Monday, 30 January 2012

Trench Coats

The shops think it is time to start thinking about the autumn / winter season even though it is a few months away.

One of my favourite trans-seasonal pieces is the trench coat; an ever stylish versatile piece. 

If you take a peak in my wardrobe you will see that I have a soft spot for them and currently have two black, one tan, one red, one navy with spots and a black with a geometric pattern. Here is my latest from Banana Republic.



Here are some guidelines to purchasing a trench:

Think about your height; if you are short look at coats are shorter in length ending above the hips.  Like this David Lawrence trench.



Think about your shape; if you are curvy a trench that ends mid thigh will be the most flattering. If you need to create curves look for ones with a frill to give you the illusion of curves. Like this Burberry Trench (couldn't have a blog about trench coats without mentioning Burberry).




Think about colour; black is not always the most flattering colour for most of us.  A coloured trench can add some interest to the dull winter wardrobe we often wear. David Lawrence have lovely green trench coming out for Winter, Banana Republic have a bright pink version and there will always be red (like this one from http://www.asos.com/).


Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Spots or Stripes?

I was having a look in my closet and noticed I have a thing for stripes and currently searching for the perfect outfit with spots. So which do you like spots or stripes?

My latest stripe purchase is this Marcs jacket in navy and ivory (Boxing Day Sales).




If this is too much stripe for you to embrace how about my favourite accessory - shoes.  Similar ones are available at http://www.styletread.com.au/






Now for the spots.  Two trends rolled into one, spots and Mad Men glamour. This dress is from Laura Ashley.






Or perhaps for just a taste of spots, this scarf from Banana Republic.




Tuesday, 3 January 2012

How pretty are these?




If these Christian Louboutins are too expensive perhaps the next pair for $34.96 plus postage from the Kardashian Kollection at Sears http://www.sears.com/ will be in your budget.