Lookbook | Neuw things

I have been so busy drowned in work , with 7 days on a week for the rest of the month (= 28 days on 0 off), I haven’t really had much time to sit down. Though in saying that, the effects of overworking hasn’t exactly kicked in yet, I’m still at ease in that aspect.

I had a bit of spare time on Saturday morning and scored 2 pairs of Neuw shorts in New Market. I have been trying to get my working wardrobe up to scratch but these shorts were too good to be missed. Summer’s nearly over here but hoping to plan a trip to an exotic location in June.

I also got my Melissa shoes in the post from myhabit.com 2 weeks ago. They are super comfy and yes they smell like bubble gum. They are my second pair, I am madly obsessed with their range of shoes. They are great for work as they are flat and they go with almost anything. In a nut shell , they are reasonably priced (around the 100-150 mark) you won’t be disappointed with these. You can get them on ASOS.com as well and they have free shipping but my habit have daily deals and can often get things for half price.

Michelle

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What I am wearing: Kookai top, Neuw shorts, Melissa Shoes, Bally Bag

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I have been browsing religiously for new trends coming up next season. As much as I love buying new pieces, I’d like to save the bits and bobs I bought last season or seasons before. If I can rewear them then I would, assuming we are all probably rolling on some sort of budget for clothes.

I am probably not the only one who notices this but there are always pieces from previous seasons that you can rewear or change around to suit any season.

What I am out to get for next season:

• Trousers– no more of this jeans business. We are working women, we will wear trousers but not just for work. We are talking about pants in brights, pastels, full length, cropped. They are everywhere and they go with everything. Investing in pairs of trousers will be very economical as you can wear them to any occasion and they can be transferable to different seasonal trends in the future. Check out one of my previous post Vintage Rose for an idea of how to style trousers.
• Skirts – Mini, midi, maxi. You name it. They are all in the mix but with a twist. Skirts have been a very big thing for the past season or 2 with midi coming into play last year. We know you have legs so show them off. This season is about slits, bolder fish tail hem lines and more. A major advantage of slits and fish tail hems is that they most definitely accentuate your legs so for us petite girls they do wonders. Minis are still around for early spring go for the knitted patterned skirts.
• Patterns – outrageous bold patterns are everywhere. We are not going for the subtle polka dots and stripes anymore. Any patterned – baroque,palm trees, aztec, chains they seem to be all mixed together. We are seeing less of the florals and more of the bright and powerful patterns.
• Shorts – Knickers shorts are a huge thing. These are super figure hugging shorts (that are extremely short) as they resemble knickers . Probably not everyone’s cup of tea. They are so figure hugging that they create can thigh muffins if you are not toned. This gives more of a reason to do more squats and ins and outs to burn that bum and those legs.

What we can re-use or re-create these looks with:

Maxi Skirt –

• Slits. Simply create slits on both sides up to the thigh. This is an extremely simple re-creation. All you need is scissors, thread and needle.
• Create bold and daring fish tail hemline. No more of those gradual flowing hemlines. We are talking straight lines. Simply get a maxi skirt made of a more rigid material, make incisions on the side and cut the front to a mini length, hem the ends.

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Michelle

Pastel. Winter. Love. Lookbook

The look book for my River Island purchases this week. I also bought a couple of things from ASOS this week too including this motel cage back crop top which I love! It’s so versatile and it’s not too short which is great. I took a bet with this one and bought a small and it fits fine. This weekend I also purchased some jewelry which I’ll load up later on in the week (am already wearing a few of them in these shots).

Michelle

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Motel Cage Back Crop Top, Pleated Midi Skirt (Vintage), Jeffrey Campbell Foxy in Black.

Chelsea Gail Silk top, River Island Navy High Waisted Shorts, Vintage Bally Bag, River Island Flatform brogues.

River Island Minty Mesh Cut Out Dress

Motel Cage Back Crop Top, River Island Geometric Mini, Jeffrey Campbell Foxy in Black.