The Fit, The Fab and The Face: Outfit and Inspo Thread

[danielledanielle]

I realized we don't have an OOTD, outfit of the day thread, which isn't needed but can still be a lot of fun.  It's dress up for me, but make it adult.

This was part spurred by my natural hair journey, Tress Trek - A Transition Journal from Relaxer to Natural and NYFW and Zendaya.  99% Zendaya.

The Fit- this can be your attire, or what has arisen from the Capsule Challenge, your makeup bag.  Hair and fragrance "fits" count, too


The Fab - What you loved enough to be inspired by or loved the most about your look


The Face - the proooodduccctsss, so I can add to my loves list, y'all. Or a pic of your face

Note: posting your actual self is optional.  Feel free to post pics or lists of what you included.  This really is about seeing what others are doing and getting inspired to try or retry things.

Also feel free to cross post to existing threads (and browse)

Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 

What are you wearing in 2025?? 

How Are You Styling Your Hair Today? 

What are you wearing, Fragrance edition! 

[PDXXXX]

@itsfi thank you - it was such a fun find. I'm not so much for jewelry but when I do wear it it's usually one statement piece. I love that that one packs such a punch when I'm wanting a pop of red!

[itsfi]

@PDXXXX, your statement pieces are #goals! 

[danielledanielle]

🐆Vibes all the way! Always here for that! 🙌🏽 @PDXXXX I'm def getting a 90s slip dress chunky boots feel here and I like the pic set up for the Fab, too.

Mesmerize is a goody!

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle the Rare Beauty contour and highlighter are the first I've tried from that line and now I'm curious. I noticed after posting we both got the leopard + red memo, loving it and hope you're doing well 🙂

[sissyboi72]

Wow @PDXXXX I LOVE the big black boots with the leopard print skirt ,very sexy. I'm a big fan to of #Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator Roseglow and Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil for Moisturizing Sheer Coverage . I always go for a pinkish tint. Kinda close to a  nude look. I think u look amazing.  

[PDXXXX]

@sissyboi72 yes!! I just got two of the Saie minis in the last couple weeks and absolutely love them! I haven't tried rose gold though. You are too sweet: thank you for the kind compliments and hope your day is going well ❤️

[danielledanielle]

Power Suiting, anyone?

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Full fit

 

The Fit: Red BR suit with Kate Spade dress worn as a blouse

The Fab: For the dress from RTR, and the idea to pair a red suit with a leopard print.  The red suit becomes kind of a neutral against a print IMO

 

The Face: Kinda Riri inspired, but using all sticks because it's STICKWEEK in Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 .  The red lip is all Ma'Damn the Mattemoiselle which was MVP before there was MVP, IMO

Earlier this month...

The Fit:

Yup, another BR suit.  They make such fun colors 

Outerwear Fit

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I belted my coat to look like Miranda's fur belted one. I was ridiculous that week...I regret nothing 😂

The Fab: DWP thanks to @itsfi .  I didn't have a purple velvet dress, but I felt a purple power suit was still inspired

 

Miranda Mode required a mood board

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My Best Miranda Priestly glare

The Face: Kevyn Aucoin Eye Contour Palettes .  They just do a sculpted eye so well

 

The Fit: All my clothes this time! 😂 BR pants, Gap blazer, belt and shirt

Outerwear Fit

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The Fab: This was another DWP inspired look.  I had a lot of fun with accessories, too

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Even made a mood board for this one, too

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The Face: Kevyn Aucoin again for the win, plus the Dior lip which is Lady Red ♥️

[caitbird]

@danielledanielle  my jaw literally DROPPED, you look sooo fabulous! The colorful suits, the bag, your makeup, your hair!? Amazing, chef's kiss, no notes. Love the inspo & mood boards too!

[danielledanielle]

Thank you @caitbird , your positivity made some of this possible.

I am also really thrilled with how my hair is coming along.

[itsfi]

👏👏👏 

Love a good suit @danielledanielle and you have more than one here! 😍 Brilliant way to pair the leopard print with red. I've used both more frequently as accent pieces but that first look?!!!! Wow! And, another wow for that red lip - gorge!!

A huuuuuge yes to the Miranda Priestly fashion and mood boards! That MP glare, so good! 

[danielledanielle]

This was fun! @itsfi , thank you for the idea

[itsfi]

@danielledanielle, it was the look @PDXXXX did for Gwyneth Paltrow's Margot from The Royal Tennenbaums that gave me the idea for a feature films based makeup capsule that lead to doing TDWP OOTD looks here.

[danielledanielle]

Ah!  I love a full circle moment!  @itsfi 

@PDXXXX, you've started something!

[sissyboi72]

Hi @danielledanielle love the pretty pink lips in the Miranda glare!! 

[danielledanielle]

@sissyboi72, ...I know pink 🩷 vibes are always welcomed by you @sissyboi72 and I'm for that, too.. It's is an older YSL lip with DIOR Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm 001 Pink 

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle I love everything about the red look and monotone dressing right now and you look fabulous. The leopard is just the right accessory. And using a skirt as a scarf/blouse??? You're opening up a whole new world to me.

[danielledanielle]

Thank you! @PDXXXX 

Yeah, a skirt as a top/blouse gets me some extra mileage every now and then, key is the tuck and whether or not there's a visible line in the pants.  This is the dress:

The bottom is more ruffled than it appears here, so I had to tuck most of it into the front, but it worked

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle loving seeing the whole dress - I want it! Tie necks are so dreamy.

[itsfi]

And, we're back with The Devil Wears Prada - inspired outfits. This was yesterday's wear.

The Inspo:  

Jacqueline Follet from The Devil Wears Prada 

The Fit:

The character has minimal screen time, appearing in only a couple of scenes; I think it's just two? I used her look from both scenes as inspiration, trying to capture what I find to be a quintessential French flair that her character embodies. Classic, timeless pieces serve as the foundation to her style, with elements of edge and elegance effortlessly placed about. This is an attempt to capture that feel, with pieces I already have in my closet that fit with my own style and comfort level. 

- Black halter top with bow tie, Ann Taylor

- Black trousers, Banana Republic

- Skinny red belt, from an old dress

- Black and white Tweed blazer, Alice + Olivia - this is similar to the one I have, but mine has a teensy amount of fringe on the end of the sleeves and along the lapel. The collar on it is similar to the red blazer worn by the character at the luncheon scene near the end of the film.

- Christian Louboutin black suede pointy toe pumps, to tie-in a French designer and add a touch of red

- Mansur Gavriel mini cloud clutch, for an added, and more prominent pop of red

- Alexis Bittar bracelet, picked this up at one of their sidewalk sales

- Alexis Bittar Drippy Silver earrings, to give a modern and artsy edge to an otherwise classic look

If I did this look over again, I would swap out the red clutch for a black purse and the tweed blazer for a red jacket, maybe a faux leather jacket.

The Follicles: 

My hair cannot achieve such volume or shape, even with products, so the mullet was a no go. Went with an updo instead, held together with a flat claw clip.

from etsy

The Fab:

⭐ the tweed blazer

⭐ the clutch

⭐ the earrings - these earrings give off a vibe that is far more cool than I or my intrinsic style, but it can be fun to go outside your comfort zone every so often or incorporate something outside the norm.

The Face:

When we are first introduced to Jacqueline Follet in the film, she is the editor of the fictional French Runway magazine. I felt it was only fitting to use French beauty brands for the face. Details on the products can be found at Week 13 - Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge

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[caitbird]

@itsfi  what a fun and chic look! Love the jacket, the pops of red and the earrings! Love that you chose French beauty brands for your face look too, that's so clever.

[itsfi]

Thanks so much @caitbird! A few of the challenges have really allowed me to exercise a little creativity in putting things together. It’s been a lot of fun.