Fashion Inspiration: A Thousand Words

Picture This

It goes to show that the phrase "a picture says a thousand words" is more true than ever. Art and fashion create a mesmerizing mixture when brought through the lens of photography, leaving us inspired. Each photo could tell an endless amount of stories when using your imagination. Each has a purpose and a feeling :)

We've rallied up a small collection of our favorite fashion+art photos to share the inspiration and deep thoughts. 

Enjoy!

Style Inspiration

Designer: Matthew Williamson

His use of color, prints and texture give us a fresh way to create a bohemian chic look.

 

Lesson From a Stylist: Mixing Prints

How to Mix Prints

1.  Find two prints that have one or two of the same colors.  The jacket in the photo has black and white the shorts have black and white. 

2.  Throw in an extra color from one of the pieces to break it up.  Notice in the photo there is a hint of nude in the jacket carried out in the silk blouse.  You could also use an accent color not already in the look.  It is great to mix textures here, see how the jacket is tweed and soft, with a silky blouse underneath.

3.  How to use accessories:  Pull from the existing color palette.  The white bag in the photo is pulled from the jacket and shorts.  The black shoes pulled from the shorts. Best to use the color that tied the look together, here the black and white are the common thread.

This is not an exact science, you'll have to play around to see what works, but this can give you a place to start from.  I hope this break down may help you! 

Chelsea xoxo

Inspiration: Navy and Black

 

I'm super obsessed with this color combination these days, it's so effortlessly sheek. 
Everyone has these colors in their wardrobe and it's a great way to create something fresh! 
xoxo Chelsea

Style Inspiration

Best of Pre-Fall Women's Ready to Wear

Rachel Roy

Chloe

Jason Wu

Stella McCartney

Diane Von Furstonberg

Sonia Rykiel

Take these Pre-Fall looks as inspiration on ways you can jazz up your wardrobe!  Play with textures, new color combinations and prints!
xoxo Chelsea

PL Inspo

So many things can spark inspiration. With styling, getting inspired by fashion photography, street fashion, art, editorials and the many fabulous bloggers that are out there, are extremely important to making the best out of a completed look. Here, we share with you some of our inspiration that kick starts our vision and ideas for being the translators of fashion as stylists.