Comments on: How to Have Style http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/ La Bella Figura Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:39:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Eurochic http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4179 Eurochic Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:39:37 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4179 K. I agree about the pictures vs. mirror thing...one thing that helps me is to save my pictures in a wardrobe file with folders labeled "Good" and "Bad"...within the Good folder I have additional folders for each of my bottoms (i.e. "black skirt", "grey slacks" etc..). Then I also have a favorites folder for those outfits that make me feel like the angels are singing "Gloria"... K.
I agree about the pictures vs. mirror thing…one thing that helps me is to save my pictures in a wardrobe file with folders labeled “Good” and “Bad”…within the Good folder I have additional folders for each of my bottoms (i.e. “black skirt”, “grey slacks” etc..). Then I also have a favorites folder for those outfits that make me feel like the angels are singing “Gloria”…

]]> By: Tine http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4136 Tine Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:52:57 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4136 When its snowy enough to put me in my snow boots I usually wear leggings with a long sweater, as jeans do look too "bunchy" when tucked into the boots. When its snowy enough to put me in my snow boots I usually wear leggings with a long sweater, as jeans do look too “bunchy” when tucked into the boots.

]]> By: b. http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4132 b. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:14:42 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4132 Oh, I'm so glad that review was useful! There are so many useless style books out there--it was a treat to find a good one. I've been keeping a lookbook and inspiration board for about two years now, and what I've noticed is that it took a while before they were useful. I had to collect a bunch of images before I really noticed any patterns, and then suddenly, VOILA, my style seemed really obvious: oh yeah, THAT'S what all these images have in common! It was also helpful to go through a cycle of seasons this way, because my taste does change depending on the weather. Only after beginning my second full year of collecting images did I start to see what my choices had in common across the seasons. So, it may take a while, but have faith that you know what you like and will be able to see it eventually. Looking forward to reading more about your process! Oh, I’m so glad that review was useful! There are so many useless style books out there–it was a treat to find a good one.

I’ve been keeping a lookbook and inspiration board for about two years now, and what I’ve noticed is that it took a while before they were useful. I had to collect a bunch of images before I really noticed any patterns, and then suddenly, VOILA, my style seemed really obvious: oh yeah, THAT’S what all these images have in common! It was also helpful to go through a cycle of seasons this way, because my taste does change depending on the weather. Only after beginning my second full year of collecting images did I start to see what my choices had in common across the seasons. So, it may take a while, but have faith that you know what you like and will be able to see it eventually.

Looking forward to reading more about your process!

]]> By: Anne Marie http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4131 Anne Marie Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:50:59 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4131 I teach a class on defining your personal style and the first project is to have magazines, scissors, glue stick and small poster board - give a time limit of 20 minutes - work fast!!- don't think too much!!- and cut out any photo that you are drawn to - doesn't have to be "outfits" - words, colors, just random things. Hopefully a stranger can look at you and pick out which poster is yours. I make my class put it away and after we finish the other lessons on style, color, fit, and image - we look at it again - Almost always you pull the colors and see a pattern that defines you. You instinctively know what works for you - we just clear the clutter of life and get back to it.(Works best in group and go fast!!) Don't tell others the goal of the project - let kids do it to show what they want their life to be when they grow up - look back years later - usually pretty close. I teach a class on defining your personal style and the first project is to have magazines, scissors, glue stick and small poster board – give a time limit of 20 minutes – work fast!!- don’t think too much!!- and cut out any photo that you are drawn to – doesn’t have to be “outfits” – words, colors, just random things. Hopefully a stranger can look at you and pick out which poster is yours. I make my class put it away and after we finish the other lessons on style, color, fit, and image – we look at it again – Almost always you pull the colors and see a pattern that defines you. You instinctively know what works for you – we just clear the clutter of life and get back to it.(Works best in group and go fast!!) Don’t tell others the goal of the project – let kids do it to show what they want their life to be when they grow up – look back years later – usually pretty close.

]]> By: Stephanie http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4128 Stephanie Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:47:25 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4128 I don't know why but this topic fascinates me. Editing is a continuous process and something is learned each time we get rid of something. We learn why it didn't work so that mistake is not made in the future. This is why I love finding all of these blogs that post on this topic because we can learn from each other. I know I've learned a lot from you since I found your blog. Thanks! I don’t know why but this topic fascinates me. Editing is a continuous process and something is learned each time we get rid of something. We learn why it didn’t work so that mistake is not made in the future. This is why I love finding all of these blogs that post on this topic because we can learn from each other. I know I’ve learned a lot from you since I found your blog. Thanks!

]]> By: Kristi http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4126 Kristi Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:54:19 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4126 Thanks. I do like some red in my wardrobe ... I think I like it better in winter than summer though. I'm still reading the book and got to the part about the woman with SO MANY clothes and how Isaac suggests people create their own "lookbook" by photographing all their outfits and analyzing, which I guess is exactly what I was doing by looking back on this blog ... fun. Thanks. I do like some red in my wardrobe … I think I like it better in winter than summer though. I’m still reading the book and got to the part about the woman with SO MANY clothes and how Isaac suggests people create their own “lookbook” by photographing all their outfits and analyzing, which I guess is exactly what I was doing by looking back on this blog … fun.

]]> By: Phyllis http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4125 Phyllis Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:34:43 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4125 Also... I was searching through your blog for an old post the other day and came across several where you were wearing a red t. You looked amazing. I think a pop of red (in a scarf, sweater or even a beaded necklace or bracelet) is just what your winter wardrobe needs. Also, red looks great against those gray, midwestern skies. Go back and take a look. You'll definitely see it... Also…

I was searching through your blog for an old post the other day and came across several where you were wearing a red t. You looked amazing. I think a pop of red (in a scarf, sweater or even a beaded necklace or bracelet) is just what your winter wardrobe needs. Also, red looks great against those gray, midwestern skies.

Go back and take a look. You’ll definitely see it…

]]> By: Kristi http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4124 Kristi Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:34:06 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4124 I'm worried about the same thing -- I'll start the board but it won't mean anything! I may do it anyway! I’m worried about the same thing — I’ll start the board but it won’t mean anything! I may do it anyway!

]]> By: Phyllis http://labellafigura.net/how-to-have-style/comment-page-1/#comment-4123 Phyllis Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:27:08 +0000 http://labellafigura.net/?p=2269#comment-4123 Happy New Year, Kristi! I agree. Somehow the camera picks up things the mirror doesn't. Shirts I thought looked great were ugh and vice versa. I started an inspiration board shortly after reading this book last year. But I haven't figured out exactly what it means yet???? Happy New Year, Kristi!

I agree. Somehow the camera picks up things the mirror doesn’t. Shirts I thought looked great were ugh and vice versa.

I started an inspiration board shortly after reading this book last year. But I haven’t figured out exactly what it means yet????

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