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...

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 b...

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...