Monday, 23 March 2015

STRIPED AFFAIR

Hey beautiful people. Hope y'all  good. Today lets view matters simply in black and white. We'll take a look at another trending street look which is... the black and white striped skirt. You may have already seen tones of people pulling this look, but with a few style tips you can rock it as your own look too.

1. Formal affair
When wearing this skirt to formal places such as to work, try a tucked in black or white laced blouse-btw lace is so in,  and nice pumps to match and voila!


You could do a bold jacket color to add spark to your outfit and you're good to go.





2.Casual affair

When wearing this skirt lets say for a day out with the girls, or shopping you want to keep this outfit fun and casual.
 Try some crop top with the skirt along with sandals.
Add in that hat for a style pop.

 Christina Milian

You could also do boots and a denim, for a more hood look.


3.Evening affairs

Here you want look elegant missus, like a goddess with beauty Beth rowed upon us humans, and of course upon your date or significant others for a good night out.
Try the bandage skirt with wedges and black velvet blouse. Throw in that statement necklace and bracelet, some wedges and you're good to go.








Now am trying to make it a point of my own to keep you, my readers on tabs with my current activities. Music is food for the soul they always say, depends on whether you believe its true. Calvin Harris album is out, Motion, and it sure sounds divouse(divine house music).

That's my tune for the week. Feel free to comment and tell me what tunes you're currently bumming to and also other variations you've tried out with your skirt.

Stay safe.
Strawberries and cream.

Saturday, 7 March 2015

PLAID AND SIMPLE


It’s the reincarnation of the 90’s and plaid shirts are with us again. Here are do’s and don’ts to making sure you rock your plaid shirts right from the word go. Plaid shirts are fun and relaxed adding style and youth to an outfit . It’s a trendy 2015 look.


Its tartan pattern originated from Scotland. You can picture the renown pipers of Scotland fluting away in their bagpipes wearing plaid skirts. During the 17th Century plaid in kilt fabrics were considered a symbol of rebellion against England. But as world order was restored, even the Prince of England rocks plaid shirts.  We have many mainstream artists like Kanye and Breezy also rocking this look.
 
 


 

Here are some ways to wear your plaid shirt.

1.       Plaid shirt around the waist with shorts.

When wearing plaid shirts with shorts, make sure the colour of the shirt matches either your shorts or top inorder to get a blended look. You could do a boldcolour plaid shirt to add a spark to your outfit.

2.       Plaid shirt around the waist with skinny jeans.

This brings out a casual look to your outfit. Try on some heels and you colud wear this to a date.
Add some sunglasses to get that edgy look and you better than good.
 

3.       Plaid shirt around the waist with a dress.

This gives a nice laid back look. Pair it up with boots or sandals and you’ll be good to go. Make sure the shirt you choose has shades that blen well with the dress, to get a fresh look.
 
Amber Rose
 
Vanessa Hudgens

4.          Plaid shirt with a pencil skirt.

This is when you want to pull of an official look that still spells laid back. Here you can try a different shade of plaid shirt to the color of skirt you'll be wearing.






 
Grab a shirt and make it happen. Till next time, stay safe.