Monday, December 17, 2007

Inspiration for the week of 12/16/07

There's nothing like spending a Sunday evening scrolling through Oslostil, Stockholm Street Style, Face Hunter, The Sartorialist etc. to get the creative-outfit-juices flowing for the week ahead. Below are just a few images that struck a cord with me tonight. I would include more, but it's getting late and I have to wake up early enough for work to pick out a street-style-blog worthy outfit.

Autumn colors: These two photos made me realize that I have absolutely no orange in my closet - except maybe for one American Apparel scarf that hasn't been worn in ages. For the most part, I shy away from the color because it usually seems a bit too Halloween-ish, but this Dylan look alike and Scandinavian girl prove me wrong.
The Sartorialist/ Moderniteter

Ear Flap Hats: Now that it's become cold again in Atlanta I would dearly love to purchase a furry hat with ear flaps. Not only would it be a very practical purchase, it would also pull a winter outfit together very nicely.

Walkable Heels: I pulled out these two outfits because they're easy to recreate with what I already own (lots of black!) and because I love the short, thick heeled shoes. The height is practical, but it still adds some femininity to the outfit.

Long Cardigans: I've been wanting to buy a long cardigan for some time now but have held off because I can't find one that isn't too frumpy. These two images give me hope because they prove that there are non-frumpy, long cardies out there. So the search continues...

Scarves: I've been trying to withhold from buying anymore scarves because I feel like I have more than enough. However, after looking at these two photos I now have the sudden urge to run over to the local thrift and dig through the scarf bin.

I also love the yellow cardigan in the last group. Maybe once I build up enough courage to add orange to my wardrobe yellow will be next.

CL

7 comments:

Eli said...

you know, the fall color (sort of) that Im lusting over is mustard. Yes yellow.

LalaLiu said...

Those pieces are very inspirirational! It makes me actually look forward to the colder weather coming up ahead. I love hats with flappy ears. it makes me feel like a lil puppy.

Anonymous said...

i just bought a yellow cardigan like this... look great!!!

WendyB said...

Good selection.

Anonymous said...

ooh thanks for doing this, I like how you've compiled the looks

saves me from browsing for hours..

:)

oh, and wanna trade links?

kokostiletto said...

Walkable heels - yes - I concur!
BTW -do you want to trade links? I have already posted yours on mine - thanks!!

AsianCajuns said...

Eli, have you bought anything mustard-colored? I can't wait to see!

Lalaliu, I always get excited about shopping for the winter. You can be a lot more creative with layers.

Key, your yellow cardigan looks amazing! good find!

Thanks Wendyb!

Linda and bitterbabe, you got it!