Chameleon Challenge Day 3 Torontogirl: All Neutral Triple Leopard for work & MOTG

In my first chameleon thread, I asked for suggestions for who I should try to copy and annabelle asked me to copy Torontogirl's all neutral outfit with leopard scarf. I have to be honest, at first I wasn't sure I could do this one and make it look like me. I hardly ever wear scarves--I'm always worried they will get in the way at work when I'm bending over patients, or become a choking hazard (to me!) when I'm with my toddler. Plus my clothes tend to be patterned, which would compete for attention with scarves. I do have several scarves (about 10) but they've been languishing in my closet. And I don't usually wear outfits with all plain neutrals. I've usually been doing bright colors, or more lately, dark black, but always some type of pattern.

I did some more reading on TG's style. Sounds like we both have daughters of similar age who have strong opinions on fashion! I also noted how she did Project 333 and limited her wardrobe to 33 items for 3 months. Her Pinterest board of her 333 wardrobe looks like a beautiful California Closets ad! While I would love to do the Zen minimalist wardrobe, capsule dressing and neutrals would never work for me. I'm too addicted to prints and colors! However, I thought it would be the perfect challenge for trying a new approach. I don't usually dress in neutrals and let the accessories do the talking. (Usually my outfit and the accessories are competing for attention, LOL!) It was a fun challenge, and I have to say I'm pleased with the results. Thanks TG for giving me another approach to outfit creation, and for rescuing my orphan scarf! And thanks Annabelle for suggesting the copycat!

I did two different outfits, one casual that would be perfect for MOTG since TG is a SAHM. I picked a neutral oatmeal cardigan and paired it with a black turtleneck and the leopard scarf, with distressed jeans and leopard ballet flats. With a Longchamp tote just like TG carries--perfect for carrying things around as a MOTG. I included my signature matchy matchy with triple animal print with the scarf, shoes and bracelet. Since I was going to work today, I also did another version, swapping out for a tweed pencil skirt and cheetah pumps. I also had to learn how to tie a scarf--I tied it in a more casual infinity style for MOTG and a long double twist for work. At first I was going to do the cream and black tipped peacoat and add the dotty purse to echo the black buttons (and to add one more animal print with the snakeskin purse), but I decided that was way TMGO and switched to the cognac leather jacket and the bronze tote. I'm happy with how it came out. I haven't done all neutrals or leopard or brown in a long while--nice to change things up! 

Thanks for looking and commenting!

MOTG (1-3):
Vince oatmeal cardigan
J Crew black cashmere turtleneck sweater
Target leopard scarf
Vigoss distressed skinny jeans
Stuart Weitzman Giveable ballet flat in leopard
Michael Michael Kors leopard bracelet
Karl Lagerfeld watch
Longchamp Pliage tote in bronze metallic pony print

swapped out for work (4-8):
Lafayette 148 cognac leather jacket
Lafayette 148 tweed pencil skirt with black leather waist
Sam Edelman Okala pumps in cheetah print

runner up (9):
J Crew tipped peacoat
Michael Michael Kors snakeskin dotty purse

Torontogirl inspiration (10):
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-neutrals

Prior challenges:
Day 1 Annagybe Cherries & Chanel:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ies-chanel
Day 2 Rae Urban Warrior Mermaid:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....or-mermaid

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22 Comments

  • Elizabeth P replied 9 years ago

    Oh Natalie, you are just too much!  This is brilliant... I cant believe that in your sea of prints and colours, you had the clothes to pull this off.  And you still look awesome.  Love all three renditions.  I actually think #9 is my fav.

  • shedev replied 9 years ago

    you are knocking it out of the park with this challenge.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    Natalie, I am completely floored by your skills here. This is amazing! Once again, you have created incredibly wearable outfits that reflect both your style and the style of the person you are inspired by. Absolutely stunning!! LOVE the Vince cardigan on you with those jeans. Gorgeous. But I am equally in love with the other renditions. I cannot pick a favourite. 

    YOU ROCK!!!

  • LAR101 replied 9 years ago

    Wow! just wow.  :)

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Terrific! I think the work version is my favorite.

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    What Suz said! This is just what I meant - you are a true chameleon!

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    Wonderful!!

  • Joyce B replied 9 years ago

    Great outfits!

  • crutcher replied 9 years ago

    You look wonderful in all outfits..total chameleon but my favorite is 4...Perfect book-ends of the leopard and the contrasting brown just makes the outfit..
    Great job...

  • amiable replied 9 years ago

    Wow!  These are completely gorgeous!  I love this challenge of yours!

  • harmonica replied 9 years ago

    Brilliant interpretation!

  • Ingunn replied 9 years ago

    You re a magician. I can't possibly choose a favorite. You are making it look very much you although the link to your inspiration is clear. Well done!

  • jackiec replied 9 years ago

    Natalie - FUN!!! It's so cool how you can put your own spin on things and truly make the outfits YOU. Funny enough #1 is my fav, but I also happen to be much of a neutral gal like TG. But what really strikes me is how unusual it is to see you in such a simple, neutral outfit. Without the matchy matchy animal prints it would be too neutral and just wouldn't seem you. This is a fabulous exercise.

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    This is a great outfit!  I think it's still very you with the multiple animal prints and the long sweater which is a statement on its own.  The multiple shades of brown in the second outfit are great together. 

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    You are gorgeous in both outfits. I especially like the first one. Killer. xo

  • Jules replied 9 years ago

    I love these!
    While I totally crush on your style, mine is definitely more basic (for practical more than aesthetic reasons). But I definitely share your love of pattern and colour. This winter I actually came up with an all-neutral outfit that I've even repeated. It was funny to realize that using all neutrals was actually outside my comfort zone, and then identify the elements that had made it possible for me. In your case I love how you've incorporated pattern, contrast and texture and once again really made the look so *you*.

  • Alassë replied 9 years ago

    I enjoyed seeing the brown tones in 4-5 on you again!

  • karymk replied 9 years ago

    I have never seen you do it up better.  You look sooooo sophisticated and you kept your own style integrity in there with your pattern mixes.  Nothing about any of these is boring!!! 

  • Karie replied 9 years ago

    Beautiful outfits, every one. I love how you did a switcheroo with torontogirl's style yet kept your own style within that. Brilliant!

  • Nebraskim replied 9 years ago

    Oh my, this is just outstanding, brilliant and fab. I love look 9, but all these looks are gorgeous. These neutrals work so well for you.

  • annabelle replied 9 years ago

    Love, love, love this, Natalie! and I appreciate torontogirl having been the inspiration. This replicant series you've initiated is inspirational: it is genius for us to see an outfit on another woman and to creatively figure out how to make it our own. Thank you for the ideas!

  • Sharon replied 9 years ago

    Wow! The MOTG outfit is especially fab. The neutrals work really well and the pattern mixing makes it your own.

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