eye on style: christina from down and out chic
Friday, June 26, 2009
Today's Eye on Style guest is Christina, whose blog, Down and Out Chic, always delights me with her eye for bright and wonderful things. Enjoy!
location: Georgia
occupation: Grants Administration (former Social Worker, my education is in Art so I'd like to eventually end up doing something design/art related.) Who knows...the possibilities are endless.
wearing: dress by Tulle; T Strap heels by Old Navy (ummm, Old Navy? Yes, super comfy and have lasted quite some time.); Sunglasses from local small boutique; Bag- vintage
Yellow Bangle- I can't remember.
favorite designers: I may not be the best person to answer this question. I don't wear designer clothing and I have a really difficult time picking "favorites" of any kind, but here goes: 3.1 Phillip Lim for easy, live in comfortable design. Vera Wang for the effortless flow of the the pieces, the details and the layers. Marc Jacob's for the cheeky edge. If the clothes could were animate, I feel like they'd wink at me. Oh and I'd love to hug Betsy Johnson because she has panache.
I wear a lot of vintage clothing, handmade pieces from Etsy, and shop at places like Ruche, Forever 21, American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, JCrew, and Anthropologie (if there's a sale). For me, the key is mixing quality basics with more affordable, trendy pieces. I draw my inspiration from the visual arts and street fashion mostly.
what style means to Christina: For me, style is expression. Clothing does not make a person, it's the other way around. Truly stylish people know themselves and aren't trying too hard to make a good impression. There must be some intent behind style as I don't think style goes hand in hand with carelessness, but confidence and love for one's self allows for a deeper and less shallow expression. Just because someone can put an outfit together doesn't mean they're a stylish individual just like being able to render a form doesn't make you an artist. Style is a blend of aesthetics and attitude and I'd even go so far as to compare it to wisdom. Just like the wisest individuals understand their innate stupidity, the most stylish people understand they can't take themselves too seriously because the second you think you're THERE, you've lost it.
location: Georgia
occupation: Grants Administration (former Social Worker, my education is in Art so I'd like to eventually end up doing something design/art related.) Who knows...the possibilities are endless.
wearing: dress by Tulle; T Strap heels by Old Navy (ummm, Old Navy? Yes, super comfy and have lasted quite some time.); Sunglasses from local small boutique; Bag- vintage
Yellow Bangle- I can't remember.
favorite designers: I may not be the best person to answer this question. I don't wear designer clothing and I have a really difficult time picking "favorites" of any kind, but here goes: 3.1 Phillip Lim for easy, live in comfortable design. Vera Wang for the effortless flow of the the pieces, the details and the layers. Marc Jacob's for the cheeky edge. If the clothes could were animate, I feel like they'd wink at me. Oh and I'd love to hug Betsy Johnson because she has panache.
I wear a lot of vintage clothing, handmade pieces from Etsy, and shop at places like Ruche, Forever 21, American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, JCrew, and Anthropologie (if there's a sale). For me, the key is mixing quality basics with more affordable, trendy pieces. I draw my inspiration from the visual arts and street fashion mostly.
what style means to Christina: For me, style is expression. Clothing does not make a person, it's the other way around. Truly stylish people know themselves and aren't trying too hard to make a good impression. There must be some intent behind style as I don't think style goes hand in hand with carelessness, but confidence and love for one's self allows for a deeper and less shallow expression. Just because someone can put an outfit together doesn't mean they're a stylish individual just like being able to render a form doesn't make you an artist. Style is a blend of aesthetics and attitude and I'd even go so far as to compare it to wisdom. Just like the wisest individuals understand their innate stupidity, the most stylish people understand they can't take themselves too seriously because the second you think you're THERE, you've lost it.
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16 Comments:
thank you for having me, this is a fun series and i'm excited to be a part of it. have a great weekend!
I am so glad you featured Christina! I think she has such "Style". I think that's obvious to see with her comment on "what style means to Christina". I really appreciate how genuine she is. She has a quality about her that makes her relatable. She takes Old Navy and makes it 'designer'. I truly think she is inspirational to so many of us.
Wonderful post, very much agree with Christina's view on aesthetics and attitude playing such a big part in an individuals personal sense of style. Wearing the clothes and not having the clothes wear you...
I also love her dress! Very pretty and with pockets? I'm such a fan of pockets. :)
***Just like the wisest individuals understand their innate stupidity, the most stylish people understand they can't take themselves too seriously because the second you think you're THERE, you've lost it.***
So harshly true,(sigh)... Unfortunately, we don't need to walk too far to discover this individuals.
Sometimes it only takes a look at the mirror.
Hugs
so beautiful! so stylish! so REAL! and so fabulous! gotta love her -- she is so great!!! :)
I agree, taking yourself too seriously can hamper any fun you will have with developing your own personal style- and can stop you from any risk taking too. No risk no reward! Of course... there are some risks I regret a bit- but just a bit!
oh that dress is so fabulous!!!!!
Love it!...Fashion with a splash of smiles.
I adore Christina! Her style is lovely and that vintage bag is so cute. Great eye on style!
she is cute, cute, cute... loved the muffin video too by the way! ha!
Christina has wonderful style inside and out--so glad you could stop by and be a part of Eye on Style!
xo
Christina is a doll...and she knows style!
You look gorgeous! Love the dress!
Wow! What a super chic photo! You look stunning Christina! Interesting read too!
OW *cat call* she's adorable and she looks striking in this dress!
Go Christina, go! Love the outfit!!
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