V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Feb 13, 2015

Lightening Up, Whitening Up And Winter White

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Right about now everything winter starts to feel a little bleak. Do you know what I mean?


Feeling drab is usually a January/February sensation in the northern hemisphere.

I open my wardrobe doors every morning, drag out yet another black sweater and think to myself, I need to re-work this.


I need something lighter, I need a neutral to enhance my overall look and demeanour.


 


I notice I am wearing red lipstick more often. Yes I love red lips but I think the red is more of a reaction to the time of year than an actual style statement.



Don’t misunderstand I adore black.


Black pants, black skirts, black coats, black sweaters, black dresses; black is my staple and go to with every piece.

It is my wardrobe constant.

Right now I am tired of the all-black. As I have added a little floaty and feminine, I have also added winter white and soft neutrals to my outfits.


Wearing this new sweater, this ivory cable knit is super cosy and has really lifted my “fashion” spirits.



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You might wonder what these images have to do with a winter white addition to the wardrobe. I don’t know exactly why but when I saw these shots they made me feel like getting into winter whites. Ideas and inspirations come from all sources, I don’t question them, I try and run with them. Why interiors and landscapes shape my fashion choices, I will never understand. It has always been that way.


I have come around to the white jeans in winter with the dark accessories and vice versa. Where I once would wear all white or all black, now I am searching for the contrast.


Blame the dull days and grey skies… xv



Lightening Up

 warm up in cashmere

**le classic popcorn cashmere  //  **cropped hem detail  // **rag & bone valentina cashmere  //  morlis cable knit


light up and feel feminine

jason wu draped crepe  //  grosgrain ribbon tux  //  **collection chiffon fringe  //  dolce &gabbana guipure lace


over the top casual

**j.crew cotton bomber  //  isabel marant satchel boucle //  phillip lim cloqué bomber  //  givenchy silk crepe de chine




if you feel like some extra wardrobe inspiration, the essentials in the shop are updated, ready and waiting



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