I thought winter is coming to an agonized and slow cease, but that's only my happiness. Don't get me wrong, I do wanna build a snowman, and ride my bike around the walls, but I also need to get back cutouts and caged-stringed and embroidered mesh things. Well, I'll be betraying my blog if I say that being warm and stylish is impossible, so here's how you manage:
1) Snugly Cozy Comfy Fuzzy (anything along these beautiful lines)
Got a really soft stretchy turtleneck? No?
1) Snugly Cozy Comfy Fuzzy (anything along these beautiful lines)
Got a really soft stretchy turtleneck? No?
Much chicer in their loose fit than your traditional Charlotte Russe long-sleeved tight cropped basic top, these two versatile pieces can do so much to a girl besides lock out the snow (when layered strategically). Perfect for investing in the quality-vs.-quantity thing. Feminine but coolly boy club. How to Wear a Turtleneck Without Looking Like a Librarian/First Grade Teacher/Ski Instructor. But I love the idea of latex with either one, and for the "miles long" attribute:
I have been an oversize-freak lately. Macs/duster coats, kimonos, sheer maxi blouses...They are just so modest and protective, while giving some accentuation and detail, my heaven. This thick dark-toned one on the left will cradle your back, booty, arms, and if you wrap it all around yourself cocoon-like, your precious front, too! I know that's where I shiver the most. Also, who needs a coat now? This cardigan is everything. Even if I were to really severely need any more layering it would be a barely visible (or not even visible) body top under the turtleneck, below a thin-knit cardigan under the almighty ShopSosie one. Now all we need is to get through the shoe struggle. IF you're not an accessory OCD. |
No matter how far we fall into this Evil Queen mood, we'll always need some white, some freshness, some blank-canvas-innocence/bouncy sophistication in an outfit. It just adds this very high-end element, once people consider who keeps them so sparkly (keep watch for my Delicate Chaussure Care post), can't suck out edginess whatsoever, and is simply C H I C. And although the outfit isn't a monochrome to the core, the grey and nude neutrals on the sockies imply effortless attractiveness. I absolutely LOVE the way these foot pieces will look together, the gladiators having the little strip cutouts/straps in such a pristine hue, and the warming socks showing grey through the shoe, but then again other color stripes as well on the ankle! WHY AM I SO EXCITED???
For those of you not as enthusiastic as silly little I - I still incorporated some me (synonyms: Wilderness, Kitsch, Exotic--IDK how that translates into the boot's deign, but whatever Let It Go) with the conspicuous contrast in the heel stick, heel, and toe material. Suede, matte leather, and who knows what else. Also don't forget my favorite detail!!!! The sliver of ROSE GOLD, even in it's infant presence, changes LIFE. It transforms a random black chunky heel into The (verified) Black Chunky Heel. Maybe that's what happened to the LBD, but let's not clumsily launch a history lesson :) Anyway, along with this boot, we can oh-so-nonchalantly sport a:
However, I've literally always got your back, because that's not an everyday necklace!
This tribal necklace comes with the cutest stud earrings, sorry if I ruined your mailbox surprise! Now for my white-pop gladiator gal-friends:
I'd much prefer all-silver with the monochrome-burgundy-infusion look, but can gold (or rose, as UO interestingly claims) really hurt the latex? 'Cause that's actually what I'm worried sick about. I'm afraid fashion is all about risks, though. And plus that spider-like clasp to the crystal promotes that further.
2) Crop Up-Top, Shimmy, Then Drop.
Copped-top hems call for a high waist. Not because we all mind a stocky-midget silhouette more than someone who asks about the definition of the frow, but because it's freezing out there, its colder than my heart on the days I can't wear heels because I'd drained all the capacity in that ability the day before.
Copped-top hems call for a high waist. Not because we all mind a stocky-midget silhouette more than someone who asks about the definition of the frow, but because it's freezing out there, its colder than my heart on the days I can't wear heels because I'd drained all the capacity in that ability the day before.
"This collarless jacket is about to give your track jacket a run for its money. Structured in way of a scuba knit fabrication and athletic inspired through a varsity-striped banded hem, this open-front topper was made for strutting down the sartorial streets." |
Dare and tell me I didn't see this jacket in a "What to Wear Where" section of Vogue, because I just know I did. And with such a modern silhouette I must include this exact skirt, high-waisted as promised:
ALL THE RAGE: a girl daring enough to pull this off flawlessly. HOW-TO: I've said no to this before, but menspiration shoes need a go alongside this number. It is ridiculous how I always end up with the line of gold on the heel. ( on the left brogue/loafer/whatever the hell) I have got issues. Bear with me. For comfort: Whichever one of these beauties you end up with, I doubt you will ever in eternity regret your choice. I wish I had three pairs of feet to...although that would be more graphic-overload than a cultural tapestry, no offense. They just aaaalllllll extremely deserve a chance! On the same day! Why the hell not? Even though they tear up my heart - too much perfection. |
3) Keep Your Shades Peeled & Layers Classic
First of all, I'd like to give these dopes a mention:
First of all, I'd like to give these dopes a mention:
Now don't be afraid to strip the glasses of their dominating qualities, they can look twice as good with some good old Aristocratic contrast, as I should now put it, after merely a few months of overdoing it with the poor term: contrast. Contrast, contrast, contrast, does it even still have meaning to you? Sorry if I did that, but what I become possessive about I become obsessive with.
This is probably the boldest most right-out-of-FW14 look yet. What's not to completely fall in love with? What's not to cherish more than your Karl Lagerfeld autograph? Yeah okay *snort*, no, just no. I can certainly overdo things all I want, it's my own blog after all, but I've crossed the rose gold line, call the fashion police. NOTHING, as in -0, is supposed to be "cherished more than your effing K.L. autograph"! Why do I get so...ugh when I write?!?! Maybe it's how intricately on point the whole outfit turned out. Same? Gibber and Gobbledygook away in the comments ;) |
4) BANG BANG BULK CHUNK CLUNK SPUNK I know I'm being naughty, we're not meant to wear these bulks (green and black combo below) together or else they would morph into a major bulge, and as residents in a carb-fearing society, that can be the sort of statement you don't want. But I have seen models do it and succeed, I also know we're not all models or even close, don't worry, but I'm sure it's not that impossible of a getup. The goal is always to end up chic or chicer! |
Sure you can pair them with the flashy skirt shown on the "jumper" and some silver shimmered tights for the T Swizzle finish but, we gon' do this high street, private-school-sophomore style: |
Love the chaussures?!?! Yes you do! Or else wth are you doing on A. R. dot GIRL? Of course I did fall deeper in love the metallic-heeled ones but we've had too much of that for one post already. And if you're not a stitched leather kind of outfitter, you can also use the gracious color wheel to your advantage:
Not much room for accessories is there? With either bottom, the much-too-cozily wrapped knits, these sexy thigh-highs, you might just reach out for a thin silver choker-
For in case you don't go with the plaid skirt --> And I'm aware the outfit overall doesn't need an extra for textures, but I just adored how the marble pattern would transform the cotton blend of the sweater, and also the black skin and black jacket. The "white" acrylic though, I can't imagine what that'll flatter but your skin tone...still a plus. With the red skirt --> YES has been a major trend...on everything. Last week in Staples little me was trottin' all around for what's left of the TeenVogue school supply collection because of my moving schools, but then came across some Cynthia Rowley things and purchased them all! | And some black-stoned ring, but I might plot twist this up, like I must subject all fashion items to. Half the things I now own say YES on them, half the box clutch purses anywhere say YES in cool graphics, Tumblr-esque florals and typography. I have this theory that it all started from Zoella, in this video, where she beautifully and gosh-so-genuinely explains the importance of these three letters: Y E S. It may have been anything else, but to think of her every time I look at my new locker inhabitants and just feel that surge of strawberry-flavored positiveness is indescribable. She also has her own bag bearing the Not No thing (I reckon I've become redundant), but this French one above is even more unique! It actually has a no on the back! That takes 'Fashion Statement' to the next level. |
Any other glamorous ways you guys incorporate wool? Ways you love styling a fav sweater?!?!?! Please let me know! I will be doing another post with the same intentions because a lot more items than planned caught my eye as I prepared this article essay sort of thing. I want to do a length-contrast outfit, a color illusion impression, a light weight but warmer than shearling combination. A retro mod system, which will obviously include major contrast on patterns...Also let me know here/twitter what kinds of other ways you'd like to see maybe certain things worn? Buh-byeee
<3 Aristocat
<3 Aristocat