The Black Maxi Skirt

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For clothes to be 'wardrobe staples', I imagie they would have to be so basic that they go wtih everything, and so classic that they never go out of style. But being classic is a pretty tall order. Clearly this is true for the white T-shirt or the nuetral coloured sweater. Personally I think the black maxi skirt should join the ranks of wardrobe staple. Black is always flattering, and the length means it can be dressed to the nines with a tight fitting bodice or way down with a slouchy sweater. You may or may not agree with me. I have to thank my housemate for being able to wear this particular black maxi skirt again. The zipper had completely jamme and I had to literally cut myself out of it. My housemate pulled one of those 'Elves and the Shoe Maker' scenarios on me and fixed it one night as a surprised. I suppose now it's my turn to gift her a sock to free her from her elfly duties.

End of week outfit: Blue cardigan and gold skirt

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I wore: Cardigan – Thrifted • Tiger Tank c/o www.romwe.com • Gold skirt by Style Nanda – Tressle • Micky Mouse Sunglasses and bag – www.ebay.com • Perfect Spike by Jeffrey Campbell – www.solestruck.com

End of Week Outfit: Ombre Blazer and Metallic Sandals

Pin It Now! I wore: Ombre Blazer c/o www.romwe.com • Diamanté chiffon shirt (similar) –  • Pleather biker shorts (similar) –General Pants Co • 13” Cambridge Satchel – The Cambridge Satchel Company • Metallic plated sandals c/o www.romwe.com


Remember when the ombre/dip dye/gradation dye for hair first came on the scene a few years ago? I remember first seeing it on Rumy Neely, and thinking that it was the epitome of nonchalant rock chic cool, and perfect for that much sought after meticulously underdone look. But then I was reminded how closed minded people can be to the new and unconventional. The kind of comments I was hearing: ‘it looks like she’s too cheap to dye her roots’, or ‘looks like someone trying to grow out a bad bleach job’. Then when celebrities started coming out with ombre dye jobs, notably Drew Berrymore and Leighton Meester, it became one of the most widely copied styles. That’s why I have so much respect people who have the vision to recognize an amazing style at the base of the popularity bell curve, rather than the peak.
But back onto the topic of clothes! I’m a total believer in the long life potential of ombre/dip dye trend in every piece of clothing. I was so excited to find this dip dye blazer at Romwe, and I’m on a mission to find the perfect pair of ombre jeans.

Outfit post: Sequin top and metallic skirt

Pin It Now! I wore: Sequin cropped T (similar) – Koom • Metallic skirt – Style Nanda • Structured flap Bag (similar) – ForeverNew • Boots (similar) – Zu Shoes • Beaded collar necklace (similar) – Diva