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Spring is in the air, and so is Spring Green. As a color combination, green and brown were born to be together. Just ask Mother Nature. Make this natural color combination the centerpiece of your outfit. Here’s how to get the look:
1. Start with a gorgeous blouse in spring green. The bright color will draw attention up towards your face.
2. Slip on a pair of jeans and a tailored hip-length blazer in a neutral color.
3. Sling a rich brown bag over your shoulder to complement the beautiful spring green blouse.
4. Finish off the outfit with a pair of colorful flats. We’re digging the playful combination of blue and yellow, the two colors surrounding green on the color wheel.
How would you wear green? Would you pair it with a different color? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 30th, 2009
Wearing a cardigan over a collared, button-down shirt at work is nothing groundbreaking, but you can easily give the look a fresh feel. Just mix and match patterns - and get creative with proportion. Here’s how to get a fresh take on the classic cardigan over button-down shirt look for work:
1. Start with a fitted striped collared, button-down shirt and a pair of well-cut trousers.
2. Add a brightly colored sweater over the striped shirt. Note how the yellow, organic pattern of the sweater contrasts with the blue and white linear pattern on the shirt. Plus, the half sleeves on the sweater allow the striped shirt to peek out from underneath.
3. Accessorize with a pair of feminine pumps and a slouchy bag. And to give the look a more youthful feel, regardless of your age, you can try tossing on a knit cap.
How would you wear the sweater over collared shirt combo? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 28th, 2009
No matter what your age, you can pull off the leather jacket look with style and grace. Simply choose a leather jacket in a classic shape and pair it with equally sophisticated pieces. Here’s how to get an ageless look with a leather jacket:
1. Start with a drapey knit top with a classic cowl neckline and a pair of fresh white jeans.
2. Add the leather jacket - try a bomber style (as shown) or a more sophisticated blazer style jacket. Note how the warm brown of the jacket really brings out the freshness of the blue and white combination.
3. Finish off the outfit with classic-with-a-twist accessories: a folk patterned scarf (that picks up the colors in the outfit), a slouchy zigzag print handbag, and a pair of metallic driving mocs.
How would you wear a leather jacket? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 24th, 2009
Your job may require you to limit your fashion choices, but you can still express your personal style. You just need to be creative about how you do it. Here, we show you how to dress up a basic foundation outfit with statement accessories:
1. Start with conservative foundations: a drapey knit blouse and a pair of twill trouser pants.
2. Add a tailored, belted trench to look instantly pulled together.
3. Against the backdrop of conservative blacks, greys, and blues, be bold with your accessories. Here, we experimented with both color and pattern. The herringbone tote jazzes up the solids, while the cherry red shoes add a zing to the otherwise dark outfit.
How do you accessorize your work clothes? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 23rd, 2009
One simple way to pull a work outfit together is to build upon a monochromatic foundation, and then play with color with your accessories. Here’s how to build an outfit around a single dominant color:
1. Start with a blouse and a unstructured skirt in different shades of the same color. Notice how the light blue shirt plays off the deeper royal blue skirt.
2. Layer on a sweatervest in a third shade of the same color. The navy blue sweatervest contrasts with both the light blue shirt and the royal blue skirt, but the trio works as a visual group.
3. Toss on a trenchcoat to protect yourself from cool mornings and evenings - and the rain.
4. Accessorize with complementary colors: a sage green pair of flirty heels and a bright orange handbag. We’re loving the contrasting colors against the monochromatic blue foundation.
How would you build an outfit around color? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 17th, 2009
For those lazy days when you’re brunching with friends (or your S.O.), window shopping in the neighborhood boutiques, or even going on your own city walk, we love an outfit that’s all about easy elegance. To embody this breezily insouciant look, play with color and silhouette, but keep the look grounded with classic shapes. Here’s how to get the look of easy elegance with layering:
1. Start building your outfit with the basics: a simple white button-down shirt and a pair of straight leg dark rinse jeans. Turn up the cuffs on your white shirt to make the base of the outfit a bit more casual.
2. Layer on a tunic top over the white button-down shirt. The bright yellow color really pops against the white - and the dark blue of the jeans. So as to not look overly "blousy," make sure that the button-down shirt is fitted somewhat close to your body. Also take note of how the sleeves fit; a high armhole will instantly make the look more svelte.
3. Accessorize with a navy blue handbag (to make the tunic top stand out even more) and a breezy pair of driving mocs. Keep your jewelry simple with a single standout cocktail ring that instantly elevates the outfit.
What are your favorite layering tips? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 16th, 2009
Vintage inspired details - such as a feathered hair comb or a bow-adorned pair of booties - can really set the mood of an outfit. Case in point: we built a sophisticated, feminine look on the base of a somewhat masculine structured foundation of clothes. Here’s how to get the vintage-inspired look:
1. Start with a set of structured basics: a white button-down shirt and a pair of tailored trousers.
2. Add a well-cut jacket over the button-down shirt. Note the half sleeves on the black and white checkered jacket - and how the three pieces work together to create a look that’s at once easy and buttoned-up.
3. Give the look a feminine touch with a hair comb adorned with feathers and netting - and a pretty pair of boots featuring tailored bows.
How would you incorporate vintage-inspired details into an outfit? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 7th, 2009
How do you dress when the mornings are cool and wintrish, but afternoons feel like Spring? We have the answer: layering, layering, layering. Here’s a lightly layered outfit that’s just a bit coquettish:
1. Start with a floaty dress, layered over a pair of jeans for warmth.
2. Layer on a cardigan sweater. If you want to mix things up, you can try a patterned sweater - or a sweater in a bright color. And for really cool mornings, try a thicker, chunkier knit and/or toss on a jacket.
3. Accessorize with a rich handbag, a brightly colored hat, and a pair of bow-adorned flats. We love how the yellow hat makes the outfit instantly playful - and how the rich royal blue of the shoes really pops against the yellow.
How do you dress for weather that’s half Winter and half Spring? Share your style with us in the comments!
April 3rd, 2009
Mark the beginning of Spring at the office with a bold, bright blouse. You can keep your brights office friendly, even in conservative work environments, by pairing them with quiet, neutralizing colors. Here’s how to wear bright colors without having your clothes speak too loud:
1. Start with a basic trouser pant, and add a boldly colored blouse for contrast.
2. Cover up bare arms with a lightweight cardigan in a neutral color. Light grey is the perfect accompaniment to the springy green.
3. Button up with a fitted trench; it’ll keep your look perfectly tailored for the office.
4. Finish off the look with a pair of medium heels (to keep your legs looking long and lean in those trouser pants) and a basic work bag slung over your shoulder.
How do you wear bright colors at the office? Share your style with us in the comments!
March 26th, 2009
Back by popular demand is Omiru’s capsule wardrobe, updated for Spring/Summer 2009. As with our Fall/Winter capsule wardrobe, these foundation pieces were meticulously chosen with versatility in mind. Our purposefully small capsule wardrobe covers a range of classic styles - trendproof pieces that are worth investing in. Notice the mix of high and low that is the signature of a stylish woman’s wardrobe–and the fact that a few of the pieces repeat from our Fall/Winter foundation wardrobe. From the classic trench to the perfect pair of blue jeans, these are the pieces that are worth building a wardrobe around.
Presenting Omiru’s Womenswear Spring Summer Capsule Wardrobe:
The Classic Trenchcoat: Pick a neutral color for your classic trench; this is a piece that will be with you for years to come.
The Hip Length Blazer: A hip length blazer in a versatile grey fabric will take you from day to evening.
The Casual Jacket: Mix things up with a short sleeved jacket - great for layering.
The Day Dress: An unstructured floaty style will work alone - or paired with pants.
The Patterned Sweater: Add visual interest to any outfit with a patterned sweater.
The Smart Cardigan: Try a classic cardigan with a twist - two button-adorned pockets at the waistline.
The Dressy Tank: A simple tank can go from casual to fabulous in a sumptuous fabric or artistic pattern.
The Layering Tank: A staple of your wardrobe, year round. Choose a nice bright color that you would love to see peeking out from under a blouse or sweater.
The Dressy Blouse: Make a simple blouse visually Pop with a bright bold color.
The Button Down Shirt: The classic white button down is one of the most versatile shirts you’ll ever own. Wear it year round.
The Casual Top: Look for a top with unique details - like the black trim that outlines this halter top.
The Drapey Blouse: Dress this blouse up or down - it pairs equally well with casual jeans as it does formal skirts and pants.
The Perfect Fit Jeans: Keep your favorite jeans in your closet year-round.
The Tailored Trousers: Quality fabrics and great details (like the sailor buttons) make these trousers the pants you’ll keep reaching into your closet for.
The Knee Length Shorts: Try a solid colored knee length short for a spiffy, flattering look.
The Warm Weather Skirt: Mix things up with an interesting pattern - like these polka dots.
Last thoughts? This capsule wardrobe is best used as a blueprint for your own wardrobe. Use it as a guide, not as a straight shopping list. We intend for these pieces to inspire you to make your own wardrobe choices - so your closet has your own personal stamp.
Let the inspiration begin!
Trisha and the Omiru Team
March 24th, 2009
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