I <3 Toasty Textures

In the deep, dark of December we all love the thick, rich textures of warm sweaters and coats. Well at least I do. These two outfits are a mix of both new and old pieces and I chose all of them for the wonderful textures and shapes. Certainly one thing that has evolved a lot over the past year is the sheer inventiveness of all the wonderful sculpty clothes and accessories. I think Cocoro Lemon from Coco makes some of the most interesting examples around. This bulky red sweater layered over it’s own blouse is just one example. <3  The laced up boots from Anexx in red and Kookies’ Athena black short boot are more fabulous masterpieces of sculpting and texturing. The twill coat from M.R.M. has been in my closet for a while now but is still a big favorite….it has a fantastic herringbone texture so realistic, it practically makes me itch.  Showing from beneath the coat is the bottom prim from a Milk Motion tee.  Both tops are layered over full skirts. I love the way the skirts look under these shaped tops! I don’t want to forget the  purses…they are both fairly new releases…The red ruffly one (a 50 linden Friday item <3) is from Tres Blah and it comes in several other colors. The other is from YS&YS. The one shown here is in snow leopard but it comes in both plain leather or in different fur textures in several colors. Oh and as a bonus it comes stuffed with its own reading materials stuffed inside. You should most definitely check out the bags and shoes at YS&YS  if you haven’t already! (They make beautiful skins too).  Anyway, I am loving the cold weather and all the lovely new clothes and accessories hitting the stores this month. Hope you are too!

What if we all wore the same damned thing?

Yeah…what if?  An interesting idea that became a challenge from Achariya Rezak.  I love reading the feeds and enjoy seeing the same thing worn in so many different, creative ways. It is not just the individual style…. blogger, fashionista, or reader…..that makes the difference but one’s mood on any particular day that changes things up. For me it is all about the styling and enjoying everyone’s unique sense of dressing that makes it fun. I know I got on the band-wagon a little late for this one….but still wanted to put together my version of an outfit with the Armidi Gisaci shirt. (Today is a casual-feeling day for me.) So here it is…..

<3 Elisabeth