Tuesday, May 24, 2011

A KHAKI STORY

Hello everyone, good morning or good afternoon, I don't know, wherever you are I hope you're doing great!!!

A couple of days ago I shared with you a small article from nymag.com that featured one pair of khakis = five different looks from five different NY boutiques. I thought it was pretty interesting and was a bit inspired to go and create my own version of one pair of khakis = five different looks. However, this time I not only used the same pair of khakis, I also used the same handbag, shoes and sunglasses with different tops and accessories. The whole point of learning how to dress up is also being able to know how to maximize the things you have. If you're on a budget you want to buy one pair of shoes versatile enough to wear with most of your outfits, same goes for bags and sunglasses. If you're not on a budget, then by all means knock yourself out!!!

To create my version of one pair of khakis = five different looks I paid a visit to my favorite luxury online boutique net-a-porter and came up with five very interesting options. I named them as follows:

1. Classic khakis.
2. Khakis a la mariniére.
3. Romantic khakis.
4. Neutral khakis.
5. Layered khakis.

I hope you love them but most of all I hope you find some inspiration to create your own version of one pair of khakis = five different looks. Why don't you go take a look inside your closet and have some fun!!!


CLASSIC KHAKIS




1. J BRAND Inez cropped cotton chinos.
2. YVES SAINT LAURENT Deauville leather wedge sandals.
3. STELLA MCCARTNEY Alexa woven faux-leather shoulder bag.
4. STELLA MCCARTNEY Wool blazer.
5. THE ROW Roger modal and silk-blend tank.
6. EDDIE BORGO Rose gold-plated invertid pyramid ring.
7. EDDIE BORGO Rose gold-plated labradorite necklace.
8. GUCCI Metal-frame aviator sunglasses



KHAKIS A LA MARINIÉRE





1. J BRAND Inez cropped cotton chinos.
2. YVES SAINT LAURENT Deauville leather wedge sandals.
3. STELLA MCCARTNEY Alexa woven faux-leather shoulder bag.
4. J.CREW Safaritary cotton-twill vest.
5. DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN Burgundy striped jersey top.
6. GUCCI Metal-frame aviator sunglasses
7. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Skull-print and cashmere-blend scarf.
8. MALLARINO Safiva 24-karat gold-vermeil hoop earrings.



ROMANTIC KHAKIS




1. J BRAND Inez cropped cotton chinos.
2. YVES SAINT LAURENT Deauville leather wedge sandals.
3. STELLA MCCARTNEY Alexa woven faux-leather shoulder bag.
4. GUCCI Metal-frame aviator sunglasses.
5. REBECCA TAYLOR Floral-print cotton-voile shirt.
6. ISHARYA Libra 18-karat gold-plated drop earrings.
7. CURRENT/ELLIOTT The Academy cotton-twill blazer.
8. MALLARINO Paloma 24-karat gold-vermeil ring.



NEUTRAL KHAKIS




1. J BRAND Inez cropped cotton chinos.
2. YVES SAINT LAURENT Deauville leather wedge sandals.
3. STELLA MCCARTNEY Alexa woven faux-leather shoulder bag.
4. GUCCI Metal-frame aviator sunglasses.
5. LOT78 Reese crinkled leather jacket.
6. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Knitted wrap-effect sweater.
7. MARNI Brass drop earrings.
8. ALEX MONROE 22-karat gold –plated sterling-silver necklace.



LAYERED KHAKIS




J BRAND Inez cropped cotton chinos.
YVES SAINT LAURENT Deauville leather wedge sandals.
STELLA MCCARTNEY Alexa woven faux-leather shoulder bag.
GUCCI Metal-frame aviator sunglasses.
HELMUT LANG Cross-back jersey tank.
RICK OWENS Fine-knit cotton cardigan.
DANNIJO Cota oxidized brass Swarovski cristal necklace.
KENNETH JAY LANE 22-karat gold-plated Swarovski cristal ring.


Do you have a favorite one? I'd love to hear which one it is.









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