Monday, May 21, 2012

'Cause Every Lil Thing is Gonna Be All White

The French woman can do little wrong when it comes to effortless chic style and this becomes increasingly evident in Spring/Summer when she manages to still look classy and stylish despite the summer heat. White on White has always been a Parisian staple but has been catapulted to the forefront of the fashion world again this season by brands such as The Row, Jil Sander and Chloe. The mono-colour makes it easy to mix and match within a capsule white wardrobe but when it comes to this look remember less is definitely more. Sheer chiffons work brilliantly for a high summer look that combine style and comfort in hotter climates and this season's pleated white maxi skirt hits two hot trends at once. Pair with an oversized floppy hat, simple white silk tank, cage sandals and your favourite sunnies to complete the look. For those not brave enough to go head to toe white, mix some black accessories into the look such as a black belt, clutch and shoes for a monochrome chic style Audrey Hepburn would be proud of.

The Row SS12
 Chloe SS12



Thursday, May 3, 2012

The Printed Square

I have waited with bated breath since early February for Oasis' latest Limited Edition collaboration to hit stores and tomorrow, the Scarf Print collection is finally here! Inspired by costume designer Nicky Albrechtsen's beautiful original print books, the 13 piece capsule collection consists of pure silk tops, skirts, shorts and a stunning maxi dress, perfect for upcoming summer weddings. The prints, whilst not identical, all complement one another which allows for easy mix and matching within the collection- a perfect excuse for me to justify buying everything! :) Here are my best picks: