tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43295354645919582732024-03-13T03:04:46.284+00:00Hollies ClosetPersonal style fashion bloggerHollies~closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15467791824105003820noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329535464591958273.post-20974328260489016192017-05-31T19:14:00.001+01:002017-05-31T19:38:30.539+01:005 Perfect Summer Tops to Try Now <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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doing this year is taking fashion advice from an emoji! But it looks like everybody’s
favourite sassy red dressed dancing lady is giving the high-street some serious
inpso with an abundance of frills, layers and red. And to be honest, I ain’t
complaining. It’s the perfect mix with a normally stiff looking shirt given a
playful edge and a summer dress given an extra frill for fun. Afraid of the trend?
Then ease yourself into the trend like I have with my Topshop number. It's a
prefect mix of floral and frills without you feeling like you are walking
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<br />Hollies~closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15467791824105003820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4329535464591958273.post-55346240382249530882017-05-03T22:05:00.000+01:002017-05-22T20:16:12.945+01:005 Simple Tips That Will Help You Get Ready Quicker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Okay, so lately I have had a fashion epiphany and when you read it you will probably think 'well der' but I have stopped trying so hard when I get dressed. Naturally I am an over thinker and when I get dressed it inevitable drips into my sartorial decisions. My thought thread usually goes something like this; Where am I going? Who will be there? What will the weather be like... all day? Will I have to do anything during the day that may mean if I wear a dress or a skirt I will flash my underwear to the unexpecting world? and finally, rather shamefully, Have I uploaded a picture of me wearing it on social media already? All of the above make me a little sad because they take the fun out of getting dressed. So for the past few weeks I have been living by the 'stop trying so hard rule' and following a few simple steps. Surprisingly I am ready quicker and in my personal opinion my sartorial choices haven't suffered. In fact its made me a little more creative with my wardrobe. So here are a few simple tips. Oh, and if you guys have any that you stick to, sharing is caring...</span></div>
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<b>If it don't work take it off</b></div>
Sometimes I will get transfixed on wearing a particular item of clothing in my wardrobe to the point I will spend a great deal off time trying to make it work with a number of items when in fact I should take it off and move on.<br />
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<b>Comfort</b> </div>
Comforts a funny word it can mean different things to different people but for me when I talk about being comfortable it's not always about wearing my favorite jogging bottoms it's about not having to worry about what you are wearing. It's that confidence that people often refer to when you wear something you don't have to re-arrange or worry about the fit, you feel... comfortable. So, now I stick to the rule if I don't feel comfortable in it take it off and stop trying to make it work. Who has time to constantly re-arrange something?<br />
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<b>Start with the shoes</b></div>
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I must say this isn't a rule I always stick to but it has definitely helped me on those mornings I am short on time. Sometimes I will have thought of the perfect outfit, but guess what? The shoes that I thought would complete this look, look crap and now I am deflated and frazzled. So start with, 'I want to wear these shoes'. Go on try it you will be surprised how quickly it narrows down your options and if it doesn't, congratulations you have achieved what I have been trying to gain for years - A workable wardrobe teach me teach me. </div>
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<b>Step away from your phone </b></div>
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Yes Pinterest and Instagram can be your friend but for me I find you end up looking like a clone of everyone else and it takes the fun out of getting dressed and having your own personal style. Even if you don't mean to copy someone you might inadvertently magpie someone. So go on, try it. </div>
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<b>Do think about where your going? </b></div>
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Yeap this does matter. I know some people say you shouldn't, but lets be realistic. Sometimes for some life events there are certain ways you might want to present yourself. I would love to say that I don't dress for an occasion but I do, because lets face it, if I turned up dressed in the above outfit looking like a bowling alley attendant to your wedding you might be pretty P'od... unless it was bowling themed! </div>
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Black jeans, White tee (Zara are my favs), converse and Leather or faux leather biker jacket and your always good to go in my opinion.<br />
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Like this post? Check out <a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/5-easy-tips-to-use-when-buying-levis.html" target="_blank">similar here </a></div>
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I'm still not over my love affair with Levis 501 jeans. If anything, I think lust has turned to love with my collection increasing monthly. Now if only I could find an elusive white pair of Levis then my 501 denim life would feel more complete. I don't know about you but when I enjoy wearing something and I feel comfortable, I definitely become more drawn to that item of clothing and definitely become more inspired with possible outfits. Today, I took a more simplistic approach to my look, pairing my jeans with a vintage suede jacket and some killer sock boots I got from Public Desire which are a hell'a lot like some Acne ones I have seen but a fraction of the price #NOTSPONSORED but you can check out my Public Desire boots <a href="https://www.publicdesire.com/nova-crushed-metal-heel-sock-fit-boots-in-grey-marl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. I actually used the suede jacket I am wearing in a recent fashion editorial I styled. It's funny how items of clothes, when you view them in a different way, or in this case for an editorial, you become slightly more creative or inspired. Sometimes I find it so easy to spend, spend, spend instead of working with pieces I already have. In fact, I am having so much fun styling my Levis 501 jeans lately I recently posted a new 'how to style' video on my Youtube channel you can check it out <a href="https://youtu.be/crxk-CVtDsw" target="_blank">here</a>. Oh, and don't forget to 'like' and subscribe' (plug plug plug). <br />
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I'm sorry to say guys, but pink is in! Why sorry? For me it comes down to the use of the colour in films, often with the ditzy character drowning in pink. Or it could be the fact that as a female the colour pink is rammed down your throat from day one. In fact, I would probably bet that every child when they are born have been given a gender specific coloured gift, and if your a girl, don't ask why, its pink. So, if I have a clear aversion to the colour, why have I been rocking the most in your face pink puffer? Because right now I am starting to fall back in lust with it again. Why not love? I don't think our relationship is quite there yet! </div>
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Maybe my new found lust has something to do with politics. 'Huh, pink and politics?' No I am not rewriting Legally Blonde 2. But with the recent women's marches and the insurgent of feminism into fashion, for example, the Dior show where the T-shirts were branded with the message 'We should all be feminist' (here, here), it was only a matter of time before the most feminine of all colours was reclaimed from the shadows of a stereotype and given a new lease of life. It is, after all, the most in your face historically gender specific colour, and by wearing pink I feel like I am giving the middle finger to those who attach a stigma to the colour. And anything that feels like its breaking the norm/perceptions is okay with me. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Gone have the days were that washed out grey'ish comfy bra was fine, now, more than ever, the bra or the bralette is queen, especially when it comes to giving an outfit a certain 'je ne sais quoi'. Now don't panic, I am not saying that you need to go all Mean Girls on me and cut holes in your tops like Regina George but it is definitely a subtle way of adding detail to an outfit. So when </span><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/page/home" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Boohoo.com</a><span style="text-align: start;"> got in touch with me and asked if I would style one of their bra's from their lingerie range showcasing the trend or the aptly named 'peek-a-boohoo' trend I was firstly bloody thrilled with that pun and secondly intrigued. Before agreeing, I naturally did a spot of research i.e. had a good look on their website</span><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/clothing/lingerie-/icat/lingerie" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank"> lingerie page</a><span style="text-align: start;"> you can do some 'research' </span><a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/clothing/lingerie-/icat/lingerie" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: start;"> and I must say I was pleasantly surprised, not only by the choice, but also by the price! Okay, so after doing some 'research' or basically making a mental checklist of everything that needed to be in my life/underwear draw the challenge began...</span></div>
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Calling it a challenge is a bit of a stretch, because I love the idea of subtly adding another layer or dimension to your outfit from something so functional as a bra. In fact, worn with certain outfits it becomes both functional and a sort of accessory, eradicating the need for a necklace or fuss. When deciding how to style this bra I thought the most obvious would be an evening outfit and so I decided to show you guys how you could style the accessory you have been wearing for years in a more casual way - one thats actually wearable and subtle. Luckily, Boohoo.com also had me covered in that department and I went for this beautiful oversized knit, which actually was advertised as a dress, but it works perfect both ways and then some kick flare jeans which fit like a dream (all linked below guys)! I hope you enjoy this post, it would be great to hear your thoughts in the comment box below. If you liked this post then maybe check out my latest 'how to style' post<a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/3-ways-to-style-over-knee-boots.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br />
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All the Boohoo.com items in this post have been gifted, however, I would never review or put anything on my blog that I wouldn't wear/buy myself.<br />
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One of my most popular youtube videos is 'How to Style Levis 501/Mom Jeans 5 ways' check it out <a href="https://youtu.be/nUx_OV-4al8?list=PL5Go5vkMJhEl0M771K7H4k_YgzsbNT9fv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. So because trends, and personally taste, change I thought I would revisit Levis 501's and show you 5 new ways to style them. I hope you like my new video if you do please don't forget to give it a 👍 and subscribe. </div>
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Being a blogger you are constantly picking up tips. You become a sort of magpie searching out new shiny ideas to try, and along the way you also develop your own way of doing things. Though I profess to be no expert, in the spirit of sharing tips I thought I would share with you guys how I take my flat lay pictures. Let me know if you enjoy this post and if you have anything else you would like me to cover. Like I said, I am always picking up tips and learning, so if you have any ways you take flat lay pics that isn't here then let me know. Sharing's caring peeps.</div>
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Okay what the hell is flat lay? Basically, its a birdseye picture of a bunch of stuff placed on a flat surface. Either placed symmetrically or styled in a way that suggests 'it just fell like that' but lets face it, those pictures are staged because if the contents of my bag just fell out onto a surface it wouldn't be a pretty lipstick on show it would be tampons and fluff!</div>
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One of the best things about flat lay is there are no rules when it comes to the amount of items you can include or the types of items. However, having said that, random sausage rolls when you are taking pictures of beauty products might look a little odd. For me, I tend to keep the items I picture on topic. For example, if I am shooting a flat lay of an outfit and want to add a little something I might throw in a fashion mag. </div>
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With regards to themes I have noticed with a lot of Instagram accounts now that people tend to have themes and the most popular seems to be very minimalistic and monochromatic and I must admit for my taste they are the most visually pleasing. But having said that, it doesn't mean that you have to 'bah' like a sheep and copy. Do your own thang.</div>
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Another great thing about flat lay pictures is you don't need an amazing DSLR to take a great shot, your mobile will do. At the moment my camera depends on where I am going to be uploading the picture. If it's for my blog and because the pictures are bigger a I will use my Nikon D3100, however if its for my social media pages I will always use my phone. Handy tip; make sure you switch the picture size to square so you can upload your pics straight to Instagram without cropping. Now some people have fancy tripods that allow them to go hands free when taking pics or even have cameras that have a flip out screen. I have neither, so don't worry, all I simply do is make sure the items I am picturing are below me. Remember, you are wanting a birdseye picture. If your items are on a table or a bed I try to position myself so I am directly above them. This often means standing on furniture (be safe though people).</div>
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Your surface is key to taking flat lay pictures and if your not sure where to start, go basic and plain white. This will also help with lighting but more on this in point 4. At the moment I use a marble table top as my base. If you want to create a marble surface or a cool background then a great tip I picked up is using wallpaper, or even better, if you go to a DIY shop you can usually grab a tester strip for free. Obviously, if you're going to be using a large surface area and putting lots of props then maybe buy the roll.</div>
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One of the best tips I have ever read, and this goes for most things wether its filming a Youtube video or taking an outfit pic inside, natural light is always king and although I do have studio lighting I have stopped using this for my flatlay pictures. One of the main reasons is the light often feels too harsh. Natural light adds a softness. To achieve this all I simply do is move my desired surface next to a window. Having said all this, if you cannot do that don't be scared of using your flash and there is always editing and this leads nicely onto tip 5.</div>
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<b>5. Editing</b><br />
When it comes to editing your pictures there is enough out there to keep you busy for days. Personally, I mainly use free websites and apps. If I am using my laptop to edit my flat lay pictures I almost always use <a href="https://www.picmonkey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">picmonkey.com</a> or<a href="https://pixlr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pixlr.com </a>both are free. Obviously you can pay and use the upgraded versions but the free one's have been doing just the job for me. When it comes to mobile editing apps the world is your oyster. My current favs are: Afterlight, Pic Lab and Snapseed.<br />
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Right, now your ready to get snapping your random bits of stuff on flat surfaces. There really is no right or wrong way and probably the best tip I can give you is; get started, have a play around with it and find out what works for you.</div>
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Off the shoulder outerwear, or basically not wearing your coat properly, seems to be trend that has been floating around for a while. In fact, before I started writing this post I toyed with the idea of calling it 'The kardashian trend' because, lets face it, recently in nearly all the pictures of them they have forgotten how to wear their coats on their shoulders. In the end I settled upon 'Testing Trends' because I will often see street style pictures and think 'yes' these off duty models running around after a fashion show look fabulous wearing something or styling it a certain way, but really, how wearable is it? So on Saturday, I decided I was ready for a fun filled day of not wearing my coat properly and getting cold shoulders (my Nana would not approve).</div>
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I think the off the shoulder trend was always on the horizon with the introduction of street wear and knitwear moving from loose fitting, aka 'baggy', to dropped shoulders, to oversized and finally to 'cannot even be bothered pulling it over my shoulders anymore'. It is a nonchalant attitude to dressing but a bloody pain when your trying to get your phone out of your bag. </div>
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After taking my blog pictures we headed into town to get some coffee (standard blogger) and God did I miss wearing a coat. It probably wasn't the warmest of days to wander around but if the editors of fashion magazines can do it, so can this girl! </div>
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Here is where I meet problem number one. Too much material to arm ratio and that meant a constant wrestle with pushing up my sleeves every time I wanted to do anything. Getting into my purse looked like an Olympic sport. Even pointing to the cake I wanted took some strategic movements. Im sure people must have been looking and thinking 'look at this <strike>twat,</strike> put your coat on properly'. I attempted once to try and drink my coffee but ended up taking my denim jacket off after I nearly spilt it by, again, wrestling with my sleeves. </div>
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I don't know why, but wearing my coat off my shoulders reminds me of when kids are throwing a tantrum like 'awww mum (or dad) please don't make me wear my coat' and begrudgingly you put it on but 'haha' you get your own back because your technically only half wearing it. Well that's how I felt all day, walking around like I had got dressed in the morning and been told I have to wear a coat and this was the compromise. </div>
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There is a time and a place for most things and I think this is definitely one of those trends. Great for Insta pics or during fashion week when the fashion editors leave one show and go straight into a chauffeur driven car to the next. Actually, that leads me onto driving in this trend... DON'T! Not only do you end up with a jacket digging into your back while your driving but you sort of need to use your hands for the steering, and not pushing up your sleeves, or so I've been told. </div>
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Eating and Drinking: With all that extra sleeve going on your probably going to need to wear wrist napkins cos it aint pretty, in fact its pretty messy. </div>
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Body temp: At this time of year, don't bother. Maybe in a warmer climate like L.A. and that probably explains the K-dashers love for it. Only plus side is, you don't need to wear gloves. </div>
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Although these pictures have turned out really well it sort of proves my point that, yes it might look effective on pictures but in everyday life you just end up with messy sleeves, cold shoulders and a lot of outfit arranging. </div>
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Like this post? Check out my 3 ways to style a playsuit <a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/how-to-style-playsuit-ft-cos.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Bag- <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/accessories/bags/icat/bags" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boohoo.com</a></div>
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We are now 3 days into the New year and I have already managed to break and remake my new years resolutions and this got me thinking. A) Why do I bother? and B) Is there a formula that can help you make your new years resolutions more successful? So, before you start making a list for a 'new you' in 2017 lets seriously ask ourselves why bother?<br />
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In my past experience all new years resolutions actually do is make me feel worse about myself, especially if your like me, and by January 15th they are out of the window. Okay, so I am a type A personality (you know the annoying kind) and this means I am constantly striving for perfection. This, I realise, doesn't exist but in my mind anything that falls short of this is a complete failure. For example a goal of mine might be to eat less chocolate and I might not eat a bar for 3 weeks (never going to happen) but as soon as a cube of choccy hits my lips despite the massive achievement - I feel I am a failure. As you can imagine, having that inner voice constantly saying 'that's shit' gets uber draining and boring and so I now try to set achievable goals, aka non. I mean, really, if I wanted to make myself feel bad I would just sit around in my pj's and just go through Bella Hadid's Instagram feed while eating my 2nd box of Cadbury Heroes. Oh wait, that sounds like my ideal Saturday night. </div>
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When I was younger and a little less wise I used to make so many silly new years resolutions and they would be about the stupidest of things. But I would start a new diary and write in my neatest most grown up writing (Yep kids, not everything used to be typed) and try to make sensible adult resolutions. Here for your entertainment are few I found in a diary at my Mum's over Christmas written by my 13yr old self. </div>
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1. 'Wear matching underwear'. Ironic because I didn't need a bra and because my Mum bought all my underwear I literally had no say over the colours. Perhaps my true goal was matching my knickers to my socks. Isn't that what all young girls dream of? </div>
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2. 'Stop losing all my bobbie pins'. Yep, I kid you not, I actually wrote that down. What sort of resolution is this? Although I think every girl can relate because that frustration is real. Especially when the key to your perfected top knot is only one pin away. And because now, as Jay-Z should have rapped it 'I have 99 bobbie pins and I can't find one'. </div>
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3. 'To put make up on everyday for school'. Something I don't even do now for work, so who was I kidding? And thank god! I think I definitely have better skin now because I wasn't piling on the ladybug cream eyeshadows everyday from Bodycare (if you know, you know). </div>
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The crappy preppy tips, you know the kind? You can't refresh your feed without bumping into some sort of post about 'finding yourself', 'the inner you', 'the more spiritually awake you'. Well the last time I checked I am awake much to my dismay. Because with the way the rain is banging on my window now I would rather be dreaming about being on a beach. Don't get me wrong, I love a good inspirational quote as much as the next Pinterest'er but they have to make sense because lets face it, all it does is confuse you and then makes you think 'am I incomplete because I don't know what this inner thingy ma jiggy is?' And if I don't know, does that mean I haven't found it? And now, must I take a 'gap yaaar' (say it in a toff accent and it makes sense) and travel to Thailand to find it? </div>
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Okay, so hopefully you will have read the above and maybe picked up a winning formula for your new years resolution but for the cheap seats at the back here it is:</div>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Don't set unobtainable goals. Especially if it involves bobbie pins and not loosing them. </li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Don't be harsh on yourself if you don't hit your goals. There is unfortunately enough people in the world who would relish making you feel bad about yourself don't let yourself also be one of those people. </li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Don't compare your goals to others. With social media its easy to think that your goals are less worthy than others. If you're going to set them, make it what you want to do and not what you think they should be based on other peoples expectations. </li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Don't set goals for the sake of it. If you are content, congratulations, you have basically got what every person is looking for and you didn't have to spend a penny traveling to find it. </li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Don't let the start of the year be the only time you feel motivated to set yourself goals. New years does not hold the key on making a change and if you want to do something do it when you feel motivated to do it. That's probably when you are more likely to reach your goal anyway.</li>
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Hey guys and dolls. So if you checked out my post on Monday you will know that today's post is the 2nd part in a two part post. If you haven't had a chance to peruse Monday's post yet, you can check it out <a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/how-to-style-winter-outfit-using-colour.html" target="_blank">here</a>. So, on Monday I talked about how you can add colour to a casual winter outfit and today's post is all about adding little twists to a more basic winter outfit.<br />
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I mentioned on Monday about how accessories can be a great way of adding colour. So with today's outfit to add a little twist I have added a tartan scarf, which in itself is not really that out there or infact that crazy on the colour side of things but because the base colour of the scarf is white it feels brighter. Jeez, could I say colour or scarf more in that paragraph?</div>
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The bottom half of your body is where the party is at. That's right, the trouser area. Again, like Monday's post <a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/how-to-style-winter-outfit-using-colour.html" target="_blank">(link here)</a> I have opted for pattern but this time gone classic... Pinstripe navy and white. </div>
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Despite the above sounding like a delicious cocktail and feel free to add that as an accessory. I am talking about coupling items you wouldn't normally, to give it a twist. For example, classic pinstripe trousers with trainers is perhaps not the most obvious but it does seem to work and its super practical. </div>
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Like I have mentioned in a previous post (<a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/4-simple-new-trends-that-will-update.html" target="_blank">see here</a>) oversized knitwear is a big trend this season but that doesn't mean you need to walk around looking like you are wearing a tent. Instead, play with the length of the sleeves or the body. Take it from waist length to bum length and your on the right tracks. </div>
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News flash, ze winter is here! Okay, so I know I am stating the obvious but I do love winter, the layering, the cosy knits, the second pair of tights made entirely of my leg hair... Just me then? Okay Holly, back on topic! Despite my love for the season, every year I find myself falling into a style rut and that usually means a grey and black colour palette. This is fine but sometimes when the day is grey you need a little bit of colour to pick you up. So in this two part post I'm going to show you guys two examples of simple yet stylish outfits. One using colour and one taking you back to basics. So make sure you check out my Thursday post for part 2. That's right, I've gone all Downton Abbey on you guys but don't worry there won't be any cliff hangers. Okay so lets get started:<br />
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Sort of an obvious point especially since that's sort of what my post is about. But adding colour to your outfit doesn't mean you have to go straight for highlighter yellow. Think of your classic colours for example; red, burgundy even navy if your after a more subtle colour. Thinking of combining colours? Then again, start with a classic palette take my outfit for example red, white and blue. Classic and a very patriotic. Not intentional, but two birds one stone. </div>
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I will go into this more in part 2 of this post (make sure you check it out on Thursday... Shameless plug), but with regards to this look if your outfit base i.e trousers, jeans, jumper or T-Shirt has a lot of colour then keep the coat and bag simple. </div>
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Okay so if you are colour phobe don't disregard pattern. Monochrome may not technically be a colour but it is a way of adding interest to your winter outfits. </div>
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Enjoyed this post? Make sure you come back and check in on Thursday. A little inpatient? Check out my <a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/4-simple-new-trends-that-will-update.html" target="_blank">4 simple knitwear trends to try this season here </a></div>
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In last week's post (check it out <a href="https://holliescloset.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/4-simple-new-trends-that-will-update.html" target="_blank">here</a>) I talked all about the new knitwear trends that are emerging this winter season and what are, in my opinion, the key things you should be looking for if you want to nail knitwear and drag it kicking and screaming from your nana's basic cardy (cardigan) to the modern shapes and fit. So the best way I thought I would do this is give you guys an example of whats on the high street. Okay, so to recap, here's what you should be looking out for if you want an update. Oh, and all the jumper's I have picked pretty much tick each box below.<br />
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I am talking Long Long Long sleeves, the might get in your food kind. Or Bell sleeves which you might loose food in. Honestly, reading this you would think I have no table manners but sometimes it feels like food gravitates to anywhere but my mouth. </div>
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By that I mean long length which actually gives you more for your money because the amount of outfits you can actually style increases using one jumper. </div>
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<b>Oversized </b></div>
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I know the above sort of hints at this but oversized seems to be the aim of the game with this seasons knitwear. But, by oversized I mean, well baggy, you know, not fitted, no structure and best of all adaptable, meaning, more bang or wear for your buck. </div>
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<b>Necklines</b></div>
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Although these vary greatly I find the ones that look the chicest and also don't leave you with the chance of pneumonia have slightly higher necklines. They're not a full roll neck but there's just enough material around the ol' neck area to make it a detail. </div>
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<a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0401955002.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H&M Jumper with Trumpet sleeves £49.99</a><br />
<a href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0401941004.html#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H&M Knitted turtleneck Jumper £49.99 </a></div>
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<a href="http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/knitwear/view-all/sport-sweater-c733910p3649085.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zara Sports Sweater £17.99 </a></div>
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<a href="https://www.missguided.co.uk/clothing/knitwear/high-neck-jumper-grey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miss Guided High Neck grey jumper £18.00</a><br />
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If your still not sure I would recommend you invest in an oversized jumper because they always make the best lounging around, eating pizza, watching strictly sort of jumpers and that is my sort of investment!</div>
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Hollie x</div>
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