Did you buy Over The Knee boots in the rush??

I may have posted this before, but ladies take note;




If you went out recently, think pre-Christmas and bought a pair of Over the Knee boots and they are now at the back of the closet and you are wondering why you spent $x amount on them, and what you can wear them with, and if you should throw them out, fear not.




This is how you wear OTK boots:




This was a big 'trend' item but dont throw them out, they can be worn in any season, to be safe, wait till Winter. They are best paired with layers, think opaque tights, stockings etc to play down the flash of thigh you are sporting. Wear them with short things (skirts / shorts) or skinny things, jeans (Although most boots wont fit the whole length of jean leg in them if theyre slim fit). 

*Please remember, you are not Kate Moss, she can wear anything she wants and look pretty damn good. The rest of us, unfortunately, can not. 




Wear them with scarves, coats and hats in order to downplay the 'provocative' nature of them. 

And as above, make sure they are black or dark grey or dark brown.

If they look like this:

Throw them out!!

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Latest Purchases....

Ok! ASOS wins again! I couldnt resist!

I saw this feather cape on sale ages ago but when I clicked on it, it was out of stock, oh well, I though. Ok I lied, I was slightly crushed and maybe a small tear came out.

However! I told myself no clothing or shoes for 30days and if I make it, ill treat myself with clothes :) Makes perfect sense. So I went online to check out what there was 'save some for later' type thing. Saw this cape again and when I placed it in my 'shopping bag' it was the last one!

I think that made my mind up and I had to buy it.




So, it doesnt count because I wanted it before I set my 30day rule.

Now, what to wear it with??!

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Flared Jeans

Yes, theyre worth getting. Why? They come in season again and again and again.




Dont throw them out if you think you wont wear them again, only throw them out when they become old and gross. Note: denim can still be worn with a slight faded appearance and minor "wear & tear" i.e. deliberate-looking rips etc. (Dont ever cut them or try and rip them yourself!)

But when the bum bit fades, you have a really obvious thin worn out sections around your knees or they are stained / dont fit anymore / makes you look flabby - throw them out.




I (secretly) love flares and they suit my figure too!

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What to wear this holiday season ...

Just thought I would share with you a Happy Holidays editorial I styled a little while ago.




Bring on 2011 with a lot more challenges, work and new projects and people :)

x

Dress up simple jersey dresses, or plain colours with a metallic or fancy headpiece in a similar colour.

Add texture: add some fur (faux), some slick leather, some thick cashmere, summer is all about cotton which gets very boring very quickly. Change it up!

Get festive. Its ok, you can get away with sequins, sparkles and tassels as they are all so much more mainstream now. Feel free to go get a cocktail dress that looks like you fell in a pot of glitter. Just make sure you let the dress speak for itself and dont load up on accessories. Simple plain black ankle boots offset this perfectly.

Go Christmasy. OK so maybe this post is a little late, but dont be scared to dress head to toe in white, red and black for the Christmas / holiday season, although I would advise against green! Try silver or gold instead. 

Try 'Parisian'. This trend will stay strong as lady;like silhouettes and classic style will always be popular. Lace is still a good item to be wearing, and its well worth your while to get some lace items to add to your wardrobe.  This trend will come and go so dont splurge. 

Photography: Luo Qi of Fashion Heir

Styling: Candice Van Haltren

MUA: Penny Ngu

Model: Kristy

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