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Elle · Hermes

Edgy accessories

Kelly · Hermes

I think etsy is good for unique jewelry.

Other than accessories, I don't focus as much on injecting "edge" into my style and I do focus on not letting too much "cute" get in.

jj · Kate Spade

Good idea - I have been trying to be less cute lately too. Here's what I like:

Layered necklaces and bracelets in dark colors

I am almost exclusively wearing "you don't know jacques" from OPI (a dark dark burgundy) on my nails.

I love eyeliner during the day and smokey eyes at night

I don't know why, but I think slouchy boyfriend tees in a super soft, almost worn cotton are sexy

I have a lot of dominatrix shoes too

Also, I love using hair powder to make my hair "dirty" and pulling it into a messy bun.

I mix all this in with pencil skirts and blouses for work and jeans on the weekends.

So i guess this isn't much about where to find things but the look I'm going for...

atlgirl · Gucci

JJ, what hair powder do you use? I have fine hair that gets oily easily and would love to have some powder on hand for just general use.

I don't know about edgy...I get told I look "cute" sometimes, but mostly I go for a look of casual elegance. For me this means:

- heels, always heels. I love them and live / work in them. Stilettos, platforms, wedges, you name it. I do find that some shoes are too "cutesy" for me though - I don't do a lot of bows or doodads on my shoes. I like color, embroidery, embossed velvet, suede.

- jeans that have a casual (but still can be dressy), kind of 70's vibe. I like a mid-rise with a flare leg. Or a straight leg or boot cut. I am too curvy for skinny jeans.

- Because I am curvy, and have T&A, I try to wear formfitting tops. But again, I don't go for cute-style tops...more drapey elegance for these. I wear a lot of v-necks and sort of scoop-y, draped neck tops.

- I always go for jewelry as my showpieces in my clothing - funky necklaces, wild chandelier earrings, a big cuff or bangles, a big ol' cocktail ring. I love statement jewelry and wear it all the time.

- I don't do small bags unless it's for a night out and then I go totally small with a clutch. Otherwise it's a somewhat oversized hobo or shoulder bag, with a semi-boho flair.

- Hair is often up or partially pinned up. I have such straight, fine hair that it's hard to give it volume, so I fake it with a partial updo and let the rest hang down, kind of messy.

- I never can get lipstick/gloss/stain to stay, so I focus on eyes. I don't look good with a true smoky eye, but I can carry some thick liner and I always double- or triple-coat mascara.

I think I project sexy more than edgy...at least that's what DH says, though I guess he's hardly unbiased. But I try to only wear things that I *feel* sexy in...even if that doesn't mean ta-ta's bustin' out or short skirts...it's more a state of mind. I feel extra confident when I feel like I look semi-dressy but not like I tried to hard - even if I spent 3 hours figuring out just the right outfit. :)

Suasoria · Chanel

I don't think there are specific sites so much as specific things that jump out at me -

- Black, black, black - never navy and almost never brown.
- White - never cream/ivory and never beige or tan.
- Black and white prints, just about any kind, and animal prints.
- Silver, almost never gold.
- Shoes with hardware, at least some kind of buckle, and belts with grommets.
- No crewnecks, no polo collars, nothing that could be regarded as unisex or preppy.
- Hoop earrings, if I wear any at all.
- Dark-framed glasses, somewhat retro.
- Bracelets and interesting watches - I seem to always have my wrists adorned.

Since the 80s my style has been mostly punk, but considering my age and lifestyle, I dial it way back. If someone isn't familiar with a punk aesthetic, they won't generally recognize the influences. For example, a while ago I wore a black/white print pencil skirt, black round-toed mary jane pumps, and an olive beater tank under a black cardigan. My FIL told me I looked like a Republican, but someone else might have read it as rockabilly.

Kitty · Hermes

Elle · Hermes

I guess I'm looking to incorporate some tougher pieces into my current look, as opposed to going for a edgier look altogether. Does that make sense? I mean, I like my feminine tops and my cardigans and my trouser jeans! I just want to through some stuff in there to mix it up a bit, and give it a little more attitude. To make it a little harder to 'peg' me at first glance than it seems to be now ... because I don't currently seem to be projecting my inner hard-ass, and I want to wear that hard-ass on my sleeve a bit. I tend to be into eclectic mixes of styles, so I think it could be cool - very leather & lace, you know?

That last bracelet is hot, Kitty!

This is what came up when I typed 'edgy' into etsy ....
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sydney · Kate Spade

jj wrote:
Good idea - I have been trying to be less cute lately too. Here's what I like:

Layered necklaces and bracelets in dark colors

I am almost exclusively wearing "you don't know jacques" from OPI (a dark dark burgundy) on my nails.

I love eyeliner during the day and smokey eyes at night

I don't know why, but I think slouchy boyfriend tees in a super soft, almost worn cotton are sexy

I have a lot of dominatrix shoes too

Also, I love using hair powder to make my hair "dirty" and pulling it into a messy bun.

I mix all this in with pencil skirts and blouses for work and jeans on the weekends.

So i guess this isn't much about where to find things but the look I'm going for...

This is me too - love the bracelets, btw. I'm living in pencil skirts too and jeans for weekends. Luv the sheer boyfriend tees - so does my DH. I've been wearng that color a lot too for nails, but find I really like silver/grey too - 'cause it's different. Not in the mood for flouncy skirts or dresses. Mixing in a lot of grey and some white or cream in the mix in small amounts