WHITE AND CO.

Does white, denim and leather seem like a familiar combination? 

T FOR TAILORED

As tailored jackets and blazers with reference to the opposite gender have flooded the runways 
in recent  seasons, much of the female population has ended up with at least one tailored jacket slash blazer in their wardrobe. As the seasons progress we see masculinity taking over and clean lines forming the new modern (I blame Celine and the design extraordinaire Phoebe Philo). And as I'm close to forming a collection of blazers from purchases of short and tight from seasons ago, to vintage oversized treasures and from raiding my mum's closet for suits from a decade ago, I think its time to reassess the role and importance of a tailored jacket in the wardrobe of 2013. 

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BEJEWELED EAR

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IN WHITE WE TRUST

Today on what's worth posting is, you guessed it, white. Perhaps spring's most talked-about colour, turning to white and giving up a little on winter's black, is somewhat of a detox for you and your wardrobe. Whether you opt for white lace, a white suit, structured pieces or a white t-shirt dress as this one here, you'll get the much needed revamp as Spring comes in full force. And with regards to the overarching question of wears per item, any white piece will definitely serve you well.  

Mini tips on LWD: LWD can't get easier to style. Go minimalistic with a structured or lace LWD and for a more casual, I-don't-have-a-care-in-the-world look, a t-shirt dress is the way to go. And if your weather has severe problems deciding what the deal is going to be today; sun or rain, layering a shirt and a jacket on top of your dress will leave you game on, whatever the circumstances. 

Go ahead and white-out. Think detox. It's good for you. 

ON DENIM

A year and a couple of months ahead and here we are on denim on denim Vol. I've lost count. While the denim shirts and the denim pants vary in shades of denim and in size (see the hotpants version here) the core of it all remains the same - denim looks good with denim. 

While I have to prevent myself from narrating the story of denim on denim, laying down the pros of this uniformity of denim on top and bottom, for the sake of my dissertation, I will revert to the somewhat forgotten "mini tips" that have accompanied posts.

Mini tips for denim of denim: While most of you have probably tried and mastered denim on denim, I 'll start from the basics. Denim on denim works best with two different shades of denim, one slightly lighter than the other. 
On a more general note, jeans look much better with the hem rolled up. The exposed ankle has a je ne sais quoi feel , and while it may not elongate your legs, a pair of nude pumps will. 
And as versatility is what most of us are looking for, denim on denim can take you from coffee to cocktails. If you're not so keen on the simplicity of it all, pile on a statement necklace like this Kenneth Jay Lane one here and get your armswag on. 
And one last note. Choose an oversized shirt to pair with skinny or bootcut jeans. The juxtaposition of silhouettes always gets bonus points. 

How do you wear your denim? Please do tell!

MIDRIFF STORIES

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Withdrawing my mind from the machinations of hideous nature on an economic level, lets talk beautiful things. Yes, fashion. 

On this "educational post" (quotations before anyone jumps to conclude) we're talking about peplums (as worn gloriously yet effortlessly by the magnificent Natalie Joss above; yes I like her a LOT) and other midriff stories which involve less material - baring it all out. But before your mind swings to baring out your whole belly, and before I scare some of you away, let me inform you that the bare midriff is broken down into levels of bareness, and varies from a universally flattering, barely bare midriff to full exposure.

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WEAR IT DOUBLE

 With the last 72 hours being snow-less and with the sun finally making an appearance, I can half confidently leave any fluff (a.k.a faux fur) hanging in the closet and substitute it with double wear.

Double wear is a story about two jackets. Worn together. Providing some warmth and style.

My story with double wear started circa 2005, age 15, layering a jacket over a zipped hoodie a la Mary Kate Olsen. Then it developed to layering a fur giller over a leather jacket and then it became a double wear of jackets over jackets. 

The double wear is founded on the same principles as layering but I will not navigate you through those as that will require addressing the cold; and it's kind of spring and I kind of feel nauseous that there is snow 27 days into spring.

Apart from the story of two jackets, this outfit is a replay of my love for boyfriend tees and neck adornments. This also goes back to circa 2005. Should I start worrying that 8 years forward my style is still based more or less on the same principles?

Spill out the goss of your style evolution below!

PARIS

Déjà vu? Although Paris fashion week is becaming last month's news, I could not leave Paris out of the fashion week reviews. And besides, it's never too late for some runway inspiration, the circumstances being that a coat is pretty much still necessary in some parts of the world. So fall/winter 2013 seems relevant.

In Paris, no detail is too big or too small for the fashion names that make us squeak with excitment. Chanel, Chloe, Celine, Valentino, Stellaaa!! Paris is the city of love. Love for great clothes, couture and French style! 

Raf Simons wowed at his second collection for Dior, paying tribute to Warholian art. And speaking of new designers at old fashion houses, lets talk Saint Laurent. Controversial sums it all. The collection and the reaction but the more I see it the more I like it. I'm pretty sure it's the plaid shirts.

The rest of what Paris had to offer was Alexander Wang's debut collection for Balenciaga, bespoke tailoring, flashback to the 80s (see Balmain), pinstripes and masculinity (see Stella McCartney), the all seeing eye (see Kenzo) , Bambi making  an appearance at Givenchy, and over the knee awesomeness (see Chanel and Celine). Talking Celine, let's talk about Phoebe Philo and her amazing talent to mesmerize us even with a market-bag inspired coat. Genius.

Go get inspired!

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