The Signature Style Project – Information Gathering

I considered a number of ways to get started with the Signature Style Project, but to be honest, there was only room for one result.  I LOVE research.  I enjoy a good outline, I like journaling, cutting things out, tacking them to a bulletin board or taping them to a wall and then trying to make sense of them.  It’s what I do.

Fortunately, Pinterest has allowed me to streamline that process a little so I can share it with you 😉

So here’s what I’ve done so far:

First, I scoured pinterest and the internet for style images that appealed to me.  I did not censor myself or exclude anything.  I went on gut reaction.  If I liked it, it got pinned.

Then, I opened up my pinterest bulletin board for The Signature Style Project and started jotting down what things in each image evoked a feeling of joy or pleasure.  (And when I say jotted, I do mean with pen and paper..I have a collection of journals..an obsession for another time..)  Here’s what I got:

• Fur
• Primary colors and jewel tones
• feminine details
• ruffles
• peter pan collars
• full skirts
• pencil skirts
• Sailor/military style embellishments
• Hats, hats, hats..
• late 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950’s, early 60’s
• Edwardian style
• …more fur..
• Things that create an hourglass shape
• Shoes with a heel (no flats for me!)
• Whimsy
• Retro pin up
• Red lips
• Looonnnng eyelashes
• Rosy cheeks
• Gloves and fingerless mitts
• An unexpected mix of complementing colors

And here are some of the images I pinned that I favored the most:

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Now it’s your turn!

Go forth and discover what images appeal to you.  Let me know what you love 😉

Hugs and Smooches,
D

The Signature Style Project Begins!

Marylin Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy, Bridgit Bardot..all these women have something in common.  They all have a signature style.  A look, an image, something that is distinctly them. 

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As I discussed in a previous post, while I love to dabble in many decades of vintage clothing, I want to take the time this year to create a more cohesive look that is all my own, so I’m starting the Signature Style Project.  Below is an outline of what I have planned.  I hope you will follow along in discovering what makes you unique and share your own signature styles with me!

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The project will have two phases.  Phase one will be the Discovery phase.  It will include posts on:

• Information Gathering – Using pinboards and journals to discover a theme in your style preferences.
• Signature Women – Women who have distinct signature styles and how to apply their techniques to your own style.
• Incorporating your passions – Listing the things you love and how they influence your style.
• Lets go on a Shopping Safari! – Snapping pictures of items and outfit ideas you love

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Phase two of the project will be Implementation.  It will include posts on:

• The closet clean out – Deciding what items in your closet fit your signature style, what has to go and what needs to be added.
• Accessorize – Working signature accessories into your wardrobe
• Try it on for size – A week of signature style
• Review – Tweaking your signature style and allowing it to evolve with you.

I have also created a board on Pinterest for the project, where I am also collecting ideas for the 30 day Hair and Makeup challenge (start date TBA).  You can follow along here.

Let me know if you’d like to see anything else added to the project.  I can’t wait to get started!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

A Few of My Favorite Things

Holy rainy day, folks!  I think my next blog post might need to be a tutorial on ark building..

For now, I’ll let you in on a few of the things that brighten my rainy days 🙂

Vintage Fashion Library is an excellent resource for vintage patterns and dating vintage clothes.  Plus, it’s just fun to look through 😉  (Another excellent resource is Fashion History Costume Treasury.)

My beloved Pinterest.  If you aren’t using it yet, you don’t know what you’re missing.  It is totally addictive, and there are quite frequently funny little posts like the one above that make me chuckle.

I love this fabric from Fabric.com.  I haven’t quite decided what I would use it for yet..perhaps a skirt?  Maybe a cute blouse?

Ravelry is amazing, whether you are a beginning knitter or an old pro.  There are thousands and thousands of patterns to choose from!

Odosketch..would you believe this sketch was done on a computer?  So fun for doodles!

Evernote..like virtual post-its.  I would forget half of my life without it!

vjunkies on ebay

Lilli Ann *sigh*.  I don’t think I’ve ever met a Lilli Ann piece I didn’t like.

The Glamourdaze channel on YouTube.  A must for vintage lovers!

Hope you have a wonderful Tuesday…I’m off to find my galoshes 😉

Hugs and Smooches,
D