I have been wanting to make myself a little collection of resort wear for the longest time!
I rarely take grand vacations as I realize I spend a lot of my leisure time in and around downtown. And even though I do go to the Philippines to visit family, I rarely get to rock a clear and present resort look. So...
I decided to incorporate a "Resort look" into my own Tiny Closet.
Using rich brilliant colors, statement jewelry and an accompanying white anything - I found this type of minor tweaking can really transform any capsule wardrobe! Now, when I say capsule, I want to iterate that I do not have a capsule closet. What I have, and what my blog prescribes is 3-4 seasonal capsule wardrobes.
To briefly describe this (as I will definitely revisit this in more detail in a future post), instead of having 28-32 pieces to wear the entire year with no additions or seasonal changes, I have a "foundation" closet of basics and then each season, I add a few special festive pieces to wear with that base closet. As each season passes, I store away those seasonal collections for next year and move on to the next season.
Why do I do this?
Well, it certainly didn't use to be this way. I originally had one wardrobe that took me through the entire year with no additions. I personally think everyone should try this once - puts a lot of things into perspective. And the reason I started this blog.
But now, I have seasonal wardrobes...Because I love to design clothing! And though I am fundamentally a minimalist, I'm always coming up with something new to wear, both for myself and my shop. I also choose to have seasonal wardrobes because I adore shopping(!!) but I treat it as a very special privileged event that I save to do for myself a few times a year (like for example, each season).
So anyway, once I realized what I could do to create my own resort looks, I flew with that and began creating a fun Spring line reflecting my recent need these days for a bit of glamour and theatrics.
Because what is Resort Wear if it isn't dramatic?
I mean it's so themed! Always reflecting adventure and escape in sunny, far-off tropical or exotic places.
So yes, this Spring, while I'm ubering around in L.A., I'll be dressing like I'm on a camel in Morocco. Because it's actually pretty easy. Try it yourself:
Resort Wear: A Tiny Guide
Take your existing fabulous closet and ...
1. Find a white skirt, dress or pair of pants
2. Add a Fall-hued top (not too bright or you'll look like you couldn't wait for Summer)
3. Pick a sling-back, mule or strapped sandal (preferably close-toed - again, this isn't Summer!)
4. Find gold or silver statement jewelry. Jumbo pearls also work (nothing small - go big!)
5. Keep hair styling clean and chic. And... don't be afraid to wear bronzer! A resort look is all about looking sun kissed.
I hope you enjoyed this little d.i.y. :)
Of course there are a plethora of routes you can take from these few steps so have fun!
Aaaaand come back next Thursday as I kick off the month of February with something festive... Thanks for reading!
Stunning, as usual!
ReplyDeleteI love all your resort wear ideas and will plan on stealing your ideas when I go to Palm Springs this summer! Love your designs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful look! That deep copper/chestnut looks gorgeous on you.
ReplyDeleteDamn I love this look !!!!!!!! with the curls plz do a hair blog what you use, your regime etc
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I'll definitely keep another hair/beauty post in mind!
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