Building an entire outfit around a single item that has caught my eye.
Sometimes the inspiring items are not even fashion related...
- Images in magazines, and life.
- Interiors.
- Colours in nature.
- Even architecture!
Inspiration can come in so many forms, can't it?
Keeping an open mind is always a good idea.
Quite often a pair of shoes will turn my head and get my creative juices flowing.
Call me shallow if you like but I love shoes and often work from the bottom of an outfit up.
But, today a funky necklace is my source of inspiration.
I've had my beady eye on it for a while but, as a seasoned deal-finder, it was more expensive than I wanted.
I suspected it could make its way into the sale... luckily it did.
(Phew!)
I bided my time and voila!
Unfortunately, this necklace is now sold out, but you can see similar space-inspired pieces HERE.
{BTW... I'm not sponsored or affiliated with the brand that makes this necklace. I just love Tatty Devine's designs and have done for years.}
With my space inspired necklace, I wanted to keep things light and spring-like but with that spaced-out futuristic feel.
What better colours than grey and blue?
Just industrial enough.
Super-soft textures were what I needed and these cashmere culottes (plus a silk top) fitted the bill.
Simple chunky sandals finished things off nicely!
Such an easy look to pull together.
Comfortable and easy-going but I still feel 'dressed' and ready for anything.
Do you ever build an entire outfit around an accessory such as a necklace, scarf or bag?
What about inspiration from other sources?
I'd love to hear what's been turning your head this week!
SPACE NECKLACE: Tatty Devine (sold out)... I found it HERE too!! Alternatively, try this one.... or this one!
CASHMERE CULOTTES: c/o JD Williams
LEATHER SANDALS: Vagabond
SILK TOP: Old... similar
PU BAG: French Connection... this one is cool(er) and on sale!
GET THE LOOK
You look cute and put together, but I bet even more importantly you are oh so comfortable!
ReplyDeleteSO comfy Lisa!!!
DeleteI feel like a big cheat :o)
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Gorgeous, as always!!
ReplyDeleteSuzy xx
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Thank you Suzy!! XXX
Deletesuper colour choices. x Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteThank you Jacqui... the necklace did it all for me! :oP
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Great look!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! XXX
DeleteI absolutely love this necklace, Sam! I often build my outfit around my accessories so I love that you do too! This is a fab outfit and I love the colour combo. XXX
ReplyDeleteYou are an accessory aficionado Sasha!! XXX
Deletemwahaha, I also did it, building a whole outfit over an accessory, a color, whatever, even a pair of socks!. And your necklace is really stunning, the colors and design are really cool!, and I like how you created a subtle harmony using grey and blue, but adding interesting textures (silk and cashmere, love it!)
ReplyDeleteYour culottes are fabulous! and they looks so warm and cozy!
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They are Monica! :oP
DeleteLike fluffy pj's... I feel like a big cheat!
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ReplyDeleteComments linking to commercial sites are deleted... Sorry.
DeletePlus there are no florals in this outfit so commenting about my lovely floral outfit with a view to a link dump is very obvious!!
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I have most definitely styled an outfit around one piece. I guess accessories by nature are meant to compliment or complete an overall look but there are some pieces that just deserve to take center stage. Though I'm not a minimalist I often take off an accessory because it seems to be fighting for attention with some other piece. I'm not a fan of matching jewelry sets because I prefer that one piece is the featured player! Why purchase a really smashing necklace and then not let it fulfill it's destiny??
ReplyDeleteThe colors and geometric design of this Tatty Devine necklace are so beautiful! I think your look is dramatic BECAUSE of this necklace!
Matching sets make me shudder a little Judy! :oP
DeleteI agree that one statement piece is all we need :o)
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