PERSONAL STYLE

multi colour images of woman asking "who am I" and hearing " be yourself"
Designed by Vicki Israel
Fashion caption ( designed by Vicki Israel ) with image of red beaded slippers
Designed by Vicki Israel

Personal style has to do with expressing your unique individuality through wearing garments and accessories that excite you, feel good, look good, and reflect your personality and vibe. Personal style has the power create a narrative, a story about who you are inside and out.

 

When we were attending high school we wanted to fit in, to be accepted and included. We would dress according to whatever group we identified with. It could be the fashionistas, the jocks, the goths, the punks, the hipsters. When we wore the "costume" of the group we wanted to be part of it gave us a sense of belonging and boosted our self esteem.

 

When we go to work we dress the part - reflecting  the role  or position we have been hired for. Many of us wear a "uniform" to position ourselves in the hierarchy of the organization or company we work for.

 

I'm not referring to that kind of style.

 

I'm talking about making a statement and standing out in the crowd and being memorable. I'm talking about not fitting in. One way of doing this is by wearing a 'signature" piece. It could be a fabulous jacket with unique details and unusual fabric. It could be a wild crazy pair of glasses or funky 'over the top' footwear. It could be a stunning piece of artwear jewellery and when you wear it you feel transformed, empowered, and confident. This is the kind of style I mean - Personal Style.

 

 

Beauty caption with image ( designed by Vicki Israel ) of young woman wearing exotic jewellery
Designed by Vicki Israel

Below are 2 examples of signature artwear pieces, a period piece opera coat, and a funky patina copper & suede bag that help define my personal style. I created these back in the day....

Egyptian artwear jewellery ( silver and turquoise ) created by Vicki Israel
Designed by Vicki Israel
Silver Asian inspired artwear jewellery designed by Vicki Israel
Designed by Vicki Israel

Black and turquoise velvet opera coat designed by Vicki Israel
Designed by Vicki Israel
Black suede bag embellished with stylized patina copper birds designed by Vicki Israel
Designed by Vicki Israel