that is too "forced." As for structure, I just haven't played around with it yet, enough, to know what I'm really doing, so there's a little trepidation with this one.

I'm more in comfort zone with Combining the Classics with Trends and High-Low Style and I really enjoy the Classics with Trends options best.

Thanks for bringing up this topic, because by exploring it, I think we'll be more willing to try these approaches in our own way.

I happen to think Janis Joplin looked awesome...

Hey, more Janis love here, MaryK!!

But I do get April's point about eyewear and curly hair. After wearing my hair in a sleek, ear-length bob for years, I was more than a little taken aback to find that embracing my curls also meant revamping my eyewear. I currently have four pairs of eyewear on the go, two of which work when I let my curls loose and two which work when I decide to blow dry my hair into a sleeker shape. And, to complicate things further, some outfits seem to demand straighter hair while others look better with my curls. From my, admittedly limited, experience, curls can be challenging for those of us who don't aspire to an arty or boho style. I love Janis' music but don't really want to emulate her look.