Tag à la mode

This week I received a new-to-me assignment tag by the infinitely stylish Agnes of ‘the Deer Girl’. The assignment is a series of fashion, beauty and style related questions… bit of a challenge since I’m really sort of behind when it comes to fashion and trends. But I'm honored by the tag, thank you Agnes!



Describe your style:

Feminine and casual for the most part.

What are the staples in your wardrobe?

In the winter: dark jeans, frye boots and my favorite scarfette that my sister made for me a year ago. Skirts and flats when things get warmer.



What's your signature look?

I like layering sweaters and vests and collar blouses.

What inspires you?

When it comes to dress I get my inspiration from friends, my sister, films, magazines and most recently by fashion blogs.

Who is your fashion muse?

I’m a big style fan of certain actresses from the 30’s 40’s and 50’s, yéyé girls of the 60’s and some rather famous women in photography:



(Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Gene Tierney, Anna Karina, Françoise Hardy, Rita Hayworth, Sylvie Vartan, Renée Perle, Louise Brooks, Maria Felix, Claudia Cardinale and Cindy Sherman)

Favorite purchase of all time?

This light pink blouse from French Connection. I bought it about 4 years ago and I absolutely love it. It’s a soft lightweight knit and has gold stitch detailing all along the collar and the back (shown here). I like little feminine touches in clothing.



Biggest splurge?

I think it was a J.Crew wool coat I bought about 6 years ago. It’s chocolate brown and long. I don’t wear it very often but it's one of my favorite articles of clothing. Think it might have cost a little over $300?

What's your beauty routine?

Don’t really have a beauty routine, but I use Cetaphil whenever I wash my face and moisturize daily with Lancome’s Bienfait Multi-Vital Spf 30 Lotion. It can get pretty sunny here so Spf is a must.

What jewelry do you never take off?

Like Agnes I don’t have any jewelry that I don’t take off. But whenever I go out I try to wear earrings and some small gold rings that I like stacking up. I love tiny stackable rings.

What are you wishing for?

New favorite jeans. I have a pair of DKNY’s that I wear all the time and though I buy new ones none compare to them. Once I find something I absolutely adore it’s hard putting it aside.

What are your obsessions?

Beads and vintage jewelry. I honestly have more beads and vintage findings than I should probably confess to. Many which I still haven’t had the opportunity to use or wear. But I can’t help myself.



Thank you again Agnes!

I’d like to pass the tag along now to Michiko of Things of Beauty, Mary-Laure of Aurea, the Asherette of the Asherette, Sam of Matou en Peluche and Francesca of Certain Creatures!

*JUST ADDED*
Sam, one of my favorite artists and blog friends, of Matou en Peluche has an interview up on her blog on yours truly... my ego is huge today! Thank you Sam, this was incredibly nice of you.