People's Choice for March Style Dare

Last night I posted the final wrap up for Fox in Flats' March style dare (read my introduction to the madness here), for another month I had styled an outfit or look by taking inspiration from the allocated prompt and posting to various facebook/instagram/twitter feeds. The community feel of following and looking at all the shots posted each day (using #foxinflatsstyledare) is fantastic and I am eagerly playing along again for April!

This month I decided to allocate a 'People's Choice' for each week, to determine this I have chosen which one of my shots got the most likes/comments over the others ... see the chosen ones below! I have also included my favourite for each week...

Week One:

People's Choice: Day Four - French

 

For the Style Seeking Girl's Choice: Day One - Grr!

I found these two shots fun to do, but there was something so fun about Day One ... maybe the anticipation of the styledare days ahead? If you haven't, read March's Week One Wrap Up

Week Two:

People's Choice: Day Eleven - Pointy

For the Style Seeking Girl's Choice: Day Fourteen - Madonna

I love the clutch and teamed it perfectly with my metallic manicure but looking at a photo of Madonna (my choice of photo) and recreating the look was so much fun and a styling obsessive's dream! I am planning on doing some recreation looks and then posts later this month due to this dare. Sneak a look at March's Week Two Wrap Up

Week Three:

People's Choice: Day Twenty - Got the Blues

For the Style Seeking Girl's Choice: Day Twenty Two - Braid

This was a hard choice. I think Day Twenty was my favourite overall but I had to include the braid day because I had been attempting to complete this hairstyle for awhile and finally completed it! So happy! Day Twenty was a happy day for me - my Mum's birthday and the sun was shining, my shirt holds New York memories and I could finally wear a topknot again (after chopping my hair off)! For more pics and a wrap up see my post on March Week Three

Week Four:

People's Choice and For the Style Seeking Girl's Choice: Day Twenty Five - Silver

I love this look and so did majority of everyone else! Paired with fresh makeup including made up but not heavy eyes and pale red lips I felt beautiful, confident and stylish. Plus just have to pair with a jacket for overseas and then I am all set to go! I also just love how the matte (top) and shiny (necklace) silver pieces work together ... Don't forget to look at March's Week Four Wrap Up ...

Are you joining in the fun for April? Make sure to share to instagram or let me know where to view your shots - it is so much fun to be part of a stylish and unique community which supports and motivates each other to be confident and step outside the box! You don't need to buy anything, the idea is to 'shop within your wardrobe' ... don't forget to use hashtag: #foxinflatsstyledare

Once again, here is the list of April prompts:

See Fox in Flats on facebook ...
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Every day seems to sparkle a little bit more with a style dare to fulfil...

Sarah/Kooklah Xo

 

March Style Madness Week Four- Wrap UP!

As you should all by now know -  I am thoroughly obsessed and fascinated by the Fox In Flats and the beautiful foxy woman behind it all, Andrea. The guidelines of the style dare are pretty simple, you look at the list of prompts that Andrea provides which are allocated to particular days. Then, using that prompt, you style a look or outfit, and share on facebook, instagram, twitter, your blog - where is up to you! Use the hashtag #foxinflatsstyledare so people can find your shots. There are a huge amount of people who take part so the more unique or 'outside the box', the better!

March's prompts:

 

Week Four consisted of lots of eyeliner, black, accessories and total styling fun! Here are the shots from this week (23.03.13 - 31.03.13) which I share on instagram (@saregiak) then linked to facebook and twitter (@sarahgiak). These dares have opened me up to a whole new world of real women who love and enjoy beauty, fashion and styling ...great to connect with these women, we have begun following each other - I look forward to certain women's uploads. Truth be told, we are a foxy lot!

 

Day Twenty Three - Rock Chic

 

Rock Chic-k ...loooooved this day! Nothing better then dressing with edge and making an impact! I took inspiration from one of my favourite rock chicks Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders ... rough quiff, dark eyes, red lips, pleated peplum top, black jeans and black ankle boots with zips. I chose a song to pair with this (also from The Pretenders), 'Brass in Pocket' "Got something, I'm winking at you ... Gonna make you, may you, make you notice..."

 

Day Twenty Four - Zipped Up

 

One of my favourite clutches, tiered metallic material with zips. A great size and adds something a little different to an outfit. Can wear with a casual outfit as well as for more formal occasions

 

Day Twenty Five - Silver

 

This was a complete random pick for an outfit - was chosen as one of the highlight pics of the day by Andrea and I have decided I will be packing it for my Europe trip. I paired it with black jeans and basic ballet flats. A matte silver slouchy t-shirt and embellished silver flower necklace. LOVE!

 

Day Twenty Six - Bed Head

Bed hair- this day was a much needed excuse for a stylised bed head look.. quiff, weave, twist and a sneaky plait or two... no styling tools or brushes used.

 

Day Twenty Seven - Pearls

 

This is one of my favourite necklaces, a four strand pearl tiered necklace. Mid-length joining the strands is a bar of diamontes, adds a bit of spark. I have used this necklace to dress up as Holly Golightly for a Valentine's Day viewing of Breakfast at Tiffanys one year. This day I paired with a simple black shift dress and wayfarers ... an easy way to dress similar to Audrey's Holly...

 

Day Twenty Eight - Black Beauty

 

I had a long 12hour shift this day so I decided to focus on my makeup for this style dare. I used black liquid eyeliner with a slight cat-eye and some grey eyeshadow. Added a touch of gold eyeliner to add some pop and provide contrast with the black. Some slicks of black mascara and the look is complete.

 

Day Twenty Nine - Memory Clothes

 

A lightweight button up shirt (plaid flanno inspired) worn open over a blank tank top and black skinny jeans. This outfit reminds me instantly of year 12 and the group I hung out with - music lovers and musicians with a love for house parties ... one of the greatest and fun times of my life. Andrea chose this as one of the highlight shots for this day. I used my London travel book as a contrast between the past, present and future. Will be taking this shirt with me on my travels...

 

Day Thirty - My Mini Me

 

My Mini-Me is absolutely my cousin Isabella. I adore this little girl and we've had a special bond her whole life. She's picked up things like 'always carry lip gloss and tissues, wear a cardi and own a clutch' from me ... on this day she was away and I slept all day as I was between nightshifts. So I decided to pay homage to the many occasions where we've dressed alike. My favourite is my 21st - three photos in this collage where she's in a pink dress and I am in a nude tulle dress - she told me that day that she 'had to buy a new dress because you did' and danced the night away with me and my friends. She is gorgeous and makes my world better.

 

Day Thirty One - Shiny

 

A silver beaded necklace that I had for a long time and barely worn. Great for some sparkle to distract from night shift tired eyes and no makeup. Loved it with a soft pink top, will be packing this to take away as I feel this will be a very easy accessory to add impact, especially after late nights!

 

 

I LOVE these challenges and am into April's Style Dare from Fox In Flats ... considering I am about to travel in two months I am finding so many outfit options or ways to lift an existing outfit combination to make it even better. It is not too late to join in for April! Either start tomorrow from Day Two or just catch up (quickly snap a pic for the Day One prompt and then move on). Let me know if you join the challenge so I can look out for you! I tag my shots with #foxinflatsstyledare and #forthestyleseekinggirl , feel free to do the same and I will definitely see them. Join the fun!

 

Here are April's prompts:

 

 

Look forward to seeing the shots for this month!  I definitely think the bar has raised! Take the plunge- I DARE YOU! Join us on Facebook - For the Style Seeking Girl

 

Sarah/Kooklah Xo

 

 

 

Inspire Me Monday

Today was a both a good and difficult day... a little of the Monday Blues for sure. Today is as good a day as ever to post up what is inspiring and motivating the start to the week...

Hairspiration

I would love to be brave enough and colour my hair this tone one day! One item listed on my Bucket List is to lighten my hair to a kind of blonde, a light caramel/honey such as this would be fantastic!

 

 

Love Thy Body

I find Beyonce so inspiring! She is a strong, talented and inspirational woman. A fantastic role model for women and well as younger girls. Especially as she is curvy, a real size who looks fantastic and shines confidence! One of the most beautiful people... ever...

 

 

Shoespiration

A stunning pair of shoes makes me smile. I love looking at the design and thinking of the craftmanship that went into making them. These ankle boots with bows are just adorable! Love the blush colour, they are called Caroline and are available from Sole Society ...

 

 

Look At Me Eyes...

I absolutely love this beauty look - it has a very classic vibe with a fresh, modern twist. Great idea to contrast the black cat-eye liner with a splash of gold glitter. Make it your own -attempt a different colour! I am excited to try this! Perfect for girls' nights out, dates and events such as weddings

 

 

Thoughtspiration

Life is all about the journey. Every single step you take, person you meet, conversation you have, place you go and action you do plays a part in getting you to the person you will be. Creates your story, when we are young we all just want to grow up. But why? We should not rush to the end, enjoy the journey, create a memorable story. Make your life, your story, your very own legacy. The highs, the lows, the greatest and most exciting moments of your life, the challenges and struggles all play a significant part in how you will be remembered. So open the book, grab the pen and start LIVING.

 

 

Hope something on this list inspires you... maybe you have your own. What is inspiring your start to the week? Happy end to the Monday. Sarah/Kooklah Xo

 

March Style Madness Week Three

Ahhh another week of work, socialising, planning my holiday... busy, busy, busy! The good part is, that another week means another week completed of the fabulous Fox in Flats style dare for March ...

The guidelines of the style dare are pretty simple, you look at the list of prompts that Andrea provides which are allocated to particular days. Then, using that prompt, you style a look or outfit, and share on facebook, instagram, twitter, your blog - where is up to you! Use the hashtag #foxinflatsstyledare so people can find your shots. There are a huge amount of people who take part so the more unique or 'outside the box', the better!

I have had so much fun looking at other people's shots - some people are so creative! In my final wrap up I am thinking I might just put together a collage of some of my favourites - with credit to those who posted the shots. It is amazing to discover all the shots been shared on instagram, a great community to be a part of and share a love in beauty, fashion and style with people I would never have met. From the moment I wake up I am buzzing to check my feed and see what gets uploaded. Work sometimes gets in the way, so I usually take the shot when I get home and upload after I finish a run of shifts. For a look at Andrea's post and her explanation of the prompts have a look at Style Dare A Day {March} ...

Here is the list of prompts:

Here are the shots for week three (15.03.13-22.03.13) which I share to my instagram account (follow @saregiak) which is linked to facebook and twitter.

Day Fifteen - Chains

 

Six different types of metal chains form this statement necklace. I love this necklace, it adds a perfect amount of edge to an outfit. It can be worn twisted or untwisted. I prefer it twisted. I picked this up from Dotti, it has quickly become my favourite.

 

Day Sixteen - Cold Shoulder

 

This was a really uncomfortable humid 32 degree day. Took this at 8.30pm - was still 24 degrees. The perfect choice for a day like this? My no sleeve light blue midi maxi dress (long at the back and shorter at the knees), light and cool to wear.

 

Day Seventeen - Swishy Swish

 

A floaty pink top that moves as you walk with gorgeous fabric rosettes...

One of my favourite items in my wardrobe at the moment

 

Day Eighteen - Statement Shoes

 

Beautiful pink heels with butterflies from Babyboo Shoes ... I originally purchased these for my friend's bridal shower that I hosted with a vintage, floral theme. They definitely make a statement and get a lot of compliments when I wear them. Comfortable too despite their height.

 

Day Nineteen - Less Than $5

 

An embellished headband that I picked up with a different one in a 2 for $5 deal!

 

Day Twenty - Got The Blues

 

 

This was my Mum's birthday. Took her and my brother out to lunch. Wore a bright blue shift top with a sneaky sheer section down the front which I had picked up in SoHo in New York City, paired with a black skirt and a woven top knot, tinted moisturiser and a big smile!

 

Day Twenty One - Fresh Face

 

Fresh face, only wore some tinted moisturiser from Laura Mercier and a slick of Australis Cosmetics mascara. Perfect for a sunny day and paired with my current favourite floral item!

 

Day Twenty Two - Braid

 

A simple bun with the bottom section of hair turned into a tight braid on the right side and looser to the left. Had never done this style before but I really liked it....

 

A few days into the last week, I cannot wait to complete it... but also find myself wondering what will I do without the daily prompt? I enjoy it as a challenge to dress outside the box and take chances with styling.. plus it totally feeds to my obsession of beauty, fashion and styling!

 

Follow me on instagram- @saregiak  and twitter- @saregiak or @styleseekgirl for more. Also, head over to the facebook page - For the Style Seeking Girl

 

Sarah/Kooklah Xo

 

Trend Review - Red Dress and Belts

Not too long ago I wrote a post called Hint of Glamour #4, about a post I had seen that showed two actresses at the Oscars wearing red dresses with metallic belts. I then created three different outifts using one red dress and a variety of accessories, belts and shoes. Click on the link to read more. Below are the pictures of Jennifer Lawrence and Marion Cotillard.

Jennifer and Marion both wore Dior Haute Couture

I came across these pictures recently, some other celebrities basking in the red dress and belts style... I particuarly love Mila Kunis' and Diane Kruger's look.

A thick black belt helps to define the body and break up the red. Love Hayden's look here (left).

Diane's look is so classy and fun! Great mini-dress, streamlined with a belt. Love the black, lace shoulder patches - Tbar black shoes and a navy clutch with a tangle of arm bracelets cement this look. Diane has amazing style and always looks fabulous!

MIla Kunis is one of my most favourite celebrities - she is funny, stylish, a quirky actor and has a beautiful face. I love this glamourous bohemian look she shows off here. The dress fits and flows perfectly. The belt is pastel and slightly metallic. Want to recreate this definitely!

Duchess, I have followed Kate's style since I was younger, she has class and elegance. I love this beautiful crimson dress - perfect for events, the black belt adds definition and is complemented perfectly by her black pumps and clutch. A fresh, minimal made up face completes this look.

Always remember this....

Sarah Xo

(Kooklah)



March Style Madness Week Two

I could not believe how quickly the second week of the March style dare from Fox in Flats had come and gone. This was an exciting week for me, I had one of my photos picked by Andrea from Fox as part of the wrap ups/highlights of each day during FABruary, but in week two of the March dare THREE of my shots were picked by Andrea herself.. Absolutley put a huge smile on my face!

If you need a refresher - Andrea provides a list of prompts allocated to each day of the month. Using that prompt, you then style a look or outfit, there are a huge amount of people who take part so the more unique or 'outside the box', the better! Here are the prompts:

 

Here are my shots uploaded to my instagram account (follow me - @saregiak) and then linked to my facebook and twitter accounts. Week Two: 08.03.13-14.03.13

 

Day Eight - Red Lipstick

 

Loving red lips lately, so was thrilled for this day. Minimal makeup, red lips and mascara. Pout!

 

Day Nine- Gold

 

A big statement necklace, multilayered gold chain and coin design

 

Day Ten - The Talking T

 

I love this t-shirt, and have had this for a few years. A light-hearted way to make a political statement. This was the first shot to be chosen by Andrea and included in Day Ten's highlights..

 

Day Eleven - Pointy

 

I absolutely love this studded clutch. It has rounded edges and is a great size as it fits comfortably in my hand. I love it, I feel it adds a touch of edge and luxury to an outfit instantly. My matte bronze mani from Day One suits it perfectly. This photo was chosen by Andrea in Day Eleven's highlights.

 

Day Twelve - Matte

 

Matte makeup courtesy of Australis Cosmetics - used fresh and flawless foundation, paparazzi perfect blush (in screen siren) and a slick of mascara.

 

Day Thirteen - Yellow

 

Wearing my mustard hued light-weight knit picked up in SoHo in New York City. Perfect for a slightly cooler day with a touch of rain! How I miss New York....

 

Day Fourteen - Madonna

 

This has been my favourite day of the challenge so far! I loved creating this look inspired by a picture I had of Madonna (see below). Dark eyes, red lips, blushed cheeks, faux beauty spot, cluster of chunky necklaces, a massive quiff with a black hair tie. Also used a sequin bra originally purchased from Kiss My Button Vintage ..would love to style more looks inspired by pictures of style icons. This shot was included in Andrea's Day Fourteen highlights too.

 

The picture of Madonna I used as inspiration. I like to call this The Material Girl Vs The Style Seeking Girl! So much fun! Thankyou Andrea for also choosing my shot for Day Fourteen in one of your highlight uploads. A small part of me hopes Madonna sees all of them! Imitation the most sincerest form of flattery?

 

Are you taking part in the challenge? If so leave me a comment with where to find your pictures and I will have a look! Would love to see them. You can follow mine on instagram - @saregiak or just wait for my weekly updates here. Do you have a favourite shot from Week Two?

Don't forget to check out my March Style Madness Week One wrap up.

Kooklah Xx