I was East Hampton the other day and was watching people walking around. People watching is a favorite sport of mine. It requires very little equipment, can be done with a coffee or other beverage in hand, and best of all is FREE. Sometimes I really want to shop for real with spending money and all that but I just can not afford it at that moment. So the next best thing is to go help a friend shop with her money. If there is no one around that wants to spend their money then the third best thing is to people watch. I get wonderful ideas watching what other people wear. Not just women. There are plenty of very fashionable men in EH.
I saw a woman from the back and she had the most wonderful colors or pale peach to beige. Wow, I have those colors at home but never thought to put them together like that. Her scarf was flowing behind her and she looked so cool. Another woman I saw had on this leopard print scarf but it was just peaking our from her dark grey sweater. Just a little hint. Her jeans were perfectly old, I don’t remember her shoes…but she too looked awesome. OOH, IDEAS ARE FLOWING! The last girl I really took notice of had on tight jeans, a tight navy checkered shirt and really cool riding inspired boots. Hmmm I can do something like that too.
Off home I went feeling like I just bought bags of clothes but spent absolutely nothing but my time (which is precious in itself). I went straight to my closet and pulled stuff out to style. There was no need to buy anything! I could have a new look just by looking at people. Using their fashion sense and making it my own. Thanks to all those unknowing people in EH! So much better than window shopping. Real people wearing clothes instead of mannequins in windows.
Another very interesting way to see style is checking out the host of style blogs that are popping up. My absolute favorite is http://www.thesartorialist.com I always get a new idea.
Peri-
Great IDEA, Peri!!! I loved the article and the way it was written. It’s not my first time reading your “stuff” and not the last, I love it just as much as I love your style as well. You are cool and great person!!!
hey! my first reading of your stuff! love it! here’s a challenge/request for you. i have recently gained a bunch of weight. not only does most of my stuff not fit, but i am lacking the inspiration to be fashionable. ok, so i am not a new mother, but i bet lots of new mothers find themselves in my position for a while!! any suggestions? i need to feel pretty!