Pattern Mixing. That's what I'm talking about. The trick? Is playing with your sizes. You gotta have a change in the scale of the pattern (the same can be said for layering patterns) In this case, the florals were quite big so I made sure the houndstooth was a lot smaller. To integrate them better and … Continue reading Floral and houndstooth
Denim and wine
The heat. It's coming people. Im struggling to wear blazers as summer approaches, and I do believe that blazer just completes your outfit. It also gives you a place to put your pocket square...where else you supposed to put your pocket square? So we start casualing things up a little...yes I said casualing. Yes, I … Continue reading Denim and wine
#Fancy Friday - Turquoise and Navy
Ive been doing a little bit of shopping. But on a super tight budget. I get a lot of "jeeeez you must spend a lot of money on clothes"! And, it's kind of annoying, because, well I just don't, I cant afford to. So I made a mission last weekend to get some super fun … Continue reading #Fancy Friday - Turquoise and Navy
#Fancy Friday - Burgundy and Blue
New burgundy blazer. That's whats up. Was very excited when I picked this guy up, though admittedly I had to force myself to put down the blue one I had in my hands. Believe it or not I'm quite conservative, that's why all my details are bright but my basics are generally grey's and blues! … Continue reading #Fancy Friday - Burgundy and Blue
A week of outfits…kinda
Work has been very busy. So, I've fallen a little behind. Sorry. So, I'm gonna make this one particular post a mega 'outfit of the day catch up' will stick to details on the outfits, and eliminate those little stories. Does anyone even read those things? Monday - Trench and red The details of this … Continue reading A week of outfits…kinda
Fancy Friday - Grey, green and blue
It was a day for socks. Yep, and you know I'm not big on socks, though yo wouldnt think looking into my sock drawer.. See, in true Cape Town style the weather had turned on us and dropped 10deg over night, but it was still fancy friday. I started this outfit with the socks, because … Continue reading Fancy Friday - Grey, green and blue
Deep V and deep purple
How do you stay fancy without sweating all day? It's a real thing. As the weather starts heating up here on the tip of Africa I start finding it more difficult to wear a tie. A tie is a little too close to a mini mini scarf...and sometimes your neck just wants to see a … Continue reading Deep V and deep purple
Old Tee and new laces
This was the first of the most beautiful days here in Cape Town. It was definitely T-shirt time. And there is only 1 T-Shirt that sits at the top of my T-shirt pile. It's this guy. It's so old now it's stretches for miles, it's stained and has holes in it! Yessssss! Perfect! Don't get … Continue reading Old Tee and new laces
Bow tie and gingham
What's not to like about gingham? Nothing I say. Gingham is without a doubt my go to shirt pattern. It's like a pattern that's also a flat colour. It allows you to mix it with any other pattern given that there is some continuation of colour. Moral of the story, if you only but gingham … Continue reading Bow tie and gingham
Tan and stripes
I've been wanting to wear this tie for ages now. So I decided I would. A little bit of camel to stay with the seasons trend and my newest fun trick of matching laces to...anything else Im wearing and voila. Now, I'm not saying I nailed this one, and Instagram is usually a good indication … Continue reading Tan and stripes