Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Softly Now

The warm, humid air always feels softer to me somehow. The moisture seems to take the edge of things. Similarly, pastels, feathers, chiffon, and an airy knit soften the harsh look of graphic black and white.

Dress, Sele. Cardigan, To the Max. Belt, H&M. Headband, Urban Outfitters. Peeptoes, Bitten. Ring, Target.


A watercolor treatment of this photo makes it softer still.

15 comments:

Lual said...

loved the headband!!!

Diana said...

I love the soft and sexy look of this outfit. It almost has a twenties feel.

Sheila said...

This is so nice - you look lovely in it.

Fika said...

I'm falling in love with the headband :)

Lesa said...

The headband is gorgeous in your hair. Love it!

sewingsusan said...

You really really must enter the madmen casting call. I haven't followed your blog in awhile. I am a big fan of the show, because of the clothes!! The recent casting call reminded me of you! You'd be perfect!
Give me a shout-out when you're famous :).
Susan
Fort Thomas, KY

Unknown said...

You look just lovely! I love the colors you're working with here: the black with the ivory, the lilac/pink, gray - they all work so well together and so well with your hair and complexion. BTW, I really wanted to try your brooch trick to make my jacket fit better this morning when I realized I don't really have any good brooches! Now I have to go on a brooch-buying expedition :-)
http://www.whatwouldkrissiewear.com

Rosie Unknown said...

You look positively gorgeous!

kct said...

WOW! You look really sexy! I love the outfit and your legs look great! :-)

Kate said...

I love the way you paired the cool undertones of the cardigan with the warm undertones of the headband. It makes both stand out tenfold.

FashionAddict said...

I love everything about this outfit. The belt and flower in the hair are so fun! I also really like the oxford shirt outfit above.

Beatrice said...

Lovelovelove it!

kct said...

Wow! That is a really classy and sexy 'little-black-dress'! Honestly, I would love to see you in that same outfit with black stockings.

Anonymous said...

Such a romantic, soft look -- very lovely! And I adore that headband.

Mervat said...

You look fairy-like - almost.