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The Perfect Outfit To Wear Now All The Way To Spring…

ALMOST SPRING

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Photos by Alise Jane

There is no denying that spring is in the air and no one is more excited about cute spring outfits than me! Not only do I love pulling out my favourite pieces like slip skirts and leather jackets, but my birthday also falls in the spring! Now as excited as we all may be, it’s not exactly sun shining, warm weather, rosé time just yet, which means that right now it’s all about transitional dressing and creating the perfect outfit for in between seasons; AKA March!

For me, it’s about mixing your favourite winter pieces with your favourite warm-weather pieces as I’ve done in this outfit here. This & Other Stories cardigan is a piece I’ve worn over and over and it still sparks so much joy. It is the perfect piece to layer over your favourite spring dress or over a cute cami and silk slip skirt. (I’ve linked to a similar Topshop slip skirt)

Yes, it’s officially time for your slip skirt to come out and play and there are so many ways you can style it! I styled my white silk slip skirt with a silk cami but you can also pair it with a fun knit or for an edgier look, a turtleneck and leather jacket! If you live in a warmer country though, just style it with a t-shirt for the perfect look. You can add a pop of colour with accessories!

To complete the look I added in my pearl hair clips. I’ve had a lot of questions about them and these are from Anthropologie. Although it says there is a back order on them I actually got mine super quickly after I ordered them. If you don’t feel like waiting though here are some similar ones! For a final pop of colour, I wore my Dior Saddle bag to bring the outfit together!

Are you excited about spring fashion?

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Deme By Gabriella Silk Cami (similar)

Silk Slip Skirt (similar)

& Other Stories White Cropped Cardigan

Office White Boots

Dior Saddle Bag

Anthropologie Pearl Clips

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…It’s all about transitional dressing and creating the perfect outfit for in between seasons; AKA March!

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Office White Boots

Dior Saddle Bag

Anthropologie Pearl Clips

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The 7 Piece Classic Checklist Every Woman Needs For Her Wardrobe

CLASSIC IS KEY

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Photos by Alise Jane

Editors Note: If you’re looking to build up your classic pieces in your wardrobe, check out this post.

Have you ever noticed how Parisian woman are always superbly dressed regardless of the season? The same goes for women in Italy! As killer as their wardrobes might be, they all have one thing in common; they all have these 7 classic pieces every woman needs in her wardrobe so that they always has the best outfit ideas. So rather than one outfit formula, you have a range of pieces you can mix and match to fall back on no matter the weather or the day. My outfit today is actually styled completely with those pieces!

The first part of my outfit is a cosy hoodie. Every woman needs an elegant white hoodie that can be styled for a casual day or dressed up for a more special occasion. I paired mine with another essential, high waisted jeans. I love the lighter wash on these, perfect for a fresh winter look and great in the summer too. What really brings my outfit together is the most important essential of them all; a black blazer. You can add a blazer to literally any outfit to make it look more put together. I’ve dressed up an otherwise totally casual look with mine.

The fourth piece is a pair of kitten heels You can wear them in the day as I’ve done here, or at night with literally anything. They are the basis of a good shoe collection. Fifth, I have my Louis Vuitton clutch. If you haven’t guessed already, I believe the fifth piece of the puzzle is having a versatile bag. I love the idea of a clutch you can wear in the day or in the night. It’s the best way to go from desk to drinks! The last two pieces to add to the list are an A-line skirt and ankle boots. I’ve curated my favourites for each below, ready for you to shop! How many do you already have?

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Me+Em White Hoodie

Claudie Pierlot Black Blazer (similar)

Topshop Wide Leg Jeans

Dior Kitten Heels

Louis Vuitton Clutch

…they all have these 7 classic pieces every woman needs in her wardrobe so that they always has the best outfit ideas.

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Me+Em White Hoodie

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3 Steps To Find Your Personal Style Before 2019

STYLE SPEAKS VOLUMES

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A question I’ve been getting a lot recently is how to define your personal style. When I began my journey as a fashion blogger and started The Silk Sneaker, I don’t think I really had a personal style. I had a sense of what I liked and didn’t like but as I delved further into the world of fashion (and let’s be real, Pinterest) I felt like I was finding my way. As we are almost ready to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to a fresh new year, I sat down to reflect on my journey so far, and how I came to find my personal style so that you can too. After all this time, I am finally able to understand my sense of fashion and really define what my personal style is; laidback luxury as I’ve called it so many times now. There was honestly no massive moment that made it all click for me. Instead, I found that as time went on, I started to gravitate towards pieces that made me feel confident in my own skin and when I wore them, not only did I feel amazing, but I got the best reactions too. It was all a feeling.

1. Understand what suits you
I think that the first step to finding your personal style is to understand what suits your body shape and type. A lot of my followers are petite like me and love to ask me for more specific advice for petite girls, others are taller but know that they can adapt my outfits to suit them. It’s all about understanding what shapes and silhouettes enhance your body.

2. Have good basics
Once you’ve understood what suits you, which is the core of your personal style, start to build up on the basics. For me, I love to stick to classics like blazers, silk pieces, t-shirts, turtlenecks and denim and then look to add a personal touch to them. Whether it’s embellishments, statement accessories or just different colours and patterns, your preferences will start to form and your personal style will become more and more obvious. For example, I talk about one of my favourite winter uniforms here but how I make it look different every single time.

3. Don’t be constrained by labels.
You might be tempted to describe your style as “girly” or “edgy” but a majority of the time you’ll find that you can be more than one. I love contrasts, I like to mix casual with luxury, girly with sleek, classic with trendy. What I realised was that by trying to fill only one box, I was missing out on a whole other aspect of my style, the part that made me unique. Forget the labels and go with your instinct.

If there are any other words of advice I can leave you with, it’s wear whatever you choose with confidence, because confidence speaks louder than words. Comment below with your style journey.

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Chanel Heels

Personal style is all about an instinct, a feeling.

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The #1 Fashion Rule I Always Break

RULES TO BREAK

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There are some fashion rules that were meant to broken, and no white in winter is one of them. It might seem instinctive to reach for an all-black look for your cute winter outfit but I find an all-white look to be so much more impactful, while still being so simple to create. It still surprises me how a lot of my friends still ask me “Is it really okay to wear all white in the winter? Isn’t that just a summer thing?” Yes, it’s okay to look incredible in an all-white outfit this season because I’m about to show you how to wear white in the winter. No, it isn’t just a summer thing.

Now I’m not sure if we reach for an all black outfit in the winter because it reflects our feelings about the grim weather, or because it attracts more heat, but you can still be cosy and warm in white. An oversized knit in a fluffy material, or even a beautiful cable knit is the perfect place to start. I couldn’t resist wearing this beautiful Ba&sh jumper with the knotted back detail (Yes it’s totally this Sincerely Jules sweater! I bought it way back in the summer and have been waiting to wear it since!) I paired it with a pair of white high waisted trousers (Pro tip: Wear a pair of Uniqlo heat tech leggings underneath for an extra dose of warmth).

A great way to make all white work for you is with your accessories. I added in this shearling hat as the perfect winter outfit touch. Weaving in winter materials helps to keep your outfit in season. I’ve clearly grown to the idea of socks and heels as I thought it was the best way to wear my favourite heels while still staying warm!

So is this a rule you like to break in the winter? How do you wear all white? Comment below with your fashion story!

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Ba&sh Back Detail Jumper

High Waisted Trousers (similar)

Shearling Hat (similar)

& Other Stories Glitter Socks

Prada Heels

Weaving in winter materials helps to keep your outfit in season.

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3 Secret Tips To Layering As A Petite Girl This Winter

LAYER UP

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I once read an article about style tips for petite women like me. It said that if you’re petite, you should not layer. I strongly disagree with that statement. I’m just about 5’1 and I love to layer. If you’re a long-term follower of my blog you’ll notice that come winter, I actually like to layer up a lot! I know that a lot of you are also petite girls like me and so today I wanted to share some special style tips with you to show you how you can layer your outfits this winter without looking like your clothes are wearing you. We want to avoid the scene where Joey wears all of Chandler’s clothes and instead embrace a more chic look. Right? Right! Here are my top three tips:

1. Cinch your waist.
One of the best styling tips in your arsenal as a petite woman is to accentuate your waist. Highlighting your waist allows for you to add definition to your silhouette in your outfit. This stops you from looking lost in your clothes and can make your legs look longer. It’s also a great way to wear an oversized look without looking shorter. I added a belt over my turtleneck and my blazer jacket in this outfit.

2. Well fitted & High Waisted
When choosing your bottoms, well-fitted denim like skinny jeans, and high waisted denim or trousers are always a better option. It helps to make your legs look longer and again, emphasises your waist. Slimmer fits are always better because they define your shape better and stop you from looking like you’re swimming in your clothes.

3. Black is your friend.
Black is renowned for making us all look slimmer but for petite girls, an all-black outfit can actually also make you look taller. The monochrome effect works very well when you’re shorter! For more tips on how to wear an all black outfit without it looking basic, check out my styling tips here.

Are you petite? Would you like to see more styling ideas for petite girls?

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White Turtleneck Sweater (similar)

Blazer Jacket (similar)

My blazer jacket is from Dior but I’ve linked to a similar high street version above.

Blue Skinny Jeans

Snake Print Boots (similar)

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Blue Skinny Jeans

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How To Wear Oversized Pieces When You’re Petite

A Few Tips For Petite Girls…

A lot of you have reached out to me, expressing how much you wish you could recreate a look, like my spring outfit ideas, but you feel you are too petite for it. What shocks you, even more, is when you learn that I’m actually incredibly petite myself! My love for fashion and sharing through my blog has given me the confidence to be fearless with my style and never let my height hold me back, but of course, that wasn’t always the case! Through the years I’ve learned some tips and tricks for creating the perfect petite outfits. So if you’re a petite girl like me and you wish you could rock that oversized coat in an outfit, guess what? You can! Today I’m sharing my latest spring outfit inspiration, along with some special tips for how you can create some stylish petite outfits for spring without being afraid of your oversized pieces!

1. Add definition
I love this oversized duster coat however when I wear it on it’s own I tend to get lost. The best way to make sure you don’t look smaller in your outfits is to add definition. I’ve done that here with a waist belt, which helps highlight my silhouette! PS: Do you recognise this duster from my London Fashion Week Diary?

2. Add some height
Since petite girls aren’t the tallest, a lot of those amazing robes, kimonos and dusters can be a bit too long for us! That’s why I find that the best way to pull them off is to add a bit of height. I’m wearing one of my favourite heels from Valentino! I loved how the different shades of greens worked so well together!

3. Show some skin
Since I paired this long sleeve duster with trousers, I decided to wear it slightly off the shoulder so that you could get a glimpse of my shoulders. By showing some skin when you are petite, it stops your outfit from becoming too overpowering for your figure! It’s a great way to look taller and more defined!

What are your tips for petite girls? Are you petite like me?

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