Ode to Iris Apfel! That’s what the theme is this month.
Welcome to the monthly edition of Match made in Seven! We are a international group of fashion bloggers who meet once a month. One of us chooses a theme in turn, and that can be anything. A book, music, a color, a movie. And then we style an outfit based on that theme. This month Sonja choose the theme.
Who is Iris Apfel?
Oops, that’s a theme! What should we do with that? Everyone who likes fashion a bit has heard of Iris Apfel. This Jewish lady is an interior designer and fashion icon. Her brightly colored outfits and large black-rimmed glasses make her a striking appearance. Well it would be easy to put on glasses like that and there you have your theme! But I wanted something different. So I took a good look at various photos of Iris Apfel and then I knew what I was going to do for this episode of Match made in Seven.
My ode to Iris Apfel
The nice thing about a monthly theme post with other bloggers is that you are often taken out of your comfort zone! It really took me a while to figure out what do with this theme. I wanted to stay as close as possible to myself, otherwise it feels a bit like a play. After I had seen many photos of this icon, I knew I wanted something with brightly colored beaded necklaces and bracelets. And because I did not have them, I ordered beads and made them myself. Iris Apfel wears very large beads, but I choose some smaller ones.
She wears bright colors, but also combined with black. So I chose to do this for my ode to too. I love the combination of red, orange and pink. I decided to combine that with a simple black skirt. That way the accessories are the protagonists of the outfit! Can’t wait to see what my fellow blogger friends came up with!
Take a look at my fashion blogger friends to see how they have interpreted this theme!
Debbie of https://www.debbiestyleslife.com
Darlene of https://aquamarinastyle.com
Sonja of https://www.yustsome.nl
Bettye of https://fashionschlub.com
Anna of https://www.muttonstyle.com
Emma of http://www.style-splash.com
I would really appreciate it if you would share my outfit on Pinterest! Just hoover over the photo!
Oh, what a great way to channel Iris Apfel’s style but still show yours, Nancy! You made your own beaded necklaces?!! I’m so impressed. The blend of red, orange and pink with the black skirt is brilliant! Beautifully done, my friend!
xx Darlene
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Yes I was creative for a while! Haha, thanks Darlene!
I just love all of the necklaces like this Nancy. I keep telling myself I need to do that more to wear everything I have!!!
LOVE, love, love this!!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Thank you very much Jodie!
Oh yes you got it Nancy. Colour and coloured jewelry. I love it 🙂
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Thanks Tina!
I would find this a very daunting challenge but I love the way you studied Iris’s style and found a way to make it work for you! It’s a very wearable look too, smart for work!
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Thanks, I did find it a struggle though!
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It was a difficult one Gail! Thanks!
Iris would be a hard one for me. She’s so in-your-face with her fashion – and that’s what makes her happy (and what makes her her). I love what you’ve done with the challenge! The bright colors are beautiful on you and I love that you’ve toned it down with black (I hadn’t really noticed that about Iris before, but she does). The beads turned out great – you’ve accessorized perfectly – and the shoes are darling. Great job on this tribute!
Ruth
http://www.VogueFauxReal.com
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Thank you very much love!
What a fun idea for a theme! I love accessories and I hope I look as great as Iris Apfel and still love accessories as much as she does when I’m older! 🙂 My extravagant bracelet stacks have been put away for a few years as they aren’t the best with toddlers and nappies, haha! But I look forward to stacking again when the boys are older 🙂
Hope that your week has been going well 🙂
http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au
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Thanks Mica!
Piling on the necklaces is such a fun way to accessorize and pay homage to an idol! Iris Apfel is such a style icon!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann!
You did make a very Lovely Iris look. It is matching all together and that’s what Iris was doping so well!
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You choose a very original subject!
I love your interpretation of Iris Apfel. And it still looks like something you’d wear, instead of a costume. I love that you made your own necklace, too. xxx
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Thanks Ann! The few rare minutes that I am creative with a needle!!
This is so great Nancy! And who doesn’t love Iris? She’s amazing and so are you!
~Melissa xx
https://freshairandfalselashes.com
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Thank you!
i love your outfit Nancy, I think you did a wonderful job in channeling her style into your look. The jacket is gorgeous and I love the abundance of bright coloured accessories
https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/
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Thank you very much Anna!
Wat een leuke stijl Nancy ! Ik hou van die felle kleuren combinatie. Groetjes
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Dankjewel Ellen!
I love the style of Iris Apfel! She is such an icon. And you look great too 🙂
Greetings from Vienna
Dorie from http://www.thedorie.com
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Thank you very much!
Looking so chic, Nancy! Love the blazer!
xoxo, Vanessa
http://www.WhatWouldVWear.com
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It’s a very old one but I love that one so much!
Beautiful brights here, esp love the beads and how one strand is black to pick up a bit of the color of your skirt. Fun theme!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
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Thanks Carrie!
Fabulous – I’m going to try this match for myself. Nice one Nancy. Thanks for sharing on #chicandstylish
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Thanks Jacqui!
Hi Nancy,
Your outfits are awesome. I enjoyed reading about Iris Apfel and her story. I feel your enjoyment. When it comes to fashion, beauty, and style, I try to match this lifestyle.
Thanks
John
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Thank you!
Lovely post-Nancy, I love the pops of pink in your outfit 🙂 Great necklaces. Thanks for sharing at The Wednesday Blog Hop. Hope you can hop by today.