eye on style: louise at the taupe
Friday, November 11, 2011
Last week Louise was kind enough to ask me to stop by her blog, The Taupe, and I'm even happier that this week I get to share Louise's elegant and classic style. The way she's dressed is so beautiful--doesn't she look just like part of a fall layout in your favorite fashion magazine?
name: Louise
occupation: As much as I love pretty things, I’ve always been a technophile. During the day I work digital marketing magic for a publisher. My job and blog let me enjoy both worlds.
location: Brussels, Belgium.
wearing: Ancient camel cape, scarf knitted for me by a friend’s mum, Ralph Lauren sweater, Zara jodhpurs, Prada bag, Céline boots.
favorite designers: I’m a bit fickle, so it’s a long and changeable list, I’m afraid! Tod’s – I wish I could live in their book, The Italian Touch. For me, the epitome of casual elegance. Ralph Lauren for their cable knits and polo shirts; I adore WASPy style. Ferragamo’s shoes, scarves and bags. MaxMara and Michael Kors – elegant, clean-lined goodness.
On the highstreet – Massimo Dutti, Scapa, Chance, Tory Burch, Ipekyol, and LK Bennett. If I’m honest, I can get (almost) everything I need from these. Oh, and if I lived in the States, my home would be a J Crew store.
What style means to Louise: Like most people, I use clothes as another medium through which to express my personality (what do camel, navy and taupe say about someone, I wonder?). They’re also great for helping me deal with being quite timid.
I find it easy to take fashion a bit too seriously, though - to be blinded by trends and wear stuff which looks really rather silly. Whenever I feel myself being caught up by the latest unflattering shape or crazy color I try and imagine what my other half would say. He’s great at dissolving any Vogue/Sartorialist-fuelled illusions I have.
Comfort, simplicity, elegance: my style principles. At the risk of sounding like my dear grandmother, I have to admit that my hems keep getting longer, my heels lower, and my colors blander. I’m a big believer in the “don’t let the dress wear you” saying and Chanel’s quote about always removing one item before leaving the house. Lots of rules, but still – it’s all good fun!
Thank you Louise for such a wonderful glimpse into your personal style!
p.s. For those of you who haven't yet ventured over to my new west coast street style blog, On PCH, Fridays are always fun! Since part of life along the PCH means cutting out early and heading to the beach, hope you'll stop by for a little Surf Friday enjoyment!
name: Louise
occupation: As much as I love pretty things, I’ve always been a technophile. During the day I work digital marketing magic for a publisher. My job and blog let me enjoy both worlds.
location: Brussels, Belgium.
wearing: Ancient camel cape, scarf knitted for me by a friend’s mum, Ralph Lauren sweater, Zara jodhpurs, Prada bag, Céline boots.
favorite designers: I’m a bit fickle, so it’s a long and changeable list, I’m afraid! Tod’s – I wish I could live in their book, The Italian Touch. For me, the epitome of casual elegance. Ralph Lauren for their cable knits and polo shirts; I adore WASPy style. Ferragamo’s shoes, scarves and bags. MaxMara and Michael Kors – elegant, clean-lined goodness.
On the highstreet – Massimo Dutti, Scapa, Chance, Tory Burch, Ipekyol, and LK Bennett. If I’m honest, I can get (almost) everything I need from these. Oh, and if I lived in the States, my home would be a J Crew store.
What style means to Louise: Like most people, I use clothes as another medium through which to express my personality (what do camel, navy and taupe say about someone, I wonder?). They’re also great for helping me deal with being quite timid.
I find it easy to take fashion a bit too seriously, though - to be blinded by trends and wear stuff which looks really rather silly. Whenever I feel myself being caught up by the latest unflattering shape or crazy color I try and imagine what my other half would say. He’s great at dissolving any Vogue/Sartorialist-fuelled illusions I have.
Comfort, simplicity, elegance: my style principles. At the risk of sounding like my dear grandmother, I have to admit that my hems keep getting longer, my heels lower, and my colors blander. I’m a big believer in the “don’t let the dress wear you” saying and Chanel’s quote about always removing one item before leaving the house. Lots of rules, but still – it’s all good fun!
Thank you Louise for such a wonderful glimpse into your personal style!
p.s. For those of you who haven't yet ventured over to my new west coast street style blog, On PCH, Fridays are always fun! Since part of life along the PCH means cutting out early and heading to the beach, hope you'll stop by for a little Surf Friday enjoyment!
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Friday, November 11, 2011
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39 Comments:
Ohmigosh Mary Jo what a fabulous person to feature - I LOVE Louise's style.
Also, I can't help but to agree with her regarding trends...it can be so hard to get caught up in bits of fashion that aren't you simply because they're "on-trend" at the moment. Finding your own fashion voice is key! :)
She looks marvelous, love the style and setting!! x
I seriously want her entire outfit. So trendy yet so classy at the same time. Love it!
cute post!
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LOVE her boots. I always love getting to know fellow bloggers better. Great interview! ~jen
love her style
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What a gorgeous girl - fabulous style - bit of a fan of the camel cape - have a good weekend x
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Oh Louise looks utterly amazing! I think I'll ask her to give the once over to any future purchases I make as we have very similar tastes.
If only J Crew didn't have such a hideous mark up here!
She is beautiful! She's so classic, like a modern Bridget Bardot!
First--- I loved the post on you on The Taupe.
Second--- What a great interview! Louise has a great sense of personal style... and these photos are amazing!
It's so nice to find Louise here. She looks amazing! Classic, impeccable style. I love everything she is wearing. Simplicity is elegance with capital E. Have a wonderful weekend, Mary Jo! xoxo
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Thank you so much Mary Jo for featuring me on your wonderful blog - it's such a privilege!
The lovely comments from all of you have absolutely made my day.
Thank you!
She looks beautiful and I adore her style. x
stunning pictures, thanks for sharing! x
ps hope you'll like my blog too haha . have a nice weekend!
i love louise's style! she looks gorgeous. i love the cape and those riding boots! these photos are so beautiful and a great reminder of all things wonderful about fall!
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i love her pictures... will go and visit her!
have a fantastic weekend! on my way to PCH for some friday eye candy!!!
Thank you for sharing Louise's verve and style with us, Mary Jo!
Enjoy your wknd.
Such beautiful pictures!! That boots! That purse! And the cape. Oh la la.
My hubby grew up in Belgium and I really hope to visit sometime.
Gorgeous images.
You have a lovely blog.
Have a beautiful weekend.
What a wonderful feature! I was so happy to get introduced to Louise when you were featured on her blog last week :)
Have a wonderful weekend, Mary Jo! xoxo
I love that cape! It's pretty cool :)
I love her style. She's so elgant and stylish.
Her personal style is perfect.
Great post Mary Jo.
xo
Oh yes, I love her outfit with the scenery! A perfect combo. I'd never heard of her before so I'll have to pop over! Thanks for introducing me to a new blogger! :)
gorgeous pics! Love the blog! (=
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simply beautiful! Happy Sunday to you, Mary Jo
Great sense of style. So chic.
Loving her images - they do look like they belong in a magazine spread. Adore that cape!
I love her blog and love the same designers as I do! I am a huge fan of Tod's handbags the quality is just impeccable! I went to LK Bennett last week but didn't see anything...and right across was the gorgeous karen millen store w/that dress!
love the colours! so very much relaxed! great cape!
xx
Lyosha
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she looks beautiful, love it! great blog :)
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Oh she looks beautiful!! I agree I love thew colors.
Great interview, it's very interesting.
xoxo
it's a very autumn like outfit! :)
What STUNNING photos! The background is positively to die for.
xo Josie
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What a wonderful feature, sweetie! Love Louise's outfit! The cape is absolutely gorgeous!
Hope you'll have a perfect week!
xoxoxo
really beautiful. great style.
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wow, you have a lovely blog. you're an excellent writer, and i love your style. really enjoyed browsing through your posts. new follower. i hope we can stay connected. cheers!! :)
Qu'est-ce un grand blog, l'amour Ces photos! Une telle belle robe
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