The Signature Style Project - Information Gathering

I considered a number of ways to get started with the Signature Style Project, but to be honest, there was only room for one result.  I LOVE research.  I enjoy a good outline, I like journaling, cutting things out, tacking them to a bulletin board or taping them to a wall and then trying to make sense of them.  It's what I do.

Fortunately, Pinterest has allowed me to streamline that process a little so I can share it with you ;)

So here's what I've done so far:

First, I scoured pinterest and the internet for style images that appealed to me.  I did not censor myself or exclude anything.  I went on gut reaction.  If I liked it, it got pinned.

Then, I opened up my pinterest bulletin board for The Signature Style Project and started jotting down what things in each image evoked a feeling of joy or pleasure.  (And when I say jotted, I do mean with pen and paper..I have a collection of journals..an obsession for another time..)  Here's what I got:

• Fur
• Primary colors and jewel tones
• feminine details
• ruffles
• peter pan collars
• full skirts
• pencil skirts
• Sailor/military style embellishments
• Hats, hats, hats..
• late 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950's, early 60's
• Edwardian style
• ...more fur..
• Things that create an hourglass shape
• Shoes with a heel (no flats for me!)
• Whimsy
• Retro pin up
• Red lips
• Looonnnng eyelashes
• Rosy cheeks
• Gloves and fingerless mitts
• An unexpected mix of complementing colors

And here are some of the images I pinned that I favored the most:

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Now it's your turn!

Go forth and discover what images appeal to you.  Let me know what you love ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
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