As I get deeper and deeper in the fashion labyrinth, my mind keeps changing in terms of style, brands and trends. I am still in the process of figuring myself out and at the same time, I am really trying to think out of the box in order to come up with original content for you guys. Although I’ll admit sometimes it’s easy to feel stumped and get dragged by the idea that there is nothing really original out there and that everything is already done, particularly in the world of fashion *deep sigh*.
However, if anything, this blogging business is definitely helping me push my own style boundaries, as you could witness in this previous post, and this is adding a touch of originality and improvisation in my day to day life. Some people get creative in the kitchen, some others at work, and some of us, in front of our wardrobe. 🙂
For this week’s look, I had a clear idea in mind: to reuse something I already owned and give it a new life, a new meaning. I was looking for a touch of wow, but also something that I would wear in a non-blog-photoshooting kinda situation.
I resorted to the inspiration mecca –Pinterest– and started to look for different ways to style a button down shirt, a piece of clothing I don’t tend to favour very often as I am a self declared casualwear lover! These are some of the ideas that caught my eye:
As you can see, when it comes to styling, your imagination is the limit! I love the way a shirt can be dressed down in order to enhance our natural assets and fill in as the perfect summery top. Don’t you agree?
And after finding some inspiration… here’s what I came up with. Hope you like it, glamistas!
A simple knot on the front with the shirt’s sleeves gave life to this pretty off-the-shoulder shirt. I didn’t expect it to work when I got started, but was pleasantly surprised with the result. I decided to leave the collar out at the back as a little lapel. In my head this touch screams “restyled item” and I liked that ♥
To complete the look, a touch of colour (because I love me a lot bit of colour) and these golden necklaces layering to perfection over my ultra-pale neckline 😀
Out of the Box Styling tips:
1. Reconnect with your oldies: Let’s be honest, it’s not always possible to keep up with every trend that comes out, even if we fall in love with half of them every season. Plan B: have a closer look in your wardrobe. I am sure you have at least a pair of items that have not received all the love they deserve lately. If you did not discard them in your latest clear out, why not trying to light the flame again and remember why you included them in your personal collection to start with? 😉
2. Try a new combination: perhaps you are bored of that particular sweater or shirt because you always styled it in the same way. Granted, there is no much room for surprise with a pair of jeans, but tops and accessories are your allies here. Try layering, mixing patterns and prints, ruffles and simple cuts. You will most likely find a winning combination and a new-looking outfit without splurging any cash!
3. Wear it differently: that’s precisely what I did here, took an old office shirt that I really like but almost never wear and saw the potential in it. With a bit of help from Pinterest, I can now style this little number in multiple ways and adapt it to different occasions. Isn’t that cool?
4. Something borrowed: as you could see here, sometimes the answer to a styling impasse is in your BF’s closet, and when I say BF I mean sister, mum, best friend… Garment swapping/borrowing might be the best way to get out of your styling box and add a different vibe to your look, even if for a day!
5. Don’t be afraid: what if you try to follow point 2 of this list and end up with a really odd-looking combo, an unflattering shape or mix of colours? Well, you’ll learn from the experience and at least you will have tried something new, you might also end up overcoming your style limits and discovering that you can pull off certain things that you didn’t think possible before and in my book, that’s a risk worth taking 😉
Do you guys get creative in front of your wardrobe or are you loyal to your looks?
Hope you guys have a fantastic Father’s day! Much love from sunny England
Peace&Love
Saida
{H&M striped elastic shirt & jeans} {Embroidered bag from Thailand – similar here and here} {Orelia Jewellery choker} {H&M round double pendant} {Fábrica de Imaginación – delicate necklace} {Primark sunnies & flats}
Annie lewis
8th July 2017 at 3:09 amCool look!! Love the top, that is so cool and amazing!!
Saida
8th July 2017 at 10:20 amSo glad you like it, dear, thanks so much for reading!
Mel
1st July 2017 at 12:31 pmWow, looks amazing! I thought it was just a strapless top before reading O__O Nicely done!!
Saida
2nd July 2017 at 10:33 amHehehe, thanks my dearest, I was also surprised when saw the result and thought I had to share 😛
Isra
29th June 2017 at 5:50 amYou look great! Wear it differently is my staple rule, always gets me excited to rewear my clothes.
http://www.whatisrawrote.com
Kim
28th June 2017 at 8:03 pmGreat inspiration! You pulled it off well.
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Steal4Style
27th June 2017 at 11:47 pmMe acabas de recordar que tengo un bolso parecido a este. He ido a mirar la caja y resulta que tengo algún bolso más del que me había olvidado. Me parece que has dado en la clave con los tips. Yo a veces he llegado a liarla pasándome de creativa jajaja.
Me flipa lo perfecta que te ha quedado la camisa, parece que fuera hecha para ser llevada así. Un besazo, Saida!!
Steal4Style.com
Saida
28th June 2017 at 6:47 pmHahahaha, no hay nada de malo, la vida es un carnaval! Y a mí me suele pasar lo mismo con prendas y accesorios olvidados en el fondo del armario, así que ya va siendo hora de darles vidilla! Gracias por leerme, amore Xx
elleselauner
27th June 2017 at 3:14 pmSo amazed what you were able to create out of a button down shirt! It looks so great!! Thanks for sharing these ideas. XO, Ellese
Rock.Paper.Glam.
Saida
27th June 2017 at 11:38 pmFinding new treasures in one’s wardrobe is exciting, isn’t it? So glad you liked it, gorgeous Ellese!
violettedaily
25th June 2017 at 7:38 amI loved this post and tips! It’s all about creation and you’re doing perfectly!
http://violettedaily.com
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:16 amSo happy you liked it V., have an awesome Sunday!
yuka
24th June 2017 at 8:36 pmlove how you wore that shirt! that is so creative!
http://www.prettyinleather.net
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:24 amThanks so much babe, happy Sunday Xx
Cindy Elena
23rd June 2017 at 5:29 pmTu camisa te luce increíble y ni hablar de tu bolso que muero de lo lindo que esta!
xo | Cindy Elena
http://www.boringclothes.com
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:29 pmAwww, muchas gracias, preciosa! ♥
Shania O. Mason
23rd June 2017 at 3:10 pmI absolutely love how the bag adds a pop of color to outfit. It’s like, a classic outfit with a hint of pepper! Kudos!
Shania
shaniamason.com
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:30 pmhi Shania, I have always loved pops of colour in my looks 😀 Glad to see we are on the same page and so happy you stopped by Xx
Rina
22nd June 2017 at 6:13 pmIt definitely can be difficult when fashion is repeated over and over but I love when classics are re-invented like the button up shirt. I have been wearing my button-ups in many ways lately too!
xoxo
Rina Samantha
http://www.andshedressed.com
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:31 pmIKR? When creativity strikes, we have to make the best of it. Or just have a look around, so many stylish women out there!! Thanks for stopping by dearest Rina
Dora
22nd June 2017 at 5:47 pmThis is such a cool idea! It took me a while to realize that it was a classic shirt tied around. You’ve styled it to perfection with the simple jewelry and the embroidered clutch.
Dora
http://www.adropofindigo.com/
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:32 pmThanks for your sweet comment Dora, I was pleasantly surprised with the result as well! Hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
Haute Spark By Adela
22nd June 2017 at 4:47 pmYou look fabulous darling! Love your creativity and style!
Adela
http://www.hautespark.com
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:32 pmThank you so much for the support and kind comment Adela, it means a lot!
Elegant Duchess
22nd June 2017 at 4:28 pmGreat twist on the shirt and I love the bag.
Pop by to see my new post
http://www.elegantduchess.com/summer-in-the-city-forever-unique-nude-black-stripe-panel-jumpsuit/
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:33 pmThanks dear!
emily
22nd June 2017 at 4:26 pmYou have styled this shirt so well! Such a cool way to wear it! I like the idea of revamping pieces already in the wardrobe and finding new ways to wear them too!
x Emily
http://shedoes.com.au
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:33 pmYes, not only it is sustainable but you can achieve some pretty original results, win-win situation! 🙂
Alyssa
21st June 2017 at 5:46 pmThat is indeed out of the box! I love it 🙂 I would try that when I have a sleepover lol
xx Alyssa // STYLE VANITY
Saida
24th June 2017 at 1:34 pmHaha, would love to see how you style or what you come up with Alyssa! Thanks for reading, babe
Katherine Tran
20th June 2017 at 7:17 pmThis is so cool! It turned out so well. I love how you took something you had and gave it a new use and look 🙂
http://www.myclusterofthoughts.com/
Shannon
20th June 2017 at 2:55 amSuch a versatile piece! I love seeing people repurpose or reinterpret clothing items! Even if every one has the same piece of clothing, you can still make yours individual!
TFM – Life & Style
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:17 amCouldn’t agree more, Shannon, not always easy but sometimes is also fun to get out of your comfort zone 😉
districtofchic1
20th June 2017 at 2:23 amThis is genius! This looks like you totally just bought a trendy top (but without having the spend the $)! I LOVE this!
District of Chic
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:22 amThanks dear, I think it was a fortunate experiment 🙂
Jessica
20th June 2017 at 1:48 amWhat lovely tips you shared. I also adore your outfit. Love the top and your sandals!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:22 amThank you so so much dear Jessica, I am really happy you liked the look!
Maria | Short Girl Long Jacket
20th June 2017 at 1:29 amOoh I love this! I tried to do that once but it ended up looking kind of weird, maybe I was tying it wrong. If I really like an outfit I have no problem re-wearing it but I usually try to think of new combos.
Saida
20th June 2017 at 11:59 pmAgreed, I have my fail-proof outfits as well and I love wearing them regularly but sometimes creativity takes the lead. A little trick, this shirt is elastic so it really keeps its shape and doesn’t crease too much, I think that’s one of the reasons why this worked out so well 😉
Marta Carvalho
19th June 2017 at 11:08 pmI love how you can style a classic shirt in so many different ways 🙂 you look amazing!
LA VEINE
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:18 amThanks so much Marta, hope you nailed it this week!!
Benita James
19th June 2017 at 9:17 pmI totally agree with you. Being a style blogger is pushing my style boundaries also. Love this look , the top is cute and sexy.
Bernie, xx
The Style Fanatic
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:20 amThat’s why we are having so much fun with this, aren’t we? 🙂 Thanks for reading, babe, hope you have a great day!
thekaragon
19th June 2017 at 6:18 pmWhat a great bag & great tips. You look incredible!
http://www.thekaragon.com
Amy Arnold
19th June 2017 at 2:31 pmThis turned out so well! I absolutely love the end result. So creative!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Saida
25th June 2017 at 10:19 amThank you! I didn’t have high hopes but was actually pleasantly surprised with the outcome so had to share with you guys! hehe
Koral • Fábrica de Imaginación
19th June 2017 at 12:20 pmPor favor, qué mujer más bella!!!! <3
Shanice
19th June 2017 at 12:12 pmI love to wear items in different ways, that´s what makes style and fashion creative, right?! 🙂 You done it so well with this shirt, so cool! I wish you a lovely day!
Shanice
http://texturecharmscolour.de
Saida
21st June 2017 at 12:01 amThanks for your sweet comment Shanice, I couldn’t agree more with your words. Fashion can be and should be a creative realm so I had so much fun diving into it!
Siffat Haider
19th June 2017 at 7:31 amYou styled this shirt SO creatively. I actually had to look closely to realize that it was a shirt and not a tube top!
xo
Siffat
http://icingandglitter.com
Saida
21st June 2017 at 12:06 amHahaha I guess mission accomplished? A bit of surprise yet a very simple styling option 😀 Hope you are off to a great week gorgeous Siffat, thanks for stopping by!
Nistha Saraf
19th June 2017 at 6:41 amNice tips…love the look and that bag is the goal now!! You look fab!!!
Love
Nistha
https://www.fashionistha.com/little-black-dress/
Renia Jaz
18th June 2017 at 10:43 pmDear Saida,
I know how you feel…when it comes to fashion it is not easy to come up with something new, sometimes I wonder how those girls come up with such an amazing ideas.
Nevertheless, I love what you did with your shirt, and I love the idea that you wanted to give it a new life and you did create absolutely beautiful look. I believe that simplicity is the most beautiful, and thats exactly what you did.
Stunning look and stunning you! I need to try and wear my shirt like that!
Have a lovely day!
Kisses
Renia
Saida
21st June 2017 at 12:03 amDear Renia, that is the constant struggle, being creative without losing yourself in the noise. I have seen your outfits and you have such a unique and original style with statement pieces that really stand out! Thank you so much for stopping by and so glad you liked the result of my experiment ♥
The Peachy Soul
18th June 2017 at 9:41 pmgreat post and gorgeous outfit
check my last blogpost out: https://thepeachysoul.wordpress.com/2017/06/18/get-the-look-chiara-ferragni/
Bella Skoog (Bella)
18th June 2017 at 5:03 pmLove your outfit!
http://nouw.com/bellss/zaful-haul-30446194
MM
18th June 2017 at 2:55 pmEstá ideal´el post…y tu guapisima!!!