Picture courtesy of vogue.co.uk

I’ve caught spring fever , I can’t deny it… and I have been gradually updating my spring wardrobe with a couple of key pieces, bearing in mind my budget, I have also been recycling past season pieces to mix and match the look. I mean a girl has gotta look good but let’s not forget social and familial responsibility here. Also I believe fashion is really about imagination and not just free spending. I have to say being a very black and white person in terms of my wardrobe has color blinded me somewhat all these years and I realized that I never have any floral prints in my wardrobe. But I am so sold on the liberty prints florals and all the artistic multi-hued soft and very busy florals in soft , soft chiffon or silk that I see in the shops these days. Brands like Zara and Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridges. MNG have gone over the top with some really fine pieces. Tastefully feminine without being OTT (over the top) me-wanna gag sweetness.It comes across more artistic like artworks by the likes of Van Gogh’s lighter pieces. If you don’t like small prints , try bold statement flora and fauna , still works.

Then there is the safari look , match em with some gladiator sandals or pseudo gladiator sandals , saw a really cool pair from Nine West and I believe Top Shop should have some really cool ankle height ones. Shirt dresses in khaki/ any browns and greens with epaulets and pockets or wrap around are just some of my favorite and I believe it si quite a classy and classic ensemble. You can wear this look for ages to come even after the season is over. Beige and nude and any neutral shades like ecru is so a must have. Make sure you accessories with some heavy gold or wood bangles so you don’t look wash out.

Then there is the long unstructured jacket /throw over in any form styled like a wind breaker , like a long cardigan . It is so cool to pull over a knee length dress, great for work and evenings to hang out in. Showing skin is nice in the evening but when you throw something like that over a slinky dress , it just shouts attitude and self confidence.

This season’s accessories, belts for the safari look and tall , very tall shoes. Sandals and canvas and canvas or raffia wedges must have. Spring to a great start…..

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