WIW - Some Things Old, Some Things New, Some Things...Purple Hair!

Rather than snapping pictures of outfits I feel are working, this week I decided to take a picture every day, so you can all get a better sense of my day to day style. I'm really enjoying taking some risks and having fun finding my style! But I am 100% looking for honest opinions on some of these outfits. What's working, and what could use a little help.

1. Black wide leg trousers, black french cuff button down, black crinkle toe pumps, pink zebra scarf. The shirt is making the first outing here.

2. Yes, I dyed my hair dark purple with bright purple highlights. So fun, and I highly recommend everyone try it at least once. Really puts the "modern" in modern classic!

3. Black shift dress, black slouch boots, white cardi, Union Jack scarf. Felt I looked better without the cardi, but of course it was too cold for that.

4. Black slouchy skinnies, black scoop neck top, black belt, grey booties, and new grey faux leather jacket. Got told I looked like Michael Jackson in this outfit. Not sure how to take that!?!

5. Denim trousers, fuschia button down, black cardi, black pumps. I fear this cardi needs to be retired to casual wear only.

6. Proof that I am NOT wearing black pants. Very dark blue!

7. Casual Friday: jeans, embellished tank, black cardi, boots.

8. Super fantastic metallic leather bracelet from the Bath Fashion Museum in the UK. Love this!

As always, thank you to all for looking and commenting.

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13 years ago

Angie

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I have to run off because I'm running late, but I had to chime in fast just to say that I LOVE the purple streaked hair!! KILLER.

Anonymous

LOVE the hair, and I really like 4!

You had a great week. I especially like #3 & 4. I like your purple hair, especially that you went totally purple. Have you tried the jacket in #4 with the dress in #3?

rae

Veteran

Can't get past the hair!! Such an amazing effect!

Suz

Your hair is FANTASTIC. It looks stunning on you. Love.

What did you use?

I'm also salivating over your bracelets. Super cool is right!

You are definitely branching out and having fun. It is great to see. I love you in the pinks and fuchsias; they look great with your new hair. Are you finding that you do reach for different colours? I guess that in the past you relied a lot more on black (and there is still quite a lot) but it will be interesting to see where you go on your colour journey.

As for the outfits, I really like #1. Agree with you about the cardi in #3. Can you layer that dress OVER a top (either the new black one, or another one for contrast)? Sometimes that is a fresher look. Or you might try the pleather jacket with the dress.

Atlantia

Thanks for the purple hair love! (Ceit & Rae!) I have had a single purple streak off and on for a year, but this time I went whole hog and I love it! I used Splat color, which I do NOT recommend, as it was very drippy and made a huge mess.

Angie - I'm hoping this is the impetus you need to try those pink streaks. I don't recommend blue, as it is much harder to maintain. Trust me, I've tried every color.

Joy - I fully intend to try the pleather jacket over the shift dress. What shoes do you think?

Suz - Great suggestions, I will try more layering for sure. I've done a pinstripe shirt before, but not a solid under this dress. As for color....I love black. It is always the closest to my heart, and I really am looking forward to introducing really texture rich black items to my wardrobe over time. But yeah, I do quite like jewel tones of pink, purple, and red.

Caro in Oz

LOVE your hair - makes everything fabber.
I love #4 on you - wouldn't you love to know why some people say the things they do?

Beth Ann

Atlantia: Score another vote for the subtle, but playful color in your hair! And I think you're right to post the whole week --- it will help forum members have a better sense of your wardrobe and day to day style.

You seem to favor a streamlined look, with a single focus in color or a bold accessory, like the wonderful scarves or a very chic cuff bracelet.

Have you ever tried to layer under the sheath? Perhaps a dark purple or gray long sleeve to or a collared blouse? Have you tried the new faux leather jacket with the it? That could be a very nice pairing!

#4 is KILLER. I love you in tapered hems. And that jacket is an amazing shape for you. Well done!

#3 is casually cute and a fun way to dress down a frock. Good job. I like Beth Ann's suggestion of layering under the dress - just for kicks.

#7 is a super little casual outfit. You wear eggplant with the best of them.

The neon pink scarf in #1 looks great with the new purple hair! Perhaps shorten the tie so that it looks more proportional to your height. Try it without the front hanging down.

Enjoy your two toned locks

Caro - I have absolutely decided to take the Michael Jackson remark from my colleague as a compliment. He was a stylish guy, after all.

Beth Ann - I have layered under the sheath, and it is a fun look. I have only done collared shirts before though, so I will take your suggestion and see about maybe a layering tee or knit and see how it looks. Thanks!

Angie - A killer rating on my MJ look! Thank you. When you talk about wearing a scarf so it is more proportional to my height, where should I be looking for the scarf to end? Above the waist?

On a sad note, the purple is washing out quite fast, so it seems this brand does not have a lot of staying power. On the bright side, that means I get to experiment again sooner than I planned!

Asingh

Outfit no. 3 looks great and no.5 is great for work.

Above the waist is a great start

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