eye on style: crystal from plush palate
Friday, October 16, 2009
Happy Friday! Today's Eye on Style guest is Crystal, whose lovely blog, Plush Palate, always captures something beautiful that brightens my day--and she's as pretty as her blog! Enjoy!
name: Crystal
location: Chicago
occupation: publishing professional, freelance writer, blogger, and aspiring interior stylist
wearing: This photo is from a wedding I was at this past weekend and is pretty representative of my typical look so I thought it would be the perfect shot to illustrate my style. I tend to gravitate towards simple silhouettes and solid colors as the base for every outfit, like this little black dress from BCBG. I prefer my trendy pieces to come from accessories...like a killer leopard print scarf, bright red shoes, or a statement necklace like the one I'm wearing from J.Crew (it's actually bright yellow, but you can't tell). Because I'm on the petite side, I also stick to form-fitting clothes so my frame doesn't get lost in too much volume. As for shoes, you will never catch me without heels...unless I'm at the gym, of course! For me, heels complete every outfit and make me feel ladylike and classy. Here I'm wearing my beloved patent leather Jimmy Choos in nude. I picked them up at a consignment shop for about $150 - what I consider to be a bargain for a pair of Jimmys! They are my favorite because the skin toned color goes with everything and creates the illusion of longer legs!
favorite designers: I adore anything Stella McCartney! She has such a fantastic knack for creating balance between femininity and edge, and truly understands the female body! For coats, Burberry is unrivaled in my opinion. Their trenches, capes, and jackets are classic and timeless. I'm dying to have one in my own closet! And then there is Bottega Veneta - king of all purses! The interwoven leather design they have become known for is so exquisite and elegant that it makes those other designer purses covered in logos look juvenile in comparison! A little side note: I was once fortunate enough to attend a speech with BV's CEO and learned that it takes 3 Italian artisans 6 days to make just one purse - a true testament to the quality of their brand!
what style means to Crystal: To me, style is all about knowing who you are. It's about being confident in your choices and secure with what makes you special and unique. It comes from the inside out and starts by cultivating healthy self-esteem. How many times have we seen the girl who has us mesmerized, not by her outfit, but by the confidence with which she carries herself and the contentment in her eyes? If there is no substance behind the style, it shows, and clothes work only to mask your insecurities rather than complement your true beauty. Fashion comes and goes but being comfortable in your own skin is timeless. It's the only 'statement pieces' and the best 'investment piece' you could ever own!
name: Crystal
location: Chicago
occupation: publishing professional, freelance writer, blogger, and aspiring interior stylist
wearing: This photo is from a wedding I was at this past weekend and is pretty representative of my typical look so I thought it would be the perfect shot to illustrate my style. I tend to gravitate towards simple silhouettes and solid colors as the base for every outfit, like this little black dress from BCBG. I prefer my trendy pieces to come from accessories...like a killer leopard print scarf, bright red shoes, or a statement necklace like the one I'm wearing from J.Crew (it's actually bright yellow, but you can't tell). Because I'm on the petite side, I also stick to form-fitting clothes so my frame doesn't get lost in too much volume. As for shoes, you will never catch me without heels...unless I'm at the gym, of course! For me, heels complete every outfit and make me feel ladylike and classy. Here I'm wearing my beloved patent leather Jimmy Choos in nude. I picked them up at a consignment shop for about $150 - what I consider to be a bargain for a pair of Jimmys! They are my favorite because the skin toned color goes with everything and creates the illusion of longer legs!
favorite designers: I adore anything Stella McCartney! She has such a fantastic knack for creating balance between femininity and edge, and truly understands the female body! For coats, Burberry is unrivaled in my opinion. Their trenches, capes, and jackets are classic and timeless. I'm dying to have one in my own closet! And then there is Bottega Veneta - king of all purses! The interwoven leather design they have become known for is so exquisite and elegant that it makes those other designer purses covered in logos look juvenile in comparison! A little side note: I was once fortunate enough to attend a speech with BV's CEO and learned that it takes 3 Italian artisans 6 days to make just one purse - a true testament to the quality of their brand!
what style means to Crystal: To me, style is all about knowing who you are. It's about being confident in your choices and secure with what makes you special and unique. It comes from the inside out and starts by cultivating healthy self-esteem. How many times have we seen the girl who has us mesmerized, not by her outfit, but by the confidence with which she carries herself and the contentment in her eyes? If there is no substance behind the style, it shows, and clothes work only to mask your insecurities rather than complement your true beauty. Fashion comes and goes but being comfortable in your own skin is timeless. It's the only 'statement pieces' and the best 'investment piece' you could ever own!
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Friday, October 16, 2009
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13 Comments:
Aw this is great! I'm petite too and even though I might love that loose dress on someone else I know I can't where it without getting lost! lol... form fitting clothes and the classics for me too!
Very nice.. Love the Choo's what a steal and great tidbit on the color nude elongating the leg.
Mary Jo,Thanks for the share and nice page I love the different headers I see on blog pages I need help changing mine, boring! Any suggestions feel free to flow my way!
Beautiful Crystal. First, you're gorgeous so you would look fab in anything! I agree with the classic and accessorize with the trendy that way your wardrobe lasts. The thoughts in the last paragraph are so true. I have seen gals in beautuful clothes carry themselves with their heads down, feeling self conscious, maybe insecure. That does show. I have also seen women in clothes gotten from the Salvation Army with their head held high! They look stunning. Its all about how one feels! Great thought Crystal. Made me think.
You look lovely! xoxo
SC
What wise words, and isn't Crystal such a timeless beauty in that outfit?
Love the necklace! Fantastic post!
Wow, thank you for all the wonderful comments and to Mary Jo for having me on her blog today! Have a wonderful weekend :)
Bravo to you Crystal. I applaud your sense of style & what it means to you. That is exactly what I would want for my two daughters. For the inner strength & confidence to shine from the inside out. Actually for my sons too. Great post ladies! Have a fabulous weekend Xx
I'm so glad you asked Crystal to participate, Mary Jo! She is a confident, intelligent and stylish lady. I enjoyed her entire post, especially the note about confidence -- this is so true! I couldn't agree more with her philosophies and outlook :)
Really wonderful post, just loved the tips and the last words on style are perfection.
Great job Crystal.
xoxo
Loved the picture too, so chic.
Great photo! Love the part about what style means to Crystal. Well-said!
great post..pretty lady indeed. GET IT GIRL!
Just found your blog! Love your style!
Look forward to reading further!
Kind Regards
Jamie Herzlinger
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