There are 2 words I often hear: "classic" and avand-guard. To describe them more "fashionably", let's use 2 fashion figures: The Duchess of Cambridge Catherine, and pop singer Lady Gaga. :)
However for the majority out there, we are neither of these, instead we find a middle ground.
These days I find myself no longer spending a good chunk of my precious morning hours on thinking what I should wear and what it should go with...Call it a fashion rut or revolutionary thinking as you wish, but I discovered it's whole lot easier when you are just following some basic rules and not putting too much thoughts into it. I don't look like I am trying too hard to be different and "stylish" but rather feel more comfortable with what I am in.
So what I follow is the "mullet" rule.
If you are fan of the 80s, you probably remember the mullet. Yeah, that short in front, long on the back hair cut. Rumor has it that Bono and Billy Ray Cyrus had a fight over the ownership of this original haircut.
So how is one thing related to the other? I am talking about mixing. Mullet is a perfect mix of serious military man look with funky rock start. When it comes to day to day wardrobe, we can totally follow it by mixing 2 different things: either different materials, silouette or styles.
Mullet Rule 1: Mixing silhouettes
Skinny pants have been hot for years and they are not going anywhere this year either. It's one of the most sought after silouettes perhaps, especially when pairing something loose and casual on top.
Nicole Richie, the queen of the skinnys, is famous for this type of mixed silouettes
With a pear shape, skinny pants aren't my friends. Instead, I would rather reverse the process: wearing something fitted on top and a puffy skirt at the bottom.
I would love to get my hands on this Cynthia Rowley floral piece if I could only afford..
Emily Blunt doesn't look too shabby in this little Miu Miu number.
Mullet Rule 2. Mixing materials
I love playing with texture in different clothing pieces, such as lace with leather, wool with silk, brocade with plain...
source:maisondecouture.wordpress.com
I have been playing with these looks since 2010 when Dolce & Gabbana launched their spring "blue jean bride" collection.
Mullet Rule 3. Mixing personalities
Many of my friends look at me as one of the most romantic and sensitive souls on earth. And I do love ruffles and other sweet girlie details. However, to avoid an overdose on the sweetness, I take lession from Brit TV personality and model Alexa Chung. She's the epitome of girl meeting boy and pulls off "old fashioned" vintage style with modern twist.
source:markrougevintage.blogspot.com
However for the majority out there, we are neither of these, instead we find a middle ground.
These days I find myself no longer spending a good chunk of my precious morning hours on thinking what I should wear and what it should go with...Call it a fashion rut or revolutionary thinking as you wish, but I discovered it's whole lot easier when you are just following some basic rules and not putting too much thoughts into it. I don't look like I am trying too hard to be different and "stylish" but rather feel more comfortable with what I am in.
So what I follow is the "mullet" rule.
If you are fan of the 80s, you probably remember the mullet. Yeah, that short in front, long on the back hair cut. Rumor has it that Bono and Billy Ray Cyrus had a fight over the ownership of this original haircut.
So how is one thing related to the other? I am talking about mixing. Mullet is a perfect mix of serious military man look with funky rock start. When it comes to day to day wardrobe, we can totally follow it by mixing 2 different things: either different materials, silouette or styles.
Mullet Rule 1: Mixing silhouettes
Skinny pants have been hot for years and they are not going anywhere this year either. It's one of the most sought after silouettes perhaps, especially when pairing something loose and casual on top.
Nicole Richie, the queen of the skinnys, is famous for this type of mixed silouettes
With a pear shape, skinny pants aren't my friends. Instead, I would rather reverse the process: wearing something fitted on top and a puffy skirt at the bottom.
I would love to get my hands on this Cynthia Rowley floral piece if I could only afford..
Emily Blunt doesn't look too shabby in this little Miu Miu number.
Mullet Rule 2. Mixing materials
I love playing with texture in different clothing pieces, such as lace with leather, wool with silk, brocade with plain...
source:maisondecouture.wordpress.com
I have been playing with these looks since 2010 when Dolce & Gabbana launched their spring "blue jean bride" collection.
Mullet Rule 3. Mixing personalities
Many of my friends look at me as one of the most romantic and sensitive souls on earth. And I do love ruffles and other sweet girlie details. However, to avoid an overdose on the sweetness, I take lession from Brit TV personality and model Alexa Chung. She's the epitome of girl meeting boy and pulls off "old fashioned" vintage style with modern twist.
source:markrougevintage.blogspot.com
7 comments:
牛角扣一件都没看到，冬天的大衣也都彻底消失了，所以没给你打电话。我的收获也很少，ALC的皮裙和Vince的silk top。
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喜欢最右边皮衣的颜色和搭配。最近几年，我越来越喜欢皮衣皮裤皮裙之类的了，不过想找件各方面都满意的太难了。
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没事, 还要谢谢你费心了呢. 衣服这东西吧, 本来就是可有可无的. 我找的照片都属于"proving concept"吧, 不是推荐啥单品哈.
As a lady with a pear shaped figure, I also wear close fitting clothes on top and a full skirt.
Kathleen, I am with you. I also just realized that an oversized top with a slim pencil skirt could be flattering for our shape. What do ya think? ;)
Good and interesting writing. You the professor call it "Mullet", I simply call it balancing. :-P I'd like to add #4, the color, if the dominant color is bright, balance it with something more muted, and vice versa such as finishing an all black look with a bright red purse.
Leigh, thank you for the number 4. I totally agree! sometimes when i try to put something together in an entry of blog, I tend to forget things. :) Welcome and feel free to chime in anytime.
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