Since I didn't post these in my blog before, here's my review of this week's YLF Nature Challenge - lots of soft, tonal, and pastel colors pushed my style boundaries but yielded some fun results (if I do say so myself)!
1: Worn to work and to chiropractor appointment. The bag saved the day, since pink and purple are very scarce in my wardrobe - I have plans to dye this baby, but have not gotten around to it yet.
- Purple suede Kenneth Cole hobo - $3 via swap meet
- Gray cascade cardi - $12 via Target
- Hinge draped cowl top - $1 via swap meet
- brown leather belt - $3 via swap meet
- BR Sloan pants - Christmas gift card
- 80%20 Rina fawn boots - Christmas gift card
2: Another day and work and the chiropractor's office. Wore my new dress after prompting from Natalie - one of my new favorite outfits!
- Michael Michael Kors agate print dress - $85 via 6pm.com
- Cristina Valentina handbag - years old gift from Mom
- AS leather jacket - via Ebay
- Boutique 9 booties - ?? Still don't know... appeared in my trunk!
- Sheer black tights - $1 via dollar store
3: Not worn at all! I arrived at this outfit only after making a return and finding this blouse waiting for me. After feeling off in my skirt all day and thinking about tossing it, the blouse made everything right.
- Nexx silk blouse - $88 via Nordstrom
- J Crew ombre skirt - $1 via swap meet
- Report Marks booties - $30 via Amazon ($15 after CC rewards points!)
4: Worn to work. I was worried what I'd wear for this picture, since there are no bright, vivid colors to wear near my face, but white is just as bright.
- Brooks Brothers no-iron shirt - $25 via Ebay
- paisley green skirt - $1 via swap meet
- BR gold button cardi - CC rewards
- Squirrel necklace - 2 Euro via flea market in Rome
- repeat of mystery Boutique 9 booties
- B. Makowsky python embossed bag - vie Ebay
5: Worn for Casual Friday at work - a very busy day full of month-end and quarter-end shenanigans. Possibly the last soft color in my closet, and it happened to fit with the photo - what luck!
- AT blouse - $20? via AT extra 50% off sale
- Hudson signature jeans - $40 via Ebay
- AllSaints Mini Mac - $40 via Ebay
- Fergie Major boots - Birthday Gift Card via Nordies
- Same B. Makowsky bag as day 4
All in all, I was surprised how easy it was to stay true to my own style while dressing for this challenge. Despite the soft colors, the moody and dramatic qualities really spoke to me. The best part of the challenge, though, was how all the YLF forum members stayed true to THEIR styles as well - we all dressed to the same images, yet came up with totally different outfits. A great example of how "it is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors."
Good old Oscar Wilde... he liked his outfits, too.
