Resort

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Here are some of my favourite looks from the Resort 2014 collections. Block colours, oversize shapes, minimalism and subtle prints are dominating; it's refreshing to see something a little more simple but well constructed on the runway.  I'm home for the holidays and it's meant to snow like crazy over the next week so getting my fashion fix online is essential. Blankets the new black in Winter 2013, anyone?

Basics

It's important to think of your wardrobe as a whole when making purchases in order to keep it 'consistent' I read somewhere today. I definitely think this is true and take my wardrobe as an example - nothing matches. I'm happy to announce that it is getting better, but sometimes it's easy to slip back into the see-like-buy before thinking habit. 

Style Files is a new series on the blog to help with all things wardrobe building related.

Starting with "The Basics" here are the staple pieces everyone needs in their wardrobes. Staples are the timeless pieces that you can pair with anything. Give or take the colours; maybe chuck in a denim shirt or swap out the white tee for a grey singlet depending on what you like and you'll soon have the building blocks to a functional wardrobe. 

Think of it as baby steps, you must walk before you run. 

Scrapbook

I've been talking for a while now about how I really want to start sharing more personal posts. This means delving into unknown waters (e.g. new types of posts). My love of beauty, make up and videos are just a few ideas and hints to what's coming your way. As for this post, I love scrapbooks because  they're so inspiring all mixed together - something you miss if you look at an image by itself. Scrapbooks are good for everything, from outfits and do it yourself projects to photo shoot ideas. I suggest trying it yourself and keeping it around your room for those days that too bleak.

Chop

Wearing: Lonely Hearts Dress (worn underneath), Glassons Hat, Sass & Bide Knit

Lonely Hearts always have the best prints in their collections and this dress is no exception. The black and white print is similar to houndstooth, but better. A monochromatic outfit is my go to for Winter and this big black hat is a staple piece that makes any outfit look more 'refined'. If you're scared to pull off a complete salt and pepper outfit then piece it with a bright coloured statement necklace like I have here. As for the surprise in the last outfit post I mentioned - I cut off all my hair! I'm still deciding whether to go shorter or not but it definitely needed a good chop. What do you think?

Don't forget to enter the Zoe & Morgan ring giveaway before it ends!