There are things I’m always searching for – like the perfect pair of jeans, the best white t-shirt, and a great navy blazer, and then there are the things I dream about. That’s what I’m talking about here…
These lusty pieces are always timeless and what I consider to be very beautiful. (Almost like works of art.) And generally, what I imagine to be out of my reach, which somehow adds to their allure.
A few things I fantasise about are: a Cartier Tank watch, a YSL Peacoat, and the Hermes Kelly bag (vintage is fine 😉 )
I also love the Trinity ring Grace Kelly is wearing in this photo. (Also, by Cartier. )
The three bands, in rose, yellow, and white gold, represent love, friendship, and fidelity. So lovely.
And while it may have been designed almost 100 years ago, (in 1924) its style is still modern today – highlighting just what a classic it is.
You don’t always need to buy something new to update your look, it can be as simple as restyling (or remodeling) the pieces you already have in your wardrobe.
Things to try…
Combine unexpected pieces – For example, wear something casual with something dressy, like a suit jacket with your jeans or a logo t-shirt with a pants suit.
Put two colors together that you’ve never paired before – like black and brown or pink and navy.
TIP: Take notice of what colors some of your favourite labels are teaming together.
Experiment with different proportions to what you’ve become used to. If you’ve been wearing loose tops with skinny bottoms, try something loose on top and loose(r) on the bottom.
Scrunch, push up, roll, undo, do up, half tuck, full tuck, belt, tie, etc, etc…
And finally, pull out those things that hide at the back of the wardrobe that haven’t been worn in a very long time and see if you can come up with a new way to wear them. And remember, if they no longer work for you, they might be great for someone else.
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I'm a Personal Stylist from Melbourne who is passionate about helping real women of all ages, shapes and sizes with varying budgets and lifestyles, look and feel the very best they can. I love old things, am addicted to blogs and online shopping sites, have a weakness for happily-ever-after movies and dream of one day having my own apartment in Paris. I'm an avid collector of beautiful books, love a full-bodied glass of red, and could eat my body weight in French cheese.
