Playing On Polyvore

Now that I have a pretty fair idea of the kind of style I’d like to employ in my personal life, I’ve been spending some of my off-time playing on polyvore, putting together looks that I enjoy and would wear. On pinterest, there are lots of outfits, but there’s always been one or two elements (usually way-too-high-heels) that I’m not keen on. So the solution, obviously, was to just make my own.

Solidifying My Style

Between long and weird hours working at my new job, I’ve been doing a lot of pinteresting stuff regarding my personal style, what I feel looks best on me, and what expresses who I want others to see me as. And now I’m trying to figure out how I can do a kind of capsule/staple wardrobe (on the cheap, because hey, I’m broke!) that will encompass the ideas I’ve been learning about myself and what I’m drawn to.

So this post will talk about what I’ve found and what I would like to slowly start gathering up.

I’ve come to the realization that I must be through with trying to be something other than myself. And what I am is a lot of things. Cute. Feminine. Girly. Shy. A bit naive. Youthful. Indeed, most people think I’m at least ten years younger than my age, if not fifteen years younger! I need to stop fighting this and embrace who I truly am, and I feel like this style will nicely encompass that. The term ingenue really does apply to me, and this is my personal take on that idea.

The look, generally, would be fitted cardigans (likely mostly neutrals in order to match things better and be more versatile) over equally fitted tank tops in various colors for more visual interest, paired with slim fitting pants that are ankle cropped or capri length. My best necklines are a softened higher square neck, boatneck, or high crew style. V necks are…not good on me. Skirts…well, I haven’t decided on those yet, although I’m leaning more fitted (but still long to conform to my personal modesty standards).

Cute shoes (of course!) are a must. Flats, if I can ever find some that will fit my fat feet, should be cute, and I also love Mary Janes with a passion (and currently own a pair of black ones). Adorable, whimsical accessories, such as necklaces, dainty dangly earrings, and charm bracelets. I have also become somewhat obsessed with what’s called “ear crawler” style earrings. They are super adorable! Also featured would be hats, namely cloche style hats, which I find absolutely fabulous and utterly adore. I haven’t decided on belting yet, but I think I may have to actually buy a skinny belt and try it to see if the look works on me.

Anyway, here’s a visual.

This cardigan, really, is a great option for a white looking color that will actually work on my Soft Summer self. I also would like one in black, navy, and gray (but not necessarily heather gray).

I don’t know that I could say no to this green, even if it’s not a neutral base color.

You might also see some of this.

Forever 21, probably the best place ever to buy camisoles. These are a buck ninety EACH, and they carry nearly fifty different colors. Not that I would buy one of each, but there are a LOT of options here to pair with neutral colored cardis. This particular color, incidentally, looks like a fabulous Zyla essence match.

Cropped pants. These jeans, particularly, are fabulous…and I typically hate jeans. See also cropped cigarette pants.

Cute and whimsical necklaces.

Utterly adorable!

Ear crawlers! I would wear these when I have my hair back with barrettes. Because there would be no point if my hair was down.

Shoes like these (not necessarily this color, though).

This bag is simply adorable, not to mention Soft Summer complimentary!

Makeup like this. Soft. Fresh. Natural. Not in your face.

Last but certainly not least, nails. This color is absolutely fabulous. Typically I only do French pink/nude color on my nails (and keep them generally short, as is seen in this photo), but if I were to do a color, THIS would be it!

So. We see a lot of different stuff here, but I think it’s an amazing put-together look. If I were to sum up this look it would be:

Fresh. Cute. Feminine. Adorable. Enchanting. Girly.

Soft Gamine is the winner.