A Disingenuous Ingenue

At first glance, Tamar's outfit may seem innocent and sweet, an Eiffel tower necklace around her neck and a sweet beret on her head. But all may not be as it seems. Her modest, 50s style dress is scarlet and she's wearing not a sweet, light sweater but a daring leather jacket. She may be wearing sensible tights, but they are tucked into a pair of buckled boots. However, what brings the outfit together is the synthesis of the accessories. Black and Red always have and always will go beautifully together. It's the details that make this outfit what it is. The silver buckles and the silver necklace tie the bottom and middle together, while the burst of red in the cap brings the middle and top together. This makes the outfit flow instead of making it to busy. The girly-tough look is incredibly popular right now, but not as easy to pull off as it may seem. Balance is essential when creating a girly-tough ensemble. The focus can be primarily girly (like a sweet floral dress with butt-kicking boots and a cool jacket) or mainly tough (like a black leather dress, peep-toe heels with a floral or bow accent and a light, brightly toned coat) or an equal balance of both (like Tamar's look). It may take some thought to plan and a bit of trial-and-error, but anyone can rock a chic look like this.