One thing that every Fashionista strives for is the ability to achieve the “I just threw this together” look. Of course I don’t mean just throwing on sweats and Uggs; I am talking about the ability to improvise an outfit that looks effortless and trendy. While it is a relatively simple concept (you just throw an outfit together, right?) it is rarely that easy. In reality, it can take a decent amount of time to find the right pieces to put together an ensemble that says, “I wake up looking this good.”
This Fashionista exudes that effortlessly chic look. She does not give off the feeling that she put huge amounts of effort toward mixing her outfit, but still looks stylish and trendy. She does this is by mixing and matching her patterns, giving an overall nonchalant effect. She mixes the plaid scarf with her tweed coat, oxford, and knit beanie. The contrasting textures and patterns give the look its spontaneous appeal. However, she keeps the outfit from appearing confused or busy by matching colors. By sticking to cool blues, grays, and a touch of pink with every piece of the ensemble, she makes the pieces form a cohesive look, rather than competing with each other. Using vintage-inspired pieces also gives the outfit a look that can only be described as Oliver, with a twist.
To get a similar look as our Fashionista, and an instantly effortless charm, go for trendy pieces with a vintage-inspired feel. A tweed coat, like our Fashionista’s, to accomplish this task. Style it with a plaid scarf and knit beanie to add to the eclectic mix. Finally, throw on a pair of oxfords, like our Fashionista’s Urban Outfitters ones, to complete the look. Just remember to keep the colors similar while mixing pieces, or you will end up looking like a crazy cat lady!
Hint: The easiest way to achieve an effortless look is to build a closet full of fabulous items. I highly advocate going through your wardrobe regularly to give away anything that is less-than-fantastic. Doing this, will make it ten times easier to “throw together” a fabulous outfit!