Fail-safe Favourites

Posted on by barbara solomon

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You have favourite things for a reason. Music, food, entertainment or even lipstick colours, whether it be because they may taste good or they look pretty, we all have our own set of preferences that change and grow with us. Our wardrobe is like that too. We pick our fav T-shirts, jeans and shoes usually because they fit the best or are the most comfortable.

Something that I recommend for everyone to figure out is their own favourite trend. Something that can help define your wardrobe. It could be, black and white, florals or nautical, for example. Look for something that is a classic, yet an always updating trend, so you can always have something that looks current, while being able to add a new piece to spice up the look. This will help ease some pressure to find new trends each season.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Topshop, Pants: Joe Fresh, Necklace: Fenton Fallon, Heels: Nine West

Chills and Bills

Posted on by barbara solomon

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Dress: ooyo   Shirt: H&M   Wedges: Kimchi Blue

So we all always can’t be shopping. So an awesome tip to buying classic pieces that will work season after season is colour. It’s super easy to find what you like and what looks good on you, human nature says we will surround ourselves with colours and patterns that compliments our personalities and appearance.  I know I love red, but I look around my house and closet I see my favourite accent pieces in red, but also I have many strong shades of blue and numerous hues of browns and taupes. Like decorating (because style is style regardless of where it is) it’s best to work in colours of three, I like two brights and one neutral.  When shopping and having the options of colour, pick the one that fits you and your closet most rather than trending one (ex: neon).

So when it comes to shopping and keeping the bills at a minimum, purchase classic colours you can wear year after year, your wallet and financial planners will thank you.