This challenge had me thinking about:
Dating Jeanie versus married Jeanie.
How I purchase items based on my colour swatch.
Shopping my wardrobe for outfit combinations.
For the first time in ages, Mr Inspired & I went out on a Saturday night. Thirty minutes prior leaving I jumped into action. Put a brush through my hair, slapped on some make-up (just the basics). And wore something nice.
'Dating Jeanie' would have spent 90 minutes doing her hair and make-up. Fussing about what to wear. Dating Jeanie dressed to impressed. Married Jeanie had gotten comfortable. I spent longer preparing for this photo shot then I did for Saturday night. Oh dear!
I would have preferred to wear this outfit with a chocolate coloured pencil skirt (which I don't currently have). The tunic base colour and tights are brown. Finishing the outfit with a chocolate skirt would've looked classy! I shopped my wardrobe and came up with the next best thing.
Colour anyone? I love that there is no black in this outfit! Slowly but surely I have become colour-brave, and there is no looking back. There was a time I wondered 'do I look like a clown?' Wearing colour can take time to adjust to. Now if I can wear colour, I do. It just looks better.
Having my colours done in 2010, was one of the smartest things I've ever done! Every purchase I make now, I know will suit me. If it doesn't blend with my swatch, I don't buy it, simple. I was always scared to wear red. Now I know a watermelon red works best for me.
Jeanie wears:
Necklace by Equip
Resin ring handmade by Inspired Wish
Tunic by Sara
Skirt by Virtu
Mocca Tights by Levanta
Boots by TS14 Plus
Cleavage supported by Sara Plunge Bra
Shape wear by Body Nancy Ganz
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I really, really love this. You can see your confidence shining in these photos! Work that colour!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Olivia, I love that you used 'really' twice. From now on I just won't believe you unless you repeat yourself LOL. Thank you Thank you !! I did feel confident. This outfit took me back to my 'dress to impress' days.
DeleteI was going to say the same thing, you're looking really confident, LOVE IT x
ReplyDeleteThanks Dani, honestly I felt sexy as hell (first time in ages). Obviously that came across in the photos *blush*. The lens tells too much.
Deletejust gorgeous! i've read a few post around lately about people getting their colours done and it's something i'm considering, so i never make a wrong purchase again. you'd recommend it?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I had a style analysis and my colours done. Both have helped me worked out how to dress. I'm much happier with any new purchases now. I learnt I'm a 'comfortable' style & a 'cool dramatic'. Instead of trying to make a garment work in the change room, I know if it's right or not. If its not, I don't buy it. My confidence has increased because I feel I look better.
DeleteLove this! I totally agree that you are so confident in these photos! It's great to see! I love the colour on you! Where did you get your colours done?
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda. I stalked Imogen from Bespoke Image. Eventually I decided to contact her and she did my colours. She has some colour course photos on your facebook page at the moment if you want a squiz (http://www.facebook.com/BespokeImage).
DeleteI love the print on your top, it's really gorgeous. These photos are great too, I can see each shoot you do how you're getting more confident in front of the camera and it looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Omega. I loooooove this top too. It's a bit tight but I don't want to part with it. I'm wearing shape wear to help it look more flattering. Go magic undies! I've noticed my photos are a lot better then when I started out. Practise certainly helps. Actually I do feel more confident most of the time these days. Yay, go me.
DeleteOh Jeanie, you look gorgeous!!!I had my colours done too and what a revelation is is :) Yikes I'm going to have to take another look at TS boots, those red ones are stunning. You look fabulous and Thanks Heaps for the fashion tips!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie. Yes, getting colours done is well worth it. The knowledge you gain is awesome and oh so helpful. I love my boots, have them in black and red. I recently learnt they're a little slippery if it's drizzly outside. Otherwise, they're perfect.
DeleteGorgeous! I love that print on you and might i add i am completely obsessed with the room you are in? is that your house! ..a bit jealous if so lol xx
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley Rose. Thanks, I love the print too. Very unusual. That room is a spare bedroom turned photo studio. You can see the backdrop in my last blog post better...it shows me fussy with the lights etc. I do loooooove that room. It's like a play room, for grown up girls who like to dress up & pounce around...in a non creepy way. LOL
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You look fantastic! I love that necklace!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and a fantastic look; maybe you can wear this for your next date night!?
Thanks Caitlin. The necklace is great. I haven't worn it out yet, loving it in these pics. I know right, I'm kicking myself for not wearing this outfit on Saturday night. Oh well, there's always next time.
DeleteThose boots are pretty spectacular!!
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie, those boots have been worn a lot this season. =)
DeleteI really, really like this style on you. Great colours and those beautiful boots working it. And ah yes, the line about more time for photo then for a date, yes well, I'm guilty of that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa. Firstly, I went to type the word sugar earlier tonight, as in the type people put in their coffee, and I spelt it with an 'e'. Had me giggling at myself.
DeleteThanks, I wish I had more tops with this kinda cross over neckline that are also asymmetrical with the length. Both work for my shape.
I love the khaki with your top! You look fabulous as always. Love the idea of having a colour swatch to carry around with you...very smart.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. The khaki was a make do at the time, but it's growing on me. It does seem to work. Yes that swatch stays in my handbag. I felt very odd whipping it out in a store. Not something you see many do. Now it doesn't phase me. I've had sales people try to talk me into a sale, and I show them the swatch, they can't argue with the swatch LOL.
DeleteThanks Jeanie - I'm so glad that having your colour and style consultation has given you so much more confidence in choosing your clothes. It's really what I'm aiming for when I do them with my lovely clients.
ReplyDeleteThanks Imogen, I love the confidence I now have when shopping and dressing. It makes such a huge difference to have a little know-how under your belt. Huge thank you!
DeleteYou should bring out dating Jeanie more often. She looks like loads of fun :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Falala Mele, I did have fun doing this shot. =)
DeleteI do love this combination! Very nice. I'd love to know what colours are suited to me. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Jac, thanks the combination came together great. I wouldn't have worn this outfit if it wasn't for the challenge. I like it!
DeleteGreat outfit. I never look at the Sara site because they used to be so daggy. Might have to check it out now.
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks. I find even in 'daggy' stores there is usually a gem item or two to be found. The Sara tunic is a few years old now. Still a much loved item. It has dated well.
DeleteOh I love that top! I had it several years ago and I am afraid I gave it away! now I want it back!
ReplyDeleteOh no Cherie! My size has changed, and this garment has stayed in my wardrobe. It was such an amazing find, I treasure it and would never part with it.
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