Fashion of 2018

From left to right: www.mohomy.com , www.ruedechic.com , www.glamour.com I don't know about you but on a cold day like it is here today in New Zealand I need a bit of colour to brighten the mood! ORANGE AND ROYAL BLUE  From left to right: lifestyle.ezinemark.com & asdinteriors.wordpress.com Let's face it, colour blocking isn't a new trend in fact we've written about it before and it has probably been reinvented so many times with a new 'seasonal colour to watch' that I'm hardly breaking new ground here.  But without dwelling on a particular colour I am instead choosing to pay homage to a pop of colour in every shade that I feel really brings a smile to my dial and brings oomph to any room! PURPLE From left to right: norwegianmoods.blogspot.com & nihrida.com I must have gone out and bought at least 4 new shades of bold nail polish in the last two weeks (considering I don't wear nail polish this is pretty significant!).  The bold rich hues of bur...

Olivia Palermo in a handpainted skirt.  Image by habituallychic.com Th ere is something so unique and striking about handpainted fabrics for the home or the body.  This week we pay homage to this seasons style must-have by selecting a few inspiring garments and homewares that really showcase this trend. Handpainted Maxi dresses are truly eye catching: above and below - images by ulugustarstyling.net  and prettyportobello.blogspot.com W ho doesn't want to stand out in a crowd and in this day and age individuality is very much in-vogue.  As a lover of crafts and DIY I admire any and all things that have a real 'made with love' feel to them. Bluebelle Gray creates amazing handpainted fabrics and pieces for the home.  How fresh and inviting is the couch covered in handpainted sunflowers!  Below are just some handpicked and handpainted furnishings for the home that I hope will inspire your creative juices Midnight Spirographs painting by Sarah Stockstill Handpa...