Thursday, May 27, 2010

style definitions

I've been thinking today about definitions of style and how one might go about defining their own personal style. I have a really hard time doing this because my wardrobe contains pieces from all over the place. I know what kind of image I'm going for in my head, but I can never quite put a label or name to it. This becomes difficult when websites like Chictopia ask me to classify my style in terms of an era or label. My clothing is very rarely all from one era and I'm never really doing a theme. I usually end up putting "classic" "casual" or "vintage" if enough of my pieces are vintage. This is getting boring though! I'm not saying I want to be able to classify my style, I think it's not so necessary, however, it can be helpful for sites like Chictopia. What do you guys think? Do you have a hard time like me defining your personal style in terms of labels? Do you think it's easier to connect with readers if you have a "define-able" style? Let me know in the comments!
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outfit deets: shoes, belt - vintage // tights - h&m // skirt - thrifted // top - Le Chateau

This is what I wore today, all day, and it was really comfortable. It was another boiling day so I was happy to be wearing white on top. I liked the look of the tights, because I didn't want to appear too casual - but it would have been cooler without them. Didn't matter so much though because I was in an air conditioned office setting for most of the day.

I liked the way these pictures turned out today - it was just starting to cloud over as I snapped them so I liked the lighting that provided a lot. I had fun with it. Now as I am sitting here I hear thunder rolling in. Time for showers!
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4 comments:

  1. I don't think I could really classify my style only because I wear peices from different "styles" all the time. I understand how that could frustrate you but would be helpful for chictopia.

    I like the tights but I'm pretty sure I would fry up in the heat we're having. Maybe I'm just a baby, ha.

    http://the-not-so-secret-loves-of-bri.blogspot.com/

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  2. you do high waisted skirts so well :)and im loving your tights...
    but yes, i concur on the whole labels thing... i think you should just come up with a term thats a mish mash of everythign and spread it like wild fire... like "hip-ock-tag-sic" only better.

    (this was my half-assed attempt at combining hipster, punk, vintage and classic!)

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  3. lols Melrose that is too cute! I love it though. For a second draft what about: hip-unk-vin-assic? :p

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  4. I've often pondered the idea of defining personal style. Difficult, indeed! I often settle with something like "eclectic", which I feel touches on the idea of mixing old pieces with new, and a feminine aesthetic with harder-edged pieces. My tagline for Bicyclette (my soon-to-be-online boutique) is "street style meets fairytale" which really resonates with me. It calls to mind urban city life with a whimsical twist, or something like that!

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