how many colours is too many?

I was recently told some eye opening news - not in a particularly friendly way might I add - I was told that I was wearing too many colours.

It had never occurred to me that one could wear too many colours, well yes it has because I'm obviously not going to dress as if I'm going to a rubik cube party - but my point is how many colours is too many?

On that day I was wearing denim jeans, black boots, a grey knit over a white shirt and then a burgundy scarf. To be fair I probably was wearing too many colours, but I had no idea I was breaking an unwritten rule. Apparently, according to this nutty lady, one must only wear three colours at a time. 

Ever since this day I have been conscious about my colour choices. As much as I hate to say it, this nutter had a point. As I scroll through photos on Pinterest I notice that these fashionistas are never wearing more than 3 colours. I actually found it hard to find an outfit with numerous colours.

How many colours are you wearing?

I managed to find an outfit with multiple colours. I think she makes this outfit work even though she is technically breaking the unwritten rule, but weren't rules made to be broken? I don't know who told me that, it definitely wasn't my mother!

the navy knit

It's time for another colour crush and this month it's definitely without a doubt navy. 

In fact for the rest of this post I will even write in navy (or as close to as my colour selection will let me).

I have been so blinded by navy the past few months. Its been creeping up and showing off right in front of my face and I've been oblivious to it. It wasn't until recently that I had this amazing dream about navy and.. I'm kidding! I saw a navy spread in a magazine and it really caught my eye.

What I love about this season is that Miss Navy and Mr Black have been a little scandalous. Rumour has it they are finally together after many years of speculation that they should never be seen in public with each other. I am extremely happy for them and who knows maybe little Blavy might be in the works... Stella shut up.

What I'm also searching for this season is the perfect navy knit. I have recently purchased what I would call a long roll neck chunky navy knit actually brb let me tell you the official name.... 'Sleeveless Roll Neck Tunic' oh well that is basically what I'd written. Anyway I think its wonderfully different (looks better than it sounds) and I will thoroughly enjoy making it look splendid. 

I would pair it with a white shirt and jeans or perhaps with black leggings and a stripe top. Even a little navy clutch never hurt nobody!

Here are some of my favourite ways to wear Miss Navy (and Mr Black makes an appearance too):

ps: I feel like I need to add that no alcohol was consumed in the writing of this post!

the fringe

Fringes have been catching my eye for some time now and it was only when I saw photos of Burberry's new A/W'15 collection during London Fashion Week that I realised 'the fringe' will be making an appearance in perhaps more wardrobe than one. 

The more I research 'the fringe' the more I realise that there is a fine line between the yeehaaarr cowboy fringe and the on trend avant-garde fringe. 

Whether its a fringed clutch or even a d.i.y fringed cuff this trend is a subtle statement that screams cheeky and spontaneous yet cool and sophisticated.
This month I will be 22 on the 22nd and what better way to celebrate than bringing a little fringe into my wardrobe!

...yeehaaar!

Burberry A/W'15:

the blanket cape

Blanket + Cape. Two words that were made for each other.

I could actually leave this blog post at that really but I'll continue for my own sake just because I want to continue rambling on about why I love this genius invention! Mainly it's because it means I can go out in public wrapped in a blanket without committing social suicide - winning!

I've always been a fan of the cape (especially for winter) and ever since Chloe featured their version of the blanket cape last year I've noticed other brands have released their versions (or copies).  See below.

Chloe pre fall 2014:

vs

Witchery Autumn/Winter 2015 - Stripe Blanket Wrap

Country Road Autumn/Winter 2015 - Boiled Wool Cape

Country Road Autumn/Winter 2015 - Block Panel Poncho

And even Asos have their own version of a blanket cape, which seems to resemble the Burberry capes of 2014...

Burberry Autumn/Winter 2014

Asos - New Look Blanket Stitch Cape

So bring on the colder weather so I can rug up in my blanket cape :)

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:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

 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