How I'd Style It: crochet

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Funeral

I am going to an unveiling ceremony (part of a funeral) this weekend and am invited to go to a lunch at the widow's home immediately afterwards. The ceremony will be outside in the morning but it should be around 75F. This black crochet knit dress is very subdued but the crochet texture keeps it chic. The strappy sandals with wooden platform by Jessica Simpson work as a focal piece. The look is finished with a simple necklace (in this set, a Chanel Vintage one), earrings, and a chain strap bag.

Funeral by phinki featuring topaz earrings

Gerard Darel crochet dress
Jessica Simpson black heels, $80
Hobo International round handbag, $128
Olivia Collings Antique Jewelry topaz earring, $2,430
Vintage gold necklace, $850
Gucci oversized sunglass, $275

7. Mexico City

It's too late for Cinco de Mayo but this set is number 7 in the 60 City Challenge. I loved the colorful images of Mexico City and decided to use a subtle color palette for the outfit. The hand-knit poncho from Calypso St. Barth has 3/4 sleeves and knot details in the front. Straight leg indigo denim jeans are from Paul by Paul Smith. The lace-up boots with crochet panels on the side plays off the texture of the poncho. The leatherette trimmed handbag from Forever21 extends the natural color palette. Western-style horseshoe earrings brings more ethnic/exotic feel to the look. The bracelets by H&M add a little surprise to the look.

If you wonder why there is a Nivea tin in the picture, I can explain. There was a contest by Nivea going on at the time, so I tried to save time by doing the set for both the 60 City Challenge and the Nivea contest. :P Later on, I submit the set to a Dream Destination contest and won 2nd place. Hooray!