Look at the ensemble she is wearing below - quite simple really.
Checked shirt with a toning oversized clutch
& a contrasting belt.
The things that make it modern are:
- the oversized clutch
- the belt placement
The things that make it unique to Ines are the jewellery:
- layered necklaces
- bracelet that looks like a stack of gold bangles
- Gucci watch with red accent which picks up the shirt colour
- a couple of small gold rings
- no earrings
Jewellery Style Tip:
If silver is a better metal for your complexion, then dont wear gold near your face. You dont have to mimic Ines piece for piece, just use her as inspiration but tailored for your unique features.
As for the shirt - well, it's seasonless. The belt is also seasonless, but the placement is totally 2012.
Shirt:
I found a very similar shirt at Sportscraft in plum.
If you feel this is too "Pizza Hut tablecloth", then you can pick any of their other shirts & tone a clutch to it & contrast a belt.
Just keep the shirt style simple, a mens style, no frills, no large patterns, no bells & whistles.
Shirt Style Tip:
You can even do a white shirt - make sure its your best shade of white - starke, off white, cream.
If you have toned arms, do short sleeves.
I was in the Sportscraft store at Birkenhead Point, Sydney, yesterday & they had an amazing long sleeve B&W small polka dot cotton shirt which would have looked dynamite!
They actually do a checked shirt every season (I bought a cobalt blue check from them last winter).....
Belt:
Heaps of these around.....
All these are David Lawrence & could work a treat.....from top left, clockwise.....
red patent, 14mm wide, $40
blue suede, 11 mm, $50
leopard, 17mm wide, $50
blue, with charm lock, 10 mm wide, $40
blue, 9 mm wide $40
& this one from Sportscraft,
The style is called Monique, 15 mm width, available in
this duck egg blue or a fuchsia or plum.
Waist Style Tip:
If you wanted to reduce attention from your waist, a toning colour belt would be best and that's why I have given you more options than just a contrast colour. If you tone the belt, then go for a contrast clutch for an element of pop.
Oversized Clutch:
Look at the leather of Ines' clutch - softest nappa & super expensive. Its a little tricky finding this on the Aussie high street.....
but maybe this will do....
Its Tilka for $159 - you can remove the strap or leave it as is.
or this one....
which is a Peep Toe called Lady Fantasia, reduced from $249 to $174. make sure you Scotchgard this one!
Jewellery:
Go directly to Diva or Lovisa & select a few cheap & cheerful pieces to complete the look.
Bottom:
Denim or pants in white or navy or even a toning colour.
Sleeves Style Tip:
Roll up your sleeves for that effortless cool look & you're ready to go.
Your style:
Finally - this may not be your look. I'd call this almost preppy with a French twist. If you cringe at this look because you may be for example, a bohemian or a grunge or a bombshell style, then this definitely wont appeal. But I hope you have been able to take away a few style tips in any case.
