Breaking A Style Rut - It's All In The Details

I've always admired women who change their look and style regularly. It speaks to their personality, confident women who are willing to try new things. Although I'm no shrinking violet when it comes to fashion myself I do find it very easy to fall in a rut. That's because it's easy to go with what you know works.

Being in a style rut came to the forefront of my mind in this last week as I watched the Duchess of Cambridge step out time and time again in a look I feel like I've seen a million times before. Yes, she always looks polished and pretty and she is very obviously sticking with what works for her shape. That predictability however can make it seem like there is a lack of personality there. For me her style always seems girly and as a woman who is 30 years old I feel like she is not yet confident enough in herself to enjoy being a woman and really playing with fashion. Am I reading too much into her simple belted a-line dresses and sensible shoes?

Now there is nothing wrong with having a signature look. Princess Mary of Denmark is another royal with a signature hairstyle who knows how to keep us guessing with her fashion. Always appropriate, always fashionable she is every inch the modern woman and slightly underrated in the style stakes. She keeps her look up to date and makes it her own with great details and accessories!

But how do we break a rut?

I've had long hair for several years now and even though the urge for change arises every few months I can never quite bring myself to do anything drastic. The reality is breaking a rut does not need to be that frightening, it could be as simple as taking down your everyday ponytail, changing your lipstick and blush or being daring with your accessories. It's all in the details. Most of these changes are noticeable but not permanent so there is no need for fear.

Look at what's trending and incorporate elements of it into your everyday style. If the thought of a neon / pastel dress against your skin is frightening opt for trending colors in a purse, bangle or shoes. If you dread wearing heels opt for kitten heels that keep you low to the ground and are not too difficult to walk on but are effortlessly feminine. Alternatively opt for wedges that give you the support and height for that long, lean silhouette. Instead of your ponytail or bun in the office opt for a simple braid or add a hair accessory just to change things up. Now see, is it really that hard to break rut? ;)

 

Enjoy!
R&M @ Gos
xox

Kate Middleton - Alexander McQueen Lace Dress St Pauls Catherdral

The festivities at the Queens Diamond Jubilee continues with pomp and flair, even at a thanksgiving morning service at St Pauls Cathedral style watchers are keeping out a keen eye.

For the morning service the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in style yet again in an Alexander McQueen design. Her beautiful nude lace dress with scalloped edge and long sleeves was finished off with all nude accessories.

We love the simplicity and effortlessness of this dress but we wonder if Kates constant overly "matched" looks will catch on with the public.

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox

Steal Her Style under $100 - Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton Pink dress

We adore Kate Middletons Emilia Wickstead ladylike pink dress so much we simply had to do a steal her style. And we did it for under $100 for all of those out there like us who have to crunch the numbers when shopping.

Copying a style can be hard to match exactly sometimes so we recommend searching for the details of the piece you love. For instance with a dress pick a piece in the same color, length, cut or with the same detailing. Don't be afraid to look for second hand items either as many details and styles have been around before.

In keeping with the theme of recycling looks we've started our "steal her style"  inspiration with some truly "recycled" items. First up we have a 1970's vintage pink dress from etsy at just $59.00

Here's another little gem - Etsy Pink pleat dress at a mere $25.00

Here we have a the same pink color with pleats in a different cut from Asos for $64.60.

Finally we have pink dress with cap sleeves and pleat detailing from House of Fraser at $70

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox



Kate MIddleton Duchess of Cambridge Recycles her look

What a delight it was today to see the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton "recycle" a dress she had worn just a few short weeks ago.

Now we are all about recycling over here at GoS and as lovely as the Duchess looks we wish she had given it a little more time in between her looks. Alternatively we feel she could have worked the look a bit more by adding perhaps a cream overcoat which would have mateched her accessories beautifully.

Having said that we still give the lovely lady the thumbs up for being bold enough to recycle her look so very obviously. In a time when most of us are clutching onto every dollar it feels like this young woman may have some understanding of what it is to stretch your buck as far as you can. Then again if I was wearing that 1200 pound Emilia Wickstead number I'd be sure to get the most out of it too!!!

The dress a few weeks ago

The dress today

Enjoy!
R&M @ GoS
xox

Kate Middleton Olympics lead up

We've seen two great looks from Kate Middleton this week on the red carpet in the lead up to the Olympics.

Earlier this week we saw Kate in a cream Roland Mouret Fall 2009 dress with thigh high split. This dress has been previously worn by Frances' ex first lady Carla Bruni and model Amber Valetta. At times I find Kates style a little uninspired and flat but on this ocassion I was pleasantly surprised. The dress actually looked sexier on Kate than it did on the previous stunners who wore it. Kates accessories really made this look for me. I like the dark nail polish on the toes showing some personality. Just goes to show how the small details can make or break a look!

In Kates latest showing at the BOA Olympic Concert we saw her in a divine Jenny Packham Spring 2012. I've seen this dress described at jade green by the lovely F.C over at http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/05/11/catherine-duchess-of-cambridge-in-jenny-packham-our-greatest-team-rises-boa-olympic-concert/ I've also seen it described as emerald green. To me however it looks more like teal. I guess only Jenny really knows!

This is one of Kates standout looks for me to date. I love the lace, pinched pleat detail, great coloring and it's wonderful to see Kate wearing her hair up for a change. I can see this dress in ivory or white on a beautiful bride sashaying down the aisle. Too too divine!!

Enjoy!

R&M @ GoS

xox