Saturday, 21 May 2016

Accidentally In Love

The Accidental Icon wrote a post recently in which she described layering as sculpting with garments. I love that idea! I am not at all creative or artistic but I really appreciate the beauty and individuality that can be created through layering. Deborah on Stylish Murmurs layers to perfection and I think she has really influenced me to see the potential of the style.

One of my most frequently worn items this summer has been a sheer tunic that is used only for layering. I have been astonished at how versatile it has proven to be, given that it is too sheer to be worn on it's own. I have already shown it on this blog worn under a strappy top, but here I am also layering it with other sheers to give volume and opacity.

 Tunics:Nicola Waite
Skirt: Dogstar
Vest :Dogstar
Necklace:FrankIdeas
You may also recognise the woollen vest I am wearing. One of the fun aspects of being flat-chested is that it is sometime possible to wear clothing items back-to-front to achieve a different look. I like the trapeze shape created by wearing wider pieces on my bottom half and keeping things sleek at the top and wearing the vest like this gives a smooth, straight line down the front.

As you can see, reversing the vest also gives an interesting drape and flow to the back and side of the outfit. This is an off-duty look for me; it is not structured or simple enough for me to feel comfortable wearing it to work. I enjoy having a more interesting, arty style on my days off. It feels a bit like having a secret identity and for a non-creative like me, it is as close as I come to beauty.

Are you a fan of layers? And have you tried reversing your clothes?


Accidentally In Love by Counting Crows
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11 comments:

  1. Deborah22 May 2016 at 01:23

    Sharon thanks for the very kind 'shout out'. I have to disagree and say that I think you are very creative. Scrolling through your outfits on Insta the other day (promise Im not stalking you), there was much creativity and individuality to be had. And yes, I do wear quite a lot of my clothes back to front. Quite a few of my Motto items are designed to be worn both ways and I often try it with things that are not necessarily meant to be worn that way. It's a clever way of creating a unique to you look. This outfit is stellar!

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    1. Sharon16 July 2016 at 18:04

      You wear Motto so well! Thanks for the kind words.

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  2. Unknown31 May 2016 at 10:01

    Hi Sharon - you look wonderful, also the lipstick adds a nice "kick" to the entire outfit!

    And what a great idea to just turn shirts backwards like that too. I´ve not tried that yet, but the thought occured to me earlier on; I´m only beginning to find my way into the changes my wardrobe has to go through following the mastectomy.

    I´m a fan of layers, but I always end up feeling like a tent, if one can call it that! So I´ve tried to look for shirts that have "built in layers" in already.

    The necklace really makes it all come together, so that is another idea I shall steal from you ;)

    Thank you again for sharing o/

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    1. Sharon16 July 2016 at 18:03

      Hope all is well with you Louise. You have been in my thoughts. You may find that layering is actually much easier when you don't have breasts to work around - the lines become straighter and smoother!

      I love statement necklaces - I need to do a post about them!

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    2. Unknown29 July 2016 at 09:38

      Thank you, yes you are very right, some things do work better now.

      Oh yes please,a post about necklaces would be very welcome :)

      I dont know if you´re into this thing, but I came across a video showing a few tips on how to make a scarf into a shirt. Most are not my style exactly, but I do like the concept:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk0LWNrvPWg

      Hope you´re well :)

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  3. VCAYC1 June 2016 at 14:03

    And a new hair color! Gorgeous :)

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    1. Sharon16 July 2016 at 18:05

      Yes, on my way to grey! I love the "old lady chic" that is in at the moment. :)

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  4. Unknown10 June 2016 at 07:29

    You're an artist! I am inspired by what you post, and it gives me hope after my recent dmx! thank you <3

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    1. Sharon16 July 2016 at 18:06

      It's very kind of you to say that. I am so pleased you have found it helpful. Best wishes to you with adjusting to your new body. xx

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  5. Unknown30 July 2016 at 01:03

    Hi Sharon, I just found you via Deborah!
    I was thinking of you this week when I went to see '200 Years of Australian Fashion' in Melbourne.
    Love your natural hair too. Lyn D.

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    1. Sharon1 August 2016 at 03:11

      Hi Lyn! Thanks for stopping by - the Miss Fisher exhibition has just come to Brisbane and I was reminiscing also. Are you on Instagram too? So lovely to have an internet community. xx

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