I am always being asked what my style inspirations are, with the expected answer to be a list of Hollywood stars, celebrities, films and designers. In truth the most common thing is my bedroom chair. When I’ve chucked things on it haphazardly in a rush, clothes strewn around the room and all over the floor, it’s then by chance I will notice two things which really work together, things I wouldn’t have thought to try. Colours, patterns, shapes like a still-life mood board. Here tartan with sports-luxe or gold for a not to the opulent trend, it is nice to just have a play around. Flicking through the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar in bed, I noticed the purple trench with this bright orange clutch amongst other things piled on top of it, they could have jumper right out of the colour blocking editorial on the pages. Next time you are stuck for inspiration try delving into the back of your wardrobe and throwing it around a bit, you never know what you might find!
Where do you look for inspiration?
I do a similar thing, but with my wardrobe door- I often hang things to air or dry and notice matches on the shoe rack next to it!
I have the weirdest style inspirations – even in supermarkets the way groceries are stacked. Sometimes the colour combos look so great. I love chucking things on the floor & doing eyes shut random picking up & see what I end up with! Xx
I also keep my things in such a haphazard manner on chairs and on tables in the room. I like the orange cluch to the most as it is occupying less space and is looking trendy.
I so love orange clutch…I adore the colours
Fantastic strategy!
I referenced it in my most recent post and shared my own of “try it on with everything!” For challenging items, I sometimes systematically do just that. I can be hit or miss with what I imagine will work, and do enjoy the unexpected surprises.