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Friday, January 24, 2014

with a twist

I think the best description I have come up with to describe my personal style would have to be, "classic with a twist".
{ What I Wore: J.Crew schoolboy blazer (save // splurge) // H&M dress // ShoeMint loafers // enamel necklace ℅ DaisyGem // chain bracelet ℅ Shop Jami // Yuni Kelley pave link bracelet }

all photos | Zipporah Photography
What is yours?

Also, don't forget to enter to win a $500 shopping spree {here}.
And for extra credit, you can read my reflections on the style lessons I learned in 2013. I followed the "style assignment" for setting wardrobe goals as posted on Into Mind.

QUESTIONS:
{1}  On a scale of one to ten, how happy were you on average with your style & your wardrobe in 2013? Seven

{2}  What was the biggest style- & wardrobe-related improvement you made in 2013? Focusing on a budget, thinking critically about everything that I brought home.

{3}  What aspect of wardrobe building & refining your style do you enjoy the most & why? Shopping… it is a challenge to find pieces that not only fit my style, but also my budget. And the challenge is fun!

{4}  How well do your outfits express your own unique personal style? What factor(s) are preventing you from dressing 100% according to your style? Money, confidence or an undefined style concept? 70% of the time - with the hurdle being an undefined style concept… although, I am getting closer & closer all the time!

{5}  If you had to sum up your look of 2013 in one outfit, what would it be? 
skinny jeans + oversized sweater + hat (aka this).

{6}  What is your main motivation for wanting to refine your personal style? 
I want a focused personal style that gives me the confidence to take on anything!

{7}  How happy are you with your overall shopping strategy? Does your budget tend to get eaten up by impulse buys & bargains? What is your spending philosophy for 2014? 
I am happy with my progress in budgeting. This year's motto is quality over quantity.

{8}  To what extent do you rely on make up and clothes to give you confidence? Is a lack of confidence preventing you from fully expressing your style concept or trying out new things? The right clothes do give me confidence, but it is more a problem of too many options that cause me to fail at properly expressing my style.

{9}  On a scale of one to ten, how expressive, coherent & defined is your style concept? 
Six, still oscillating between preppy, boho, & minimalistic edge (at least that's what I pretend my outfits are in my head…)

{10}  On a scale of one to ten, how well-structured, versatile & functional is your wardrobe? 
Eight - need to cut out the fat!

ASSIGNMENTS:
{1} Write a short review of your style and the progress you made in 2013. How did your style, lifestyle and aesthetic preferences evolve? In 2013 I started to really look at my clothes as an extension of myself, how I wanted the world to perceive me. I realized that while it is easy for me to wear oversized, shapeless pieces, I feel more "me" with a little structure!

{2} Write about your style & wardrobe plans for 2014. Which aspects about your style & your wardrobe do you want to improve, why & how? In 2014 I want to streamline my personal style, accentuating what I truly love & removing the things I only "like". Fewer, better things.

{3} Express your five most important goals in a short, motivating sentence.
I want to build a foundation of basic pieces (1) that takes me from work to play (2), with minimal items (3), & maximal quality (4), while sticking to a budget that reflects my current life situation (5).

13 comments:

  1. I just checked out the monthly challenges on Into Mind, and I am loving the questions and assignments! Thanks so much for linking to that, I think I will try it out myself. These are such good questions to really get you thinking about your wardrobe and what you want it to be. I loved reading your answers!


    PS you are looking gorgeous in these photos and it makes me happy to see that snow!

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  2. Lovely as usual! Loving this work appropriate and chic outfit!


    -Jenny, DaisyGem

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  3. Yes!! Question #5 :


    {5} If you had to sum up your look of 2013 in one outfit, what would it be?

    skinny jeans + oversized sweater + hat

    I have to totally agree with you on that! (except I'd switch "hat" out for boots lol) and so far, it's been my "go to" in 2014 too lol.

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  4. You take a much more academic approach to style than I do. All of my answers to these questions would be: "Uhhh...PRETTY THINGS I LIKE THEM." Good job!

    ~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life

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  5. Ok this is slightly creepy- I was looking around on your blog (at old 30x30, which took me to another random old post) and saw you wearing this dress (I think to a bridal related thing? I'm being creepy, I'm sorry)! Anyway, I noticed how cute it was and how I hadn't seen you wear it since then. When low and behold...looks just as cute in the winter!

    This questionnaire was super interesting to read! I think your style description really suits you. I like to think of my as "quirky-classy".

    perfectly Priya

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  6. Not creepy at all, I look into my archives all the time! And yes, I last wore this dress on the blog for a friend's wedding. Funny thing is, even though the outfits haven't made it on the blog, this dress is one of my go-tos! Girls' Nights, date nights, wedding, Summer get togethers & now, layered up for work.
    xx

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  7. Thanks, I've been trying to put more thought into my closet, and have really been reaping the benefits!
    xx

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  8. I looooove your loafers! So fancy! And I have been wanting a Schoolboy blazer too. They're a classic, but a liiiitle over my budget :( xo

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  9. I'm definitely going to look at Into Mind. I would like to set more short term goals and work towards them with a timed dead line versus wandering hoping to accomplish them. I would agree with "classic with a twist" for your style.

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  10. For a second I was waiting for you to say that you traveled somewhere because of the snow in your pictures, but then I remembered it actually snowed a little the other day in nashville. Haha! I love love that dress and you look gorgeous, as always!


    xx
    Sharena
    Fashion of a Novice

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  11. Oooh, this outfit is just darling, Jessica! I love how the blazer "masculinizes" the dress...and those loafers are so cool. I liked reading your answers to the "style assignment" too - it's always fun to hear people's wardrobe reflections and goals :)

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  12. I love these shoes! They look comfy and cute. - J

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