Fashion meets Interiors series: featuring Joanna Go

Hi, everyone! My name is Joanna Go and I'm Owner and Creative Director of fashion, style, and beauty blog, CutandChicVintage. As a blogger, I'm constantly on the lookout for style that inspires. I believe style inspiration can come from anywhere—from art to interior design, which is why I'm thrilled to style another look for Jacquin's Fashion Meets Interiors series. 

The space that I chose is similar to how I've decorated my own place. It's modern, minimal, yet warm. This room has an effortlessly chic quality about it that I often go for in my own wardrobe. Although I'm a minimalist at heart, I'm all for incorporating bold, one of a kind statement pieces for that extra bit of "wow!", just like with the bold abstract paintings featured in black (see interior design photo below).

Image via PopSugar from Burlap & Lace

At first glance, I immediately connected with the room's neutral color palette of black and nudes but, what I love most about this room is its details. Some may say that minimalism has a reputation of being monotonous, or cold and uninviting. However, the trick to pulling off a minimalist look that truly stands out is adding an interesting focal point. There's nothing like a unique bag or a fab pair of shoes to breathe new life into any outfit.

With summer on it's way when I selected this outfit, I couldn't help but dream of exotic getaways and holidays by the beach. That was what attracted me to the natural textures in this room and I wanted to incorporate that into my outfit as well. When I saw this woven bag at ZARA, I knew it was the perfect accessory I can use all summer long. It's so chic and versatile that I can take it from work to play in no time flat. Having a little fun with black clothes & accessories can be a nice change of pace in the summer!

SHOP THE LOOK!

• Top: Vintage Nicole Farhi (similar here)
• Trousers: Zara
• Leather Jacket: Zara 
• Woven Bag: Zara
• Mules: BCBGeneration
• Earrings: Adornmonde
• Sunglasses: Franco Sarto (similar here)

Hope you found some inspiration in my look! A big thank you to Jacquin for inviting me back to her blog. I had such a blast styling my outfit for this Fashion Meets Interiors series. You can check out my previous Fashion Meets Interiors feature here and visit my blog CutandChicVintage for more fashion inspiration.

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Fashion meets Interior Design: featuring Joanna of Cut-and-Chic Vintage

Hi, everyone! I’m Jo. I own CutandChicVintage, an online vintage shop and blog dedicated to the modern girl with plenty of “style swagger.” The term “style swagger” was inspired by my customers who all exude this wonderful confidence about their personal sense of style. I think vintage fashion helps to bring that out in people. There’s something about knowing no one else will have the same thing you’re wearing that brings out that confidence.

There’s something about knowing no one else will have the same thing you’re wearing that brings out that confidence.

As for my personal style, I’d describe it as modern vintage. Oddly enough ‘modern vintage’ is a term I usually see associated with interior design, so it really does feel like kismet to be doing this post where fashion meets interiors! The room I was immediately drawn to was this one designed by Susan Greenleaf with beautiful pops of red. It looks like a room that's come together with some vintage finds here and there, yet overall it’s got a sophisticated, modern vibe to it. A room after my own heart!

Interior Design: Susan Greenleaf, Image via Waiting on Martha

What I love most about this space is how these bold and unexpected details are mixed in with a fresh and neutral palette. Because the rest of the room is so clean and minimal, that luxurious animal print rug and those fabulous cherry red armchairs just pop. Although you can never go wrong with buying chic basics in your home or in your wardrobe, it’s those statement pieces that really highlight your personality. Those are the pieces I love finding when I go vintage hunting.

For this outfit post, this vintage ‘60s swing coat instantly came to mind. I found it rummaging around a thrift store in NYC. Its animal print collar and sophisticated cut caught my eye straightaway and it really couldn't capture the essence of this gorgeous room any better if I tried! The vintage cashmere sweater is from Scotland. Even though it was pretty ordinary when I saw it, I just had to buy it because the cashmere was in such perfect condition. I think it’s worth investing in quality pieces that are timeless in style and that you can wear year after year. Plus, you can always dress it up later and make it your own if you get bored with it. 

When it came to revamping my sweater I had to give a little nod to my punk rock phase as my source of influence. I broke out an old box of safety pins and sewed them around the neckline. I have to say, I’m really pleased with how well it turned out!

As for the finishing touches, I paired the sweater with an old pair of skinny jeans and my favorite pair of animal print heels. From head to toe I wanted the outfit to have a more relaxed, uptown meets downtown feel. For this shoot I borrowed the vintage clutch bag from my shop. It's the perfect chic accessory if you're on the go. And to top it all off, I couldn’t forget about that pop of red. No matter what you’re wearing, if you’re looking to add just the right amount of retro-glamour to your overall look, red nail polish and lipstick are the way to go.

Shop the look!

• Coat and sweater: vintage
• Vintage clutch bag: here
• Jeans: H&M (similar here)
• Animal Print Heels: Nine West (similar Cheetah print pump here and leopard print pump here)

A big thank you to Jacquin for this opportunity to introduce myself to you all! Feel free to check out my hand-picked collection of quality vintage fashion at my Etsy shop, cutandchicvintage.etsy.com, or come and say hello on my blog CutandChic.

-Jo. xx

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