Simple. This one word describes exactly what I am not but what I would like to TRY to incorporate into my life and clothing. They aren't kidding when they tell you to take one accessory off before you run out the door. I, unfortunately, am unable to abide by this law and instead add one more accessory to my absurdly large compilation of such items each time I get ready.
Phillip Lim's use of clean cuts, the appropriately placed color, and a varied type of fabric allows him to soar above other designers who try with all their might to out-sequence one another. Each time I look at another collection in the 3.1 Phillip Lim archives, I gasp in amazement of how someone can make so many simple outfits, let alone whole collections, that are largely different from one another. How many ways can you tie a bow? Exactly...I didn't think you could think of more than approximately...two!
Each piece in this Fall 2011 collection is as luxurious as the diamond engagement ring I would like to possess. The simplicity of each piece is complemented by the perfectly fit ways they are combined. If you think about it, you wouldn't want your ring to be too ridiculously detailed either, right? You might come off as a little tacky and that 50,000, five pound rock on your finger might look a little fake. And how unfortunate would that be?
Want to try this look out? Take a luscious neutral, layer in a deep color that can pass as a toned neutral, and pop on a green (or other brightly colored) shirt, pair of pants, or scarf. Less is always more and people will take you a little more seriously than they probably do now (KIDDING) if you tone down your wackiness ;).
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