blue
The other day, I had to do a laboratory experiment presentation for school, and whilst we were splitting up the different parts for each person to present, one of my group mate said, "So carina's parts are in blue, because she always wears blue..." and I laughed at the honesty of her statement.
Just to declare, my favourite colour is not blue, its purple. But I think, blue is such a versatile colour and it is my favourite shade to wear. Evidently.
I remember a couple of years ago, I was reading an article in a fashion magazine, where they showed how blue suited almost every single skin colour. I guess thats where it started, my love for wearing blue tones.
Anyway, after that conversation, I turned up to school the next day wearing this combo. A periwinkle knit sweater and my dusty blue leather jacket.
I've worn this jacket in a previous outfit layered under a fluffy white sweater, which was a more casual and cosy outfit than this.
But with this second outfit, I wanted to go a little more street style. The base of this outfit is pretty neutral in terms of style - it can be preppy (instead of streetstyle/grunge) if paired with oxfords and a blazer instead of a leather jacket. But well, i've never really tried going grunge, so here's a little experiment and a baby step towards implementing that style into my outfits.
I think the dusty blue leather jacket instead of a black one makes it less glam-rock, which could be why I was slightly more comfortable with the outfit.
When I first bought this jacket instead of a black leather jacket, I was afraid I would be limited by its colour, as black goes with everything, but the same can't be said of blue. Thankfully, somehow, this shade of blue worked out well with my current closet. I think having a leather jacket in a less conventional shade (not black) gives more character to the outfits I wear. Plus, this dusty blue colour happens to be suitable for the upcoming spring season, which is fantastic as this means I can get more use out of this leather jacket.
What are your thoughts?
SHOP SIMILAR ITEMS
Just to declare, my favourite colour is not blue, its purple. But I think, blue is such a versatile colour and it is my favourite shade to wear. Evidently.
I remember a couple of years ago, I was reading an article in a fashion magazine, where they showed how blue suited almost every single skin colour. I guess thats where it started, my love for wearing blue tones.
Anyway, after that conversation, I turned up to school the next day wearing this combo. A periwinkle knit sweater and my dusty blue leather jacket.
I've worn this jacket in a previous outfit layered under a fluffy white sweater, which was a more casual and cosy outfit than this.
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| A Different Outfit |
But with this second outfit, I wanted to go a little more street style. The base of this outfit is pretty neutral in terms of style - it can be preppy (instead of streetstyle/grunge) if paired with oxfords and a blazer instead of a leather jacket. But well, i've never really tried going grunge, so here's a little experiment and a baby step towards implementing that style into my outfits.
I think the dusty blue leather jacket instead of a black one makes it less glam-rock, which could be why I was slightly more comfortable with the outfit.
When I first bought this jacket instead of a black leather jacket, I was afraid I would be limited by its colour, as black goes with everything, but the same can't be said of blue. Thankfully, somehow, this shade of blue worked out well with my current closet. I think having a leather jacket in a less conventional shade (not black) gives more character to the outfits I wear. Plus, this dusty blue colour happens to be suitable for the upcoming spring season, which is fantastic as this means I can get more use out of this leather jacket.
What are your thoughts?
WHAT I WORE
Leather Jacket: Motivi
Black Zipper Dress: Bebe
Periwinkle Knit Top: New Look
Boots: Topshop
SHOP SIMILAR ITEMS
Outfit Diary: BLUE Leather x Knit
28 February 2015
Whenever we travel, we need clothing items that can be mixed and matched with other pieces to create more outfits. I once heard a rule, of only packing in a piece of clothing into your suitcase if it can be in 3 outfits, or be matched with 3 other items in the suitcase.
I think when we're shopping for new clothing items, we should always adopt this rule. I absolutely don't think there is anything wrong with repeating clothing items. The fashion industry makes it such a faux pas, but as students/young adults, I don't think spending and buying excessively is the way to go. Having fewer items (in your suitcase, or wardrobe) means you'll have to wear the same piece of clothing multiple times, however, nobody likes to look like they only have 1 set of clothes right?
Monday's MASH UP will be used to highlight some of the clothing items that I find super useful for creating multiple outfits either with staple items in your wardrobe, or trendy fashionable items.
B) Since these items can be mixed and matched with other items to create multiple outfits, they are clothing items that will be extremely useful for traveling light. Bringing items like these in your suitcase prevents overpacking, but you don't have to compromise on the number of outfits you can have!
Ok, now that i'm done with the initial introduction, I'm going to start this off with my favourite Light Blue Cropped Sweater. This was an item purchased in one of my last shopping hauls on Tobi.com. Initially, I bought it because I just wanted a blue cropped sweater. There was really nothing much to it. I wanted a blue cropped sweater to wear over a black dress that I had - ok it was on a 50% sale as well.
When I got the sweater, I wore it with the black dress once, and have yet to do it again, because this sweater is surprisingly versatile! Unlike a white sweater or black top, this sweater adds a bit of colour complementing a monochromatic outfit, yet its not too over the top and has the ability to neutralise bolder colours.
How else would you style a sweater like this? Comment below!
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I think when we're shopping for new clothing items, we should always adopt this rule. I absolutely don't think there is anything wrong with repeating clothing items. The fashion industry makes it such a faux pas, but as students/young adults, I don't think spending and buying excessively is the way to go. Having fewer items (in your suitcase, or wardrobe) means you'll have to wear the same piece of clothing multiple times, however, nobody likes to look like they only have 1 set of clothes right?
Monday's MASH UP will be used to highlight some of the clothing items that I find super useful for creating multiple outfits either with staple items in your wardrobe, or trendy fashionable items.
A) This is my way of sharing/experimenting different ways to wear a single item, as well as justifying the fact that you don't have to spend on new items to have new outfits. I'm going to try to fully utilize all my clothes, (I've been on a shopping cleanse, and I'm hoping it lasts till Summer. Wanna join me?) and branch out into different styles - instead of living in jeans the entire winter.
B) Since these items can be mixed and matched with other items to create multiple outfits, they are clothing items that will be extremely useful for traveling light. Bringing items like these in your suitcase prevents overpacking, but you don't have to compromise on the number of outfits you can have!
Ok, now that i'm done with the initial introduction, I'm going to start this off with my favourite Light Blue Cropped Sweater. This was an item purchased in one of my last shopping hauls on Tobi.com. Initially, I bought it because I just wanted a blue cropped sweater. There was really nothing much to it. I wanted a blue cropped sweater to wear over a black dress that I had - ok it was on a 50% sale as well.
When I got the sweater, I wore it with the black dress once, and have yet to do it again, because this sweater is surprisingly versatile! Unlike a white sweater or black top, this sweater adds a bit of colour complementing a monochromatic outfit, yet its not too over the top and has the ability to neutralise bolder colours.
A light coloured crop sweater like this is such a good layering item. It is lightweight, but still has the ability to keep you warm. It can be matched with different outfits be it for cold winter nights or warmer spring days. Perfect item to take along whilst traveling. For those living in warmer climates, pair it with shorts or lose the tights in these outfits and you're good to go!
WHAT I WORE
Light Blue Knit Sweater - Tobi.com
Outfit 1: Bag - H&M / Army Green Pants - myCK Singapore / Gold Oxfords - Carlo Rino / Watch - Naked Glory
Outfit 2: Striped Dress - No Brand / Leggings - Primark / Black Ankle Boots - Ecco
Outfit 3: Dress - Thrift Store / Shoes - Ecco / Watch - Nakedglory.com
How else would you style a sweater like this? Comment below!
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MASH UP: Light Blue Cropped Sweater
2 February 2015
While I was on my winter holiday, I kept seeing Instagram pictures pop up of this new cereal place in London called Cereal Killer. And then, I stumbled upon Amelia Liana's Youtube Vlog where she and her sister went to try out the cereals there. I was wondering to myself "What is so special about cereal?", but after seeing the shop's decoration of colourful cereal boxes and hearing about the quirky names they have for their cereals, I convinced Jerald to take a 30min trip to Brick Lane just for Cereal.
We decided to go with the pre-mixed selections, I got Double Rainbows and he got something with cinnamon and honey.
I loved how they used strawberry milk for mine! Accompanied with the honey and my huge glass of mocha, breakfast was delightful!
Our bill came up to £16.50, which I must say, is actually pretty expensive for Cereal. But, it was not something I could make on my own - unless I get 120 boxes of cereal - so I think visiting Cereal Killer was a nice! Plus their shop deco is too adorable!
Since we went all the way to Brick Lane, for breakfast, I decided to take some outfit photos as well. Plus I was dressed unusually brightly coloured (for winter) that day!
TIP! (for you and I) - You can always bring out hints of colours in one your accessories with the other accessories of the same colour, say black and gold watch with gold shoes ;)
What I wore:
Maroon Cardigan: Tobi.com | Blue Faced Watch: Nakedglory | Pink Sweater: Primark | Navy Shoes: Charles and Keith (Similar Here) | Patterned Pants: Uniqlo (Similar Styles here, here, here)
What are your thoughts on the outfit? And would you pay for cereal?
Comment below!
Outfit Diary: Double Rainbows + Cereal Killer
30 January 2015 Brick Lane, London E1 6RL, UK
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