I am constantly torn when it comes to my style. Right now, I am being pulled in three ways - toward floatly, floral 70s maxi dresses, with floppy hats, and sandals. Then toward a chic mix of 50s and 60s - think structured shift dresses in fun patterns - red, white, black, polka dots, hearts - with pumps or ballet flats, and cat eye glasses. These two themes I've brought up before in recent posts about pining for the summer. However, I am also pulled toward an aesthetic decidedly darker - tight black skinnies, sheer oversized blouses, platforms and super sleek blazers.
The XX's Romy Madley Croft is my main inspiration.
Photographs from Zimbio.
This kind of look reminds me of how my mum dressed in the 80s, just before I was born, which makes me love it even more.
What do you think - do you like this kind of look or prefer a softer palette? How can I incorporate pieces like this into my already existing closet of bright colours and feminine shapes?
7 comments:
Everything I have is floral, I rarely wear block colours, I don't know why. I really need to try some colour blocking this summer.
I'm one of those girls that goes in between all sorts of styles... preppy, trendy, mod, vintage, girly. I'm all over the place but no matter what I do, I add a touch of Kimmy. ;o)
Black in white will always be a favorite of mine. And those wedges are a great options for heels too. It would be fun if you recreated your polyvore look, especially this one. I do it sometimes and it fun to see what you have in the closet that ressemble the look.
I want some some black wet look leggings and that black/white jacket! Super cute - Thanks for the ide :o)
Wow, Romy looks a lot like a more new wave Tracey Thorn from Everything But The Girl. In EBTG's very early days, Tracey had a similar haircut, although she wore the top part up in a straight pompadour, kind of mimicing Morrissey who was the indie rock god to emulate at that time in the early '80s.
Hey,
Do you own that jacket? I got really exited when I saw it online, but I went into an Evans to actually look at it, and what I'd hoped would have been woven fabric was actually a really weirdly cut chiffon affair.Very disappointing.
Loving your blog. Loving. It.
i love the xx... but never knew what they looked like until now! great polyvore.
hope all is well. xo, jill.
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