Fashion of 2018

Home becomes Her Tui illustration by Stefan Beconcini I thought I would share a bit about our header illustration and the ideas behind what inspired it, just in case you were thinking - Why a bird? What sort of bird is that? And I know you were.... This is a Tui, a bird native to New Zealand, its key characteristics are the white tufts of feathers under its throat and its shimmery iridescent blue feathers. We also have Tui beer and Tui girls in New Zealand but I wont go into that too much as that really doesn't fit the theme of our blog. So to share a bit of our New Zealand uniqueness we chose this beautiful and special native bird. We also liked the bird related theme of nesting and turning your house into a home. So my talented husband Stefan was kind enough to draw a few options for us. The handsome Tui - Image courtesy of Wikipedia Birds have had a strong influence on fashion so it wasn't difficult to find a lot of inspirational examples. Outfit pic - Courtesy of Raindrop...

Outfit pic: By  Lindsay Keats  - Top from thrift shop, jeans from Dotti , handbag from David Lawrence Interior pic: Courtesy of Deluxe Arch Okay, so I wasn't actually around in the 70s but if I was (and in my 20s let's say) I'd be a happy girl. Al Green's Let's stay together, Marvin Gaye's Let's get it on...Ooh and for a retro style refresher check out these 70s fashion icons  (p.s Diane Keaton I love you). Farrah Fawcett image from andamasha.blogspot.com So obviously we had to come up with our own 70s inspired looks.  Check out AnnaLynne McCord's take on this amazing era and then of course the lovely Mere shows off her 70's side with classic bell bottoms, micro florals and tan accents AnnaLynne McCord image from denimology.com Though you can't see them we also had some chunky platforms helping to give height to a wide flare.  Which by the way is a good tip for those who are a little on the short side and want to still be able to wear a wide leg ...

Outfit pic: By  Lindsay Keats  -  Dress from ASOS , shoes from Nike Interior Pic: Courtesy of So Darling The formal and informal After putting together all the pictures in this post I realise Erena and I have a thing for chandeliers! But I couldn't do this post without them. They are the classic high end formal factor in an interiors situation, kind of like a pair of high-heels for an outfit, a chandelier instantly dresses up a room. Above we've paired a somewhat unlikely combo of Nike high-tops with a dress, the formal dress with the informal shoes may not have been a natural combination for some but it works in a youthful, fun, not to mention comfy combo. And equally who would have thought that putting a chandelier in a bathroom was just so right! Outfit pic - Sarah Jessica Parker on red carpet, image courtesy of Style Bistro Interior pic - Industrial and pink courtesy of Curbly The hard and soft You don't have to be strictly guided by what is "appropriate" in a...

Body Art Pic: Courtesy of our lovely friend Gaya Wall Art Pic: Courtesy of Snuut Architecture This is our beautiful friend Gaya showing off her uber feminine and delicate back tattoo. If tattooing body art seems too permanent for you, then wall decals require much less commitment. This butterfly wall decal has been placed on top of wallpaper and has instantly taken a blah boring wall to something of a feature. Wall decals can be a simple and great way to add excitement, character and beauty to a room.  Body Art image: Courtesy of Pinterest Wall Art image: Courtesy of Walldecalshop I think henna temporary tattooing is so stunning, and this wall decal example shows that you really can find almost any sort of design you desire. With so many options available from images to inspirational quotes, you can find something that is meaningful and beautiful to your tastes and apply this to any room in the house (or even tattoo any part of your body...). So this is probably not a simple vinyl ...

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  -  Dress from  ASOS , Denim Jacket from Quicksilver , shoes from  Lipstick Interior pic: courtesy of Southern Charm Tiny and delicate or big and bold, there are so many floral prints out there and so many ways to bring a touch of floral to your style. Floral prints have been a big fashion trend for 2012, with many designers and major retail brands creating virtually any piece of clothing and accessory in some floral form. So my feminine floral dress is pretty safe, and you may want to mix it up with more adventurous mediums such as a floral blazer, jeans or heels. And of course if you remember the 90s you'll know just how great denim and floral print go together � just like Salt-N-Pepa, like Guns N' Roses, like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and DJ Jazzy Jeff - denim and floral are a match made in 90s grunge heaven. Except back then I'd probably wear this same outfit with my steel capped Doc Marten boots as opposed to high-heeled...

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...