Effortless
As I dress recently, I have been trying to achieve a look that appears effortless. This seems to be my main goal when I analyze my outfits lately. I don’t want to appear that I am trying too hard. I hope this outfit captures that mood. I tried to make it appear effortless by leaving the tee untucked, having the longish sleeves hang out of the blazer, taking off additional jewelry I had on, etc. My new mantra is: Simple is elegant.
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I love this- very effortless chic…
K, you look great. LOVE the addition of the scarf in the second pic; what a beautiful gift. And your black boots always make the outfit. Have you tried adding a long pendant-type necklace, for another layer of *texture*? Or, instead of the jacket, a longer cami under your tee for a more casual look?
A,
You’re right, a long necklace would work. I was worried about having too many accessories, but I think that could add some interest … thanks … : )
DC,
thank you
Jacki,
how sweet of you to stop by. I hope you and everyone else had a wonderful Christmas!
Have you considered knotting the scarf a different way? In your 2nd picture it looks like its cutting you off at the neck. I see the skin of your face, then a black band of fabric and then open skin from the v-neck which kind of makes it look like your chest is still bare and missing something, even though you have a scarf on. I like to wear scarves that you fold in half, and then put the scarf around your neck and pull the loose ends through the loop as I feel it reduces the look of a bare chest.
Tine, I actually wore the scarf that way when I went outside to go to mass yesterday. Really for necessity more than anything as it was about 28 degrees out. I was just sort of fooling with the scarf in that picture. I love it, but I really love GIGANTIC scarves much more — ones that I can wrap and wrap around my neck a dozen times. Are you still enjoying Entre Nous? I think the other book I liked as much as it was “French Women Don’t Sleep Alone” by Jamie Cat Callan. They both have such interesting takes on being an interesting woman!
It’s working for you! I have a few accessories that I can always throw on and it’s effortless. I don’t have to worry about adjusting them or if they look right, they always do. It’s so nice when you find those pieces. That’s a beautiful scarf.
I love the book! I haven’t been reading too much though as I am in Connecticut visiting my family and have been busy spending time with them. When I get back to Boston I have a few days off and will probably finish the book!
You mentioned gigantic scarves that you can wrap and wrap…have you seen this infinity scarf? It’s kind of cool – I’m trying to decide what I can make one from.
http://missceliespants.com/2009/12/15/the-infinity-scarf-is-ingenius/#comments