Fashion Blog for Joy of Clothes http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:41:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Shift dress are the defining silhouette of the ’60s! http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/shift-dress-are-the-defining-silhouette-of-the-60s/ http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/shift-dress-are-the-defining-silhouette-of-the-60s/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:41:48 +0000 michaela http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/?p=9512 The shift dress is a  classic shape that has a timeless appeal with understated elegance yet with a playful approach to fashion. The shift dress doesn’t have any waist definition and therefore are worn best by lean columns, rectangles, apples and neat hourglass body shapes.

Michaela

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Michaela

 

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]]> Floral prints are back, but this time with a big bang. They are big, bold, in bright colours and eye popping prints. There is nothing discreet about them, so you need to wear them with a bit of an attitude. Some prefer to wear them from head to print, others pair them with clashing colours- such as coloured denim- or print- I prefer  to tune them down with some neutral colours. Otherwise I feel they are wearing me and not visa versa- but this is down to personal preference and style personality. One of my favourite prints are from a newly discovered brand: “ Stolen Girlfriends Club”. Their printed blouse is simply divine and such a great wardrobe edit for us pear shaped women, but as well for lean columns, neat hourglass and rectangle. While printed tee luxe and printed shift dresses  are best left to lean columns, rectangles and neat hourglasses.

Here is some background information for those who have not heard of “Stolen Girlfriends Club”. They are the result of the coming together of a “motley crew of surfers done good”, otherwise known as friends Dan, Marc and Luke. Working from their Auckland base, these creatives didn’t establish themselves with the intention of becoming a cult fashion brand, but fell into the trade through a series of creative flirtations resulting in a fabulous t-shirt line that sealed the deal.

Don’t you just love this story- must get my hands on that printed make me feel good blouse!

Michaela

]]> http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/hello-to-flower-power/feed/ 0 Forrest Green : Understated elegance by Malene Birger! http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/forrest-green-understated-elegance-by-malene-birger/ http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/forrest-green-understated-elegance-by-malene-birger/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:25 +0000 michaela http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/?p=9462 The colour forrest green is inncredibly versatile and a smart investment for any wardrobe as they are both flattering and effortlessly chic. Add a bit of a fashion edge by wearing it with print.  By Malene Birger collection is a mix of crisp Scandinavian design and cool references to 50s and 60s styling .

 Michaela

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Michaela

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Michaela

 

 

 

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Michaela

 

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Enjoy, Michaela

]]> http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/net-a-porter-final-reductions/feed/ 0 Duchess of Cambridge folk blouse by Alice by Temperley! http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/duchess-of-cambridge-folk-blouse-by-alice-by-temperley/ http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/duchess-of-cambridge-folk-blouse-by-alice-by-temperley/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:16:57 +0000 michaela http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/?p=9382 Duchess of Cambridge wore the “ Ivory Armonia Cotton Blouse” at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada 2011. The folky feel of this blouse makes it perfect for pairing with denim jeans for laid-back weekend luxe.

Michaela

 

]]> http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/duchess-of-cambridge-folk-blouse-by-alice-by-temperley/feed/ 0 New colour palette for Chloe’s bowling bags- simply understated luxe! http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/new-colour-palette-for-chloes-bowling-bags-simply-understated-luxe/ http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/2012/02/new-colour-palette-for-chloes-bowling-bags-simply-understated-luxe/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:52:05 +0000 michaela http://www.joyofclothes.com/blog/?p=9367 Keep all your must-haves safe under lock and key in the new colour range of Chloe’s bowling bags.They are refined classics that never fail to impress.

Michaela

 

 

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