Usually when I am putting an outfit together, I tweak it until it’s just right, but don’t usually end up photographing the in-between stages. Except the other day, I did for some reason and realized it could turn out to be a fun post to show how my look evolves before the final product emerges.
In this case, the two photos above show the original version of this outfit. I chose a very simple look, with wide-legged, light colored denim and minimal accessories. However, after looking at the images on camera, something was off, and I decided it needed a little “umph.”
So, I chose to don my frames, and add an eclectic colorful clutch.
Still not quite satisfied, because I still felt like something was off, I decided to change my denim choice. So instead, I opted for a pair of skinnies in a dark wash, and added my snakeskin printed scarf for some more flair and a little pattern play.
Et, voila! Sometimes it just takes a bit of tweaking, playing and trying different options before you get the look just right, but it’s worth it in the end.
( All the outfit pieces: East Village Frames / Urban Outfitters Scarf / Gap Jeans (light wash) / L’eau Skinnies (dark wash)/ H&M Necklace / Equipment Blouse (thrifted from Value Village) / H&M Blazer / Steve Madden “Caryssa” Pumps / Zara Terez “Nolita” Clutch )
8 responses so far ↓
1 Christina // Aug 30, 2010 at 9:08 am
Sometimes I don’t have the patience to tweak enough. Good post!
2 Jessica // Aug 30, 2010 at 10:27 am
YES! I do this too…this is why my closet/dressing room is always a mess! Piles of clothes everywhere. I tend to have trouble putting things away while I’m trying on different outfits…and I’m usually in a rush :) My boyfriend hates it.
P.S. Completely obsessing over that clutch! And the skinny jean was definitely the way to go.
3 Tashrin // Aug 30, 2010 at 10:34 am
Hi,
I have been reading your blog on and off for sometime, but never thought about saying anything. However I really really liked this post and just realized this is something we all do. :)
Love from Toronto, Canada
4 the village idiot // Aug 30, 2010 at 11:04 am
that clutch is great!
i love those glasses- am just nervous about being able to pull them off as well as other people!
5 Originalprototype // Aug 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm
great tweaks– It really made it work
love the scarf– Im all about accessorries!
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6 lex // Aug 30, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I love this post! Very nice outfit evolution. The clutch is a perfect pop.
7 Kristina // Aug 31, 2010 at 10:53 am
LOVE that clutch. I didn’t see it on their website. Is it not available anymore?
8 Halima. // Aug 31, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Hey, I just came across your blog and instantly fell in love. Your style is what I’m all about; casual yet with a hint of oomph! Its all about accessorizing :D
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