It’s Winter, So What — Brighten Up

It’s Winter, So What — Brighten Up

This just in: Winter is here for another 5 weeks but that’s ok. Even though we find ourselves in the grips of one of the coldest winters on record doesn’t mean our wardrobe has to be, ermmm, frozen stiff…

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This just in: Winter is here for another 5 weeks but that’s ok. Even though we find ourselves in the grips of one of the coldest winters on record doesn’t mean our wardrobe has to be, ermmm, frozen stiff…

With NYFW coming to an end and the European Fashion Week circuit beginning, we should take a cue from the millions of street style photos running amuck around the web.

A few trends being heralded as openers to spring are:

Fresh Mint and Turquotic:

Mint and turquoise are making a big splash this spring and what a better way to infuse a bit of hope of spring into your winter wardrobe?

 

 

Turq With It--Brighten Up Your Wardrobe

Peplum blouse, 41,285 KRW / Wool coat, 71,385 KRW / Warehouse knee length pencil skirt, 54,130 KRW / Warehouse bowler bag, 60,895 KRW / Leopard jewelry, 19,560 KRW / Cole Haan fat belt, 54,280 KRW / The Apartment – NYC Photo, Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment in Greenwich…, 32,600 KRW / HARTY, 106,500 KRW / Vogue Paris
White as Snow

Black is a year rounder. You can wear it at any time and in any season. But how can you freshen it up? White. Adding white to this chic color is a great way to brighten it up and give it a crisp feel.

Powder Blues- Brighten p your wardrobe

Tory Burch long sleeve blouse, 149,180 KRW / River Island , 37,015 KRW / ALDO bag, 59,675 KRW / Bracelets bangle, 18,985 KRW / Goth jewelry, 54,225 KRW / Shoedazzle

 

Carnival Day of the Dead

This trend is still going strong, three years after Alexander made skulls the focal point in his collection. Yes it isn’t the Day of the Dead but skulls are hot hot hot hot and they are definitely a great way to liven up your wardrobe. Mix them with some floral and ethnic pieces and you are on a roll..

Brighten Up Your Wardrobe--Artistic

Long white sweater, 68,465 KRW / Vans shirt, 49,055 KRW / Plus size blazer, 24,995 KRW / Miss Selfridge , 57,595 KRW / Boot cut jeans, 101,495 KRW / ALDO high heels, 171,695 KRW / Pieces zip bag, 72,430 KRW / Necklace, 41,295 KRW / Black and gold earrings, 16,845 KRW / Sole Society

 

Navy Blues

Navy blue and crisp white are timeless and classic. They go well together in any season just like black and white. By adding a pop of yellow, you have made this combo more modern and have definitely given it a spring appeal.

Brighten Up Your Wardrobe--Navy

H&M , 54,280 KRW / Tailoring pants, 32,600 KRW / Coach bag, 247,775 KRW / Necklace, 43,470 KRW / Charlotte Russe stone ring, 6,520 KRW / GALA quartz earrings, 163,010 KRW / Wilfred blouse / Shoedazzle

and last but not least….

 

Road Rage

Toughen up your winter wardrobe with a bit of faux leather, because we love animals–and studs. But don’t use black leather, that just screams WINTER. Instead go lighter, with a neutral color like tan or beige, or if you can, white. Add in some gold accents and teal and you are a success.. well at least at brightening up your winter wardrobe..

Winter Wardrobe Reboot

Bardot polka dot shirt, 89,760 KRW / Warehouse faux leather jacket, 97,585 KRW / River Island , 67,300 KRW / Audrey Brooke , 92,155 KRW / Necklace, 41,230 KRW / Monica Vinader gold band ring, 185,075 KRW / Sole Society ballerina shoes / Jules Smith art deco jewelry

 

I hope this has helped you ladies with some ideas to cheer up your Winter Blues. Until next post..

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MySmile 4172 pts

Yay! I missed your posts!!! I need those flowery boot heel thingies that are in the second picture (carnival day of the dead). lol

oekmama 1047 pts

Tanisha, great to see you back! I was having some withdrawal symptoms, so I was going through your old posts  - especially the ones about makeup and color - I got a feeling that there were a few missing.

 

You started out with Red bones and Yellow bones and the makeup recommendations for each. Then you started with dressing for each (I think Yellow bones dressing was missing), choosing a red lipstick for each, and then a compare/contrast post. Could we get a redux?

Which leads me to my next question: Are there 'rules' for white vs. cream? 

Shulamit 1982 pts

 oekmama Lady I missed you too. Guess who's coming to Europe this year for a minute? :) I will work on the Redux next weekend when I have my 3day weekend. I find that cream looks better on "Red Bones" I think this is because cream has a yellow tint to it. White definitely looks good on EVERYONE. And if you have yellow undertones, stay AWAY from tan.. egads..

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VintageNarcissa 3151 pts

I love the skull sweater! But personally, I'm so over this cold BS! I will be in hoodies, jeans and combat boots till April, lol. Bring on some spring fashion! 

Morenika 839 pts

Hello Tanisha,

 

Love the tan jacket and jeans...  Got that look and love it.  I never thought to carry it with a teal bag though.  What if I tried to pull it off with an weather worn olivey green, with some orange wearing through?  The older this bag gets the better it looks....

kisumai 183 pts

Hey guys have you seen this= they all so beautiful <3 I thought it would be relevant. Its so refreshing seeing black women in this light http://www.miumiu.com/en/women_tales/5/film?cmp=ggl_mse_en_US_Comm_The-Door-(Search)_04-The-door_door

Shulamit 1982 pts

 kisumai I plan to write a blog post on it here. No worries. It's coming :)

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PamelaFoster 610 pts

I am so in love with mint!  It has always been a fave of mine.  The color is so feminine and clean..

mzsunshine 2429 pts

I love Navy and white combination. I was shopping yesterday and bought navy and white.  I believe it because I'm partial to the nautial themed clothing.  Ironically, I was in H&M.

I live in Florida, so white is a year rounder here.  Love your color combinations, it is giving me great ideas for the spring.

oekmama 1047 pts

 mzsunshine It wasn't til you corrected yourself that I realized you had a typo. LOL!! The brain is primed to read meaning - Florida sounds perfect for nautical wear... or is that too cliche?

Law Wanxi 5792 pts

Good to hear from you again! How's life in S. Korea? Tell us more about the Hello Kitty Cafe; is Charmmy Kitty represented there or just the main characters?

Shulamit 1982 pts

 Law Wanxi Law.. meh!! I am so over the cutesy girlie stuff. I am a firm believer that women should be WOMEN not little girls. The one thing that annoys me about the culture. However, Hello Kitty rocks.. They have a board with all of the Hello Kitties since 1972 :)

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oekmama 1047 pts

 Shulamit  Law Wanxi Can someone explain how Hello Kitty manages to survive so long? I loved Hello Kitty as a kid, and little girls are still rocking it today!

MySmile 4172 pts

 Shulamit  Law Wanxi I love Hello Kitty too..but that is one thing that I've always found strange about certain Asian cultures.. I'm not trying to imitate a 13 year old school girl