Inspiration...Casual Outfit

 Lafayette 148 New York has their resort wear collection available for preview.  I picked the following outfit as something wearable day-to-day:

This outfit is composed of many elements.  The L148 Denim Crosby Boyfriend Jeans - price tag: $598.00.  The Organic Cotton Poplin Color-Blocked Oversized Shirt - price tag: $798.00.  The Matte Crepe Sleeveless Turtleneck Shell - price tag: $498.00.  The Calfskin Leather Pointed Toe Slingback Pump (not shown - matches blue color on shirt) - price tag: $798.00.  The Irregular Ear Cuff - price tag: $148.00.  All items are available to reserve in the Lafayette 148 New York Bouquet.

Details:  

The L148 Denim Crosby Boyfriend Jeans - mid-rise, full leg fit, full length, 13oz denim, zip fly, 5 pocket detail.

The Organic Cotton Poplin Color-Blocked Oversized Shirt - Oversized silhouette, shirt collar, drop shoulder, long sleeves, button cuff, hidden button placket, button patch pocket, side slits with curved hemline, pleated back yoke, thigh length.

The Matte Crepe Sleeveless Turtleneck Shell - relaxed fit, turtleneck, sleeveless, pullover, ribbed trimmed neck and hem, double-knit, hip length.

The Calfskin Leather Pointed Toe Slingback Pump (not shown) - pointed toe, slingback slip-on, calfskin leather with leather lining, moccasin toe construction, 3 1/2-inch architectural icon heel, cushioned insole with leather outsole.  (This is a beautiful shoe and definitely worth looking at if you are a shoe person.)

 The Irregular Ear Cuff - handmade open cuff, pale gold finish, 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch with 1/2-inch opening, 100% brass.

I am all for knock-offs here.  Go check out Etsy for Ear Cuffs.  They have similar cuffs available.  The shoes make a take a while unless you just match the color to the shirt.  

The turtleneck shell - Take your favorite crew-neck t-shirt pattern and add the collar, remove the sleeves (do not forget to adjust the size of the armscye).

The color-blocked shirt - this might be a good time to check the large pieces of stash.  This shirt has one side of the front and the back with one color (blue) and the sleeves, yoke, collar, and one-side of the front a second color (brown). This might be a good time to find a pattern with the oversized silhouette and get it fitted or you can take an already fitted shirt pattern and use it.    Do a search on the blog for the instructions for the hidden placket.

The L148 Denim Crosby Boyfriend Jeans - I do not know of a specific pattern for this styling of jeans.  However if you could locate a trouser pattern if might work.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!