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Friday, August 28, 2009
I've been seeing this necklace EVERYWHERE. As I mentioned in an earlier post, this is what you find when you look up "necklaces", fourth spot on the top line, at least for the last few days. And for good reason, it's a BEAUTIFUL thing. Not just beautiful, but kinda fierce. It's got loads of texture, but not too much...I mean, you see some of these multi-chain necklaces and they either look like a scarf or like it weighs 6 tons. And like Chanel said "if it's not comfortable, it's not luxury". So let's see what some of the artists and stylists have done with this thing.
First, the most obvious use...ROCK! *Devil fingers and sticking tongue out* As you may or may not have noticed, this set would be nothing without that necklace. Mind you, it's a perfectly good outfit, but imagine it without the necklace. It loses it's whole attitude. It goes from Rock star to rock wannabe. Not cool. She was wise to utilize the item.
You could also use it this way, to add a little rockstar to a sweeter, more feminine look.
And finally, if you have a ridiculously colorful outfit, this necklace does an excellent job of toning it down some without losing the interest of the look.
What do you think? How would YOU use the necklace?
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Music A to Z - Elton John by kirakay featuring GAP accessories
You ladies and gentlemen AREN'T making it easy on me, are you? I've seen so many fabulous sets today, I was nearly at a loss to pick the set of the day today. I chose this set by kirakay at long last because I think she makes fantastic use of familiar and generic items to create something striking and unique. I mean, take that necklace, for instance. Who in Polyvore hasn't at least SEEN that necklace? It's the fourth most popular necklace right now and for good reason. I know I've used it at least twice in the last couple of days. Also, she used a basic black boot, a basic black belt, and basic aviators. Yeah, they're cool, and can amp up any boring old outfit. But then she throws them on with that kelly green dress. *throws hands up* Well!
That's just ... I mean, who thinks of that? Brilliant! The scarf is perfect as well, the subtle print keeps things visually interesting, and frankly, without that scarf, it almost doesn't work. You need that hint of grey to tie together the black and green. Furthermore, the incorporation of Elton John just works. it just does, everything your mind tells you about Elton John is applied to the set, so what you're thinking is "funky, fun, gay, happy, groovy, music, YEAH!!!"
smtg by jazzy cat featuring Forever21
Happy Street-Style Thursday everyone! I apologize for the lack of posts the last couple days. I was having too much fun making sets and I just lost complete track of time! And then the addictive feeling you get when you're living in Polyvore gets overwhelming and you just have to stop cold turkey. Anyway, I'm back, and it's thursday, so it's time to celebrate some street-style! This set is a beauty from jazzy cat. As I would expect, this isn't an exact copy, but an inspired look from our dear friend, The Sartorialist. The inspiration look is marvelously simple, but calculated. The bag is the right size and the shoes match the dress just so. In the polyvore translation, the dress and shoes are a different color, but match eachother as well as the one in the picture. Also, because this dress has a slightly fuller skirt than the one in the picture, jazzy decided on a slightly smaller bag to balance the look. She also added a little necklace, nothing too much, but adds just enough interest to the look. It's fresh, it's summery, and it's to die for!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
There was a time I didn't like sequins...about ten years ago, when sequins were too Joan Collins and old lady. But the thing I love about fashion and being a fashion lover is this; You're NEVER tied to an opinion. Trends, likes and dislikes shift and flow like some lovely gossamer fluid, and today I can say "glitz and glamour is in, hippy dippy trippy is OUT" and in a month, I could feel the exact opposite and never have to apologize for it. The permission appeals to personalities like me who are terrified of commitment and yet have powerfully strong opinions. And for you ladies and gentlemen out there who are like 
me, don't even BOTHER trying to explain it to the outsiders. They just won't understand. I know this from experience.
ANYWAY, I bring this up because sequins are back in a big way, and it's not all bad. In fact, I think society is ready to respond to some supreme fabulousity. Sharp, edgy, glamourous, glitzy, vogue...these power concepts are starting to edge out soft, gentle, natural, green...our fashion-loving hearts want the former and there's nothing for it but to go with the flow. So with no further ado, you're 2 for Tuesday.
This is a fairly recent set that perfectly executes the modern sequin. It allows the sequins to make the statement and keeps the accents interesting, but secondary. It's not a subtle look by any means, but it COULD have gone overboard and it didn't. This is admirably restrained and Giselle is the PERFECT model for the look.
If that's too much for you, why not try accenting your look with some subtle sequin action? Here, we see Sequins on a tiny camisole under a jacket, just a hint of shimmer and texture, but nothing over done. You can accomplish this with anything, shoes, bag, skirts etc...Personally I could go either way depending on the occasion.
me, don't even BOTHER trying to explain it to the outsiders. They just won't understand. I know this from experience.ANYWAY, I bring this up because sequins are back in a big way, and it's not all bad. In fact, I think society is ready to respond to some supreme fabulousity. Sharp, edgy, glamourous, glitzy, vogue...these power concepts are starting to edge out soft, gentle, natural, green...our fashion-loving hearts want the former and there's nothing for it but to go with the flow. So with no further ado, you're 2 for Tuesday.
This is a fairly recent set that perfectly executes the modern sequin. It allows the sequins to make the statement and keeps the accents interesting, but secondary. It's not a subtle look by any means, but it COULD have gone overboard and it didn't. This is admirably restrained and Giselle is the PERFECT model for the look.
If that's too much for you, why not try accenting your look with some subtle sequin action? Here, we see Sequins on a tiny camisole under a jacket, just a hint of shimmer and texture, but nothing over done. You can accomplish this with anything, shoes, bag, skirts etc...Personally I could go either way depending on the occasion.
Monday, August 24, 2009
i dream that you are still here by cloho deux featuring Calypso
There were so many wonderful sets today! I chose this one as set-of-the-day because the designer is new to me and I LOVE her. Granted, I've been away from Polyvore as a regular for MONTHS, but I like to think I kept in the loop fairly well. Not well ENOUGH, as this genius slipped under my radar for so long.
Anyway, in regards to the set; It's dreamy, isn't it? There are three main colors here, a soft pink, sky blue and cream. All of those colors are tinged with hints of metallics and browns...keeping it from appearing childish or too clean. Thusly, it has a foggy feel to it, like nearly focused but not quite. I know when I dream, that's just how I feel...like it's right there in front of me and I'm seeing it, but I'm incapable of seeing anything BUT that. I don't know, maybe I'm not making any sense. The whole set reminds me of my favorite childhood book of fairy tales and it's all to do with just the right choices in color, texture and general ambience. Of course, I should expect nothing less from a fellow Graphic Designer. Kudos to you, Cloho Deux!
Happy Mid-century Monday, a day when we look back at the glorious era of ultra-flattering, super-feminine style. Since it's still summer, I thought I'd feature a summery set, so this is Mid-century monday: Swimsuit Edition!
This gorgeous set embodies the feel of the 50's without entering costume territory. This has a fabulous Grace Kelly thing going on. The subtle shade of pink throughout, the simple bows strategically placed to add perfect balance and the general aura of roses and gentle summer breezes makes this set stand out.
The cut is in all ways classic, from the halter neck to the modest low-cut legs. The look itself is modern, but it draws its inspiration from the greatest decade in female fashion (and male fashion, for that matter) to create a sexy, modern, feminine look that will and SHOULD appeal to all ages. Well done, nadi!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Nostalgia: noun 1. a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland, or to one's family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time: a nostalgia for his college days.
2. something that elicits or displays nostalgia.
Lisa Frank Inspired Look by DianaFlo* featuring Marc Jacobs bags
This is nostalgia for my generation. Lisa Frank. Even as a child, I knew this wasn't great design. I knew unicorns and fairies were twee even for a child, but I didn't care. It was bright and shiny and puffy and I loved Lisa Frank stuff. I had the folders, I had a Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper, I had those little puffy stickers that were impossible to remove once stuck which made them more irritating than pretty. The phase came and went pretty fast, but there was a time when I just couldn't get enough of it. This set perfectly captures that Lisa Frank mentality. It's not sophisticated or mature, it's just freakin' awesome. Those shoes! I am in love with those shoes! And the grown ups in the office won't let me wear them. The day-glo delight of the early 90's will forever be a reminder of better times, when Clinton was in office and I could still wear shiny leggings with neon stars all over it and look perfectly appropriate. those were the days.
folds in your hands by chloe por el mar featuring All Saints
Welcome to Street Style Thursdays at Imprisoned Whimsy Headquarters! The above entry from chloe por el mar used a real world fashionista as her inspiration for this set. For those new to this blog, Street Style Thursdays is all about celebrating fashion in a real world way; outfits that one could actually step out of the house wearing and looking fabulous. I chose this set because I like that the outfit is not a direct translation, it's merely tapping into the feel of the clothes and how you would feel wearing them. In some ways I prefer the re-imagining of this outfit because there is a bit more color and interest than the expected black and white. And I LOVE that green parka. But you sort of need the real world reference there to convince me that it could be pulled off, and that's precisely why I love inspiration pieces. They justify your crazy vision, don't they? Well done, chloe por el mar!
The first time I saw this, I thought "Majorly cool!" It was an impulsive response, I'm sure you've had them too and know what I'm talking about. For me, this set is all about the marriage of the items.There's not a lot here. A dress, shoes, earrings, a clutch, a glass of sangria and a Picasso. 6 pieces. But if you added a single thing, the whole look would feel a little heavier than it does right now. This is light and effortless, and yet so striking and stand-outish for the degree of difficulty in putting it together. A GREAT use of the inspiration piece. Also, Angel4e's sets come with a FREE short story! Definitely check her out!
Every now and then an item is uploaded to Polyvore that is used by JUST EVERYONE. I'm fascinated by the attraction one item can have. The item in question is this.
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I like it well enough, but let's be honest, it's just a cheap t-shirt, isn't it? The thing is, this shirt has the magical ability to instantly add texture, tertiary color, and comfort to an otherwise bland outfit. Somehow, that owl is damn cool. See how others have used the owl to their advantage.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Good morning, good morning, happy hump day! I'm actually quite droopy and this post is coming to you pre-coffee. But I will press on because I do actually have work to do today. Today's "Vintage Wednesday" set comes to us from Portia!
Portia and I have been doing this Polyvore thing for a long time, and I've seen her sets improve tremendously, not that they weren't ALWAYS good. This particular set swept me away into wistful longing for a trip to post-war Paris, the late 40s and early 50s. This is the kind of vintage styling that I like, old-school glamour with just a hint of modernism. The outfit in this set is totally 2009, let's be honest, but it definitely hearkens back to a bygone era, when women were women and men were men. It is characteristically soft and pretty, gentle and sophisticated with a touch of spice to give flavor. Well done, Portia, I am ever so impressed!
So while traveling through the Polyvoresphere, I came across something I had not seen before, at least not to such a marvelous extent. This Polyvorian, Dramatyze, creates sets on shirts, mainly. That is to say, she custom designs shirts using polyvore, and the most magnificent designs they are! They're all surrealist and unique, nothing too simple, or too trendy. The designs are twisted and complicated and very, very unusual. You won't be able to walk into any store and buy these designs, which makes them utterly invaluable. I have selected a sampling for you below, but if you haven't yet, please visit her page and look at all her sets. They're just awesome!
Monday, June 22, 2009
From head to toe. by az@lia featuring Missoni accessories
Rompers are a much maligned item of clothing amongst the practical dressers. When one dresses in the morning, one must consider the fact that one WILL be using the facilities (bathroom) at least twice before returning home. With your average romper, or playsuit, this means practically undressing entirely just to pee. However...I fancy the look of the playsuit. It's effortless and just a little different, and in the case of this particular playsuit, adooorable. Az@lia threw us practical dressers a bone with this set. The playsuit is sleeveless for easy...you know...pulling down...and the cardigan provides a bit of coverage for the super modest. Also, let's be honest, you can never go wrong with a nice burnt tan. All in all, I'd say this set is just superbly styled; playful and feminine, but powerful and a little tom-boyish. Great look!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Every day I log into Polyvore and see this set, and every time, it catches my eye.
I mean, I love a good neon petticoat...
(ex)
But there's something so remarkable about how everything matches. It's purple, it's overwhelming in a wonderful way, but the touches of playful multi-color touches brings the set up to a level I can't even stand. I mean, there's a REASON it's got...what was the number, something like 3000 FAVORITES. Obviously, the set it a visual masterpiece because honestly, can you see anybody walking around in it? No, it's artistic vision, and I DIG that. But furthermore, is it halloween? No, it's not. IT's not portraying any particular character, it's just purely individual, and I DIG THAT too.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
OI! I noticed today that I'm linked to my all time favorite blog so...I felt I owed to him to post something new here :D Anyway, it's been a crazy couple of months. Sometimes I have time to approach polyvore, sometimes I don't. Since I've learned how to make stuff in Adobe...that's occupied most of my time and energy. Also, I haven't had the time to properly keep up with polyvore, so I no longer feel like an authority figure on the subject. And the polyvore blog is doing so well...well, who am I? But I still do enjoy making sets and I'd like to feature a couple of my recent favorites here.
I'll Melt With You by Jess Lee
This is a set by Polyvore's own Jess Lee. It's just phenomanal. I love the way all the pieces seem to glow with an inner light. The color, of course is not only appealing to polyvore girls (I don't know what it is about teal) but the pieces are super chic and sophisticated. Furthermore, it's titled after my favorite song, so kudos!
La Garconne Style by Natasha11
Untitled by salome
Well isn't this frakkin' adorable! It's odd but the porportions are JUST right. The big floppy shoes would not work with a different kind of dress and with that jacket,this outfit really is a delightfully simple work of art. If it makes me want to draw it...it's art.
And with that, I leave you again. I'd love to say I'll be posting alot from now on, but I keep falling through on that promise so I'll just say, until next time!
PEACE.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Didn't I say it's more like my Birthweek than my Birthday? This BEAUTIFUL creation is a gift from Henedina (look her up, she does brilliant work on polyvore).
I love how dark and mysterious and whimsical it is. The birds and the birdsnest hair lady in the back and those rich, thought-provoking items throughout...And she thinks this is a rush job? Sheesh! Girl's too good :D
And KathiD made me this set awhile back and I wanted to put it on my page so I'd have it forever. Isn't it wackadoo and lovely?!?
Friday, June 13, 2008
"Haven't Had a Dream in a Long Time" by Henedina
Is this Gokarm Gratification Day or something? Within the last two hours, I see that two of my favorite polyvorian friends have done something extraordinary. They mozzified freakin' awesome sets! That's right, Mozzy has become a verb, deal with it. These sets are fantastic by themselves, of course. The salmony pretty pink and black is fresh...appealing with a touch of a dark shadow accompanying it...awwwesome. And the sheer awesomeness of everything in Henedina's set...well...that's it, it's just awesome! I think even Morrissey himself would be pleased to see what inspiration his words have wrought.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I wasn't going to post anything today, but this was too marvelous to resist. I admit I have a particular love for all things british (lord knows why) but this transcends mere Anglophilia. I think the best example is pairing that jacket with THAT plaid...not just any plaid, but THAT non tartan plaid. It's genious...ever so slightly revolutionary, as that plaid is often thought of as being a western american cowboy-ish pattern, and yet is present here, in the wild world of go go london. Then you throw in that plaid fedora...well, it's just thumbing one's nose at the whole concept of "this is mine, that is yours". They fit together perfectly, and charmingly. The whole look could have been overdone, but miss Henedina, again, found a perfect mix of color and elements that is both surprising and strangely perfectly acceptable...if that makes sense. Well done, B!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I should probably prefice this by saying that...I can't access Polyvore at work anymore because of the fascists in IT...so my sets and blogs have been few and far between, and will continue to be for a little while until I get used to doing this when I'm at home. But so anyway, this is set of the day because I'm a big fan of these "color" sets. Ever since I got my creative juices replenished by "Sex in the City"...I've been kind of crazy about sort of unusual combinations. This dark lime green with peach is unusual, bold and oh so delicious. Well done, LDee!
First of all...stunned. It's been a long time on polyvore since I've seen something truly original and this...THIS...body of work (really, see them all, they're equally spectacular" is making the most of what polyvore can offer. I had dreams of making collages like this...brave, solid, believable "art"...but forget it, I just don't have the skills, and quite frankly, I didn't think anyone would nail it, but boy, I was wrong. I don't think I need to explain further. All I can do is implore you to, if you haven't already, check out this talented artist.
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