When I feel slightly uninspired, I like to make utilitarian ensembles of clothing to remind myself of what I’m striving for in terms of style. Creating these ensembles also gives me a general idea of what I like or dislike. It’s quite distinct that I like a sort of consistency in a wardrobe and accessories. Once I’ve found something that suits my taste and body perfectly, be it a piece of clothing or a color, I’ll stick to it. For instance, I only wear the nail polish color ‘rouge noir’ as it is part of my uniform look. Any other nail polish color would be completely wrong.
Love Falke tights! I still have some from even ten years ago!
Is that first coat Rachel Comey? It must be; she reads my mind in terms of coat perfection every time. I'm glad your hiatus appears to have been brief. Did you get everything done that you wanted to? I understand having to concede to academic pressures. My fledgeling blog is being sadly neglected in favour of my literature dissertation.
Aesthetic Alterations: Wow! impressive. I don't own any tights from Falke yet but I will soon.Kate: The first coat is from Vanessa Bruno. I love the removable shearling collar. The coat looks gorgeous without the collar as well. Hiatus for 19 days didn't feel that long. I didn't get everything done, I felt down in the dumps most of the time :S. Tell me about your dissertation, what are you writing about?
I think I'd throw in a copy of "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier with the first outfit.
miss a: I didn't have space for a novel. :( I want to read Rebecca!
The first collage looks great, I love that Vanessa Bruno coat!
Dear Fleurette,I LOVE both outfits and the silhouettes. You're such an inspiration. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog because you share so many wonderful insights. I happened to read the formspring comment about you're copying the blog Vanilla Scented, that seemed to offend you. What a ridiculous statement! I just wanted to say that your blog is nothing like hers. So far, I haven't spotted any vulgar photos of yourself or lousy writings on your blog. Keep up with the good work and do not let such comments upset you. :)- Louise
Where is the skirt from in the second picture? thanks
what brand is the watch in the first picture? and also the black sweater? :)
The thing you have with nail polish is something I have with perfume. I always stick to one scent because if I'd used any other in between it wouldn't feel like 'me'.How did your exams go?
who are the black boots by? they're lovely x
Amazing collages – I would wear pretty much everything in them. Who makes the watch from the first one?
Thank you for the comments!Louise: Thank you, I agree I found that comment a bit off. My blog is a result of all the things and blogs that have been an inspiration to me, but vanillascented is sadly not amongst my sources of inspiration. Still, it's a good blog ;)Emilie: Joseph! It's perfect.Fashion tidbits: Omega, model: de ville pestige. Black sweater from T by Alexander Wang.Stephanie: Ah, I have not yet succeed in finding the right scent. Still searching for the one that suits me perfectly and that I can wear as a signature scent.. my own scent!!lc: Guiseppe Zanotti!Selina: Thanks. The watch if from Omega, model: de ville pestige. My dream watch!
Du har en fantastisk jakkesmak! Særlig den første kåpen var nydelig.Nydelig. Veldig gjennomført og inspirerende.Jeg ser at du liker rouge noir neglelakken. Jeg har aldri prøvd den selv, men fargen ser herlig ut på alle andre, m3n jeg mistenker at jeg bhar feil hudtone for fargen. Hm.
Liv: Takk! Jakken er det viktigste i et antrekk synes jeg. Selve uniformen min består av en enkel overdel og et par sorte jeans, men jakken må være fantastisk. Trenger ikke å være et "statement"-plagg. Fantastisk enkelt.. Prøv neglelakken, jeg tror den passer alle. Alle mine venninner og jeg bruker rouge noir, og alle kler den fargen like godt.
Hvor er buksa i første fra?
^Elizabeth & James!
Your blog is a dream, your posts make my day – so refreshing to find a blogger who doesn't just buy whatever-item-is-in-style, wear it once and never mention it again (ahem, H&M, Topshop and Jeffrey Campbell!). Living in a fairly distant city on an island in the middle of an ocean, disposable fashion is all too common an attitude; I was starting to feel a little crazy being the only person who does not shop at chain stores or the like, but your blog makes me feel more at ease (and I even find myself thinking "What would Dead Fleurette do?" when trying to choose whether to buy something or not, haha!). Thank-you for being a distant fashion-kindred-spirit!May I make a small suggestion for some future post content? I think a wardrobe essential post would be wonderful – ten to twenty items necessary for the perfect minimal wardrobe :) I'd love to see your take on the 'capsule wardrobe'!(Oh, and a small hint – I read somewhere you were after a pair of Ferragamo Varas/Varinas? Check eBay – I recently got a pair of black Varas with a slight sturdy heel for $55! Some Topy soles from my cobbler and they're indistinguishable from a $550+ brand-new pair!)I wish you all the best in your wardrobe-quest, and sorry for the essay of a comment!
I like the collage…very chic (can't go wrong with navy/black/breton tops!). I've found that now that I am closer to have a quality, pared-down wardrobe, I feel less stress when I walk into my closet. I think too many choices can be the antithesis of happiness (I mean, I would rather walk into an ice cream shop that had 2 really good flavors than one with 32 marginal ones). It took me a loooooooooong time to find my signature scent (which is Chanel No. 5 Eau Premiere). I tried to force others, but none would stick. Now I *know* I have the right one because everyday when my little boys hug me, they tell me I smell like 'yummy mommy'. That's enough for me!I am so glad you are connecting with us again. xo
create style advice! Sometimes being a creature of habit isnt always a bad thingSarahtheantiquepearl.blogspot.com
Igjen – fantastisk. Helt hekta på bloggen din, du gir meg en tankevekker! Likte alt på plakaten, særlig den grønne jakka og buksene. Maskulint, mørkt og enkelt, (tidløst) men svært vanskelig å finne! argh. Må alltid til utlandet virker det som…
Love,love,love your style girl>
Fluerette:Love your collages! Do you mind identifying each piece and the website that you pulled from? I would love to locate some of the clothes.
I love both of these!!!! especially the second, That Joseph skirt is perfect.I was wondering about your IM jacket, did you decide to keep it?
I've just discovered your blog and I must say, I find it incredibly thoughtful, informative, and such a pleasure to read! Your fashion/life ethos is strikingly similar to my own. I look forward to frequenting this space regularly. Cheers!
Thank you for the comments! You're all too kind!Koshka: Thank you very much! "What would Dead Fleurette do?" – I feel so honored, really! Thank you for the suggestion, I'd like to do it someday but what's stopping me from doing it is I don't know where to start. Regarding the Vara flats, I have been looking for them on eBay but the flats in my size turn out to be very worn. About the size, would you say they run small or big? Again, thanks for the lovely comment. It made my day, and I love long comments!TJP: I agree with you. Ever since I purged my wardrobe, my life has become somewhat simpler and less stressful (even though I'm constantly searching for perfect garments.. in the long run, this constant search will pay off!). "I mean, I would rather walk into an ice cream shop that had 2 really good flavors than one with 32 marginal ones" – perfect instance, I absolutely agree with you. Thanks for the anecdote of your scent. I think the reason why my mom haven't changed her scent in years is because I, my sisters and my dad think she only smells like mommy when she wears her scent. Jean: http://www.polyvore.com/winter_outfit/set?id=25862197 + http://www.polyvore.com/school/set?id=25862740Alex: Of course I kept the jacket! I've already worn it once. But I have a feeling that I will re-sell it once I've found the jacket without the zippers. :(Joanna: Thank you very much, and welcome to my blog. I love new readers :)
what is the name of the model of your grey isabell marant jacket?
I also recently just discovered your blog and I really admire it because it's such a different take from most fashion blogs. I really do love the concept of defining your own style and putting it visually (which is really cute pretty btw!). But don't you ever have days where you feel out of the ordinary or you want to do something different or extreme? What do you do then? I guess from reading your posts it made me wonder, do you ever break your own "fashion" rules?Love your blog though. :)
In response to Louise, is it fair to say that Vanillascented's photos are vulgar? Her photos are sensual and she's comfortable expressing her femininity. Dead Fleurette's photos and style are more androgynous and formulaic. But there's nothing wrong with either.
Just wanted to drop a note and let you know that I, like the many other commenters, am a HUGE fan. I re-read your blog entries as encouragement to not be a wasteful spender. And even though the new year isn't here yet, I have already decided to make a 2011 resolution to filter my closet and be a more selective fashion consumer. Your writing style is lovely and I feel quite lucky to have stumbled onto your blog. Please never stop blogging.
Bonjour!I've red so many comments before writing mine – and I don't know what to say more. You're amazing and I just want to say thank you for being an inspiration for me.
Jeg er så utrolig glad for at jeg kom over bloggen din. Jeg har tenkt over det mer og mer i det siste og kjenner godt på meg selv at den konsumerismen byr meg mye i mot. Det er ikke det at jeg alltid klarer å la være å kjøpe det om jeg kommer over noe fint, men jeg har begynt å få den holdningen at jeg har alt jeg trenger og klarer meg med det. Jeg kunne lett plukket ut plagg fra skapet som jeg kan leve uten, men nå har jeg allerede kvittet meg med et par lass over de siste månedene, kun av eget initativ, da jeg innså at man ikke kan samle på alt her i verden, men kun det man setter størst pris på. Det være seg alle slags eiendeler. Det er en deilig oppdagelse å merke at man godt kan velge tøy vekk, selv om det skulle være kledelig på, nettopp fordi det finnes et konstant hav av tøy som aldri forsvinner, og man alltid finner noe som passer.Jeg får utrolig vondt inni meg hver gang jeg ser artikler med sesongens må-ha, og julens festkjoler til under femhundrelappen, og hvordan man hele tiden kan få 'looken' for en billig penge.Nå handler jeg personlig aldri dyrt tøy i.o.m. at jeg har begrensede midler, og fordi tøy fra designbutikker stort sett ikke passer den fantastisk lille kroppen min. Men jeg lærer meg selv til å kunne "bruke opp" det jeg har tigjengelig for øyeblikket, og samtidig gå inn for å finne det jeg eventuelt måtte "trenge" i diverse bruktbutikker, for på den måten å se mulighetene i stedet for begrensningene, og heller tenke at det fins nok av tid i fremtiden til å gå på skattejakt etter kvalitetssikrede plagg som er verdt prislappen og en plass i skapet.Egentlig ville jeg bare si at det er supert at du har en så fornuftig og reflektert blogg som du har!I denne banalt sløsete og i overkant velstående verden. (Håper jeg ikke tok livet av deg med for mye å lese)
muus: Bator. But the etoile version is called Baki, and the long version is called Ben.cassielouise: Thank you for the comment. As for the days, I don't have days where I feel an urge to do something extreme. Well, I did get a hair cut on saturday, which is extreme enough for me. I find something very peaceful about the way I am acting in terms of style and fashion. I don't think I have any fashion rules besides consuming rules. But I don't consider them as rules, just habits. For instance, I don't need a rule that says that I can't wear the Lita boots from Jeffrey Campbell.. I know what I like and dislike, I know that I'd never wear those boots regardless. haha! Anonymous: I don't mind being formulaic. I rather dress that way than dressing flamboyantly.. I don't have or feel the urge to be flamboyant or controversial especially because I can be remarkable in other (more significant) ways, be it my grades or talent in music. I only care about clothes to a certain extent. I don't think of dressing/style as a way to disguise the unremarkable person beneath a pile of garments. Just saying, because you said that my style is formulaic. ;-)Laura: Thank you for dropping that lovely note. I'll cheer for you and do update me on your progress, I am curious!Veronique: Thank you, you're just too kind!! :DAnonym: Tusen takk for fin kommentar, jeg elsker lange kommentarer så du kan for all del fortsette å skrive milelange kommentarer – det er bare hyggelig å få respons! Det gjelder å finne en balanse i materialistiske ting. Når det gjelder f.eks. ting og tang (ikke klær) har jeg også den holdningen at jeg har alt jeg trenger og klarer meg – inspirert av minimalisme (ikke klesmoten, men en minimalistisk livsstil) og buddhisme (så lenge jeg ikke går over til askese, haha!). Høres ut som om du var en samler akkurat sånn som jeg pleide å være. Jeg håper du finner fred og ro i å eliminere bort mange unødvendigheter i livet. Vi lever i overflod, noe som bare skaper stress.
Hello again! About the Varas.. I'd say they're a little small, and it also depends on the width. I usually wear a 7-7.5, and I have average-width feet, but I took a gamble on a pair in "C" width (medium I think) in a size 8. They were comfortable but felt like they were going to fall off when I walked, even with insoles, so I asked my cobbler for some advice and he let me in on a little secret – fold the insole in half, and put it in the front of the shoe! They fit perfectly now. There are quite a few pairs on Etsy as well :) patience and persistence is key, you'll never know when someone decides to list a pair in the exact colour/width/size/price range you want :D good luck!
I wish I was back in Europe for your winter purely so I too could don a military inspired double breasted trenchcoat and wool tapered trousers. Or maybe I could forgo the plane ticket and purchase that PS1 or Celine box bag instead. But until then, I've always got DF to read. Thank god.
i just found your blog- it seems like my cup of tea, for we seem to have similar tastes. i'm in the midst of a huge but gradual wardrobe purge, as i recently moved back to the "real world"…which includes seasons (hooray!) and actual dressing (i lived in the tropics before, so most of my old wardrobe consisted of summery prints, island-friendly attire.) i'll keep up with your blog; you have good ideas and inspiration. as for rouge noir- i wore it back in the day when it was new and called "vamp" (which sadly is a whole different color now- confusing, no?) anyway, rouge noir is proving to be hard to come by these days, but what a gorgeous color it is! do you wear it in summer also? i still have an old bottle; i bought it on st barths many years ago. it's thickened a bit but i hold on to it in case i can't find it Stateside.
thanks for your comment on my blog, here's my reply:i'm afraid that chanel rouge noir is getting harder to find stateside. maybe you'll have better luck where you are (norway?) you're right- such a classic color, i don't understand why it's not more readily available. and as for summer wear- i lived in the tropics and wore it on my toes year round, didn't matter to me because i love it, as you do.i prefer chanel to any other nail colour brand.
You take fashion way to seriously.
^ Yeah Lisa, as a matter of fact I do. PLEASE read another blog if my approach to fashion bothers you so much. ;)
dead fleurette i love you so much ! your blog is crazy !what is the name/brand of the black boots please?LOT OF KISS FROM MELISSA
^ Merci Melissa. The boots' designer is Guiseppe Zanotti.
It doesnt bother me that much but it is a bit odd…
oh I love your blog. its inspirating and lovely. xoxo