Comments on: Tech Tuesday: How I use Pinterest to solve my fashion angst

By: Heather Flett

Heather Flett — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:39:35 +0000

@Alexis, Now you’ve got me thinking that I need new boards for cool accessories… and that someone should buy me a cadet hat for my upcoming birthday. Love the tips.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:16:15 +0000

My solution to this SAME problem is to accessorize. I can’t afford cool clothes nor do I have any cause to wear them but I can’t keep dressing like I gave birth last month (youngest is 3). So my answer is invest in quality basics and splurge on cool accessories – statement necklace, cadet hat, sassy boots, etc. Hope that helps you make your inner hipster a little happier!

By: RookieMom Heather

RookieMom Heather — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:02:25 +0000

@Ambers, I’ll go check out your board and your website suggestion.

Amber 2, I like Shana’s technique of pinning what looks cool, then categorizing what is common about those pins. Clearly my speed-pinning revealed some themes, I’m just not sure what they are.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:59:07 +0000

I really like Putting Me Together’s website for coming up with outfit ideas. http://www.puttingmetogether.com

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:43:14 +0000

I use Pinterest that way, too! But I generally only pin things that I’d actually wear. I follow http://pinterest.com/joselinerose/outfits/ and periodically I even print out some outfits I like. I have a pile of quarter-sheet pieces of paper in my closet, and I can flip through them if I need some inspiration. At times I’ve even assembled several days’ worth of outfits in my closet, so I could just grab one and go.

Oh, and at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, I’m in the pool, at the mom & tot swim class. In my oh-so-flattering workout suit.