YLF Challenge Chain: Sveta challenges caro in oz

Caro,
I have read through your posts trying to get a better sense of your style but unfortunately all pictures were removed from them
However I found out that you feel challenged creating casual outfits. This is what you wrote 10 months ago:

The only thing that isn't working is my really casual capsule. I never
feel stylish in really casual clothes. My idea of clothing hell (for me,
love it on others) is a tee, jeans & sneakers The trouble is I need clothes for a mostly casual lifestyle so I need to find my version of this look.

I don't know if you accomplished your goal since then but here is my challenge for you:

I have attached pictures of beautiful desserts. I challenge you to take inspiration from some of them (I am leaving the number to you) and create casual outfits which you feel fab in and which you can really wear with your lifestyle.

Good luck!

This thread is part of the series YLF Challenge Chain (Spring 2014)

Previous challenge: fastcat challenged Sveta

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10 years ago

Deborah

Veteran

Wow you ladies are so creative. Looking forward to this one.

Caro in Oz

Wow Sveta, this is a challenge I call a challenge Just what I need to bump me into action. It may take me a couple of days to pull this one together

Gigi

Fun! Sveta, you're making me hungry. Caro, maybe you need to do extra research for this one by heading to your local pastry shop. ;^)

Inge

(website)

Moderator

Brilliant challenge, Sveta!-) I'm already looking forward to your interpretations, Caro. And it's only 8 am here, but now I want dessert;-)

That would be fun Gigi but then I probably wouldn't fit in my clothes
I know Inge, they are mouth watering aren't they?

Lyn D.

#7 would be such a 'hoot' Caro
Glad it is you and not me!!

deb

Fun!

Joy

I'm looking forward to your outfits, Caro. Looking good while casual is also my biggest challenge.
Sveta, a wonderful challenge. My glucose levels must be sky high just looking at those beautiful desserts. #2 makes me wish I'd packed something chocolate brown to wear with mint. Maybe eating chocolate while wearing mint will suffice.

April

Casual outfits inspired by desserts -- now THAT'S an inspiration! Great challenge, Sveta.

And Caro, I'm really looking forward to your results. "Casual" in my town usually means tees or hoodies, athletic sneakers, and some sort of knit pant, so I'm always looking elsewhere for casual role models.

shedev

Cant wait to see the results.

Karie

Sounds fun and yummy too!

Anonymous

What a great challenge!

This was fun & pushed me in directions I don't usually go. Thanks Sveta. I posted a Stylebook photo of the clothes & the yummy inspiration too so you can see the details.

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rabbit

This is amazing!!!! You really ran with the colors and textures and came up with some great looks. I think my favorites are the two last outfits but its hard to choose! I want to copycat the second to last. What is that great white woven asymmetrical shirt?

Thanks rabbit, the shirt is an old Rundholz one the quality is amazing. It's at least 6 years old & still white

I am 'blown away' Caro!
Knowing that you are not a casual-dessert dresser by any means I LOVE the way you have used the textures and main colours so cleverly.
The citron and white outfit especially still looks like 'you' but with a delicious twist. Great job!!

Speechless! Such creativity. And such wonderful outfits. The asymetric hem button down is gorgeous and the gorgeous topper in 17 are breathtaking.

Wow! You really nailed this challenge. Photos 7 and 17 are my favorite interpretations at first look. I think of you in neutrals. Where have you been hiding all this color?

Ginkgo

This is incredible! You've matched the colors and the "feel" of the desserts beautifully. I can't choose a favorite, just love them all. Plus, you've given me some ideas for my own casual outfits.

And you've got a great shoe collection.

Astrid

Oh wow, Caro! You did an amazing job with the challenge. I love every outfit and it's great to have the overview of the clothes next to the inspiration pictures. My favourites are #2 and #13.

Neel

Wow Caro! That's an amazing set of inspiration and outfit pics! I also thought Caro was neutral? You look absolutely fantastic in colors as well. 7 and 17 are my favorites! Well done!

lyn67

Sveta, such a yummie challenge!:-)

And wow, Caro, you did it soo well! I knew the asimetric hems and drapes are your thing, but have never saw such a fab outfit like nr 2 for your casuals:-). That shirt is a statement piece for sure. Your creativity(and skills) are beyond expectations. Love them all!

Momo

Wow! Each one is better than the next. I am so impressed!

Helenedith

Active Member

What a great group of outfits. Hard to choose a favourite but love 9 & 17
What brand is the yellow jacket?

Thanks everyone
Helenedith - the jacket is an Australian brand Cue - from winter 2013.

Caro! These are amazing. Such a treat to see.

amiable

Whoa - gorgeous! Great job!

Elizabeth P

Clapping...
Wow, you did such a great job with this! My think favourites are the last two, but they are all seriously wonderful. You really wear the bulky drapy assymetcical items well. I have a hard time believing you struggle with casual dressing.

Suz

Wow, these are gorgeous! Like rabbit, I am in love with the asymmetrical shirt! But all these looks are just sensational. And I must say, it is a joy to see you in these colours! I love your inks and navies and whites and greys (of course!!!) but we rarely see your coloured items come out to play -- just not what you photograph, perhaps, or possibly what you wear less often -- yet every one of these is a fantastic colour on you, well chosen, and works beautifully with your neutrals. You have some beautiful clothes and accessories. My favourite outfit (if I had to pick) is the second to last. But they're all amazing.

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