Monday, July 23, 2012

Wardrobe Diaries: Khaki Florals























When I dabbled in graphics design a few years ago, the first and most important lesson I learnt was to always design in black and white. The reason was simple, most companies print in black and white ink so your logo must first work in black and white before it can work in colour. I think the same rule of thumb applies to fashion. For me, it's all about the silhouette. A good silhouette is the foundation for other embellishments. The right proportions is to fashion what black and white is to graphics.

One of my favourite designers is Alexander McQueen. I love the attention to detail each outfit is given, I love the juxtaposition of hard vs soft elements but most of all, I love McQueen's silhouettes. If you stripped each design back to it's original muslin mould I bet you'd still be able to wear it out and look fabulous, though you may get some strange stares. This outfit is inspired by the McQueen silhouette. What do you think?


























{ asos skirt also loving this colour . kookai top . jacket from australia . michael kors booties also in love with this and this . kate spade bag unavailable in tan also loving this colour and this colour . tom ford aviators }


58 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love this look! Great photos. xo

Chris Ed said...

wow cool look! love your shoes and skirt:)
xx chris

Sabrina M said...

omg !!! you look so cool , i love your shoes and bag. lovve it

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Fashion Faux Pas said...

This outfit is perfect on you. I love it.
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isabelle said...

shoes and bag are so amazing!! just love your look :)

xx
isabelle

Ali said...

Those shoes!! So cute!!


Hugs,


Ali

The Fierce Berry said...

your skirt is very pretty! :)

Invitation To Inspiration said...

.... As usual I love all of your outfits ( because I love your style ).That skirt looks amazing on you! :-)) Love the quote too!!!
xoxo

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Alissa said...

This is incredible, seriously incredible!

Always Maylee said...

You are looking GORGEOUS! I'm loving the super feminine skirt paired with the boots. And your bag is amazing. Love everything.

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Unknown said...

You look fantastic. Love the way you tied the sweater- so chic!

Clare
Understated Classics

Anonymous said...

What a creative photo shoot Jenee! I love the first photo. And I would not mind having that handbag too!

xx
Quiet Luxury


Unknown said...

This skirt, I love!! xo

www.thedaileigh.com

Unknown said...

Love this outfit, the print on the skirt is so pretty and love those boots. Love it!
xo
Alison

Anonymous said...

I love everything about this outfit, the top, the shoes, the bag! Everything looks great girl!

Stacie and Carly

www.theislandsecret.com

Ewe said...

I FALL IN LOVE <3<3<3<3

Julia said...

thank you very much. i can tell you, the evening was very interesting and i will write a lot more about it in following posts.
i think your blog is pretty good and if you want to stay in touch as you already said, we could follow each other? :)

xx
www.justorys.blogspot.com

Margaret Trina Mira said...

Gorgeous!! I love this! It's the perfect mix of girly and tough! :)

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Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

How playful is this. And give me your legs! Alexander was awesome. So sad he's not here to create magic

FP said...

That skirt is adorable!

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Marisa @ Broke with Designer Taste said...

Gorgeous! Look at you, such a fashion showstopper. Love it, great images!!

Marisa
http://brokewithdesignertaste.blogspot.com/

audrinajulia said...

Great photos and outfits. You look fierce! I always love to scan mc queen run away pics.He's different.

Unknown said...

Love how you paired that floral skirt with chunky black boots! the entire look is great!

xo Jackie
...livingaftermidnite

Akiko said...

Such a beautiful skirt and I love how you paired with your boots! Thank you so much for your lovely comment & It made me happy :) xo akiko
Style Imported

whiness said...

Your glasses and skirt are just stunning.

Sofie said...

wow such beauitful photos and lovely outfit! :) what camera and lens did you use? xx

thank you for following me btw, I looove your blog! you got a new follower ;)

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Unknown said...

Love your McQueen-esque silhouette--and those boots are just great! Such a pretty look!

xo Mary Jo

gvozdishe said...

Wow you look absolutely stunning in this beauty asos skirt!
wanna follow each other?
just leave me a comment and I'll follow u back!

http://gvozdishe.blogspot.com

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

I am so in love with that gorgeous skirt!

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The Dragonfruit said...

Absolutely gorgeous outfit and photos! I love railroad tracks :)
Love the floral skirt, cool boots, and light layerable jacket ♥

Trendy Teal

Unknown said...

You look so stunning and oh my gosh, I'd wear that outfit anytime! :) Would you like to follow each other? I'm now following you via GFC and on Bloglovin too<3

xoxo Eeva
http://eeva-theapple.blogspot.fi/

María Chantal Rodríguez Nilsson said...

hey thanks for your lovely comment^^
love those boots!
oh, and I´m following your awesome blog! see ya!

Heather said...

That jacket is so amazing - I love the style! And that color is perfect with your floral skirt.... love it all :)

XO
www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

Silvia Negretti said...

You look adorable!
Love the color combination of your outfit!
So nice jacket!
xxx

S

http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous outfit - I have a similar skirt from Topshop and you have inspired me to wear it again!!

I agree about the foundation of a good silhouette (or black and white in terms of graphics) is the key to a beautiful outfit

Hope you are well Lovely

x

Rebecca said...

Incredible shots & backdrop.....& the outfit is the best!!

Rebecca
www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

Carla said...

Great outfit!!! Love the boots! Please check out my blog when you get a moment! If you follow, kindly let me know and i promise to follow back! xoxo

www.fashionmavenmommy.com
@fashionmavenmom

Emily said...

That vest is GORGEOUS! love the whole look.
Creamy

Carla said...

Yes, skincarerx is a great site for sure! Thanks for following (though i don't see you on my gfc). I"m following back! xoxo

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Bravoe Runway said...

Oh my! I love that coat!!! I was wondering if you got it from McQueen, who also happens to be one of my favorite designers as well.

Allison said...

Love your inspiration- McQueen was my all time favorite designer as well! Your coat is just gorgeous & I love your heels as well! And YES- blogger get-together for sure next time you're in LA! Looking forward to it!! ;)
:)
Allison

P.S. I'm having an INTERNATIONAL $75 Shopbop giveaway on my blog, so don't forget to enter! :)
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Jeans and a Teacup said...

Love the skirt! And the coat is really cool.
~Jessica
http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

hi ! love your blog hun :) just found today your blog and i+m your new follower* Hope you follow my baby blog too
Keep in touch

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Bonnie said...

I am in love with your jacket and your shoes. Seriously. Let's closet swap.

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Twitter: @GlamKitten88

Unknown said...

This is such a great look and that jacket is something I wish I had in my wardrobe! It is so awesome! Love the length and style of it! xx, Pip

http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com

sonia // daring coco said...

Gorgeous hommage to McQueen. The draping of the jacket is gorgeous!

Have a lovely day
SDMxx
www.daringcoco.com

Anonymous said...

amazingg pictures! i love your style!

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Patti Santamaria said...

Hello! i like your blog! Im following you now on GFC and Bloglovin, If you like my blog please follow me back!


XoXo

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Fash Boulevard said...

omg, that skirt is amazing. You look stunning. Fabulous post, love! If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest trend report & post for LaurenConrad.com. xo

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Jed - I Am Dollparts said...

pretty! love tha floral skirt and the jacket!
following you now. follow me back? :)




jed
www.i-am-dollparts.blogspot.com

ashire said...

We are bag twins!!!^_^ I have this bag and love it a lot too!!
www.elaine-ashire.com

Come by say hi sometime! ^_^

elainexoxo

Style-Delights said...

wow..such a pretty skirt.you look so gorgeous! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style-Delights Blog
Style-Delights on Bloglovin

Collections said...

Love this look. The boots and skirt are great.

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Lolita in the Mix said...

Amazing! Love it! You won't believe it but I had that asos skirt in my basket, at the end I had to choose and threw it out since I already got so many florals! What a pitty, because seeing it on you makes me wanna have it too! Love the entire outfit and how you've styled it! Ps. about the chopped off heads, that is a compromise with my BF since he doesn't like me posting pictures of myself, hopefully it's temporarely.. But untill then, just to respect his choice, I'll keep chopping it off, haha!

xoxo lorena

http://www.lolitainthemix.blogspot.com

Kristina Djuric said...

cool photos! your skirt is so so so sweet!!!!!!!

xxx<3

Unknown said...

Hi sweetie, Great picture, I love this outfit ;) So beautiful ♥
I hope you'll like my blog ^^
Kisses

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Unknown said...

you look really amazing!
I just found your blog and I love it!!

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xoxo from Greece

Fashiontweed said...

Omg this is the perfect coat for fall!! I immediately scrolled down to the credits ... but i saw this beautie is from austrialia :( damn it...but you rock the outfit!!!

xx

www.fashiontweed.com

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