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Is Nude The New Black?

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Whether it’s playing the starring role or simply complimenting an already perfect outfit, nude is fast becoming a key wardrobe staple.

There is no better time than right now for nude (or neutral/beige/buff, whichever reference to the skin coloured hue you prefer) to make it’s mark on the fashion scene.  With neon, paisley, metallics and florals taking centre stage on the runway, nude pieces have never been such a wardrobe necessity.  It’s the perfect shoe colour compliment with a bright or ‘busy’ outfit, yet works just as well being the main colour base of your outfit, as you can add beautiful bright pops of colour using on-trend accessories.   I’m a huge fan of teaming nudes with black; and with some of the more feminine floaty pieces – these look great teamed with something a little harder, like a leather jacket and/or a pair of black biker style ankle boots.  it’s near impossible to get it wrong with nudes, because it simply goes with EVERYTHING!

Dark tones of nude make a perfect match for those with a darker skin complexion, whilst light nudes and rosy tones get along just fine with fair-skinned complexions.  Just be careful to pick nudes that aren’t an exact match with your skin color – but that’s pretty much the only rule when it comes to this chic muted tone.

Here are some of my favourite looks encompassing the lastest runway trends, mixed with nudes……

Still not convinced?   Did I mention that wearing flesh-tone heels will always make your legs look longer?

Ange x
Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle blogger

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Fashion Dipped in Metal

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Fashion Dipped in Metal……..

Many designers have taken to dipping their beautiful creations in liquid metal for Spring/Summer 2012/13, creating a wonderful mix of structured and floaty metallic masterpieces.

The great thing about metallics is that its a versatile trend that can be glammed up or dressed down. For a more casual look, this can be achieved by simply teaming a pair of jeans, a plain white t-shirt and blazer with a metallic clutch or metallic shoes. For a more glam look, a metallic dress teamed with a beautiful pair of nude heals achieves an effortless edgy look.

These are my key tips to wearing metallics without getting lost in a sea of metal:

  • Keep accessories to a minimum. Since metallics pack a significant punch all on their own, there’s no need to go overboard with accessories.
  • Pair your metallics with neutrals
  • Wear 1 metallic piece at a time

My current obsession is rose gold (Michael Kors Baguette-Bezel Rose Gold Watch – you shall be mine!!!!) so Im in heaven amongst the metallic trend that’s currently hitting the runways.  A few fab metallic finds:

Links to featured fashion brands:

boohoo: www.boohoo.com

Ruby: www.rubynz.com

TheIconicwww.theiconic.com.au

Wild Pair: www.wildpair.co.nz

CottonOn: www.CottonOn.com

 

Ange x

Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle Blogger
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OOTD: Batwing Sweater Dress

OOTD: Batwing Sweater Dress

Thought I would kick off my OOTD posts with this Batwing Sweater Dress that I am absolutely loving.  It’s from Orange Girl (purchased last week) in High St which I think is such a great shop – I have bought so many reasonably priced items from this store and I honestly don’t think this label gets the praise it deserves.  I’ve seriously bought at least 40 items from this store over the years and love all of them – no regrets!!  Best of all – it’s not a chain store that you can find just anywhere AND (this is my favourite part) they only make a couple of each item so you don’t run into a 50 girls wearing the same outfit!!  BONUS!!

So – OOTD consists of:
Batwing Dress in Olive from Orange Girl, High Street (circa $60)

Opaque stockings in black from MAX ($25) and worth every cent!!  I will buy stockings from MAX only from now on, these bad boys last forever and are so comfortable that when I first wore them I went in the very next day and purchased 2 more pairs!

Black biker boots from No.1 and to be honest, I have not seen another pair anywhere that I have loved more than these and I searched high and low for the perfect pair.  I probably get asked several times a day when I where these, where I got them from.  I love them! (so glad I didn’t spend the $350 I was going to on an Overland pair).  These were about $50 or around that price.  Gold & Wood bangles and Gold Envelope Necklace are all from ShellShock in Ponsonby and the bangles were about $30 and the necklace around $80.

Necklace close up:

Gold Envelope Necklace from ShellShock

Until the next post……
Ax