beyond trenchcoats and tweed hats

You can usually find me curled up with a good book, playing a Nancy Drew game or searching through my closet for inspiration. My sets come about from combining those interests. Here you will find outfits inspired by every aspect of the Nancy Drew PC/MAC games created by HeR Interactive. Requests are always open! I hope you stay a while and enjoy what you see.

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nancy drew and the case of the color work sweater🔍

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I created a Nancy drew inspired look book inspired by @detectiveworkisalwaysinstyle sets

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I love knowing this blog inspires people!

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https://poshmark.com/listing/JustB-Paris-Eiffel-Tower-Short-Sleeve-Cardigan-Sweater-Size-Small-6446545eb9bd740b9eb6ced3

Can you make a set with this Cardi?

Hello, dear detectiveworkisalwaysinstyle reader! The link to that item is no longer working, as it's been sold, but I will try to track down the item and create an outfit with it.

In the meantime, you might enjoy looking through all my other Danger by Design outfits as several of them feature Eiffel Tower and Paris-themed clothing items.

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WorldWide Broadcasting Studios (Stay Tuned for Danger)

Whether you’re working on a studio set or simply exploring one for clues, be comfy and professional with a classic black and white outfit. Pair a simple white blouse with a black blazer, black pants with gold button details, a braided pearl headband, black oxford shoes, a polka dotted satchel, and a clapboard phone case. WB earrings, a video camera necklace, gold bracelets, a script ring, and a star ring complete the look.

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The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

Bring in snowy style and touches of Fox and Geese to your next outfit! Pair a simple cream skirt with a patterned mock-neck sweater, a pearl-button cardigan, pointelle tights, polka dotted socks, black ankle boots, a lacy hairbow, a fox phone case, and a satchel bag. Crystal snowflake earrings, a mountain range necklace, a fox bracelet, pearl bracelets, a wolf ring, and a snowflake ring complete the look.

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Shadow at the Water’s Edge

Tradition plays an important role in this Nancy Drew game, just like tradition plays a role in fashion. Use some classic, time-honored pieces in this outfit that invokes the spirit of SAW. A bow blouse, a floral kimono, simple burgundy pants, gold loafers, a gold hairbow, and a box bag create the base. Fan earrings, an origami crane necklace, gold bamboo bracelets, a floral phone case, a bow ring, and a cherry blossom ring complete the look.

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The Shattered Medallion

Take your fashion into a new orbit in this new year by paying homage to Sonny Joon and his grandfather's riddles. Pair a galaxy skirt with a simple blouse, a speckled cardigan, ombre tights, a scalloped satchel bag, a constellation phone case, ankle socks, and black heeled boots. Planet earrings, a medallion necklace, gold bracelets, a comic book-inspired starburst ring, a gold galaxy ring, and a golden star barrette complete the stellar look.

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Ghost of Thornton Hall

Whether you’re at a masquerade ball or just walking down the street, all eyes will be on you if you were an ensemble like this. Pair a jacquard skirt and jacquard flats with a simple blouse, cardigan, and tights. Cameo portrait earrings, a cameo rose necklace, branch hair pins, gold bracelets, a mask ring, and a ladybug ring complete the look.

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The Final Scene

Your outfit can be just as magical as Mr. Houdini’s tricks. Pair a simple white blouse with a cozy cardigan, dotted shorts, tassel loafers, a black hair bow, and a bag that has some slight art deco flair. Art deco earrings, a gold necklace, chunky bracelets, an art deco ring, a rabbit ring, and a card phone case complete the dazzling look.

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Back-to-school time is nearly here and as an elementary teacher, it means I’m starting to prepare for the new school year. There are always dozens, if not hundreds, of expenses and materials needed for my students to have the best possible year. I teach at a mainly low-income school (80% free and reduced lunch), so I want to provide my students with the same opportunities as their peers at wealthier schools.

If you would be interested in supporting our classroom at all, I have created a few Amazon wish lists. The first wish list is for classroom materials and educational supplies. The second wish list is solely for books.

Anything given is much appreciated, but certainly not expected. Encouragement, positive thoughts and vibes, and prayers are always just as needed. Thank you!

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Curse of Blackmoor Manor

Your outfit can be just as elegant and just as intriguing as Blackmoor Manor itself. Pair a blouse inspired by Jane’s dress with a simple cardigan, tweed scalloped shorts, a black bag for holding clues, bow-embellished wedges, and a jeweled bow hair clip. Moon earrings, a silver telescope necklace in honor of Brigitte, pearl bracelets, a claw ring inspired by the Beast of Blackmoor, and a ring inspired by coats of arms designs complete the look.

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Sorting Frass (The Creature of Kapu Cave)

Sorting frass certainly isn’t a glamorous task, but your outfit can be! Pair a bug-printed dress with a simple cardigan to protect your arms from jungle plants. Add a satchel bag for storing equipment, color-block oxfords, and a hair bow to keep your hair out of your eyes while you work. Pearl earrings, a microscope necklace, gold and pearl bracelets, and gold bug rings complete the scientific and stylish look.

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Treasure in the Royal Tower

Some hot summer days call for reminiscing about colder times. What better game to dwell on than the chilly yet cozy TRT? Pair a detailed purple blouse with a simple cardigan, basic white shorts, purple flats, a quilted bag, and a purple hair bow. Purple rose earrings, a typewriter necklace, pearl bracelets, a damask-inspired phone case, a Marie Antoinette ring, and a pearl ring reminiscent of the medallions complete the look.

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The Sheep Shearing Shed (The Shattered Medallion)

While wool is not a summery wardrobe material, we can take inspiration from our fuzzy sheep friends in the warm months. Pair country-inspired gingham shorts with a simple blouse, a cardigan for chilly nights on the farm, a hairbow to keep your hairstyle neat, two-tone cutout shoes, and a color-blocked satchel with colors reminiscent of rolling meadows. Sheep earrings, a necklace inspired by shears, gold and pearl bracelets, a circle ring, a sheep’s head ring, and a jeweled phone case bring in elements of the entire game of MED and this particular ovine challenge.

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Vintage Nancy Drew

Calling all summertime sleuths! While working on your cases, you deserve to turn heads. To do so, pair a simple yellow collared dress with a creamy cardigan for air-conditioned sleuthing, pointelle tights, ruffled yellow ankle socks, classic oxford heels, a bow belt, and a satchel bag that can store all your clues. Pearl bracelets add some charm, while skeleton key earrings, a magnifying glass necklace, and some cute rings are nods to your sleuthy pastime. A yellow and white hair bow will keep your hair out of your face and a travel-themed phone case shows potential clients that you’re up for an adventure.

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Some Purses I did for the #nancydrewnetworkchallenge Merch challenge. 

Designed some purses in a loungefIy, Ditzy pattern style. The idea is each one based on a game ex.“Ghost Dogs of Moon lake” or a theme in a few colors. And maybe a few limited runs such as the Joe hardy purse, maybe a Sonny purse ect. 

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Hi! I'm so glad I found your Polyvore's sets here on tumblr cause since the website changed, I couldn't remember your username exactly and I was (still am ahah) a fan of your work! I hope Shoplook is up to Polyvore's standards tho

Wow, this message absolutely made my day! I still definitely miss Polyvore, but Shoplook is a decent substitute. I’ll be honest, with everything going on in my life I haven’t sat down and made any sets recently, but hopefully once life calms down I can keep using this creative outlet.