If you read the Twist Collective Blog you've seen their Style Notebook posts where they use Polyvore to suggest styling options for the many beautiful patterns they offer. I've gotten sucked into the fun and will be offering posts on ways you might work some of my designs into your own wardrobe, if you happen to have my same weird sense of style. I absolutely love the way Twist styles my pieces but I also think it's really fun to see pieces in another context.
I'll start with my prototype for Lily.
I usually wear my Lily with jeans and a low heeled boot, but styling a garment with jeans is sort of the default that most of us jump to. Instead, I've emphasized a 1950s silhouette with a full skirt to really emphasize or create the appearance of an hourglass figure. A rose fascinator in one's hair and round-toed t-strap pumps play up the vintage vibe. The blue accessories are an unexpected compliment to the grey-green shade, adding depth without the severity of black.
Play down the accessories for a quirky yet still appropriate office outfit or play them up for a cocktail party and stand out in a sea of little black dresses. It'll look great with that dirty martini, extra olives, you were craving (or is that just me?)
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Comments (8)
Marnie, you're the devil. I love your ideas, and those shoes should be arriving at my house any moment.
Posted by Jasmin | April 22, 2010 3:06 PM
Posted on April 22, 2010 15:06
CUTENESS! Love it :-)
Posted by Kate | April 19, 2010 1:33 PM
Posted on April 19, 2010 13:33
Wow! That is such a neat idea. I love the grey and blue combo...your beautiful sweater shines like a gem. :)
Posted by Ruinwen | April 19, 2010 8:11 AM
Posted on April 19, 2010 08:11
Bravo! As beautiful as the outfit is, it is (of course) the sweater that makes it all.
Posted by Corvus | April 18, 2010 10:15 AM
Posted on April 18, 2010 10:15
Nice! Love the color combinations!
Posted by Maryse | April 18, 2010 4:45 AM
Posted on April 18, 2010 04:45
i LOVE polyvore... and know so many professionals who use it for their style boards. it's an awesome tool!
Posted by marri | April 17, 2010 7:26 AM
Posted on April 17, 2010 07:26
Cute! I love it with that skirt!
Posted by Gudrun | April 17, 2010 6:01 AM
Posted on April 17, 2010 06:01
Adorable! I *love* those shoes.
Posted by Amy | April 17, 2010 3:31 AM
Posted on April 17, 2010 03:31