HOW TO WEAR A SILK SKIRT IN COOLER MONTHS

Hello dear friends, how are you doing?

The Antipodean autumn is almost over but we are quite blessed with warm weather which allows us to keep our warm coats in the closets still and just a warm jumper will suffice.

It’s a perfect time to put the versatility of my summer purchases to the test and see how they will fair in cooler months, starting with my Ganni tie-dye silk skirt that I purchased and wore all through last summer.  It looked good paired with the satin spaghetti straps top (seen here) but I was hoping that I would be able to extend its use by wearing it with something that will keep me warm.  

So last Sunday I did just that.  It was one of those typical autumn days when it is quite warm during the day while mornings and evenings have a bit of chill so with that in mind, I chose to wear my silk skirt paired with the white cotton knit jumper and a pair of boots.

I quite like the juxtaposition of smooth silk against the rough knit, highlighted by the high-heeled tall boots.  We are on our way to a Sunday lunch and just made a quick stop to take the photos.  I couldn’t resist capturing the wonderful colours of autumn.

I can’t see why this exact outfit couldn’t be worn to an office where the dress code is flexible and approves of smart/casual vibe.  And if I want to smarten it up, there are always some statement accessories and jewellery that can come to the rescue.

Hope you have a lovely week ahead

Until then,

xoxoxo

Anna

SPRING/SUMMER FASHION TREND 2015 - GREY IS NEW BLACK

Grey is yet another colour that has taken centre stage this season, in fact it was declared the season’s new black (see my previous blog on the colour blue).  Grey is a neutral intermediate colour that sits between black and white and this is the reason why it has such a wide range of shades to play with:  from dark moody charcoal to a light, fluid aluminium, or a futuristic stainless steel, as described by the Pantone Colour Institute, it has been used by many European fashion houses and has become one of the dominants in their 2015 fashion shows.

This is such an adaptable colour that even in cheap fabrics it still looks expensive, elegant and classy.  It is great for layering, texturing and colour popping.  What I like about grey it that it works perfectly with contrasting colours enhancing their hues and allowing them to take centre stage.

Coat:  Top End

Dress:  Lanvin (I wore it here)

Shoes:  Christian Laboutin (i wore it here)

Bag:  Chanel (I wore it here)

 True to my shopping mantra, the first thing I do before rushing off to the shops, is to check my existing wardrobe and see if I can find something in grey that, with the help of fresh clothes and accessories could be brought back to life.  Even an old t-shirt could look modern paired with white skinny jeans, a great pair of shoes and a blazer.

Pants:  Lee (I wore them here)

Shoes:  Ted Baker (I wore them here)

If the minimalistic approach to clothing is your style, think about an elongated coat that will always look classic and chic with a white crisp blouse and a pencil skirt underneath. 

Knit:  Sportcraft

Skirt:  Zara

Shoes & Bag:  Louis Vuitton

Long knit turtleneck jumpers and cardigans are among this season’s must have essentials, they have a lot of textures without being bulky and look great with slim cut pants and skirts.

T-shirt:  Sportscraft

Pants:  Gladstones

Shoes:  Lee

Cardigan:  Lounge

If you are not a fan of wearing brights but still want to break the monochromatic streak of grey, you can pair it with pastels; they go with grey very well, especially dusty or light pink.

Accessories such as scarves, shoes, handbags and jewellery speak about your personality, your tastes and style type and help you to make your outfit feel complete and polished.

 

One more thing, crimson lips is the greatest accessories of them all; paint your lips read, dress yourselves in fashionable grey and you are bound to look fabulous!

HOW TO STYLE A KNIT GREY JUMPER

Well, it is official, the summer in Australia is over and sadly, as much as we love to wear summer clothes, it soon will be time to store them away for a few months and replace with the warm, soft and cuddly outfits.

There are two hot trends that are a "must have" for autumn and the coming winter - knits and pastels.  When it comes to knits, I particularly like the jumpers that are quite long, way past your hips, narrow fitted, with a long neck that softly curls around your shoulders, giving you extra warmth and comfort.

 The other great advantage of these garments is that they are very adaptable and easy to match without compromising your personal style and look equally stylish inside for the office or around at a dinner table.

Find the colour and style that suits you best and you are bound to look fabulous this winter.

Jumper:  Sportscraft; Shoes:  Louis Vuitton; Handbag:  Louis Vuitton; Glasses: Ray Ban, skirts:  Zara;  Pants:  Mason Scotch