burgundy

If you told me last year that my new colour crush for Autumn/Winter15 would be burgundy I would have probably told you that my love for burgundy was nearly on par with my love for purple = non existent! However over the past few weeks this colour has been catching my eye both online and in the shops.

Burgundy - Maroon - Oxblood - Damson (whatever you want to call it) is think is going to be very dominant in my wardrobe over the upcoming Autumn and Winter months. Winter fashion excites me greatly and there is nothing better than a new colour to give your classic black, navy and greys a new lease of life.

If you want to slowly introduce burgundy into your wardrobe I would suggest a scarf or even a clutch  (fur optional - but highly recommended). 

If you want to take it up a notch then maybe a pair of shoes either in the form of a sandal or a boot. Or perhaps both?

And if you're feeling really brave then I would totally recommend the cropped fur coat, I mean if we can't wear these things when we have the confidence to then when can we? If you think the fur is too much and possibly too bulky for your wardrobe then take a look at these photos below and perhaps it's time the Kathmandu puffer jacket was compressed down into the hood where it belongs. 

the white sneaker

Welcome to 2015!

I can't believe its been a year since I started my blog. Hasn't time flown!

This is the year for fun fresh fashion and what better way to start the year with a comfy, affordable and snazzy trend - the white sneaker.

Who would have thought that back in the day we were forced to wear white sneakers to school (much to our horror), and they have never really gone out of fashion - to a certain extent. 

Sneakers at my school went through many phases. When I was in Primary school as long as you didn't have plain white velcro shoes then you were safe. Oh and the curly laces were definitely a must have. Then in middle school Dunlop Volleys were all the rage. I think every kid had at least two pairs. Then in high school it was the fluro Nikes and at Uni it was the black Nikes. And now I think that the white sneaker has reemerged (minus the velcro).

Whether they be flatform, hightop, adidas or nike they actually give any outfit an element of relaxed chic. So I think it's time the white sneaker stepped out and put its right foot forward!

So here are a few of my favourite ways to wear them:

diy - cutlery pockets

So when December started I thought I would have so much time to relax and do a few blog posts etc, however this was so not the case.

I have been working nearly full time hours and spent my days off xmas shopping, catching up with friends and feeling perhaps a little too festive (but I don't think that's possible). So now, on Christmas Eve, I finally sit down to write this month's post. And as its xmas eve I feel that a little festive post is in order.

I have decided to do something a little different and do a DIY post. Crazy I know! 

I call them my 'cutlery pockets'! 

You will need: 

- 1 meter of hessian - natural

- Green thick string

- Big needle

- Serviette

- Your favourite cutlery

Step 1:

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 Step 5:

Volia

As our Christmas colours this year were Green and Natural, these were the perfect addition to the theme. They are simple and easy to make and give the table setting just that little extra something. And another bonus is that they can be used for any occasion not just Christmas. 

Bonus number 2 is that they can be customised - just sew someone's name into them. Or stitch yellow or pink stitching instead of green. Did someone say Girl's birthday lunch??

ps: As its xmas eve and I haven't set the table yet for Christmas Day dinner, I'll insert a photo when the table has been set. Until then - Merry Christmas everyone xxx

Xmas Day Setting

marble

I have a confession to make...

I have only just realised this in the last few minutes so this post is very spontaneous. 

I have an obsession with anything marble.

Now that you can rest easy, probably thinking that my confession was a whole lot more juicy that my marble fixation, I believe we need to address this situation.

For those who follow me on instagram (stellaws) you will be familiar with my regular flat lays on my marble bathroom bench top. I originally began to use this area as I wanted a large amount of space that wasn't wooden floorboards or the pavement outside. As I tried to photograph on other surfaces I was just not satisfied with the image and I think this was where my subconscious obsession began.

Slowly I have noticed marble bits and bobs appearing in shops and as a fashion print (not to be confused with the awful 'crackle' print that did its rounds). Even at my work we received a marble iPhone 5 cover in stock, but much to my horror my chubby little iPhone 4 wouldn't fit! I even considered upgrading not for the phone but for the cover - I have since been brought back to reality, but the thought still crosses my mind..

Marble has now entered by life and I can safely say it is my new favourite trend :)

Here are a few of my instagrams and other favourites:

lwd - little white dress

So this past month has been a hectic one and as I sit down to write this I can happily say that I have finished my Arts Degree in History. Woohoo!
So what next?

Well right now I'm going to write a post on my new favourite summer essential the LWD - little white dress.
We all own a LBD (little black dress) but isn't it time for a LWD? Actually most of us will already own one without realising. As we all know that usual talk of a little black dress will never go out of fashion and you can wear it all year round blah blah, well the same rules apply for the LWD.

What I am trying to say is that for the warmer months its time to tell your LBD to step aside and let the LWD do the talking.

What is so fabulous about the little white dress is that:

1. It enhances your tan - who could say no to that!
2. It can be accessorised with ANY colour, even its own.
3. It can transition to sandals by day and heels by night
4. It is an ageless classic
5. And why do I need another reason - Go get yourself a LWD!

the casual pearl

As I scroll through endless photos of street style fashions, I realise they are all missing something. 

I have come to the conclusion that they are missing 'the casual pearl'. 

There are countless images of the casual jeans and t-shirt, the black jeans and coat, or even the lbd and they are all missing the one thing which I think would totally make their outfit, a long simple chain with just one or two pearls - aka 'the casual pearl'.

Ever since Chanel brought out their oversized double pearl choker, there has been a new take on pearls and their traditional style. But I think there needs to be a new approach to pearls.

I think we should all give our pearls a bit of every day loving. We don't need to save them for that annual Christmas party or for our grandmas 90th, I think we should embrace them and show them to the world. 

I'm not saying don't wear them on that special occasion, but just a single pearl whether on a ring, bracelet, necklace, wherever can shed a new light on what was other wise, (lets just say it), a boring outfit.

Here are some images where I think a long simple pearl necklace would bring this outfit out from the typical and into the envied: 

Here are some of my other favourites: