Inspired Interiors: Quiet, Styled Bedrooms

All of these rooms are all very different, yet they all still have a similar theme. Quiet colors, neutral backdrops, symmetry, simple drapery, a touch of patterns and colors that can easily be swept out for the seasons and trend changes. There are touches of upholstered pieces or additional throws and some very diy details, and yet everything is all very nicely styled and pulled together without looking forced. I wonder if I can achieve a similar feel in our room? Nester has some good pointers here.

atlanta homes mag

pinterest 

marcus design inc

made by girl 

 nester

Personal Style: Golden

Yep, another fully thrifted outift. Accept for the winged tiger (panther/lion?) necklace, I made that from a vintage stamping. I have about four of them left.

I always thought gold tones were for old ladies. I guess my tastes have matured, fashion has changed, or I am now, an old lady. I'm guessing... okay hoping... it's a mix of all three.

I had this little gray jersey tunic (not a maternity shirt, thank you) for a while, but couldn't find a good top to wear under it. I've also had this sequin gap tank for even longer, and they just came together perfectly one day. Like a casual way to wear evening wear {almost}. The tank is way too big, so I safety pinned the straps like a racerback, makes kind of a cute effect for layering, imo.

I've been looking for a sailor knot type earrings for a while. Who knew I would find this amazing golden vintage pair at a garage sale for 10 cents. Reminds me a bit of the Auryn (from The Never Ending Story).

These shoes are supposed to be for my princess dress. But, I had to give them a test drive with a casual outfit. More comfortable than  imagined for extended periods of time, but not good enough for running around. I'm thinking I will need a pair of glittery toms.

Linked to *thrifters anonymous

Personal Style: Rhinestones and Pinstripes

Another entirely scavanged outfit, not that cute, but oh well. I'm seriously thinking I now own more thrifted clothes than new store bought clothes since I donated so many of them recently. 

In case you can't tell recently, I feel more at home in calm, neutral colors.

 

My husband has assured me, my arms are in fact, not larger than my pasty, white legs. 

We measured, just to be certain. Though they are certainly tanner... ha!

The skirt is a touch too big. But that's fine, cinching the waist works with this bag lady, hobo chic look. You can't really see it, but the top has a polka dot design, and I love the casual pin-stripping of the skirt.

 A little bit of glitz adds a certain *something* to the rather plain and oddly worked ensemble.

deets:
top: banana republic, thrifted
skirt: american eagle, thrifted
belt: calvin klein, thrifted
necklace: vintage rhinestone, antiquing
old lady shoes: vintage guess booties, thrifted

*linked to clothed much's rule breaking monday

Draped in Comfort

London

These are some of my favorite 2009-10 styles captured by Scott Schuman, aka The Sartorialist, from all over the world. Now if you want to see some true, homegrown fashion, then check out his vintage photos contest. And if your man dresses a little shabby, he too can get a nice taste of style ideas as well.

Alessandra, Milan

While most of the masses are getting a tizzy for Spring time dressing in brighter colors, I am grasping at straws here hoping to wear my wonderful fall clothes a little longer. I think the idea behind it is, the styles are tried and true. They've been tested, are comfortable and easy to know which will remain a classic style and which ones will fall by the wayside come next season.

Maria Carla, Milan

Maybe it's a Texas thing, me hating the summers and all, but I think I just happen to love layering and simple muted tones with layers and wanting to wear them all the time. Fall/winter styles being in the clearance section right about now sure helps as well. Even though many of these styles features boots, distressed jeans, trenches and scarves, a sprinkling of light dresses and blouses can be found in those classic muted hues I love.

Paris

There is an effortless chic in the way the clothes hang, as well as soft barely noticeable details that really complete the outfit, such as a crisp cuff, rolled hem, a simple pleat or ruffle. Scott has a way of empasizing these details that one may easily passover, and the comments on each post shares his sentiments.

Chloe cape, Paris

Sau Paulo

West Village, NYC

Paris

Marais, Paris

Melbourne

Manhattan

Ninth Ave, NYC

Joana, Brazil

Paris

Milan

Milan, love the comments here

Ninth Ave, NYC

Milan

NYC

Sydney

Sydney

Sydney

Paris

Milan