Saturday 31 May 2014

On personal style

There is some talking lately about style, its definition, and finally how to know when you have it. It's complex and there must be a doctorate analysis by someone out there or more. But for me a woman with own style is somebody who can wear anything that comes along in a way that  her
personality is expressed. One can be nicely dressed or expensively dressed but with no personal style whatsoever. Really stylish women find litte subtle or not ways to create not just wear an outfit. Like artists they put the necessary strokes in the outfit to stand out. They leave you inspired and wanting to see more outfits. That's why real style is consistent.


How do I fit in this? Well, I can wear anything I come along in thrift stores or shops , clothes that are difficult to style. I treat my outfits with creativity, like a small cnvas on where I paint and I'm consistent with my approach.

My canvas today was this 90s thrifted dress. I have noticed that few people wear them and there is an abundance of them in thrift stores. I added my red linen thrifted jacket . I bought it 3 years ago, a hot bright summer morning for just 1euro because I had owned no jackets until then and I wanted to experiment. I have worn it many times since.


I then added my favorite belt to define my waist and I was ready to choose from my growing accessories collection. The skirt made me think of tex mex and cowgirls so I added accordingly.


And then came the boots and the little colorful bag I crocheted. That's how I created my outfit today and what I told you is how I perceive style. In my head I tick all my boxes so I have style. Simple.

PS > Cuffs are 2 more of the jewellery I bought yesterday and are 50cents each. Good things come to those who wait!
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12 comments:

  1. We'll said, about style not requiring lots of $$$$. I am liking 90's floral dresses right now too! Yours is pretty.

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  2. You look confident and happy, Angie, and I think that is the ultimate test in style! I love what I can see of that dress, and the way you have styled it definitely is Angie. I think personal style is sort of like a signature. I love those booties and the bracelet too! Your crocheted bag is great. I have always meant to try making one but then there are many things I have always meant to do yet have not yet. It's good thing I've got lots of life left!
    xoxo

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  3. And you look fabulous !!! i found this blog post very interesting great ! , thank you for your lovely comments you leave me have a good weekend x.

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  4. Piękny kolorowy zestaw, Bardzo podoba mi się biżuteria i szydełkowa torba. Pozdrawiam Cię serdecznie.

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  5. You certainly have your own creative style Angie, I love the way you have put this outfit together and your new bracelets are fabulous. Loving the crochet bag too. xx

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  6. Yes, you do have style, Angie! Love the colours, you look amazing in red, and your jewellery is gorgeous. The belt and little boots add some special Angie funkiness! xxx

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  7. cool!

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  8. Those cuffs and your bag! Love them! Lovely thoughts about style and thanks for your comments on my style essay :-) You always look gorgeous and belts are part of your signature I notice. Oh, I also loooove your boots!

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  9. Angie, you are hands down the queen of layering. Love how you've styled this dress with the boots. Gorgeous!!

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  10. I love the print of the dress, so pretty! And the red jacket looks really great with the dress. The bangles and the ring, oh, just awesome!

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  11. Such a beautiful color combination - red and light blue. The jacket fits you like a glove! And what great finds those bracelets are! You definitely have a very own expressive style. I would love to see you in 90s (somewhere you left a comment about living in Amsterdam). Would be so interesting to see your old photos some day. :) xxx

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  12. I totally agree - style is personal and has nothing to do with trends and all with what you like and feel good in and are recognised by. I like your fun accessories here - and i forgot yo ask you is your name Angie or Kelly ? because when you post in my blog it reads Kelly but when you sign it reads Angie :)

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