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Seasonal Looks : Spring Brights adding colour

27/09/201713/05/2018
by Claire Wryght

With winter officially over it time to ditch the drab and splash some colour. And to meet this fashion style, the bolder the colour the better.

Take a tip from the catwalk for once and stick to one colour, just make sure it’s a really bright one. The cue on the catwalk was one colour top to toe but to tone down work in neutrals and toned down colours in the same family.

Here is some inspiration for your ethical wardrobe from the very talented Osha of Bilboa.

This beautiful yellow shirt dress is the perfect dress to channel spring and summer.

But if you’re looking for more stand out statement this pop of red skirt is beautiful.

Or ditch the shopping and head to your wardrobe and pull on the brightest things in there. Don’t forget you can add splashes of colours with tights, scarves, bags and jewellery like these bright brass squares from moi, of course.

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Capsule Wardrobe : Your Key Pieces

12/07/201712/07/2017
by Claire Wryght

If the War on Waste has inspired you to live a life with less (or maybe even just live with more awareness) then choosing a capsule wardrobe could be a great start.

In the second of the ‘dressing with less’ mini series we’re going to take a look at the key base pieces that can be the start of any capsule wardrobe.

Basics

simple dark dress
a ‘go with everything’ jacket
plain vests or t shirts – slim fitting not baggy 80s style
some formal options like a blouse or shirt
plain dark trousers
classic dark skirt
dark jeans
block colour shoes

Top Ups

Now it’s time to add your style! If you prefer colour and pattern on top then add more basic block colour bottoms. Otherwise you might prefer fun skirts like me then add more block colour basic tops that you can wear with any pattern or colour of skirt.

Don’t forget to pick out your shoes suitable for the season and if you need to, add a warm jacket or summery slip over.

General

The basis of a capsule wardrobe is to mix and match using quality classic style pieces that won’t go out of fashion.

It’s not rocket science to realise that mixing and matching is easier with a limited colour palette and you might initially think capsule wardrobes are all black, white and grey. But living with a capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to mean every outfit is the same neutral colours. If you pick a few complementary colours you can slowly transition from a red, navy and white theme to a teal, navy and white theme or a red, purple and white theme by changing out one aspect of colour. You can then loop back and create new combos with navy, purple and white then red, teal and white. That’s five seasons from five base colour sets.

Inspired but need more information or structure? Try checking out the 33-3 challenge. Only thirty three items for three months!

Want to buy some clothes with good ethics? I’d recommend checking out the fashion section of Eco Warrior Princess.