my style map

style is certainly not a solid concept, it grows with you. but I believe it helps to define your style, so that you know what you're doing and don't go astray and become a fashion victim. with this idea in mind, I put together what I call a style map, accompanied by a couple style notes. want to be featured on analytic approach to style with your own style map? scroll down!

• as much as I love shopping and thinking/reading/writing on style and fashion, I hate does-this-go-with-thating and spending long time actually dressing. I must be able to just grab a couple items and wear them without ending up looking ridiculous, so I like easy-to-put-together items that all go with each other, which enables me to mix and match. 
• I'm a shorts and pants girl, except a couple skirts and dresses that I own but literally never wear. I tent to stick with an "audrey" silhouette: high waist, slim (mostly ankle-lenght- I know it's supposed to be unflattering, but I don't think so) pants or shorts; simple, relaxed tops and flats- both because I feel like it works the best with my slender pear shape and it's a timelessly and universally nice look. 
• though quite simplistic, my syle is not at all futuristic and tends to have a vintage feeling to it. I always pair basics with cult items from the past for a fresh eclectic finish.
• my color palette constitutes of navy, cream, nudes, raspberry, red, khaki and green. as much as I adore color, I'm not the one who can mix & match brights. I usually don't use more than one pop item per outfit. powder pinks and pale nudes complement (and don't overpower like darker/brighter colors do) my skintone the best, so I usually form my outfits around basic nude tops, and then add something more exciting, whether it's a bright tomato red lipstick, my raspberry messenger bag, or a pair of colored jeans- I like occasional usage of leopard print too; such as a bag or shoes.  
• striped tops are an essential in my wardrobe; I'm renowned as "the girl in stripes". I have a very slender upper body, along with a more normal-sized bottom; so it balances out my body, that might be a possible explanation on why I developed this obsession in the first place. 
• I have neither the occasion nor the motivation to wear heels; it's almost always simple ballet flats and loafers for me. after I moved to france, I discovered bensimon sneakers, which have been called "french girls' converse", and I'm progressively working on my bensimon collection now.

to be a featured guest blogger on analytic approach to style, put together a style map yourself (I used polyvore for convenience, but feel free to use another website or software. also, you can take a look at whowhatwear for inspiration) and send it along to me with some words, or alternatively, send along a brief description and some other material on your style; like a couple key items (again, polyvore is always a good source), inspirational photos (or your own photos if you want) and personal style icons to analyticapproachtostyle@gmail.com and I will make one for you.

 looking forward to hear back from you. yes, you, stylish creature.

we will always have cannes.

 there's something incredibly magical about the idea of a lovely holiday town full for a week with movie stars, directors and producers, I think that's at least one of the reasons why we are so obsessed with cannes film festival. I've always been interested in the off-time looks in cannes than the red-carpet. easy, breezy, summery but still incredibly glam. so here you go, a few old star photos I selected that reflect the spirit of cannes. oh, sweet nostalgia.

Brigitte Bardot

Jane Birkin

Catherine Deneuve

Grace Kelly

Sofia Loren

                                 

1. a must for endless press conferences and dinners. beige sheath dress, tara jarmon, 190 EUR
 2. loafers are ideal for your off-time in cannes; to take a walk on the shore, or do some boating. tod's "heaven" loafer, $365

3. add some riviera-style bling-bling with coral-inspired accesories. kenneth jay lane 22 karat gold coral-inspired cuff, $215

4. swim like a star with this retro french-inspired one piece. topshop black scallop-stripe one piece swimsuit, $60

5. give a break from your regular lipstick by switching to a dash of sheer, shiny tomato red: not a single bit less glam. rouge coco shine "rebelle" sheer lipstick, $29

6. to protect from the sea breeze in the evening, wrap yourself up a bit. kain alva linen-blend cardigan, $285

7. sun is your enemy, and there will be plenty of it, so don't forget to pack a strong shield. clarins sunscreen for face wrinkle control cream spf 50, $30

8. star treatment to your feet.

9. miss dior chérie is summery and relaxed with tangerine and jasmin undernotes, while wild strawberry and caramel popcorn notes make it a star-worthy, remarkable scent. christian dior miss dior chérie eau de parfum, 30 ml, $71

10. not without your powder; especially when there are so much paparazzi around. dolce & gabbana perfect finish powder foundation in bisque, 39 EUR

11. to recreate that star glow, look no further. nars "orgasm" illuminator, $29

party like it's 1962

as we approach the holiday season, everybody's eagerly hunting for the perfect party dress.

personally, I adore the retrospective-minimalist evening collection of zara for the season so much that I don't feel like looking any further. ladylike and proper, with a bit of distressed rock'n'roll twist- my thing, exactly! I've especially had my eyes on the lipstick-red dress for a while, but all of them are mouth-watering.  

have you picked up anything for the season yet?

zara evening collection

red ideas for winter.

red lips don't have to look vixen: a natural shade of red lip color in a slightly sheer and glossy texture and minimal makeup elsewhere will make you look impossibly innocent and youthful. try a stain or a tinted lip balm instead of your classic red lipstick- you'll be amazed with the result.

red and leopard print, along with the subduilng effect of a ladylike camel coat, is suprisingly sweet. oh, do I need to mention how trendy it is?

complete a classic, muted ensemble with a dash of chunky, sporty red -such as red mittens- to make it joyous and fun.

photos: blanco winter 2010 campaign by hunter & gatti

cherries in the snow

I'm a bit obsessed with this 1953 revlon ad nowadays, not only because I adore everything vintage but also it reminds me of these lovely, little but significant things about being a woman. after 57 years after the shade's original release, "cherries in the snow" lipstick and nailpolish are still available today, and if it's such a timeless, universally flattering shade of pink-red, I'm craving to try it. I'll let you know once I get my hands on them!

isabel marant red leather biker pants

 isabel marant's f/w '10 collection embodies rock'n roll chic with a ladylike twist to me, and I'd kill for just about any piece of it, but I have something particular for this pair of cropped red leather biker pants. just the sight of these makes me want to go dancing around, singing "twist and shout". can you blame me? you know you got me going!

oh, and this combination... now I have a real reason to believe in love.

I'm just about as fond of some of its friends aswell. which is understandable.

thanks to the € 1,595 price tag I know I'll never really get my hands on it, but now that I mentally "have" this item, I know how exactly I'd wear it.
it would go perfectly with a rebel chic look...

red leather biker pants, popsiclepout tarafından butterfly earrings ile yaratıldı

...or to add a dash of excitement to my everyday basics.

 

red leather biker pants, popsiclepout tarafından biker pants ile yaratıldı

come on and twist a little closer now, and let me know you're mine! oh, sweet dreams...

audrey hepburn in funny face.

she makes me smile like no one else does.

le vélo rouge

tavi gevinson by tommy ton from jak & jil for vogue paris.

last-minute holiday makeup inspiration

is there a better time than christmas for experimenting with any kind of shimmer/sparkle and shades you'd normally shy away from?

makeup artist troy jensen gave rachel mcadams this warm, alluring cali girl glow for holidays....

...and this one. glossy raspberry lips & inner rims of eyes glimmering like snow; is there anything more christmas?

kristen bell's fairly defined, proper eyes, vibrant tomato lipstick and matching blush is the perfect fit for a more formal christmas event. you'll feel like a royal for one night.

anne hathaway's khol-rimmed eyes & a bit of champagne sparkle looks super and captivating. try this especially if you have big, beautiful eyes like anne's.

red lips  like anne hathaway's save the day if you need a quick perk-me-up. it looks so put together even if you put minimal effort on the rest of your face & hair. plus, it's so christmas.

jennifer hudson glams it up with a gunmetal cat eyes & very sparkly gloss.

michelle tratchenberg looks like a snow fairy with her porcelain face. top liner adds elegance & glamour.

leighton meester's girly and glowy look is perfect for a cozy christmas. opt for warm, peachy lips & cheeks, lush lashes and lots of champagne highlighter if you like it.

toolbox:

love.

outfit of the day: esprit d'automne

tartan patterns, rich, warm wool textures, deep greens and occasional pops of color (particularly red) are what fall means to me, in terms of fashion. I wanted this set to have all these, and have a preppy-girly but kinda casual feeling to it.

btw, I fell hard for the coat in every single aspect, but since I don't quite have $860 at the moment, it's more like a celebrity crush.

enjoy & keep warm.

esprit d'automne by popsiclepout featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs