Saturday, 12 May 2012

Styling Basic Black Four Ways

My wardrobe consists of roughly a dozen tops, three/four bottoms and about fifteen blazers (which I collect-I have two which I've been using for over 12 years). I love the idea of a limited wardrobe where every piece is used, loved and works together. I tend to give away things I don't think are perfect for my style and also give away something every time I buy a new piece, thereby limiting the number of outfits in my closet. It's challenging and interesting trying  to create different looks with a few choices, which I try to do by changing up my accessories.
Although I am less strict in my acquisition of accessories, I still give it some thought before buying, unless I find a piece I instinctively love and have to have. Like my blazers, most of my accessories have been in use for many years, but I am always on the look out for unique designs whenever I am out shopping locally/when traveling.
Here I have paired a basic long tank and leggings with four sets of accessories, most of which are  interchangeable enough to create still more variations.


From left to right:
Faux leather leggings: Miss Selfridges, Tank: Max
Bags: Brown and black sling bags: Tibetan Plaza, men's leather pouch: Musk; clutch: Be Yourself (Sydney)
Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani and InMark
Jewellery: wooden and turquoise bracelet: a gift, turquoise and gold earrings: Amrapali, studded belt, cuff and bracelet: Commercial Street (Bangalore), zippered necklace and spiked ring: Indra Market (Bangkok), stacked rings: Forever New, faux pearl necklaces: Indra Market (Bangkok)
Shoes: Flats: Paprika, trainers: Adidas, low heel boots: Marks and Spencers, heels: Charles&Keith

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