Shape Shifter (part one).
When I decided I wanted to try out these new looks I also decided I wanted to put a spin on them and because of the somewhat retro feel of both of these silhouettes I took things back to summertime in the 1960’s. For the first look (mainly because I couldn’t quite bring myself to walk down the sidewalk in this outfit), I played up the feeling of summer vacation and the slight boredom that always creeps into that (if I were an 18 year old girl stuck at home all summer in the ’60’s I’d try on lipstick and listen to my favorite records on repeat – wouldn’t you?).
Go Flamingo.
Is it just me or does the middle of Summer make you want to go really bold? Like Palm Springs in the heat of summer with a touch of kitsch bold? And when it comes to making a statement, I figure what better source of inspiration than flamingoes…
Here a few affordable options to pulling off the look of that bold bird:
1. Nest: This print would look great in a guest bathroom, or tossed into the mix among a gallery wall with a few other graphic typography pieces, and maybe a black and white landscape. Either way, it’s a simple pop that will brighten up your space on a budget.
2. Dressed: These black and white grid printed heels are just plain fun. I’d pair them with a brightly colored solid silk shift dress (maybe fuchsia?) and legs for days. Wear your hair in a top knot and gold button earrings.
3. The Rest: For flamingoes – aside from their vivid hue – it’s all about the beak. Take a hint and swipe on the brightest fuchsia lipstick you can find (this Make Up Forever version lasts particularly well), because if you can’t in the middle of Summer, then when?