first winter knock

Now that winter is knocking, we can pack away the 'almost not there' outfits and bring out the boots.  Winter is the best season in my opinion because we ge to layer, cover the 'not necessary to be seen'  and are allowed to eat as much as we want!  Also it is the season of coats, boots, socks, scarves, gloves, hugs and cuddling.  So what are we excited about this winter?

NAVY

...must be the new black, except you can wear it with black!!! It has that relaxed but supreme atmosphere about it; like Im ok in my skin (and clothes) but I can flaunt them just so you dont miss them.  Today, thanks to new trends you find every fashionable item in navy: shoes, coats, dresses, bags, earrrings, belts, etc.  Navy is everywhere without looking nautical or 'Pick'nPay uniformy'.  If you have been thinking about it, its a yes: you can buy the navy leggins, the navy boots, that navy handbag....actually anything in that family is acceptable.

GREY-BUT-TAUPE

Not quite sure what to call this colour but its there; its fresh and lovely absolutely lovely darling.  Please refer to the ruched boot right in the middle of the image above.  It has that Urban store look; but comes in almost everything; and goes with everything.  Think of it as the new grey, BUT grey is still the alive in all shades.  

LAYERING

Aah the art of wearing multiple pieces and giving off a 'Im together' look.  Think of vests, skin tight tees, scarves, shirts, leggings, leg warmers, gloves and hats.  These are the accessories of winter and Layering is the manner in which they are put together.  The other advantage here is that you can play with colours; let the navy peep here; but the the black is the focal point with taupe boots and a navy scarf! Ta-da!

TAN-TO-NUDE

Tan equals leather...ok atleast leather look alike.  Whoever thought any brown family could be such a hit.  Tan is a naughty colour as it flows from summer to winter without difficulty.  Think of tan sandals, summer boots and waist belts; now in winter think of rider boots, calf boots, tan gloves, tan trench coats, etc.  It has the ability to make a summer dress flirty and a winter outfit retro but yet pretty.  So tan on girls and boys, tan on!

WEDGES

Yes that high wedge pump was a great investment; and now you can wear it in winter too!!!  Personally Im excited about wedge boots; in all inches, colours, fabrics, embellishments, etc. Wedge wedge wedge.  They are comfortable; sexy without the bunions and soooo wintery for all winter outfits. 

WARM FABRICS

Hmmmmmmm wool, suade, velvet (in small amounts), wovens, tartan, houndstooth, etc and all their cousins and second cousins.  The core of winter is a bowl of stew and a blanket.  Winter is a cold season (Lunch Bar!); the goal is not to freeze to death.  So please dont think its ok to walk around in your mesh dress outside in the middle of June with sandals; one word PNEUMONIA! So make friends with all these lovely warm clothes.

SATCHELS

Yes yes yes with navy, tan and nudes the satchel has to be invited to the party.  They are not sexist at all; they love both women and men.  Stunnigly structured; looking very shool boy/girl with some level of maturity.  Not too big not too small; and ever so detailed! Pssssst ladies...there is a great one at a South African retailer with he word 'wool' in their name...very affordable too.

COATS

Girls and Boys coats are a must; atleast one; especially if you live in JHB(also CPT).  This place can get really cold.  Invest in colours that will stand the test of time like black, red, grey, navy and brown; and then add something exciting by purchasing a printed fabric or a 'wow' colour.  Coats last for season after season after season...look you can leave them for your grandkids.

BOOTS FOR BOYS

Whether short, mid or high; formal or sneakers...love love love them.  In grey, black, roughed, washed, rock, formal, boys are allowed to have boots too.  They can be hidden under the pants or worn over jeans (mmmmmmmmmm) with a coat and scarf and open gloves and a cute woolen hat with a coffee in one hand and....ok ok ok Im trailing off but you get the look.  Its a yes!

LAST WORD

Now friends just because its winter it doesnt mean you must stay indoors permanently; eat too much and forget the shower's location. NO.  Girls it doesnt mean its ok to have terrible toes and hairy armpits(and other areas). NO.  It also doesnt mean you can take 3days off work every month because 'you have the flu'. NO. BUT it is ok to find yourself involved in a winter fling; I mean it can get sooo cold *wink*

Ta

Budgie

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Lunch Bar =  Obvious