Winter 2011 is by far the most charming, pretty and wearable winter so far.
Forget about hiding behind drab layers of grey, brown and black – this is the season to show your romantic, playful side.
How to wear prints
If you’re not comfortable with all over prints start small and choose one area of print (like a top or skirt), or keep prints to accessories only.
Team up a printed top with a bottom that is solid colour – like the gorgeous Manning Cartel ‘Erik the Red’ top from Traffic – Driven by Style.
Plain leggings under a printed kaftan or a dress give the piece an instant casual feel. Look at the Alice McCall dress from Traffic – Driven by Style or the Shanti Butterfly Kaftan from Shugah.
A leather jacket toughens up a soft watercolour print. Go for a masculine cut like the Lucette Motorcross Bomber jacket from Traffic – Driven by Style.
Shoes! Choose solid blocks of colour or a high contrast monochrome look. Kylie Ryan‘s red Lillian boot, cream Top End Weldon pump or the white and black Veronella Vaccaro flats are the perfect match to any bold print (all from Kylie Ryan).
Most importantly make sure you have fun with colours and shapes. A bit of colour will go a long way once the weather cools.
Be adventurous and have fun!
Vanja x
Store information
Traffic – Driven by Style
- Address: Shop 5/459 Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill
- Phone: 07 3843 0000
- Website: www.trafficdrivenbystyle.com.au
- Facebook page
Shugah
- Address: Shop 23 Southgate Avenue, Cannon Hill
- Phone: 07 3399 3499
- Website: www.shugah.com.au
- Facebook page
Kylie Ryan
- Adress: Shop 7 – 377 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo
- Phone: 07 3324 0300
- Website: www.kylieryan.com
- Facebook page
Vanja Stace is a Brisbane-based fashion blogger and Carindale Connect’s ‘Fashionista in Residence’.
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