JUNE BOARD
- Woman suit, layering, pointy loafers, block colours, fur details, neutrals, denim x denim.
Some great things this month... Winter has FINALLY come and we all know what that means! Everyone, bring out the hot coffees, the scarves, bomber jackets and crazy socks; it's that time of the year where you step outside and see your breath in the morning breeze, that time where you walk out at 7am in the morning and go "wow, the air smells wonderful", the time where you stay up all night cuddled up in bed watching movies, reading books and drinking hot tea whilst listening to the freezing silence outside. I think you've heard me say it wayyyyy too many times, I love winter with all my heart and soul. If not for the layering, then for the air, the subtle change of weather that has the ability to change societies' mood and attitude. Winter is my time to shine, to get things done and to really, really appreciate the small things.
Upcoming fashion weeks have signalled 70's come backs, and I just love the addition of contemporary colour-blocking combined with minimalistic neutrals to re-create what is called the modern-vintage. One of the coolest things this season is the ability to step out of the norms and play around with things commonly known as 'fashion mistakes' , like denim on denim, sneakers with skirts and of course, the dad coat. Simply fantastic, slightly crazy and ever so flattering, these emerging fashion trends are coming out in both womens and menswear alike- another standard of fashion which I'm loving recently. Blurring the lines between womenswear and menswear and just creating 'PEOPLEwear'. Stop putting labels on clothes. We have taught ourselves as a society to refrain from labelling individuals, so stop putting these labels on the sheer fabric choice, colour choice and fabric manipulation of a garment. A skirt is a skirt for people to wear, not girls. Likewise, a suit is a suit for all to wear, not just men. It's 2015, there is no boundaries anymore, so go wild with whatever your little heart pleases to and just enjoy life.
Before I go on, I must mention an important aspect of my recent happy-strike. I have recently been offered an awesome opportunity with one of Australia's leading Fashion Brands and could not be happier to be working for such an ever-growing, respectful, fashion-forward company. Combining my love for fashion with my customer service and sales skills has been my goal for quite some time now, and starting my actual career in fashion is now a step closer after gaining this opportunity I will forever be thankful for. This occurrence in my life has proved and highlighted a few things for me, which I feel I should share with you also. One thing is that nothing is impossible unless you think it is. Nothing is stopping you from achieving whatever you want to do, the only boundary that's present are your own demons in your head prohibiting you from change. These demons create fear, fear of the unknown or fear of failure and thus, you settle for the comfortable, for the known, and do not progress in life. You can be whatever you want to be, you can do whatever you want to do, NO ONE is stopping you. No one is holding you on a leash, telling you no. No one apart from your demons; demons which you can destroy yourself. The second thing is that hard work really does pay off, no matter how long it takes. If you really want something, like, really, REALLY want something; chances are you aren't going to succeed on the first day. Success takes time, and it takes effort. It also takes luck, and chance, and it takes patience. When it comes to a career; this aspect is crucial. You aren't gong to get the job you want at first, or even at second try. Hell, you might have to live through a dozen jobs before you get your first ever job you feel comfortable in! You'll have to work hard to create a credible reputation and personal relations which can help you achieve career goals later on in your life, but trust me; you'll get there one day. If not today, then tomorrow. If not tomorrow, then next month. Or next year. Just know, that if you want it bad enough, and if you work your butt off for it, you will get it. Love yourself and love what you do and the rewards will come. Don't doubt.
Enough talk, here are a few of my favourites from a variety of Australian designers. Nothing better than local.
simplicity, neutrality with a modern twist that gives all of us a need to shop at Country Road: the winter season brought out Country Road's love for gigantic turtle necks, comfy knits and brilliant jacket design.
CUE has again been voted as Australia's Best Fashion Brand by Marie Claire, representing that it's still on the top of the fashion scene. Pops of vibrant colour combined with classical blacks, paired with modern tailoring and inspiration from the international cat walk scene.
Remaining as one of my favourite Australian Brands, manning cartell created an unconventional winter with softer colours and a generous combination of skirt styles. Combined with extra attention to detail, manning cartell swooped this season.
Olives, charcoal greys and midnight blacks were the primary colours of Scanlan Theodore's Winter looks; re-creating the feminine chic in winter can be a difficult task but when paired with gorgeous bulky knits, coats and overthrows creates the perfect winter look.
Veronika Maine was all about knitwear this season; bringing out the best quality, style and cuts to the front of the knit wear game. Providing a myriad of knitwear colours and designs, you can't go wrong with Veronika Maine, especially their knits.
I also really want to start the habit of creating at least 5 outfits I'm loving this month by creating them on polyvore and pinning them up on here for all of you to look at. This month, I've been loving tailoring, exagerrated coats, ponchos and leather. Mainly drawing on inspiration from my favourite fashion bloggers (Harper&Harley and of course the ever so gorgeous, amazing and down-to earth Sonya Esman of ClassisInternal), I have combined a few of most loved pieces into outfits of my choice this month.
I hope you enjoy your June Month! Remember to stay positive, happy,vibrant and busy. Some exciting things coming to this blog this month, so stay tuned !!
thanks for reading& stay tuned for more...
Vera x
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