Thursday, January 24, 2013

Trend Tip: Statement Necklaces
and Marie Antoinette

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A pearl and rhinestone necklace made with original settings 
from an accessory of Marie Antoinette.
(Source)

 Why Marie Antoinette?  Well...she set the fashion standard for the upper class women of her day.  Married at the age of 15 and queen at 19, her personal tastes dictated everything from court members' elaborate wigs all the way down to their heeled shoes.  Her personally crafted way of fashion bled into other societies - namely the English Court.  What is known to historians as the "Georgian" type of style is mainly due to the influence of this notorious woman.

Accessories were always a must in the French Court.  The modern day statement necklace is a trickle down the timeline from the 1780's.  Taking a lesson from the young, Austrian-born noblewoman, a good statement necklace can make an outfit.  I've chosen four statement necklaces inspired by the pearl one above.  Just remember, you don't have to be a queen to stand out. 



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Riviera Rhinestone Bib Necklace; Urban Outfitters, $38



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Pearl Chain Braided Necklace; Wet Seal, $10.50




Until next time!

~ they seek her there


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Outfit Post of the Day:
Winter in "London"

In my ever interesting luck and never boring travels, I recently came across a British telephone box randomly placed at the entrance of a suburban train station. As I was wearing a blog feature-worthy outfit and couldn't help but pose in the out of place prop, you get an "Outfit of the Day" post that looks like it's straight from the streets of London (complete with rain spattered windows on the box).  If only...


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I have to admit that my choice of shorts and tights was a bit bold for the time of year.  This picture was taken right before Thanksgiving, but here in Chicago it was still 40 to 50 degrees every day!  Those were the days!  Only recently have we been getting hit with sub zero temperatures. 

This year in particular the tights and shorts trend has really taken off in the non-summer months.  I like to bring my readers differently styled outfits to the table, and this one seemed most appropriate.  

If you like my look above, I've provided you with a slightly modified one along the same color palette and over all feel of the original.




Winter in London

The only regret I have about my personal look in this post is that I've styled black tights with black shoes.  At the time, it was a matter of convenience while traveling.  For the sake of my readers, I felt a need to correct that color combo.  With the inspiration set, you get some popping pink wedges instead...


Until next time!

~ theyseekherthere