These amazing outfits by Valentino have really opened my eyes to the beauty of Winter, and have got me reaching for the door in search for some warm unique pieces such as these. Just the weekend that passed, I found myself some beautiful new scarves... yes, it is true. I am one of those people. I am an all year, every season, avid scarf lover. I have the colours, the textures, the designs. I simply cannot help myself. And its gotten me thinking about what it is about this season that grabs me. And I am here to pass it onto you.
1. Always stick to the basics and the neutrals: cream, white, olive, camel, brown, grey, black. These are absolute necessities in my eyes, especially for Winter. Just look at how Olivia Palermo does it - will she ever put a foot wrong? I just recently picked up a fitted cropped olive blazer, and I feel as though I am already wearing it out. Top it with jeans, tights, a sexy mini, a cute maxi... its amazing. Camel this season has also become huge, and I take to it like an investment piece. I dont think this will be the last we will see of old cammy camel! Knits are perfect in these kinds of colours, and will honestly do with everything.
2. It never hurts to dress it up. You dont want to feel between the cracks that winter brings, and especially in wearing basic colours it is so easy to get brought down in the dampy feeling of Winter! But I have come across a recent wonderful discovery: the colour red. YES! Red. In my market hunting this past weekend, I came across a beautiful crinkled red scarf for $10. I like a good challenge, so I picked it up. I wore it that night topped off with a white tee and my new found olive blazer, and it absolutely exploded off my outfit. I felt so confident and forward just wearing that one piece. It really brought the otherwise drab colours to life. Purple, baby pink, yellow and lilac are really starting to take off too in bringing an outfit to people's attention. Doesnt even have to be a scarf, can be a beanie or a bag or jewellery. Get them while its hot, ladies!
3. Its gotta be big and its gotta be beautiful. Now I am and have always been a massive fan of layers. A lot of the reason is because I can never decide on an outfit, but mostly because Winter is insanely cold. Take advantage of this. Not only are you warm, but its a billion outfits in one, and you can fit into almost every occasion with whatever you are wearing. Thats almost too perfect for me. One thing again that really gets an outfit rolling is a scarf (ofcourse!). Like these fabulous ladies above, imagine what they would have looked like without these scarves? You could almost tell something is missing. So definitely invest! You will not regret it, and like me, you will soon become obsessed with wearing them with everything. Also new found favourites are knitted vests, under jackets, and mittens. It can be cute, can be sexy, can be girly, can be fierce. You simply cannot lose!
4. Keep it smooth and clean. Winter is cold, its windy, its wet. The last thing you want to do on those cold chilly mornings is get up early and spend time otherwise left snoozing on packing make up and hair products to your beautiful head. Dont like the idea of it? Then don't do it! There is something so overworked and messy about a lot of make up and big hair, with even bigger scarves and accessories. Nobody likes a walking fashion editorial, so keep the hair and face clean. A basic foundation, a little blush for the cute Winte hue, and a basic mascara application. Why not look sexy with a nude or pale pink lip? Perfect. Not only will you look refreshed in the beautiful Winter sun, but your skin will love you for it. There is nothing worse than fighting hair through gale force winds, and getting blotchy skin from the devilish mixture of cold and hot temperatures. Think of the ramifications girls! It isnt worth it! But if you really want to get a little colour splashed onto your face, the soft colours of purples and pinks never hurt, or a bronzer for a day to night transition.
5. My personal WINTER MUST HAVE. Seriously girls, Im not even going to lie. You have to invest in a blazer for the cold seasons. It is something you cannot go without! I am hitting them hard, and I have not looked back. I had a little month or so obsession with a silk baby blue blazer that, as hoped, goes with just about everything. And who could forget the basic black with purple cuffs, or the black silk number with the overbearing jewelled pendant lingering in my wardrobe? My personal favourites. But I have recently rebirthed my Lady Gaga-esque vertical striped blazer: black and white with gold military buttons and oversized shoulder pads, concaved in shape with a full front collar. I do not regret fishing this baby out. Really creates an outfit. But whatever colour/style you want or have (these power shoulders, and that sequined blazer on the right has got my heart racing!), definitely don't go without a blazer. It won't go unnoticed.
Now I am not fashionista ladies, but I know what I want. My heart lies in the warmer seasons, but I feel as though, style wise, I am born for Winter. I have milk skin, dark mahogany hair, and blue eyes - hell, I scream Snow Queen. After my love of fashion research, I can definitely see where the cosy style is going this season, and I have gotta say: I am innn llooveeeeeee! Oh dont get me wrong, I am an expert with popping on the hoodies and uggs, getting the kettle to boil and cuddling up to my man away from all the peering eyes of fashion rules and regulations. But this Winter, these styles and trends just cannot go unrecognised.
xo
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