8 May 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
All remixed but newly thrifted skirt:
- Purple top – Old Navy
- Forest green cami - Banana Republic
- Green cord skirt – thrifted
- Red espadrilles – Banana Republic Outlet
- Red button pendant - Brookberrys on Etsy
Endnotes:
It’s Day Five of our reader inspired belt-less challenge and although I’ve been tempted by some belts and ties in my closet, I have to say that it hasn’t been that difficult for me to build outfits of the belt-free variety.
I attribute this to the fact that I only started belting recently, about the time that we started blogging, so this return to a belt-less state feels familiar and routine to me. I embraced the use of belts because I realized the difference in waist-creating it can make for me, but lived long enough without the appearance of a waistline that I don’t feel that put out without one. Incidentally, a reader just asked me how I felt about this challenge (presumably because it was me who talked about wanting to create a waist in our Proportions unit), and you can read my very longwinded reply here.
But to sum it up: I appreciate this challenge for reminding me that I once wore outfits that were not routinely finished off with a tie of some sort looped around my midsection and that they still looked fine in their loose and flowey state. BUT, my style has changed over time and now I do love the use of a strategic little belt or ribbon to create a waistline. I believe in style being fluid and flexible and reserve the right to obsess over one ‘look’ and then to move on to another, although I am glad for this challenge because it reminded me that a bit of balance when it comes to dressing (not just lifestyle) is good too! So, thank you, Nisha!
So on to today’s outfit – not having been inspired by a belt or a desired shape, it was driven by color instead. I love purple and green together and found red to be the perfect finishing touch to this color mix. Additionally, I lengthened my red pendant necklace with a little trick I picked up from E!
Pendant detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
I strung two silver necklaces together to make one longer chain for my red pendant. I’ve seen E. do this quite a few times, and not just with simple silver chains but also with the use of one (extension-purposed) silver chain and her orange statement necklace. What an easy way to get more looks out of one jewelry item! Brilliant! S.
24 March 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.13 February 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
And a fabulous mix of colors it is, S!
I love this method of lengthening necklaces! I’m so stealing that this week.
You look great. Your legs look fabulous in wedges!
Hi. The “lengthening” technique is a greate hint…Thanks!
I love the color combinations in this outfit. The whole ensemble is pretty much awesome. I especially love the silhouette, and, of course, your braided hair!