Shoes | topshop
Jumpsuit | new look
Choker | Asos
Hi lovlies!!! As the majority settle into their A/W routines, there's always those last minute ones like myself that never have their lives together. Those of us that wait till it gets a bit chilly to start thinking 'maybe it's time to start shopping for warmer clothes' yes! I'm talking to you. Okay so now you're thinking 'but where do I start?' simply because you're sick and tired of shopping for clothes you know won't be coming out of that closet once winter's gone. I used to just buy whatever it is I'm liking at the time with no thoughts about how I'd feel about it in say a year or two's time. When I tell you that planning my seasons in terms of clothes has changed my life it really has, and I hope it helps you too. If it does - tell a friend to tell a friend. On that note here are my top 5 tips on making that seasonal transition that much more fun/bearable:
1. Colour Palette- I find coming up with a colour palette so effective, it gives you that starting point if you're confused or completely clueless as to what your wardrobe should consist of for that season. I for example have decided that greys, whites and blacks are my safe heaven so my goal for this Autumn/ winter is to venture out more into the world of colour. Therefore my A/W colour palette consists mainly of burgundies, khakis, mustards, whites, blacks and of course greys! From there, everything just sort of falls into place, you'll find yourself thinking about what styles and fabrics you want to showcase leading me straight to my second point.
2. Browsing- I find it somewhat therapeutic just sitting behind my laptop screen browsing my favourite sites at the start of each season just to see what excites me and what doesn't. Ladies this is so crucial, it's a process that allows you do identify what is is you really like and could potentially purchase especially if it's a clothing item in a colour on your palette. Once you've come up with a colour palette I'd even go as far as to say DO NOT purchase anything that isn't on that palette.
3. Key pieces- I find that once I've created a colour palette and browsed a few sites I automatically start thinking about pieces I know I need. These pieces are your seasonal key pieces ladies. These can be anything you fall in love with but they're most commonly your boots and your coats for Autumn and winter. I'd say it's important to have at least 6 items you can style out in many different ways in your wardrobe each season.
4. Outfit planning - So at this point you've got a colour palette, browsed your favourite sites to see what's in, and have started looking at particular clothing items you need. At this point I'd advise you to start planning some of your looks. This means figuring out what goes with your key pieces and what doesn't, this also give you an opportunity to identify what else you might need to purchase - it might be a new pair of black jeans because your old ones are washed out or a simple white tee. Honestly this part almost excites me as much as shopping does.
5. Happy shopping- last but definitely not least and most probably the most fun part. SHOPPING!!! After completing steps 1-4 there's nothing left to do but actually purchase those items you've been thinking about and slaying them! Yasss!!!
