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Transitioning Your Child’s Wardrobe from Summer to Winter

October 23, 2018 By in Fashion, Kids Section Tags: , , , , , , 8 Comments

I like going through the kiddies wardrobe every 3 months. That way I get to take out clothing that no longer fits or items that no longer look good. This allows me to ensure they have all they need for the new time of year. I usually do this at the start of a new season, so if there are gaps to fill, I get them filled as soon as possible.

A few weeks ago, I transitioned my children’s wardrobe from Summer to Winter. It was a lot of fun for me to do as always. One of my favourite jobs is sorting wardrobes out, which kind of explains why I wanted to pursue a career in fashion styling, but that is a story for another day.

 

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The kiddies have their Winter wardrobe ready transitioned! Ready for the colder months! So, we said goodbye to some of the Summery pieces and hello to the Autumn/Winter wardrobe. All the warmer clothing and footwear are in place ready to be worn, and the kiddies are loving their new pieces and the new way of styling them.

 

If you are thinking of sorting your child’s ware out for the new season, then you are reading the right post. Here are 4 easy ways of transitioning your child’s wardrobe from Summer to Winter –

 

Transitioning Your Child’s Wardrobe from Summer to Winter

 

Check what you need

The first part of transitioning is to check what your child needs. It makes no sense duplicating pieces or buying clothing that is not needed. Once you have gone through the wardrobe, then you will see where the gaps are and how to go about shopping for them. Some great piece’s I have started with are from the Children’s Designerwear by Strawberry Children. It is a great high-end fashion children’s clothing store with so many stylish pieces for both boys and girls.

 

Get the layers ready

Having layers ready is a great way to ensure your children look stylish and comfy this season. I like to ensure my kids have light layers to complement some of their clothing. So, boleros, cardigans, waist coats, sweaters in various colours and designs must be in place. That way, they can still wear some of their Summer pieces like light shirts and dresses in the Autumn/Winter months. The kids outgrow their clothes so quickly so being able to wear the most of their clothes is also good value for money.

 

Shop for Winter staple pieces

I like to shop for Winter staple pieces and get them ready in time for the season. These include; thick tights, woolly hats, gloves, scarves and coats. It is smart to have a couple of these items as tights tend to rip quite quickly, and gloves and hats usually grow wings, especially with kids at school.

 

 

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Invest in great footwear

It makes sense to invest in great footwear for your children especially in the colder months with the snow and icy roads. Summer footwear is not appropriate, so it is time to make way for the boots, wellies, and trainers to ensure maximum comfort. It might be worth having their feet measured before buying any footwear, just so you get the right sizes.

 

How are you getting your child’s wardrobe ready for Winter? Please share your tried and tested tips below.

 

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Mens Footwear Wishlist

October 5, 2018 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , 22 Comments

I love fashion. Always have and always will. If I had an unlimited budget, I would be shopping every week. There are many amazing pieces and accessories I would want in my life right now. And there are so many cool fashion items I would love to gift my family and friends while I am at it. M loves shoes. He doesn’t get to shop as frequently because he leaves most of the shopping to me. Which is fine because that is what I do best. M is very into shoes at the moment, which has got me looking at mens footwear. And that is why you are reading this Mens Footwear Wishlist post.

Here are some of the items we have been looking at in the last few weeks.

 

Emporio Armani Driver Shoes Brown £155

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I am so in love with this Emporio Armani Driver Shoes and so is M. The Toffee Brown shade is a beauty and I love the slip on driver style. Emporio Armani makes the most amazing shoes. I wore a pair of Armani sneakers in my last outfit post and they are loved by me and many others. So I can see why this beauty caught our eye instantly. Plus they are dead wo

The design is eye catching with the signature Giorgio Armani Eagle logo lazer cut out across the brown suede tongue and the signature Emporio Armani logo is embossed on the outstep of the ankle. If you are after a new pair of shoes for your man, then you should seriously consider grabbing this stylish pair of Emporio Armani Driver Shoes from Mainline Menswear.

 

Dobell Black Leather Oxford Shoes £49.99

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This Dobell Black Leather Oxford Shoes is so sharp. I love the smart look. The shoes are made from great quality leather and they look so good paired with a suit. M has a pair and loves wearing them so much. They are great office shoes for sure. M has a few items from Dobell already so I knew this was going to be a quality pair of shoes before seeing them. If you are after fabulous black formal shoes, then you need to get this pair.

 

Kurt Geiger London Donnie Trainers £99

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Kurt Geiger is another favourite brand of mine. We have a couple of Kurt Geiger here and we are forever adding to our collection. I love the design of this Kurt Geiger London Donnie Flat Lace Up Sneakers. They come in different colours but this navy blue is my favourite shade. These shoes would look so stylish with a pair of jeans and t-shirt. I love it so much.

 

Simply Sartorial Simply Black 6 Pair Gift Box £69

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A good pair of socks is very Important when it comes to mens footwear. Which is where this stylish box of luxury socks comes in. This London Sock Company luxury 6 pair sock gift for men is a beauty. I adore the packaging. It is so sleek and elegant. This box would be perfect as a gift. These luxury men’s cotton socks look so good. They come in the traditional style, with just a dash of colour, which I think is so pretty. I like the fact that they are finely knitted using luxury Scottish Lisle Cotton blend.

If you are after an elegant box of luxury socks to gift the special man in your life, then you need to check out London Sock Company for this stunning box and many other options.

 

What do you think of these mens shoes and socks? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a lovely weekend.

 

*PR samples included.

 

 

 

How to Add Playfulness to Your Style With Polka Dots

September 22, 2018 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , 22 Comments

Polka dots can be trendy if you know how to style them just right. They add a lot of fun and playfulness to your style. If you wear polka dots, no matter how small, they would always stand out.

Just like other patterns, styling a polka dot piece can be tricky especially when you’re trying to figure out which outfits you can match your polka dots with.

 

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However, whether you’re looking for ways to add some playfulness to your outfit or you simply want to know interesting ways you can incorporate the lively vibe polka dots give to your style, then I’ve got you covered. Here are easy ways you can work the playful polka dot in your wardrobe.

 

  1. Get outfits with polka dot detail

If you’re trying to test the waters with polka dots then this is a good starting point for you. Opting for outfits with polka dot detail help you ease into polka dots and still get to rock the playfulness they offer. The polka dot details can come in form of polka dots embroidered in the fabric or a dotted mesh.

A neutral top with polka dot details is every easy to style with a plain coloured skirt or trousers. You can match the neutral coloured polka dot top with bright coloured bottoms to add some contrast and fun.

 

  1. Accessories that give you a touch of polka dots

You may not be brave to wear polka dots from head to toe. But you can wear accessories that give a hint of polka dots. That’s enough to add some playfulness to your style.

Take for example a lovely pair of polka dot heels or ballerina flats. The presence of polka dots is not too overwhelming but it is conspicuous enough to stand out and add some fun to your style.

Another accessory you could add to introduce some polka dots to your outfit is a handbag with polka dots on it. This small addition could add some playfulness to your outfit. So you don’t necessarily have to wear polka dots, instead, just carry the handbag around. It’s fun and trendy as well.

 

  1. Mix and match your polka dots

Polka dots stand out on their own. And so when you mix them with simple pieces especially if they are in a single colour they make your outfit look fun. So whether you wear a bright coloured polka dot shirt and layer it over a pair of jeans or a pencil skirt, you’ll look amazing either way.

 

  1. Wear polka dots from head to toe

So far, we know that polka dots work great with other pieces, but do they look great on their own? Of course they do! And they deliver on all the fun and playfulness you want to achieve in your look.

A polka dot dress is a classic and it looks fun and chic at the same time. If this trend seems a little too much for you, then you can layer your polka dot maxi or midi dress with a blazer or create contrast with a nice chunky belt on your waist.

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