Like Crazy

My Anna-esque outfit

I recently watched a movie called 'like crazy'. It wasn't the best movie in the world although at the same time it wasn't the worst. I mainly watched it because Jennifer Lawrence is in it and she is kind of unforgettable. Unfortunately her part was very small and so the movie was largely forgettable. I found that they tried too hard to make it indie with their indie music montages and weird camera shots of pointless scenes and of course the largely unsatisfying ending. Overall I wouldn't recommend watching it. However there is one thing that I loved about it. That is Anna's (the female lead) style. 

She begins the film rocking the messy hair look with her hair in side ponytails, plaits and pretty much going everywhere. Then as the film progresses she develops a more refined style. I guess the fashion has to mature with the character. I just loved the cool simple slightly oversized t shirt with skirt look at the start of the film. It gives the skirt a different feel with the different coloured T's. Anna quite effectively manages to use a cheap piece of clothing to increase the versatility of a more expensive piece. A wonderful idea. I really should do the same and invest in some basic nice cotton t shirts. I'm not talking about the cheap ones from 'supre' or 'glassons' of course. I'm talking about nice simple classy ones that will last me more than a week.

Unfortunately I still have another eight months to wait until I can buy some. No new clothes for an entire year is rather difficult when you're lacking basics... Unfortunately most/all of the t shirts from the Salvation Army Op Shop seem to either be decorated with weird floral designs or sweat marks. Tasty. But I shouldn't be so negative you never know after all!

Annas Flirty Feminine Style

Anna's Look

My look

Because of my lack of classy T shirts I then decided to try to replicate another one of Anna's outfits. This outfit is the final Anna outfit. It's simple, refined and a far cry from the indie child look that she had at the start. The screen capture above doesn't show the whole outfit (she wears a lovely pair of tapered black pants) but I think you get the idea, stripes, pants and a nice little belt. In my version I used a striped singlet and a wonderfully big woolen jersey. I feel that the brown accessories tie it together rather nicely and the colour makes for a more youthful look (after all I'm not a married junior editor like Anna.)

As a side not I have to admit that I've had these black pants for a few months now and I had no idea what to wear with them! I thought about colour blocking but then I ended up looking like an eighties pop star. I was at a loss. But I rather like the simple nautical look with them. I think they're just meant to be worn with a classic look.

After thought:

So I don't forget all of the wonderful things I want to buy when I can buy things I shall attach a 'buy next year' label... Next year... wow!

Oh and thanks to Rachel for taking my photo :D