Fashion of 2018

Fur throw over bed end - pic by favim.com I am in love with faux fur!  Sometimes I get a really strong sense for a trend and after styling a shoot recently I had that 'I want it' moment with faux fur.  It was a fur stole to be exact but the model happened to be wearing a vintage dress of mine for this particular shot and that dress combined with the photographers 'prop' - a faux fur stole just took it to a whole other level. so I've been in love with the idea of faux fur ever since.  So much so that I've dedicated this whole post to it! Fur capelet by kollabora.com Faux fur in an interior sense (or faux anything) is always hard to get right as it can come off looking too fake or just plain inappropriate for the setting.  I think the key to getting above this wee challenge in any case is always to go for quality and that doesn't necessarily mean spending exorbitant prices from a high-end boutique but merely thinking outside the box, looking in secondhand sto...

Outfit pic: By  Lindsay Keats  -  Dress from NYNE , crochet singlet from Dotti , shoes from  Lipstick   Interior Pic: Courtesy of hgtv.com Hubby and I are currently renovating our 70s home and have just gone from living in an episode of  That 70s Show to embracing calming neutrals.  Neutrals can sound a bit blah and sometimes they can be, but the best way to get around this is to think TTL or tone, texture layer.  This goes for clothing and for home. This pic captures a simple living space, neutral colours and a tonal palette made interesting with materials that have texture - the woven chairs, rattan stools, bare weatherboard feature walls and pearlescent shell chandelier all give a space interest while still maintaining a calm, soft and sleek vibe.   Check out Mere's matching style... I personally love this look for Mere.  It's a bit different to her personal style but there's a softness and sophistication that I really love. ...

Outfit pic: By  Lindsay Keats  -  top from ASOS , belt from Glassons , skirt from Max , shoes from Mollini , purse from Marc Jacobs Interior pic: courtesy of This is Glamorous  So I never really appreciated how well leopard print and green went together until Erena styled this outfit and suggested we put this green belt with my leopard peplum top. I had no idea 'leopard and green' was such a great combo. So I did a search to find a relevant interior image and turns out many other people have also made this discovery, and it really is a 'thing'. I highly recommend  Love Maegan's Dynamic Duo post for more fantastic green and leopard print examples. The original trendsetter - pic via Love Maegan Dita Von Teese - Image courtesy of Independent Woman Dita does the leopard and green combo with fantastic retro glamour and style. The tortoiseshell sunglasses also have that leopard quality with the black and brown tones and complements her outfit perfe...

Antique Chandeliers are an interior design fave of mine and as I'm a big fan of eclectic living spaces I really love how such a grand light fitting can sit well in even the most unexpected settings.  Quite the contradiction and twice the design statement, don't you think? Interior pic: housetohome.co.uk Never one to shy away from a costume design challenge  it was only a matter of time before I'd come up with the idea of dressing 'ode to chandelier'.  This was actually a costume I made for the Wellington Sevens (an annual rugby event).  Nonetheless heads were turned, eyes were blinded, and 'fake' diamonds shimmied.   Outfit pic: Gaya, Ereana and Mereana - Chandelier costumes by Erena Te Paa Interior pic: Chandelier image courtesy of Kennedy Home Design This was an unexpected costume design that created mass appeal in the most unexpected environment and I have to admit it was a bit of fun feeling like a chandelier for a day.   The above may be a bit to...

Outfit pic: By Lindsay Keats - Dress from ASOS , Shoes from Mollini Interior pic: courtesy of   Home to Decor I work in an ad agency so I have a particular fascination and love for the TV show Mad Men . I also love the fashion silhouettes from this era, very feminine dresses in flattering shapes. The retro and sophisticated style from this show can positively influence your home decor and fashion style. We had fun taking this shot, a bit of silliness pretending to be a 60s housewife with an unplugged iron! A few retro pieces will give you that great 60s vibe while still being modern and relevant. Try a retro 60s style chair, sofa, artwork, or lamp. Betty, Joan and Peggy from Mad Men Joan is my favorite female character in the show. She knows everything, is the go to problem solver in the office and always looks flawless. Outfit pic: By Lindsay Keats - Dress from Karen Walker - Hi There range, Shoes from Mollini   I nterior pic: courtesy of Styled Haven Another classic ...

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 ...