Winter Ready your Summer Wardrobe

Tonights blog focuses on winter ready-ing your summer wardrobe. It's essential to cater to your closet's need of all season necessity. I have coordinated a few outfits together to see that my brief follows through. It's hard enough trying to recreate ever present wardrobe regulars let alone making sure you don't break the bank when we need to follow seasonal trends. So I have devised a way to keep your summer style relevant whilst keeping warm and season appropriate. 

 Above I have styled the the ever classic turtleneck sweater, which is currently trending for this winter and all over the catwalks. To the left I have paired the UNIQLO cashmere sweater with a classic black slip skirt by Rick Owen. This makes use of your slip skirt and keeps the outfit season appropriate. On more warmer nights this simple black heel does wonders to dress the outfit up. 

To the Right I have styled the UNIQLO cashmere sweater with leather shorts by Givenchy and Hunter wellington boots. This take is a more casual look but serves its purpose as a versatile quiet efficient outfit for a cooler day. 

 Above focuses on the boyfriend blazer trend and I have styled each piece to work well with a few common summer pieces. To the right I have styled an Alexander Wang crop with high waisted ACNE wide leg trousers, paired with a Theyskens cropped sweater to play on the crop look. This is also styled to introduce another trend this winter - Layering. This to brings colour to your wardrobe, as you are keeping the summer/autumn tones relevant in your wardrobe. Matched with a White blazer this look is basic and see's to be weather appropriate whilst versatile for when the day becomes warmer. 

To the Left, I have styled another Alexander Wang crop with a pair of Barbara Bui high-waisted white trouser. This is a classic black and white look and almost ageless. Suitable for all figures. Paired with the Saint Laurent blazer gives you a classic and simple night look. Perfect boyfriend Blazer styling. 

And finally here I have utilised the oversized coat trend. I love these looks! Both focusing on completely different approaches to this trend, but both looking hot! 

To the left I have put together Haider Ackerman wool and silk blend over coat with an Alexander Wang crop, paired with Alexander Wang pleat shorts. This outfit is one of my favourites yo can never go wrong in all black and this over sized coat brings a seasonal acceptance to the outfit. 

To the right I have put together a look that I common to me, the knit and denim. I have paired The Row crop turtle neck and TOPSHOP vintage jeans. This gives this outfit a vintage, retro look, whilst keeping all trend relevant and appropriate. I have layered a burberry over coat to show how you would style denim, knit and coat and have it looking great. 

Let me know what you all think of these outfits and how you would style them differently. I would love to know? 

What are your favourite winter trends this year? Let me know if you would like to see me style them. 

xx

Date Night

Inspired by my steamy Date night with my man tomorrow, I played on what he thinks sexy and what I think your man would too... 

This sexy little black dress by Dion Lee , is tight where it needs to be showing off that fab butt of yours. I love how it shows just enough skin for you to get away with. This beautiful oversized blazer by Stella McCartney brings elegance to your outfit and gives it a minor pop of colour. 
 Giuseppe Zanotti designs amazing shoes and this heel is hot, simple yet enough. I love the thick strap detailing. I have added this Stella McCartney satin bra, thats for later. Red is the colour of love and why not surprise him. Lingerie is a must have on a date night. 

I have added a few high end accessories, however any would do. I'm still in love with this Prada purse. It's the perfect shape and size and of course this amazing Cartier piece from the LOVE range and why not love things up a bit by wearing the universal symbol for love. 

And Finally a spritz of my favourite perfume by Salvatore Ferragamo - Signorina. This perfume is sexy and sweet. It will make you irresistible and a fresh coat of this nude coloured colour for a natural manicured look. 

Please share with me your idea of the best date night outfit, I'd love to know. 

xxxx

Unlikely Style Muse: Kim Kardashian

I thought I'd start a new edition, that looks at the people I have found style inspiration from - those who I may have not considered previously and some who cause a stir. I don't discriminate based on their character when it comes to deciding whether someone looks good, because if you look great I don't care who you are.

I'm a big Kardashian fan but at times i have found myself loving or loathing Kimmy K. Lately however, her style has been admirable, she ha become some what of a style icon for me, she keeps things classy yet so sexy. And has made an astonishing style transformation, toning down the over-clash of bright colours and keeping things simple  yet elegant is a rounded definition of how i see style. Now that is not to say that her fashion choices are not point of objection and controversy. 

She has made curvy sexy, and her outfit choices have complimented her figure perfectly. She has really become a style icon. 

I have picked my top 9 favourite Kimmy K style moments!

LOOK 1.

       I'm a self proclaim white on white lover, and it

 takes guts for a curvy girl to pull it off and Kim has

made me love it more! I love co-ord pieces

there really hot right now and simple.

LOOK 2.  

I love these pastel colours matched with

an oversized coat.  I love the pastel teal high-waisted

skirt, that mermaid tails at the end shows elegance,

 while still keeping it Kim with the tight fitted  crop.

 Love it! I love Kim variety of over-sized coats,

she really styles them right, this one in particular.  

 LOOK 3. 

Not normally a fan of metallics but this pieces is so

 beautiful. The mild sheerness of the outfit say sexy

but not trashy. She has really works this

 one out. The crop keeps things cute.

               

LOOK 4. 

This outfit is so simple yet so sophisticated. 

White shirt, black pants and nude heels. 

Kimmy has done it right again. The cut of both 

pieces compliment her figure, tight and revealing 

where necessary sculpting her best features. 

LOOK 5.

One of my all time favourite outfit ever worn
 by Kim. The transparent top is kept subtle
by the length of her sleeves and the high
neck line. I love how she pull of a tight
maxi, yet again embracing her curves.
White all the way. 

LOOK 6. 

I love the pale pink this Autumn, and although

 the seasons are different here to the USA,

 it still works all year round. I love the cut 

and style of this outfit, the skivvy/ high-neck

 lines are are so in right now and she wears

 this trend so well. And again her curves

 are being showcased in this hot tight high-waisted 

skirt.

LOOK 7. 

This cinderella style gown is so beautiful.

 Keeping the piece simple in cut, but so flattering. I love red, 

on Kim she holds it so beautifully. 

LOOK 8. 
I love Kim's relaxed airport look. She looks
 so stylish but so comfortable. and again 
the monochrome trend is ageless, its for any 
age and figure as long as you wear the 
correct style of clothing in the places you
 desire to flatter or tone down. So basic, but very
 effective. 

LOOK 9. 
And finally, The last look for the evening. I love 
vintage lace look, giving this dress a classy feel 
but the sheerness and transparency of her dress 
matched with the fuller underclothes are becoming
 a trend, one that I'm not so brace to try yet, 
but one that Kim makes look effortless. I love the 
mermaid hem it creates such elegance and
 creates an illusion of a fuller womanly figure and 
skinner legs. 



What are your favourite Kim fashion moments? Or who is your latest fashion crush that you wouldn't have thought to be?
Let me know :)

xxx

Staple Wardrobe Must have's

For me, I try and change up my wardrobe whenever I can.. Whether it's trying out a completely new style or a risky trend, It's always fun mixing it up.  

With that being said however, It is a must to have reliable pieces to turn to when nothing seems to work, My very own holy grail. 

Now this may alter depending on who you ask but I believe you can never go wrong with plain white tee and some trusty denim jeans! These are my go to! Paired with a bright lip and some rose gold accessories and your favourite pair of boots or flats! And Abracadabra! Your street ready with the least effort! This is my go to outfit, whenever I'm in doubt! 

I have sourced many wardrobes and fashion advice and picked to 4 most basic and circulated wardrobe regulars that all us women need!

Trusty Jeans
Whether you have a big booty or no booty the right jeans will shape you right and flatter your figure! The key here is to select your jeans according to your figure. For me I love high waisted skinny jeans, they suit my figure correctly, flaunts my best assets correctly. Currently I have been rocking the boyfriend jean look. Love it!
 Everyone has their own look and comfortability measure, your perfect jeans are out there if you haven't already found it! Inspiration is great, but we are all on our own jean finding journey, seriously! haha! 
Needless to say, Jeans are common across all fashion fortes and are an essential if anything! 

Here are my favourite pair at the moment. 

Sports girl Denim 
My current obsession. My boyfriend Jeans. I love the cut and they are so comfy and haven't lost form since I bought them a month ago. Thumbs up from me!

And here are a variety of jean styles and the figures that I believe are best suited to them, my opinion purely, so disagree if you may. 

Sports: The A cuff jeans ($89.95) & G-star Raw ARC 3d Tapered ($200.00)

The classic baggy boyfriend jeans looks good on almost anyone when paired with the right top. However, if you want trying to accentuate your butt these aren't for you, because if you don't  got it this won't fit like a glove, rather  create the illusion that you have an either flatter butt then you do. 

Best fit for curvier chikkas. 

ASOS Ridley high Waisted ($62.23) 
These babies are the typical high waisted dark denim skinny's. Ideal for all figures, obviously depending on your overall confidence in tight fitting denim. I love the carved off detailing at the hem! 
Because of its high waist it has the ability to exaggerate a tinier waist while focusing on your hips and legs. HOT! All time favourite.  

High Licks in B-side Blue ($159.95) 
These are so cute! And are best suited to petite women. It's almost but not really 3 quarter length in perfect for a feminine look. LOVE!

White Tee
Comfortable. Easy. Hot. Stick me on a deserted island but give me an endless supply of white tees and I'm set. 
The key tip here however is to find the right material. This does make a difference in the way it sculpts your body. Paying a little extra for the right style and material used will change the entire appearance of your figure, something that sticks to you in the wrong places will give the illusion that your all rolls and no tone. 


Denim Jacket
I have not styled an outfit that doesn't look good with a denim jacket. It's like the salt to every outfit, you most probably need it to make your outfit complete. Key tip here is to find a denim thats a medium tone, of your looking for a staple piece. If your not then don't worry. But if you find a colour that is neutral it will effortlessly look great with everything; too light it might wash your outfit out and too dark it may over power your look. 

My New Ziggy Denim Jacket, Perfect Colour and style! ($90.00)  

Classic Go-to Heel
Whether its Black or Green, we all have those heels that look great and feel great, not leaving you crippled for days. I'm currently loving the one strap that wraps around the ankle, with a not so tall heel. Love it! so classy and easily styled with any outfit, Perfect for turning a day look into an evening look. 
Depending on your unique style finding the right heel that goes with everything depends on that, so take note of that when looking for that perfect pair. 

Bardot: Patent Fever Heel ($69.95)


What are you Staple piece recommendations? I'd love to know

xx

Mastering Tricky Trends from Australian Fashion Week 2014

Now, I love trying out new trends especially those from the cat walk, but doing so becomes daring and often hard to piece together. Styling run way trends into your every day wardrobe may become difficult because couture is not necessarily credible on the streets. However, I have some tips inspired from this years Australian Fashion Week, A bit delayed however I had to source out trends and find photos to match.  

I love the prominent trends this year, It's a mix of daring and versatility, however so sheik and classy which is what I love!

I have also found affordable replicas for the trends exhibited on the catwalk, which is what it's all about. Finding cat walk trends on a shoe string budget is gold. And I have what you need while keeping things ordinary yet turning heads in these couture trends. 

The Midriff

When looking to wear this trend it is important to take note of proportion. I always look for a high neck line or long sleeved look when buying a midriff, not that I have many. But for those who enjoy showing some skin keep it subtle by balancing out the bare skin with more coverage else where. 

Above are a few examples of affordable crop's that I have found that fit my brief and are similar to the trends of the AFW cat walks and quiet cheap. 

Sheer

 Depending on how daring you are to bare it all, AFW had a variety of designers playing around with the trend with a lot to display. From modest pieces to somewhat controversial flesh baring garments. The key to mastering a sheer piece is to the push the focus to your best and most favourite asset whether it be your long legs or that six pack that your proud of. Remember don't over-accesorise and when picking the design structure of the item, keep lengths long, this will keep the outfit classy and avoid that unwanted trashy look. 

I have selected a few of my favourite designs from a few designers. 

Above: Two of my favourite affordable brands showcasing AFW trends!! 

White

White is my all time favourite trend and it seemed to be one of the most prominent trends on the run way this year. White on White is a risky, so it seems, however its become a reoccurring and an enjoyable style inspiration for me. White styled with white has seemed to be a key inspiration for most of the designers this year and I can see why. It's so hot! Remember: to keep the outfit from looking flat a mixture of textures will play up the look and keep it looking stylish and interesting. 

I have chosen a few pieces from designers including Ginger & Smart, Strateas Carlucci, Toni Maticevski & Haryono Setiadi 

I hope this post gave you an idea of the trends from AFW 2014 and has helped all you ordinary girls out there looking to freshen up your every day ordinary wardrobes and incorparate those seemingly impossible couture trends. It is possible! And Don't be afraid to try something new, holding back from possible looks is a big regret. So go for it! 

xxxx

(Disclaimer: Credit to Vogue Australia for the cat walk shots)

Warehouse Clothing: Styling

I have selected a few items from the British brand Warehouse, their ranges caters to the modern chick with a desire for high fashion at a modest price. I'd describe their pieces as versatile; versatile because it caters to all types of women, figures and style. 

Being Autumn here in Australia, the transition of weather is unconvincing so I have styled these outfits to deal with the unpredictability of Australian weather. I made sure to add a lot of white, because I'm currently obsessed with white and i believe its trending with many others. 

My First creation is all texture, I love mixing different textures in an outfit it adds definition and spunk! The gentle look of the knitted high neck sweater styled with the wet look leather skirt keeps things cute yet daring. And a denim jacket to throw over for the unsuspected rain that will assuringly come, ties the outfit to a complete. I just love white, risky but so lovely on anyone!  

My second styled outfit, is floral. Floral is undisputedly undateable. Floral returns as a trend each year without fail. This specific floral print is quiet Autumn inspired, the flowers look to be almost withering, I love it! Paired with a fluffy knit, which are all the rage at the moment brings a warth to the outfit. 

I'm all for showing off your assets, so the tight pencil skirt and a crop top to match brings sexy to this sweet outfit, and shows off that booty! ;)

Thirdly, I have paired Warehouse's white trousers with a few options. Each bring a different meaning to your outfit and what your trying to achieve, all very feminine which is nice, however not so girly, I love each of these tops! And featured again this denim jacket, bringing a slight edge to the outfit! Match your option with ankle leather boots either black or tan will too add to the edgey effect!

And Finally!  Monochrome! Oh my favourite trend of all time! the timeless black and white! I'm so eager to find a faux leather skirt like this and paired with a striped crop or full length top is perfect! So edgey! The monochrome blazer lifts this outfit, dressing the piece up. And for a statement piece a nice burgandy tote to complete this outfit!

I hope these outfits are to some assistance this Autumn, I can't wait to style my own pieces!

Check their site out, they have great pieces and at a reasonable price what is more to ask for!

http://warehouse.andotherbrands.com/?lng=en-AU&ctry=AU&