I spotted this modern, sleek interior in a magazine and was instantly drawn to it. I love the use of different shades of gray and green to create a design that is visually arresting, yet clean and simple.
The ideas I plucked from this interior were the use of different shades within the 2-color palette, the sparse use of pattern, and the nickel-finish metals rather than shiny silver. To translate these ideas to an outfit, I mixed the steel gray dress with dove gray tights and boots and a charcoal gray waistcoat. To this I added the grass green t-shirt and yellow-green hat. Finally, for jewelry I selected the black pearl necklace to mimic the nickel finishes in the interior.
Of course there are plenty of other ways to interpret this interior, and this is why I love getting inspiration from non-fashion sources.
I should mention that this is also a great way to 'shop' your own wardrobe, because instead of having to go out and buy pieces to adhere to a certain trend, you can search for items in your own closet that have a particular qualitiy such as color or pattern without worrying too much about anything else.
So now comes the big exciting news, dear readers: since next month I'll celebrate the one-year anniversary of my blog, I will be presenting you with a contest in which I'll post a photo of an interior for you to use as inspiration for an outfit. The prize will be one of my handmade hats, so
Hat: Alternative Design Studio
Dress: Red Dress Shoppe
T-shirt: Old Navy
Tights: Noa Noa
Boots: Fly London
Necklace: from Macy's a few years ago
15 comments:
I really love the charcoal greys mixed with the brighter yellow-green. Such a great combination! I've never thought of using interior design as a catalyst for fashion, but I cant wait to try it out!
P.S. Love, love the blog. Great work. :)
Love, love your blog to!!
And especially this outfit is great.
I always look for inspiration to put clothes together. I am really good in buying pieces I like, but bad in mixing these items together.
One piece I have in several variations is the typical white blouse. Any inspirations?!
Mari
(a German high school teacher)
;-)
So excited to see how this contest transpires. I am definitely guilty of taking my fashion inspiration mainly from mags and am excited to push my boundaries!
And although I've said it a billion times, Audi, you are just amazing at layering and pairing. Yet another perfect ensemble.
What an awesome interpretation! Can't wait for the contest. I need to rev up my creative juices!
I lovelovelove this outfit and the colours! Fantastic! I'm excited about the contest...I just tore some pages out of Better Homes and Gardens last night to add to my home inspiration folder and I now I'm looking at them in terms of clothing styling! Coolio!
love your blog,to :)
Charcoal/green/grey is one of my favourite colour combinations! I will see what I come up with. It won't be easy though as you have set a super high bar!
M.
xo
I wore my "practice round" for the contest today! Here it is: http://circleofclothes.blogspot.com/2009/03/inspired-by-interiors-challenge.html
I can't wait to take on the real challenge! Can your hats fit a 22.75" head circumference? ;-)
another great idea, definitely worth a try.
Great idea in terms of drawing inspiration from all possible places and things around you! I really like how you translated it into this cute outfit! Incidentally, my colors today do somewhat fit the interior you posted - dark neutrals and shades of green, so feel free to check it out at www.academichic.com
S.
I love how you worked this out. The room looks kind of serene and sophisticated and I had the same sense about your outfit.
I recently saw some great color combinations on Adam Polselli's graphic design website. He has some free "Get the Look" guides with fantastic ideas, most of which I couldn't wear, but still.
Weird! I was wearing the SAME color combo yesterday. :) I added a cobalt blue scarf to the mix, though, because I needed a layering element.
The green makes me think spring, and we need it up here in central NY.
It's a lovely dress!
Excellent! You gotta see my post on interior design as inspiration...Scarlett O'Hara has to be the all time winner, hands down!
I love it! Very creative!That's actually really cool..
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