Sunday 26 June 2022

WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET

Hello lovelies, how are you?
WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET
Our winter has been quite cold from day one, which is quite unusual, especially in the mornings.  The chill factor makes things much worse, sometimes I feel that my face is about to freeze and fall off.  The puffer jackets are flying off the racks like hot cakes and given that most manufactures stick to the colour black, we all now look like universal soldiers 😄.
WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET
As you can see from the previous post, I also wear a black thick jacket and it provides me with warmth  and comfort.  However, this winter I wanted to break away from the mainstream colours of winter such as your blacks and browns and explore other options such as shades of pale.  I started looking for a jacket that would not only be warm and cuddly but also helps me to retain a sartorial look.  I found my solution in a Uniqlo store when the jacket in a light tan colour caught my eye.  
WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET
It became my starting point and I went from there.  There is some unspoken rule saying that you only wear your whites in warmer months but I wanted override this misconception.  I believe that there is nothing wrong in wearing light colours on a winters day if you follow a few quite simple rules such as:
WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET
Avoid being dressed in white colour from head to toe.  If, for example, you choose to wear white denims, make sure that the other elements of your outfit are not.  Choose a soft neutral palette in tan, cream, nude or off white in soft warm fabrics and cosy styles.
WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET
Layering your clothes is a good idea for keeping you warm and mixing up different tones and textures.
We tend to wear less accessories during the cold months, so don't hesitate to go bold on sunglasses, handbags, thick scarves in interesting patterns could always add a pop of colour and interest to your sartorial winter look.
WINTER WHITES OR HOW TO LOOK STYLISH IN A PUFFER JACKET
Have a great day, dear friends

Until then,

Anna
xoxoxo

Monday 13 June 2022

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

 Good morning, dear friends.  Hope you are well.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

It is winter here in OZ and we are freezing, not so much from the lower temperature but from the gusts of cold wind that brings you chills and there is nowhere you can hide from it.  Don't trust those Aussies who would tell you that there is no winter in Australia, they are in denial and can't be trusted.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

Of course, it is not the winter we used to have back in Russia but we had a different approach to it, either.  For starters, we wore warm clothes, the dwellings had central heating and double glazed windows, etc.  Here, the temperature would not be higher then 12 degrees and you see people on the streets dressed in the same clothes they wore during the summer months, ie thongs, shorts and t-shirts.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

I have been living here for over thirty years now and are as fascinated by this phenomenon as I was when I saw it for the first time.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

The one thing I love about winter is watching how the trees and bushes have gradually changed their colours.  Some turned their leaves into a golden yellow, while others become coloured in deep reds and burgundy.  It is a perfect time to take a drive to the Blue Mountains, a rugged region West of Sydney known for its dramatic scenery, steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardensand take a walk through the gardens that are hugely popular among the locals and tourists alike.  Just make sure that you are appropriately dressed as the weather there is far cooler than by the coast.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

Last Sunday the air was cool but calm, the sun was nice and warm so we decided to take a trip to Nooroo Gardens, one of many parks spread along the mountains to see the change of seasons before the leaves fall off completely. 

I didn't hesitate to bundle up into my all time faithful puffy jacket, scarf, gloves etc.  It was a minimum of five degrees cooler and I felt it in my bones, no matter how fast we walked.  After a pit stop at the local cafe for a bowl of pumpkin soup and a toasty which was exactly what the doctor ordered, it helped to keep the cold away and we thoroughly enjoyed the grounds.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

The air was so clean, crisp and fresh that our lungs went into overdrive from the abundance of oxygen.  The colours of the foliage were magnificent, we couldn't stop admiring this wonder of nature.  The only flowers that were still in bloom were Hydrangeas, some of their colours I never seen before.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

It was a lovely invigorating day and we returned home recharged and refreshed.

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

A WALK THROUGH NOOROO GARDENS

Have a great week ahead

Until then,

Anna

xoxo