Thursday 20 September 2012

TOP 5: Welcome to the Dark Side






Spring has officially arrived. Blue skies, Sun shining, cherry blossom blooming and the emergence of pretty florals and pastel based outfits everywhere! Who would dare break this trend and wear black, right?? Well, i for one WOULD! Now don't get me wrong, i am loving the pastel trend right now and have been guilty to purchasing some pretty pastel purple shoes and sporting my baby pink 'St Germain' MAC lipstick. But every once in a while my inner rock chick self decides to emerge and thus provoke myself to contrast against the bright, sunny days and confidently rock the ALL BLACK look. Now the trick here is to alter your all black outfit to meet the needs of the warmer days (trust me, you don't want to be seen sweating like a waterfall after only walking 300 metres under the melting sun!). So to prevent this, choose dark pieces that are still LIGHT in weight and definitely breathable (An oversized 100% cotton t-shirt dress perhaps?). Also if your are going to have your arms covered (i.e with an oversized black blazer or thin black knit), Ditch the long pants or stockings and opt for a cute high-waisted mini (try a leather skirt or a dark print) and show of those amazing pins of yours which have been hidden all Winter! Showing some form of skin definitely adds a 'fresh SPRING' look and thus creates a hint of sex appeal to your chic look. But...just remember the shave, exfoliate and moisturise beforehand-Dont worry, we forgive you! it has after all been a long, dreary season past! And finally, finish off your look with some black biker boots (YES to studs!!!) or add a touch of femininity with a pair of strappy stilettos or pointed heels. You can go for black here, but why not add a touch of unexpected excitement by using this opportunity for colour? So before Spring clean away all your dark Winter pieces, take a moment to rummage through your collection and save those dark pieces for those days you just want to rock out under the sun and show off that inner punk chic chick you are!

Beijinhos.xx