Fashion of 2018

Interior pic - madeaboutthehouse.com Michael Kors 2013 - upscalehype.com In 2012 I was adamant that I would steer away from black.  Why?  Well it's a bit of a kiwi stereotype and I wanted to challenge myself and my wardrobe!  Now that we are well and truly into the new year I feel differently.  Black is chic, it evokes so many emotions  including edginess and sexiness and for some reason this Winter I'm looking forward to heading over to the dark side.  So these are my Top 5 reasons (in no particular order) why black IS the colour you should be wearing this season. 5 - Black is powerful and masculine! Kitchen image - freshome.com  and Justin - styleforum.net Whether you have your doubts about black in the home there really is no question that a hit of black makes a dramatic statement and there is a masculinity and strength to it.  It's a nice way to turn what would be a feminine space into somewhere your husband would feel even more comfortable being.  Oh yes and a black s

When it comes to sleepwear I must admit that I often go for comfort over beauty. No-one really sees me apart from my husband, which may not be fair on him when all I like to wear is my old, baggy and faded flannel pajamas with my mismatching knitted bed socks. It was our fifth wedding anniversary recently and I've booked us into a boutique hotel in Greytown -  The White Swan for a romantic weekend away. They have these gorgeous themed rooms and we're booked into the Ruby room which is decorated with a Moulin Rouge theme. So this has inspired my search for attire fit for the occasion and I'll leave the flannel PJs at home. Vintage Glamour  Vintage Glamour - this gorgeous bedroom and elegant lingerie gown would make anyone feel posh. Who knew you could wear something similar to a ball gown to bed! A bit extravagant for bed, but why not. Outfit image courtesy of Dollhouse Bettie French Country French Country bedroom and casual, classy pajamas.  I love the exposed brick, chand