Comments on: Q&A: How to Add Some Spice to a Closet full of Classics http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/ Real Style for Real People: An Intelligent Take on Fashion Trends Sun, 19 May 2013 01:39:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Jules O'hara http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-271212 Jules O'hara Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:15:21 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-271212 Great post. My fav statement piece=<a href="http://www.vietafashion.com/shop/handbags/honor-3.html" rel="nofollow">yellow leather handbag</a>. Get's 'em everytime! Great post. My fav statement piece=yellow leather handbag. Get’s ‘em everytime!

]]> By: makayla johson http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-269145 makayla johson Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:47:28 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-269145 im sorry but your stuff is already thought of!!!!these are the same things i see in any store!!!!You really sould try something thats sooooo unthinkable!!!!NO HARD FEELINGS im sorry but your stuff is already thought of!!!!these are the same things i see in any store!!!!You really sould try something thats sooooo unthinkable!!!!NO HARD FEELINGS

]]> By: Jewel http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-182131 Jewel Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:01:17 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-182131 Great job!!! Great job!!!

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-176132 Trisha Wed, 21 May 2008 05:17:42 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-176132 Kristina - great ideas! Thanks for sharing them with us. I especially like your suggestion about accessories in bright colors. Mimi - You've got it. You don't have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe (or even much at all) in order to give a classic wardrobe a little spice. You can do a lot with what you've got! :) Kristina - great ideas! Thanks for sharing them with us. I especially like your suggestion about accessories in bright colors.

Mimi - You’ve got it. You don’t have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe (or even much at all) in order to give a classic wardrobe a little spice. You can do a lot with what you’ve got! :)

]]> By: Mimi http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-176049 Mimi Tue, 20 May 2008 21:34:32 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-176049 Aha! Ok, I'm starting to get it now!. (I love how you offer practical advice, unlike the "weird" combos they show in the fashion magazines). I see how color can change the look. I reviewed my wardrobe and noticed I do have some colorful things-- i just haven't had the confidence to wear them (dressing to turn heads- yikes!) Mixing casual/formal sounds great. How about Prince of Wales check slacks with a cobalt blue t-shirt and a denim jacket? I can do that! Great advice. I'm excited to start playing with what I have, and to start adding some new things! Aha! Ok, I’m starting to get it now!. (I love how you offer practical advice, unlike the “weird” combos they show in the fashion magazines).
I see how color can change the look. I reviewed my wardrobe and noticed I do have some colorful things– i just haven’t had the confidence to wear them (dressing to turn heads- yikes!)
Mixing casual/formal sounds great. How about Prince of Wales check slacks with a cobalt blue t-shirt and a denim jacket? I can do that!
Great advice. I’m excited to start playing with what I have, and to start adding some new things!

]]> By: kristina http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-176044 kristina Tue, 20 May 2008 17:28:49 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-176044 Love the ideas—thank you! As a mom of two little ones with a full-time job, I get stuck in a rut, too, but here are a few things I've been doing to jazz things up: 1. accessories in bright colors are an easy way to inject interest into your existing wardrobe and can often work almost as a neutral. For example, I have a bright yellow leather handbag and it goes equally well with black, blue or brown-based outfits, yet makes them all pop. A pair of shiny bronze sandals dress up jeans, khakis, linen pants or an all-neutral outfit. 2. In addition to mixing casual and formal, find a way to add a layer and make it brightly colored: a tomato red or acid green tank peeking out from under your safe neutrals wakes them up. Plus, it's a way to a color that you can't necessarily wear in big chunks. 3. A scarf casually tossed around your neck is a great way to jazz something up when you don’t have time to think about it. And you don’t need as much jewelry, either! Love the ideas—thank you! As a mom of two little ones with a full-time job, I get stuck in a rut, too, but here are a few things I’ve been doing to jazz things up:
1. accessories in bright colors are an easy way to inject interest into your existing wardrobe and can often work almost as a neutral. For example, I have a bright yellow leather handbag and it goes equally well with black, blue or brown-based outfits, yet makes them all pop. A pair of shiny bronze sandals dress up jeans, khakis, linen pants or an all-neutral outfit.
2. In addition to mixing casual and formal, find a way to add a layer and make it brightly colored: a tomato red or acid green tank peeking out from under your safe neutrals wakes them up. Plus, it’s a way to a color that you can’t necessarily wear in big chunks.
3. A scarf casually tossed around your neck is a great way to jazz something up when you don’t have time to think about it. And you don’t need as much jewelry, either!

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-176038 Trisha Tue, 20 May 2008 15:28:54 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-176038 Glad you found this article useful, Kathryn. I have to admit that I stick to "safe" combinations sometimes too, but all it takes is a little bit of effort and creativity to take a safe, classic outfit to the next level :) Glad you found this article useful, Kathryn. I have to admit that I stick to “safe” combinations sometimes too, but all it takes is a little bit of effort and creativity to take a safe, classic outfit to the next level :)

]]> By: KathrynGrace http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/comment-page-1/#comment-176035 KathrynGrace Tue, 20 May 2008 13:27:51 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/05/20/qa-how-to-add-some-spice-to-a-closet-full-of-classics/#comment-176035 This is a great article! I think many people stick with those "safe" combinations and aren't sure how to branch out....myself included. Thanks! This is a great article! I think many people stick with those “safe” combinations and aren’t sure how to branch out….myself included. Thanks!

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