Looks from Life - Stove Burner

Today's Look from Life title may have you a bit puzzled, but I found this photograph of a stove burner and immediately fell in love with the contrast of grit and grunge and the bright, shiny white enamel:

Tick-tick-tick-tick by Tian

How do you turn this image (in need of some serious Mr. Clean) into an outfit?


The heavy, dark grey-green cotton of the dress has the same weighty feeling as the grit on the stove. While I'm generally not a huge fan of booties, I think I could handle these; plus, the strappy cut-outs echo to the gas flame holes of the stove. For the white enamel, I chose a beige belt with white patent leather and silver detailing. The beaded clutch might otherwise be considered too dainty, and not fit in at all; but it has a beaded, "gritty" texture to it, and the colors tie in with the belt, making it feel like it actually belongs. This look could use a bit more of a brownish gray, though. How about a cardigan when it gets chilly at night?

Happy Friday!

*swoon*
Paige

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Greek Dress
Nude teardrop clasp waist belt
Booties (via geekshoes.com)
Vintage beaded clutch (via shopcurious.com)

Oh so self-involved - The Celeste Edition

After my post about items that share my name, my friend, Celeste, told me she did some searching and there was absolutely nothing cute named after her. Well, I was determined to prove her wrong, so I did some searching on my own...

Look what I found!

Even though each item could be considered bland because of their coloring, what makes them all great is how each item has some sort of texture, pattern, or shine. I love combining otherwise untextured, "plain" outfits with accessories high in texture or other unique quality. It's a really nice contrast and makes your accessories pop even more than usual. (Oh, and just in case you missed them, those ankle boots are to-die-for, not to mention affordable at $80. That alligator bag, on the other hand? $6,500. *gulp* That's okay, though. Real reptile skin accessories sort of give me the willies.)

Post a comment with your name and I'll track down some items for you! Come on, don't be shy!

*swoon*
Paige

1. Jimmy Choo Celeste Metallic Watersnake handbag
2. Derek Lam Celeste tassel clutch
3. B. Romanek "The Celeste" feathered clutch
4. Report Celeste ankle boot
5. Cole Haan Air Celeste ballet flat
6. April in Paris Celeste alligator bag