16 March 2017

pin to present: pinpointing personal style

Recently I decided to narrow down my things to wear Pinterest board to a curated closet one. It's all well and good to bookmark style inspiration that might stretch me, but when looking to take a more streamlined approach to my closet, I wanted to streamline my inspiration as well, to pinpoint what I really want my personal style to be.

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That means the inspiration on this board is pretty exclusively outfits that incorporate items that I have (and love) in my closet now. One that I was super excited about was this one from Natalie Borton. When I saw it, I immediately thought "bingo!" as it has all items that I already own, including one of my very favorite jackets, but puts them together in this cool-girl vibe that I aspire to but don't always feel like I put together super well.

Of course, I had to my version with a Michigan-appropriate turtleneck sweater - making this an outfit I could wear on the warmest day of our winter, vs. what was probably the coldest day of Natalie's California one, but I love it all the same. Now if only I could manage to copy her amazing cool girl hair...

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9 comments :

  1. I love the little tassel necklace! So cute!

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  2. This outfit!!! I totally forgot how much I love chunky sweaters under my coat like that! Loving that purse too - I need to get out of my rut with purses and start actually swapping based on my outfit like I used to.

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  3. I'm having such a love affair with turtlenecks right now so of course I love this look! Also, I recently discovered Natalie Borton's work and one of her necklaces is very much at the top of my current wishlist. :)

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  4. I actually love the curated closet idea. I stopped going on pinterest because I got so overwhelmed by my boards, but this is a great way to rejuvenate my closet. Thanks!!

    And I love your outfit! Turtlenecks and chunky sweaters make me look incredibly busty (even more than usual), so I always envy people who can pull off either or both in one!

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  5. This is such a smart looking outfit and you did a great job making it your own!!

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  6. she's one of my favorite bloggers too! love this outfit -- especially that turtleneck! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  7. Perfectly classic! I heart this so much!

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  8. Your sweater looks so cozy, and I love it layered with the jacket.

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