Last Sunday’s home jewelry party featuring the fab creations by local She Does Create (and co-hosted with My Favourite Megan – who BTW is shrinking as we speak thanks to the Game On Diet which she raves about – we’re cheering you on Megan!) took me down style-memory-lane. We had magazines out for people to do the “determining your style” exercise by the awesome ladies at Ain’t No Mom Jeans. I did this exercise in early spring 2011 and came up with these:
I had not looked at these in ages; not since I caught the Pinterest bug, and not since starting this VV Boutique adventure, but it was so cool to see how the themes are playing out in my VV Boutique selections:
- I already have a good selection of stripe pieces, but my VV Boutique bottoms have provided great pairing options. Then there is the chevron stripe skirt that I scored – great for winter and great for bottom stripes!
- My Ann Taylor skinny cargo pants might just be my favourite VV Boutique piece yet! I could wear them every day.
- Pretty blouses, especially when paired with those cargos…
- I suppose I should note that the crop pants are cute but gave me a false sense of crop ability.
- Blush tops… I’ll show you soon but found something I loooove! For $3!!! Stay tuned…
- Neutrals with interesting details
- Neutrals with colourful accessories.
- Bold colour! Sigh, I love my orange pants.
- Colourful patterns appear over and over and over and over and over and over…
- Interesting layers are a recurring theme!
I plan to do this exercise again with current magazines that might reflect the winter season better. Though I love Pinterest and frequently look to it when playing with my clothes, there is something about real magazines that capture the essence of the exercise, I think. However, rather than calling it “determining” your style, I would call it discovering my style. It’s like unfolding, unwrapping, finding new variations that speak to you and capture your you-ness and make style … enjoyable! No matter if you shop regular retail or VV Boutique, style is a privilege of providence that ought to bring joy!
It was the first style collage that inspired me this morning – the cardi, skinny belt, clean lines and interesting necklaces were calling to me! Just after seeing this post by another inspirational style blogger J’s Everyday Fashion, I found an Ann Taylor snow-leopard print cardi and cried tears of happiness!
Now that I’m satisfied with my outfit, I better get on with my day! Happy Thursday everyone!
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Like the second top way more…it’s the neckline thing, but I do like the colour of the green a bit more. Time to shop!
Totally agree with Shannon!!!
Also I can’t believe I missed out on fashion mag collage making!!!! Why didn’t u tell me, I would have dragged my sorry u know what there!!! – randa
Don’t worry – she’s bringing her stuff to Splurge (for the jewelry part!) and we can do our own little magazine collage – I wanted to do it again anyway!!
Also how did I not know about your blog?!!!
Also I can’t believe I missed out on fashion mag collage making!!!! Why didn’t u tell me, I would have dragged my sorry u know what there!!! – randa
thanks for sharing.