WIW - The tale of a Romantic Rubric

Goodness me how time flies another week gone. As part of my style journey I'm trying to define what my personal style is. If I try the style rubric - thanks Diana , Jayne and Rae - I come up with :
Contrast -bright winter colours or large patterns near my face & darker colours obscuring the nether regions
Romantic - floaty, body skimming, boho, embroidery, silk, chiffon
Pretty/Sparkly- big earrings,cuffs,pendants -some type of bling.
I spent most of this week trying to pretend it is still summer and I'm feeling reluctant to give up wearing sandals - I'll stop when my toes go blue.
Photo 1 & 2 - Workwear 11 Apr : Crinkle empire line top, grey trousers, red sandals, boho/gypsy necklace & garnet chandelier ear-rings
Photo 3 & 4 - Work wear 12 Apr : love to wear it like photo 3 but not really suitable for work. Cobalt blue top, trusty black trousers and cardi, black stack heel sandals, silver chandelier ear-rings and cuff
Photo 5 & 6 - Casual Friday 13 Apr - black/grey/white abstract pattern sleeveless top, black long sleeved cardi, black straight jeans, heart pendant and ear rings, bead bracelet - bronze ballet flats (my toes were blue so I had to forgo the sandals today)
Photo 7 - 14 Apr - spot of shopping then far too much vino and giggling with girlfriends - purple tie dye patterned top, blue bootleg jeans, black sandals, silver hoop ear-rings, silver bangles and silver heart pendant
Photo 8, 9 & 10 - 15 Apr - black wide leg trackies, chatreuse v-neck knit hoodie(and matching beaded drop ear rings), white singlet, white X trainers, Sunday walk in the Titirangi bush with girlfriend (8k walk) then reward of coffee and cake at the end. I've included a couple of photos of the bush walk - it has a wide and well worn path but if you time it right there are hardly any others on the track.

Comments and suggestions welcome - hope you all have a great week.

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14 years ago

ManidipaM

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Sounds --- and looks! --- like you had a lovely Sunday. Such a beautiful path!

I especially love your work outfits #4 and #5. A little contemporary bohemian vibe from the tops, a more relaxed option to the structured jacket, but at the same time very smartly pulled together --- I love this vibe of efficient, creative comfort. To my eye #1 looks a little more casual than those --- more apt for casual day perhaps? --- maybe due to the lack of topper or the swingy shape of the top; but of course this is retrospective nitpicking!

What would you do for your style statement? Going by your rubric, I'm seeing something like Romantic (Active) Magpie --- with Active as your third word.

sarah

To me it looks like the way you've defined your style in words is very much in line with your outfits - you seem drawn to floaty more romantic tops, with some bold color and contrast thrown in, and it all looks very pretty! These are lovely outfits, and I especially love 4 and 5. You have a very nice sense of proportion. And how great that you were able to get out for a walk with a friend.

jayne

that rubic seems to suit based on these photos. will it help you figure out outfits ? lovely path!

Suz

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I love reading these style journey posts and those based on a "rubric" are especially interesting me just now. You look comfortable and happy in these pictures so in that sense, your rubric really seems to be working for you. Jayne asks a great question: will it help you as you construct your outfits? This is something I'm still working towards, myself.

These are lovely outfits, especially 4/5. Your blue top reminds me a bit of Vix's in this thread: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....sp-for-una

What a beautiful walk you must have had!! Lovely path.

Kristin L

Very nice outfits. It looks like the rubric is working very well, but how do you feel about it? Is it making getting ready easier?

Your walking path looks so pretty, No wonder you still want it to be summer.

Amy

It's nice to be able to articulate these things, isn't it? You have a terrific style and I love your hair!

HelenInCanada

OMG - I love outfits 1 through 7! Well done!

Kiwichik

The rubric works for me at the moment but as the weather turns colder over here I'm not so sure if my winter wardrobe will still seal the deal. I'll continue to record what I wear but to be honest I'm starting to realise that I wear a uniform i.e. Always trousers & a top. I need to start expanding my repetoire. As i start moving into winter clothes and adding to my current wardrobe I think this rubric plus my style definition will be put to the test.

CocoLion

You are a lovely woman! I like your soft feminine style.

HI everyone thanks for your comments.

Suz - I was influenced by Vix's thread - she and I have similar tastes in boho influences and she will be a great source of inspiration for me.

Deborah

I am really enjoying your outfits! I like all of these and I think you know well what works for you. The blue in particular is a wonderful color on you. And I have to say it again... You have great hair

Why thank you kindly Deborah - I'm loving the wide leg pant look you posted and have commented on your thread.

Vix

Hi Kiwichik --

So glad you alerted me to this thread and that blouse -- it *is* very similar to mine and actually looks to be a more perfect mix of creative and practical than the periwinkle pouf in my closet. And I Love the little "surprise!" that lurks beneath your sweater!

Looks as though these latest outfits are hitting your goals very well! I am pro-uniform (or "uniforms") for myself so hey, no worries there.

Maybe scarves for the cooler weather? Easy to incorporate a lot of the romantic and boho with them yet they have a classic pedigree....

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