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...

Left to right imagery: stylingon.com & designspiration.net Mixing prints takes a bit of courage and an eye for colour combinations.  On the home front a combination of prints can be very chic and the overall feel can bring a plain or lifeless room to life.  On the fashion front it can give someone a real sense of personality... Something for everyone - Image by theberry.com M y personal approach to print is one that is relatively reserved but what I love about mixing prints is that it doesn't always have to say 'hey look how many colours I can wear' - but rather, 'look what I can do with multiple prints and colour', take for instance these runway looks that are mixing prints yet in a monochromatic way. Image from style.mtv.com The overall look above is a look that is refined yet captivating as not only are the models mixing prints but they are mixing textures in a tonal colour palette of greys black and brown. Not once do I think this is too much print, which j...

Outfit pic: By Lindsay Keats - Dress and bag from Glassons , Shoes from Nude   Interior pic: courtesy of Design Interior Blog I love how simple yet effective colour blocking is. It can create a fantastic visual impact that is bold, dynamic and fun for your outfits and home interiors. With the teal as the primary colour and adding complementary accessories in pink and yellow, it really makes the outfit pop. Was quite happy to find this similar interior colour block image with the vibrant teal walls and the pink touches. So how do you choose the colours? This doesn�t simply mean that you put two or three bold colours together, they must be complementary. Here is a great guide from style prompt on how to technically figure out which colour combinations work best together. As we�ve done with this outfit, you can also try colour blocking with homeware accessories such as cushions, vases or throws. Colour block with accessories - image from getinmyhome If you're into DIY, here ...