Wet ‘n Wild – Surfer STYLE

I wish I was a California Surfer Girl

Ever so appealing, exciting and adventurous – to be able to catch a WAVE.  It conjures up free spirited with that hint of danger which some make look so easy.

Annette Funicello vintage photo - images.  Do you think she was actually surfing?  Love the SUIT!
Annette Funicello vintage photo – images. Do you think she was actually surfing? Love the SUIT!
From May issue of Harper's Bazaar Magazine
From May issue of Harper’s Bazaar Magazine – if it was me I’d definitely go for the Chanel surfboard even to lie on at the beach.
styleofsport.com
styleofsport.com

What about surfer style?  I don’t see why we can’t do “avant de” or après surf? For those less willing types not wanting to take a chance that a humongous wave will suck us up or at least our bathing suit:

 I’m much better suited to surfing the internet – but that can be dangerous too.

I found this Tommy Hilfiger shirt. dress while surfing
Go Hilfiger!  I found this Tommy Hilfiger shirt dress while surfing.
Love these vans-surf casual shoe.
Love these vans-surf casual shoe.
That's me on the cover.  You didn't really think that did you?
That’s me on the cover. You didn’t really think so did you?

My style INspiration board on Pinterest at:

surfer - north shore, Hawaii
Surfer – North Shore, Hawaii.  Looks like he’s not even wearing shoes

http://pinterest.com/intrigueimports/style-inspiration/

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Trendspotting – from head to toe

with monochromatic dressing: One Shade Fits All:

carolina herrera
carolina herrera

I’ve always liked the look of wearing all one shade in either a neutral or color.  It tends to elongate you and if you break it up a bit with a belt or jewellery it works very well & doesn’t seem over the top.

Hit all the right hues this summer.  From head-to-heel sleek cobalt at Gucci to Stella McCartney’s green thumb and Carolina Herrera’s orange crush, these color-wonderful shades pack a major punch.  Or go completely Black or White – but not together.

Hermes
Hermes
From Spring 2013
From Spring 2013 – great look for petites

gucci

These tone on tone ensembles may seem intimidating to pull off, but by keeping a few tips in mind, achieving this look is a piece of cake. GFRTWSS13a

  • If you’re a little nervous about trying this bold statement, wear a lighter shade of the hue either on top or bottom – to create more of a muted palette.
  • Stella McCartney
    Stella McCartney

    Keep accessories simple and in neutral colors – gold, black, silver, white, nude.

    Miss Blumarine
    Miss Blumarine

Style & Substance – GILTy Pleasures

Go for the GOLD! 

choo shoe
Choo Shoe

Gold never did go out of style  except for quite a while we had a long silver streak.  Silver is still going strong and it’s safe but Gold is Bold and it’s beautiful.  Plus it was everywhere on the Spring/Summer 2013 runways.  I’m enjoying this Gold Rush resurgence.

I love O.P.I.’s limited edition “Man With the Golden Gun”  topcoat. It contains real 18K gold flecks and looks great over any dark nail polish (in photo).

I love "Man With the Golden Gun" from OPI.  It contains real 18K gold flecks (as shown in photo).

chanel suit from the "love gold" show in Cannes.  From Images
Chanel suit from the “love gold” show in Cannes (taken from Images).
Bazaar Magazine - May Issue
Bazaar Magazine – May Issue

How about you?

 

Are you a Gold or Silver person or bit of both?