daily inspiration :: Nicole Warne

Have you ever seen an outfit on a stranger, a model, even a mannequin, and gasped at its beautiful sight, and you just want to quickly grab their clothes and wear it yourself? You inch your hands forward, wishing somehow it would appear in between your fingers. You're convinced that it's such a wonderful ensemble that you seriously could wear it every day and it would just feel...right? Sigh. That is exactly how I felt when I went on my daily fashion blog run on Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Vintage, and saw her wear this. 

I almost died.

The partly sheer white classic shirt paired with the high waisted lime skirt is very refreshing and fitting for the spring that is coming up for her (she's from Australia!). The sheer part of the white dress shirt adds sort of an edge to the classic piece that is unexpected when it is underneath the green peacoat. Speaking of the peacoat, I've always wanted a fitted green peacoat. I say fitted because often time people buy peacoats that are way too big (ha, I did and still wear it) and is not fitted around the waist. Also, having the white color peeping out of the peacoat is so dainty. The matching green suede heels brings the outfit together, since it is the smallest item that is matching with the largest piece, which is the coat. Also, note her lime green nails that is brighter than her skirt. What you see here is 3 shades of green that varies in light, dark, dull, and bright, which are paired with a neutral white. In addition, her dark hair and black purse also goes together. What a beautiful balance of colors that allows your eyes to dance around the outfit as though it is a painting!

Another simple reason why I love this outfit is because this is exactly something I would wear. The style is sophisticated, classic, yet it still has an edge that causes double-takes. I believe Nicole bought most, if not all, of her outfit at Zara. I went into a Zara in Italy, and I got to say, Zara is a master at having classic pieces in blocks of color that are very versatile. 

If I was wearing this outfit right now, I would be at a coffee shop reading a book, while waiting for a friend for lunch, and then after take a nice walk around town. That is how this outfit makes me feel: serene, dainty, and sophisticated.