I have to admit, I didn’t quite get Pinterest until recently. Maybe I’m slow, or maybe I’m not easily convinced – either way, doesn’t matter.
I get it now.
Much like the stereotype, I started using Pinterest when planning my wedding. What I found was that it was the greatest visual search engine, enabling you to find literally anything. I know … everyone knew that but me – but I know it now. And it’s kinda changin’ my life.
First, I used it to find good and healthy recipes for my Vegan-ish New Year’s resolutions. THEN, I created a “secret” board, and that is what I use to meal plan from the recipes I already have pinned. I’ve done it for two weeks and we’ve saved a ton of money, eaten healthy and lost less produce to a rotten demise deep in the fridge.
Pinterest saved me time and money, therefore, I love it.
I knew this efficient method of planning had to be transferable to building an outfit, and maybe even a wardrobe. First, I would find a look that I liked, then I would search for all the different components. Once I was able to see each item on it’s own, I knew what I was looking for the next time I shopped.
Soon, my wardrobe began to look like the images I was pinning. It was pure manifestation – just like a virtual vision board. Not only was this helpful for building my own wardrobe, but I am also using it to help my clients break out of their fashion ruts.
You too can use Pinterest to build your style. Just find a street look that speaks to you (Refinery29 is a good place to start) and interpret each piece in your own style.
In recreating this outfit below, I took some personal style liberties. First, I’m not a fan of long and drapey pants, so I chose an ankle pant. Next, I don’t really do turtlenecks – but I did find a cowl-neck peplum sweater. The rest I filled in with what I could find that suited me the best.
You don’t have to worry about finding an exact match – just start looking.
Shopping credits: chain necklace, hat, coat, peplum top, trousers, booties.
