Friday, February 3, 2012

Back Through the Looking Glass



I have a confession to make.  With the exception of a slight loop thrown by Week 3's electric indigo color, I've really not had a tough time with the colors so far.  Frankly I've quite enjoyed them!!

Alice in Wonderland has long been one of my favorite stories and so when I saw this week's color, my first impulse was to go full blown frills, ruffles, petticoats and bows.  But then I came up for air and thought...hmmm...what about if I take Alice back through the looking glass to her own time and she's all grown up now?  Maybe a young professional?...still with that air of innocence, but a grown-up now?

I found this sweater quite by accident.  I was out window shopping when I walked past it and my eyes were drawn immediately.  First. it's a sweater, and you all know my love for sweaters, second it was the most perfect shade of pale pale blue ever.  I didnt even bother browsing my inventory first to see if I already had something in Alice Blue...I bought the sweater on the spot and skipped home to create my look.

I've been doing dresses for the past few weeks and so I decided straight away that I wanted slacks for this look.  I admit it was not without its giggle inducing moments that decision.  I had to fight my natural gravitation towards skirts as I browsed my closet.  I'd say..."ooo..pretty skir...demmits...pants Aeva, pants...focus girl!"

I found this slightly vintage pinstriped pair from Coco in the perfect shade of grey in the back of my closet...perfect compliment to the sweater and really kept the look I was going for.

My favorite pair of peep toes from Maitreya and a few strands of blue pearls and I was ready for my trip.  The last item I grabbed were the silver glasses the Mad Hatter gave to me one day at our afternoon tea.  They are without a doubt my most prized possession and I cherish them most deeply.

What I'm Wearing
Sweater: Koketka - Emily Sweater in LIght Blue
Trousers: Coco - Pinstripe Pants in Gray
Shoes: Maitreya - Allegre colored Black & Tan
Glasses: La.Clare - Platine (I've had these for nearly 4 years!)
Necklace: Izzies - Pearl Jewelry in Blue
Ring: Toi et Moi
Hair: Wasabi Pills - Orion in Rouge
Skin: Aura - Briar in Cream; Berlin Coloring, (VIP Group Gift)
Lashes, Freckles, Lipstick and Teeth Tattoos: Tuli
Nails: Izzies - French Nails

10 comments:

  1. I love your idea of bringing Alice back through the looking glass. Great professional look there. I hope the boss wouldn't hide her in some cubicle :P

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  2. Very professional and chic, I dig this, the top and necklace are pretty!

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  3. You look awesome. Great colour for you!

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  4. Good story teller you are, uncommon muse!!!... may be an idea to make the follow-up of Alice in our hmmm wonderful(?) rl world?
    You as the new J.K Rowling...

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  5. Feminine look -- maybe Alice would be an urban professional once she got over the headband phase?

    Jasmine Ballinger

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  6. uhm looks like Alice stepped into..
    the Twilight Zone :P Adorable
    ♥Lau

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  7. You really pulled of the "young professional" look. And you look really pretty as well:)

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  8. I absolutely love your look. The sweater and the shoes are absolutely fabulous. I also really like your body shape.

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  9. Love everything! You're absolutely gorgeous

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  10. This is a gorgeous feminine outfit--I would totally wear that to work!

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