Pix-Elated

My personal rule for this challenge: I have to be able to imagine wearing the outfit in real life, without feeling overly "costumed." 

But I have to admit, I can't actually wear today's today, because we are nowhere near the 60s F in temperatures here yet....sigh....

Also, still on the road. Today is my mother's 90th birthday!

Jean Seburg is another 60s inspiration for me.

First, I apologize to everyone for posting and running. I've am travelling and had no internet access for the past 36 hours or so. Access will continue spotty for me tomorrow, also. I will definitely pop in to see everyone's outfits as soon as I am able. 

I love 60s mod style. 

Check it out, folks! Sporty luxe to the max!  

Thanks, Greg, for offering such a brilliant new solution to fashion boredom. And happy April Fools!!  :)

Angie is right...look where things are headed...

And below, technically from 1968. But looks pretty fresh to me. 

ETA: Also, when trying on my new coat I happened to be wearing my bootcut/flares. I loved the way the coat played with the shape of the pants. I like it much better with these pants than with my skinnies. Though Danier showed it with skinnies. 

Lately on the forum, we've been talking a bit about evolving style and our goals. I guess this is natural in the early part of the year as we re-evaluate our closets and get ready for the season ahead. 

Anyway, in these various discussions, I've noticed several people say that they are interested in personal style as opposed to fashion or personal style versus trends. 

As if these are two opposite ends of a pole of some kind. 

I want to register a quiet note of protest.  :) 

First of all, for some, an authentic personal style INCLUDES the enthusiastic adoption of, or even the SETTING of trends.

Annagybe is an obvious example on the forum but there are lots of others whose personal style absolutely requires attention to trends. 

The fact that they are trendy does not mean they have no personal style. 

Plus, unless you are the type of person who sews all your own clothes from old patterns, fashion inevitably informs personal style. And that's true even if you are a modern classic dresser who chooses to restrict yourself to a kind of uniform or signature style. Or even if you're an avant garde dresser.

I understand the desire for a signature style or even a uniform; to some extent I share it (more on that in another post, LOL). The idea is to find those silhouettes, colours, lines, patterns that most fully express your inner essence and to say no to all others. Of course, this can be interpreted more or less restrictively, but the general idea is to focus. And it makes a lot of sense. 

I just want to ensure that those who exuberantly embrace capital F FASHION as part of their own personal style don't feel dismissed by the tone of some of these conversations. And I also want to suggest that the dichotomy itself is a false one. 

Then again -- maybe I'm completely out to lunch. Mr. Suz accused me of being in a bad mood today and he might be right. 

Thoughts? 

I'm in Toronto waiting for my train to Kingston, still smiling about our wonderful birthday party. Here's my first round of pictures. 

1. Pil trying on a jacket at Loft. She didn't buy it...but I think maybe we ought to twist her arm. And don't her specs look fab?!! 

2. Ah, the joys of an 11:30 pm fire alarm when you are busy giving a fashion show in your room and you don't have any pants on! 

3. Waiting in the lobby for the all-clear. 

4. The lovely Karie and pastry girl, smiling as if they aren't mad about losing beauty sleep. 

5. First stop after breakfast: The Rack. Note the colour coordinated display. :)

6, 7. Getting ready to leave the Rack. 

8. Trying on a jacket in Club Monaco Didn't buy it....yet.  But wait until you see what Angie bought. A few others also got some great stuff here. 

9. At lunch with Janet. 

10. Cutest couple in the world. 

11. Angie and her new friend. 

12. At Marimekko with Jeanne and Janet. 

13. Taking a break at the Westin. 

More to follow. My comment? Everything Janet said! Thank you, Angie and Greg, for building this community. 

It's a YLF epidemic! White and cream and winter white all over the Wall! Not just the BR cream jeans and Mo's white jeans but also Anna's sweater, Diana's sweater, Joy's light neutrals, Lyn's light polka dot dress, and on and on. 

It looks as if I got my wish for winter to "lighten up." 

Thank you, Angie, and YLF!!!