Chameleon Challenge Day 5 Diana: Arty Eclectic

I've always admired Diana's arty eclectic style. She likes to play with shape, drape and volume and she has a great balance of pretty and edgy that I aspire to. And she is such a talented knitter--she always has great hand knit scarfs and sweaters. 

She and I both wear the Halogen floral sweater from NAS a lot so I thought that would be an obvious choice for the twin item. She wore it with plaid shorts recently so I paired it with my blue and green plaid skinny jeans. She also wore it with a voluminous bubble skirt and purple coat, so I used my purple cocoon coat to match her coat and to represent the volume and avant garde of the skirt. She was my YLF Secret Santa last year and gave me a fabulous burgundy necklace that she hand crocheted. Thanks so much Diana--it's beautiful! It was a perfect match for the floral sweater. I wore the black moto booties and studded black satchel to represent her edgy side, and the scarf and beanie to represent her knitting handiwork (sorry, could not replicate the handmade items!). Bundled up (#1) to pretend it's as chilly here as in the East Coast (#12) (ha!), and tried to stand in a more relaxed pose like she does. Still did some matchy matchy with the plaid scarf and jeans.

AllSaints Klein contrast purple cocoon coat
Halogen floral sweater
Equipment striped shirt
Jolt plaid skinny jeans
Handmade necklace (SS gift from Diana)
Michael Kors studded black satchel
North Face beanie
Nordstrom black plaid scarf
Ugg Finney moto ankle boots

Diana inspiration: 

http://diana.lookfab.com/post/.....ual-outfit

http://diana.lookfab.com/post/wiw-deep-freeze

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

Day 3 Torontogirl All Neutral Triple Leopard:
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....iple-leopa

Day 4 Rachylou Waif World Native Wear:

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ative-wear

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14 Comments

  • Joyce B replied 9 years ago

    You do a great job with the challenges and it's a lot of fun to follow them!
    Santa brought you a very nice scarf.

  • replied 9 years ago

    You've done an awesome job of getting the essence of Diana's look, Natalie! I love everything about this, but especially the necklace Diana gave you :)

  • Diana replied 9 years ago

    Eeeee!  I was secretly hoping you'd do me for this challenge!  I love it!  This is uncanny actually because I not only have the floral sweater, I also have black watch plaid skinnies and very similar bag and moto boots.  I might just have to do a copy of your copy of me!  I'd not thought of pairing the floral sweater with the plaid pants, and it's brilliant! 

    Totally flattered, lady!  :)

  • Astrid replied 9 years ago

    I somehow didn't see this challenge until now and it's totally awesome! I have to go back and look at the others you have posted so far... You really nailed it here. Great look. :)

  • deb replied 9 years ago

    Well done.

  • Suz replied 9 years ago

    I can't wait to see Diana's copy of the copy! Hilarious. This is a great outfit on you and I am so glad you kept that gorgeous coat. 

  • UmmLila (Lisa) replied 9 years ago

    you ladies are tempting me to triple copy!

  • Jjsloane replied 9 years ago

    I love the plaid and the floral together! Lots of thought put into this and look you've inspired Diana too!

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Chameleons everywhere must be proud! Love the coat and the sweater every which way.

  • harmonica replied 9 years ago

    So much fun! Would love to see double or even triple copy! Love the coat and sweater.

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    Again, you've honored your inspiration, but made it your own.  For example, the statement necklace over the print sweater is a perfect Natalie touch.

    And I'm envious of that purple coat...........

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Super cute. CUTE. A hundred times killer cute all round. xo

  • rachylou replied 9 years ago

    The plaid and floral is spot on. But gosh, it took me awhile to realise the necklace wasn't part of the topper pattern. It really goes.

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    I could do this one! I have the pants and the sweater. But I can't see feeling like myself in it. See what I mean? Only you!

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