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Link Love: The Knitting Bug

— by Inge

on August 31, 2023

This week’s Link Love is for the knitters and fans of home-made knitwear:

Six knitters talk of the garments they are most proud of.
From comfortable sweaters to ‘fancy’ mohair creations, three women share the stories behind garments made by loved ones, that have been worn across the decades.
Meet the new generation of male knitters.
Maeve Higgins’ tongue-in-cheek article about finding extraordinary joy in knitting made me chuckle.

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In this video, Sarah Jessica Parker details the stories of her Met Gala gowns. Carol says: “I love when a celebrity stands for something, and for her it’s honouring great design.”

Jaime had been thinking of the role of taste in personal style when she saw this article.

BlueJay liked this article about the female actors and performers that have shaved their heads over the years. She remembers how sensational it was when Sinéad O’Connor and Demi Moore shaved their heads.

Allora liked this post: “How to Dress Over 50. Hint: Don’t Make It a Thing.“

“Developing your personal style is a lifelong journey and it is not a race despite what you see and hear.” Nuancedream really found this article about how micro trends may be impeding our personal style thought-provoking.

Quietloud loved seeing the original supermodels back together. Which led her to watch this 1995 documentary.

Suntiger recommends this article about “boring” clothes.

She also found “How to Embrace Trends While Staying True to Yourself” a good read.

And she enjoyed Jo-Lynne’s post on outfit proportions and the golden ratio.

Here are seven colour combinations for Autumn and Winter that could inspire your style. Angie’s into the red with tones of caramel! Teal and buttermilk might appeal to Team Teal.

She also reports that tall boots and biker boots are trending. Angie thinks of biker boots as an iconic classic that is having its fashion moment.

Rachylou thought the part about the development of women’s sizes in this episode of Radiolab was super interesting .

JenniNZ has been following Jill Chivers, and really liked this post about the real difference between fashion and style.

What happens to all the items we return? This article isn’t about clothes per se, but UmmLila thought it very interesting.

April enjoyed Wirecutter’s review of women’s white T-shirts.

Link Love

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Streamline Your Outfit with a Column of Colour

— by Angie

on August 30, 2023

Create a column of colour by combining a top and bottom in the same or similar solid colour. Use any solid colour in any fabric. The low-contrast pairing has the visual effect of emphasizing the vertical. Dark columns of colour are the most common.

Dresses, jumpsuits, rompers are ready-to-go columns of colour. Add a patterned scarf for an easy outfit. A column of colour can make hard-to-style jackets, coats and cardigans instantly wearable. And they can elongate outfit proportions without heels.

Stylish dressing is not about creating outfits that are elongating or slimming. But sometimes the column of colour’s simple, lean line hits just the right note, making you feel attractive and comfortable. It’s also fast and easy to pull together.

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Bright Colours to Celebrate Summer

— by Inge

on August 29, 2023

While browsing the Instagram accounts of our outfit bloggers, I noticed that many of them are having lots of fun with sporting bright colours that fit right into Angie’s Summer Brights Outfit Formula. Here are six that make me smile each time I look at them!

It’s hard to say who steals the show here: Tanja in her fab chartreuse pants suit or her darling doggie! The suit consists of a Modern Classic blazer that is structured on the shoulders, and straight cropped pants. The tucked V-neck, ribbed tank top provides subtle textural interest and lengthens the leg line from the waist down. Tanja continues the earth-toned colour palette with cognac espadrille sandals, a cognac belt, and structured satchel. Dangly earrings, a gold pendant, and oversized sunnies complete the look.

Georgette takes trendy co-ords to the next level with this bright patterned skirt and top set. The top’s square neckline and smocked construction create a streamlined fit, and the smocked design is repeated in the wide waistband of the below-the-knee A-line skirt. The exuberant colours and fluid shapes remind me of an abstract painting. Refined black gladiator sandals echo the black in the garments, and bookend our blogger’s dark hair. Bright red lipstick, pale lilac earrings, and orange sunnies also cleverly refer back to the splendid colour mix.

The unusual combination of teal blue and warm buttercup yellow caught my attention. Dayle has paired yellow cropped straight pants with a thigh-length tunic with asymmetrical hemline that draws the eye up and down. The flowy volume is tempered by the tailored shoulder line and straight trousers. Dayle’s ankle-strap wedge sandals and arty bracelet are an exact match with the yellow trousers. More yellow appears in her funky earrings, round specs, and the show-stopping necklace. Hand-painted fluttering leather butterflies with open cut shapes rest on a bed of denim shapes. It’s a work of art!

This is a fantastic example of Angie’s Patterned Summer Brights Outfit Formula. Choose a statement dress like Debra did here, and you’re almost done. Our blogger’s white maxi kaftan with eye-catching cobalt jungle cityscape and roaming cheetahs does all the talking. The flowy silhouette is breezy for hot Summer days. The long tassels add a playful touch. Bright orange sandals are a nod back to the cheetahs, and make the cobalt pop even more. Bright red toenails and lipstick are the cheerful finishing touches.

Warm marigold is one of those colours that is quintessentially Summer for me, and it suits Greetje beautifully. She is sporting an elegant midaxi fit-and-flare shirtdress that accentuates her waist. Greetje didn’t like how the self-belt rode up around her waist, and decided to wear it as a scarf instead. Genius! Baby blue pointy-toed, block-heeled slingbacks are unexpected and make the marigold shine even brighter. The structured emerald satchel does the same. All three colours are repeated in our blogger’s beautiful dangly earrings and bangle.

Dressy white tapered trousers form the perfect neutral backdrop for Marta’s puff-sleeved breezy blouse with large-scale floral print in shades of orange, red, and pink. The blouse has a front knot that creates a faux-tuck effect, and showcases the gold buttons on the trousers. Our blogger’s footwear and carefully chosen accessories match the colour palette. Her red suede penny loafers add a preppy touch, and have playful gold and red crown adornments. The beaded necklace features an eye-catching pearl and oversized amulet pendant. The knotted orange bag comes with a tiny silk scarf and extra miniature pink bag that ties all the colours together.

Let us know in the comments what you think of these wonderful Summer bright looks.

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Roundups

Simpler Items

This week's list of top picks list is about basic pieces.

Assorted Items

Items for Summer, both in and out of air conditioning.

Casual Summer Vibes

This week's top picks are good for a casual Summer vibe.

Summery Earth Tones

These items are for those who like to wear casual earth tones in warm and hot weather.

Hints of Spring

Some tried-and-tested winning items to refresh your style for Spring.

Dressier Items

An assortment of dressier top picks might be just what the doctor ordered.

Trend: Red, Red, Red

— by Angie

on August 28, 2023

We see red at retail every season, and especially at the end of the year. This year, red is having a fashion moment. It’s the colour for Autumn and Winter 2023 and 2024. We’re talking all sorts of reds, from vibrant orangey tomato red, fire engine, pillar-box, claret, berry and cherry red, to garnet, wine, oxblood, ruby and burgundy. You’ll see clothing, footwear and accessories come through in tones and shades of red, and in both warmer and cooler tones.