WIW 2/6-2/10: Recap of neutral week

Just wanted to put all the outfits together from MaryK's neutral challenge for comparison. I am glad I did this challenge, because it changed my perception of all neutral = boring. I thought I was going to have a much tougher time with this since I really love bright colors and pops of color. I am surprised that I didn't even use any red or leopard all week! I guess finding White House Black Market made this challenge much easier, since 3 out of 5 looks are from there. Also, I used prints, patterns and stripes to keep the outfits more interesting. Next time I would like to try adding more textures--Angie's post today on textured neutrals was very inspiring. And also more pattern mixing!

I think #2 was my "least like me" look--I wanted to try something new (menswear-inspired) and I felt like it was a lot more masculine than usual (although some of you said it still looked ladylike and not masculine at all!). And #5 was my "most like me" look--typical demure bombshell. And #4 was the one that generated the most compliments--from coworkers, patients, and even Angie with a K2K rating! Which look do you like best?

Day 1: Parisian Chic
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....isian-chic
Day 2: Menswear inspired
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....r-inspired
Day 3: DH's pick cream and black trench
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ack-trench
Day 4: Ultra matchy ombre stripes
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....re-stripes
Day 5: Pindot suit and fish bow pumps
http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-bow-pumps

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6 Comments

  • replied 12 years ago

    What a great week GP. You are really honing in what works best for you. I am in love with #2 and #4, although it is hard to pick a favorite. I would have loved to see #1 with the scarf wrapped around a little more but these are all great.

  • Meredith1953 replied 12 years ago

    All the look are pretty and polished on you!

  • MsMary replied 12 years ago

    I think you hit it out of the park ll week long, Natalie! I especially love no. 2!

  • RWest replied 12 years ago

    These looks are amazing. Pic #1 is so fresh and unexpected with the blue and stripes. I will be looking for some look -a- likes of your shoes in #5.

  • goldenpig replied 12 years ago

    RWest, these are the shoes--Angie recommended them:
    http://www.amazon.com/ALL-BLAC.....038;sr=8-1
    Make sure you size up 1/2 to 1 whole size (I'm normally 7-7.5 and went with the 8).

  • Lisa replied 12 years ago

    This is a graet set of neutral looks. And I like the idea to add patterns and texture to mix up a neutral look. Outfit #1 is my favorite, I like the stripes on the top and the skirt is just flirty and feminine, it's a lovely look on you!

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