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Going OTT for OTS – Spring Fashion Trend Alert: Off The Shoulder

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I knew that off the shoulder (OTS) tops and dresses were going to be a big season trend for summer back in Mid July when stores started to bring in their new season offerings.

I had received two vouchers from Witchery for my Birthday back in July. One for being part of their loyalty program (where you get gifted $20 for your Birthday month) and $40 from my husband as part of my ‘package’ of gifts.

When I headed to the Indooroopilly store, and saw an off the shoulder black and white top, I disregarded it because I thought the hem looked too short. I’m very particular about how much of my belly and crotch area I show in my outfits (and my #everydaystyle photos) because it’s still a problem area for me since having my babies. I have a pouch that likes to overhang, and when stuffed into jeans it likes to pout out – if you understand what I mean?!

So tops have to be long at the front on me. And if the top ISN’T long enough at the front, I will layer it over a singlet that adds that extra coverage.

This is hard to do with an OTS top – but here is a suggestion. Wear a spaghetti strap singlet to turn your OTS top into a cold shoulder style top – it gives you extra wear out of your shorter OTS pieces.

Anyway, the shop assistant told me to try the top on because it was much longer than it looked hanging up.

And of course she was right and I loved it and bought it.

off the shoulder top witchery

Wearing Witchery Off The Shoulder Top (Now Sold Out)

I’m glad OTS tops and dresses are a returning trend for this Spring/Summer 2016 because it means I can get more wear out of the pieces I bought last season.

red ots top

blue ots top

If you don’t have any OTS action in your wardrobe, here are a few styles available online.

Off the shulder tops 2016

  1. Dotti Gigi OTS Top in Khaki $39.95
  2. Dotti Gigi OTS Top in Stripe $39.95
  3. Ping Hem Long Sleeve Top $59.95
  4. Jacqui E Watermelon Trixie Blouse $79.95
  5. Atmos & Here Black Off The Shoulder Top $29.95
  6. Bohemian Traders Marrakech Frida Top $149.95
  7. River Island Off The Shoulder Lace Top $54.00

Tips Wearing OTS Tops

• Find a comfortable strapless bra in a beige/tan colour which can be worn under white/sheer OTS tops and dresses.
• Don’t forget to put sunscreen on your shoulders when out and about.
• To elongate the length of the hem and get more wear out of your OTS tops, wear over a singlet to turn it into a cold shoulder style top. This can offer more support if you’re busty or don’t like to have your shoulders out too much.

Have you got any OTS tops in your wardrobe from last season?

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Spring 2016 Colour Alert: Khaki and Moss

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Last week while I was at the shops with my two younger girls, I noticed the new season colours for Spring 2016. I feel like we are revisiting autumn because the hues for this season are very much the colours we would see at that time of year. Think navy, khaki and moss, rust and terracotta, mustard and burnt orange. These are the trending colours for Spring in both fashion and homewares.

I love wearing these colours so I’m actually a little excited by this season’s offerings. But before I go off to buy some pieces to update my wardrobe, I always do an edit of my scarves and accessories to ensure I can pull off a few outfits before buying new pieces.

I haven’t always been big fan of khaki. I would wear it to work (as a plumber) and it does remind me of the army. But it’s definitely a colour that I’ve enjoyed wearing.

This season Khaki and Moss are the trending green colours. I recently bought a khaki tee and blazer which I know will get a lot of wear this season.

To add a feminine touch to khaki, wear it with a floral scarf. This is how I styled my khaki tee from Sussan. I opted to go with the XL because it’s a clingy material and I like my tees to be a bit more oversized than fit like a sausage skin.

bec in khaki tee

Khaki and moss look great with white, navy, black, hot pink, burnt orange, mustard, red and purple.

I tend to wear my khaki pieces with denim, white and black pants.

Here are a mix of offerings in all shades of khaki and moss for this season. Number 2 is definitely khaki, it just looks different in the light.

khaki and moss spring 2016 colour alert1. Katies 3/4 Sleeve Bubble Top $34.95

2. Belle Bird Bamboo Curve Sleeve Top $69.95

3. Sass Kyla Khaki Blouse $59.00

4. Bohemian Traders Khaki Tee Dress $129.00

5. Sussan Moss V-neck Tee $29.95

6. Wish Khaki Blazer $149.95

7. Millers Khaki Lace Front Tee $24.95

Do you own any khaki in your wardrobe?

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Accessory Alert: Marble Fashion Jewellery

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A couple of weeks ago I headed into Katies to buy a pair of the new smart jeans that Nikki from Styling You had recommended.

I had done another wardrobe edit and was in desperate need of some more jeans. I don’t like to invest in expensive jeans until I’m at the size I’d like to be. These Katies ones were a bargain at $35 because they went on sale the week after Nikki shared about them online.

Anyway, of course while I was in Katies, I browsed to see if there were any other items of interest to me and this necklace stood out.

marble fashion jewellery

I love accessories that are different and I do get drawn to unusual shapes. I loved the way this necklace incorporates marble and brass together. It reminded me of some of the interior trends I’ve written on various blogs about the home.

Of course I had to have it and each time I wear it, I get complimented on it.

marble jewellery

 

marble jewellery

The necklace may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it because it’s edgy (literally too) and it’s different to what I’ve seen around.

Marble is a versatile pattern that works well in accessories. It adds the right amount of interest to a classic outfit.

I’ve found some fabulous marble fashion jewellery if you’d like to add this to your accessory collection.

 

 

 

 

What do you think of marble accessories? Yay or Nay – or should marble be kept for home interiors instead?

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Four Patterns You Need in Your Wardrobe

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As I’ve been going through my wardrobe and working out what pieces I love and what pieces I don’t, I’m starting to see which patterns feature highly in my wardrobe.

A patterned top can look great on it’s own with a pair of jeans. It can be easily layered with a block colour or with another patterned accessory, providing there is a common colour in both the patterned top and accessory.

I thought I’d share four patterns that feature highly in my wardrobe, in what way and why I think you should have them in yours.

1. Stripes. I have striped long sleeve and short sleeve tees. I even have tunics and dresses with stripes. Vertical and horizontal stripes are featured in my wardrobe. I recently purchased a black and white stripe long sleeve top from Witchery for my Birthday. Stripes are versatile. You can layer them with textures like fur vests, sleeveless duster vests or a leather jacket. I’ve never found a stripe I don’t like. My favourites are black and white, white and black, red and white and navy and white.

stripe top

2. Polka dots. I love a spotty print and polka dots are a lot of fun to wear. Again they can be a great base for your textured pieces. And when worn on their own they can make the most simplest outfit look chic and cute. I love a monochromatic polka dot pattern and I think it’s the most versatile for most people.

polka dot top

3. Leopard Print. I have a leopard print shirt, leopard print scarf and even leopard print shoes. Not everyone loves leopard print, so find an animal print you can handle. Snake print or tiger stripes are another print you can incorporate into your wardrobe.

leopard print tee

4. Plaid or Checked. This print goes in and out of fashion, but I still wear it because I like it and I feel warmer in it during winter. My plaid tops are usually shirts layered over a t-shirt or I wear a plaid dress. I also have plaid scarves which work well with a plain block top or striped top. Having a plaid scarf is a great accessory to have during winter. It can work well with a variety of colours and tops.

plaid dress

Here are a few pieces I have found online if you’re wanting to add these patterns to your wardrobe.

patterned tops 2016

  1. ASOS JDY Plaid Check Shirt $26.00
  2. Cordelia St Spots Top $69.95
  3. Bohemian Traders Striped Long Sleeve Tee $79.95
  4. Boom Shankar Red Stripe Moni Top $59.00
  5. Dotti Mini Spot Bow Blouse $49.95
  6. Katies 3/4 sleeve Check Shirt Dress $59.95
  7. ASOS Leopard Print Blazer $79.00
  8. Empress Eleven Black Better Top $49.95

What pattern do you tend to wear a lot of? Any patterns you’d like to wear more?

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Giving Winter the Cold Shoulder

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Last weekend, I headed to Garden City to meet up with some friends for breakfast. I had a little cash to burn to buy some new knits for my Birthday. With the end of financial year sales on, and no kids with me, it was the perfect time to do some shopping.

I headed to Katies because I knew there were a few pieces I missed out on buying when I headed to the Katies night with Nikki. Alas, most of the items had sold out, but I still found a stripe tunic dress which could be layered for Spring.

Lately, I’ve been yearning to get back to basics and classics. Stripes, polka dots, black and white and my favourite leopard print always grab my attention.

As I was paying for my tunic dress, I noticed the girl behind the counter had a black cold shoulder top on. I thought surely that’s not Katies! It’s too trendy.

Curious to know where her top was from, I asked her and she told me that they were a really popular top and it was definitely from Katies. I turned around to see if I could get the top in black but there was only a small left. The other colours were lighter –which don’t usually suit my skin tone. But then my friend pulled out the dark grey one.

I headed back to the change rooms and tried the top on. I was a little unsure so I sent a message to a friend and modelled the top for the friend I was with who told me she liked it.

katies cold shoulder top

I was a little concerned about being cold on the shoulders since winter decided to arrive a week or so ago. But when I’ve worn it, I haven’t felt cold or naked – which is a good thing!

I think this cold shoulder knit top is perfect for Brisbane winters and in early spring when the temperatures are a little cool but don’t require a jumper or heavy jacket.

I paid $17 for my top last week, but now they are down to $9.95, so if you love the top like I do, head there now and buy one. I’m wearing an XL in mine.

cold shoulder top winter

If the cold shoulder detail is too cool for where you live, you can layer it over another long sleeved coloured top.

I’m off to buy the black one now!

When was the last time you got a bargain? Ever been surprised by a shop stocking something you didn’t expect?

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