At times I think I get too caught up in trying to make an outfit "interesting". During those instances, I stress myself out when getting dressed by trying to find a certain 'je ne sais quoi' about the ensemble. Today I was reminded that often times the key is to just choose basics with surprising details: a warm snood covered in faux fur, an unfussy silk top in a beautiful cobalt, a simple cardigan with weaved metallic thread and a no-nonsense kitten heel with a bold leopard print. These are elements that can give an otherwise inconsequential outfit that extra little something.
And why was I laughing so hard in the last shot? Because after I took my cape and snood off, my photographer boyfriend didn't have free hands to help me hold the items so he styled them his own way instead. He humoured me and allowed me to snap this photo of him to post after I told him my readers would love to see it:
Hope you're having a lovely day!
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Wearing: Zara cape, trousers and kitten heel leopard pumps, H&M fur snood, Kyumi New York silk top, Wilfred belt, BCBGMaxAzria necklace, Amrita Singh ring, LOFT metallic cardigan
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hello! :)
you look adorable, haha
those simple things really do make your outfit extra special. love it. the last 2 shots are really cute aha, you and your boyfriend make such a great couple :)
by projectvee on November 17, 2010 at 11:09 PM. #
you totally have the fur scarf look down :)
by Krystal on November 18, 2010 at 1:33 AM. #
LOVE the cape and animal print shoes...you look fabulous hunnie!!!
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by Collette Osuna on November 18, 2010 at 2:46 AM. #
this is a gorgeous outfit :) i love those little pops! ahhh that "snood" is to die for!
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by Angie on November 18, 2010 at 5:18 AM. #
Your outfits (even the simpler ones) are always interesting!
by PearlsAndGreenTea on November 18, 2010 at 5:39 AM. #
The new super stylist is born! A bit of practice and he's surely going to beat Rachel Zoe! ;o)
You look amazing as always!
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by Style_Pursuit on November 18, 2010 at 6:22 AM. #
Great outfit. Love the cape, love the blue, love the ring, love the fur!!
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by plentyforpennies on November 18, 2010 at 6:29 AM. #
you are so right!!! Love this look! wonderful pictures you are amazing
by The beautiful life of Angela on November 18, 2010 at 6:56 AM. #
You're so right. Basics with the pop of a great detail make for really classy outfits. The little tie on the cape is so cute.
The boyfriend is an amazing stylist!!!
by Chris (tinytines.com) on November 18, 2010 at 8:11 AM. #
Love the royal blue top and pumps- so cute!!!
by Really Petite on November 18, 2010 at 8:56 AM. #
hahaha your boy is hilariously cute! I totally agree with you on having simple details. Less is really more oftentimes. Love your cape!
by MizzJ on November 18, 2010 at 2:19 PM. #
First off, you are so gorgeous!!! I love your captivating smile!
Second, your style is so chic and effortless! I love it truly!
New follower here!!
And your boyfriend is such a good photog!!
by Sharina on November 18, 2010 at 6:13 PM. #
i believe that it's the smallest detail that makes fashion sooo interesting (could be challenging as well). this looks great.
to answer your question on your comment in my blog, i used a canon 7d with a 24mm f1.4 lens :)
Janelle
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by BARESTUDY (Janelle) on November 18, 2010 at 6:41 PM. #
HAHAHA that was so funny, I love your outfit and jealous that you can still wear that kind of shoes, my feet probably already frozen if I do that here
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by Angga on November 18, 2010 at 7:20 PM. #
your outfit is so lovely!! love the beautiful cobalt blue blouse. i also actually bought a fur snood from ASOS a week ago and it's almost exactly the same! can't wait to style it up like you and your bf. :)
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by kileen on November 18, 2010 at 10:02 PM. #
Hi, Jen! You look so chic, as always!:) I know what u mean, I go through the same stress when I go through my closet lol For the record, you always have that certain "je ne sais quoi" in ur outfits:) I always enjoy ur outfit posts! You and ur boy are too cute!! Thx again for ur comment on my blog! It made me lol:D I haven't rented from RTR, yet, but I think I may this holiday season. I'll let u know how it goes!
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by The Owl's Closet on November 19, 2010 at 1:07 AM. #
you look gorgeous, love the whole outfit, the leopard and pop of blue in the blouse, the whole thing is absolutely perfect and you look stunning~
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by Viv on November 19, 2010 at 7:29 AM. #
HAHA your boyfriend is such a good sport! I love this outfit, from the pop of blue to the leopard pumps. So chic!
I totally get what you're saying about making an outfit interesting. It makes me feel that I don't have enough in my closet, when in fact the opposite is true!
by Cee on November 19, 2010 at 7:57 AM. #
The first photo is so gorgeous and the last one is adorable!
I love this entire look, the cape, the cobalt blue, the fur (which I actually think is the same as what I got) and the shimmery cardi!
WOW!
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by 20 York Street on November 19, 2010 at 8:17 AM. #
Such a cute look, you look stunning!
Thanks a ton for visiting my blog and i hope you come back :)
Stay gorgeous!
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by ♥ StylisHedForeVer on November 19, 2010 at 1:21 PM. #
you look beyond stunning in these photos and i love your outfit! your boyfriend doesn't look too bad in your clothes either, haha ;P
by Jen on November 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM. #
Hahaha! Your BF totally rocks the cape/snood combo. You're both completely adorable. And I always think whoever is behind the camera affects the person in front of the camera which, of course, affects the overall pictures. And yours are always so happy and delightful, it's such a joy. <3
I LOVE the leopard pumps! And that blue top is stunning. You always have something naturally original about your outfits, I think. That's the fun thing about personal style blogs, what one person considers to be their "everyday" style can be inspirational to a lot of others.
Anyway, now that I've rambled ridiculously, I hope you have a delightful weekend! xo
by Casee Marie on November 19, 2010 at 1:56 PM. #
I really like that cape. It's lovely on you.
by Petiteélégant on November 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM. #
The heels and the snood really add a lot of personality to your outfit. I also love the royal blue. : )
xx The Little Dust Princess
by The Little Dust Princess on November 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM. #
I'm going to try to sewing me a cape. I know I don't really need it here in Hawaii, but I really want one. They're just so chic (and cute too!). Speaking of cute, your BF is adorable and I'm sure he's a sweet guy. Love the pic of him.
xx Love & Aloha
by sharonlei on November 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM. #