Clockwork Orange

Stanley Kubrick's film, "A Clockwork Orange," has always perplexed me, however when it comes to the color orange there is NO confusion...it is GRRREEAT!  (Catch the Tony the Tiger impersonation?)  Well it’s that time of year again........winter has arrived and it’s no secret - I’m NOT a fan.  Unfortunately it always brings more hours of darkness, the need for tights, and relief only thru Michelin man jackets.  While the scene outside looks straight out of Fargo, my wardrobe usually consists of black, grey, or brown.  Since the warmer weather is a ways away, today, I took matters into my own hands and added my own sunshine with some bright orange gear.  Though I don’t have any scientific evidence, I do think it helped to turn my frown upside down:)

 Jacket - Milly Fitted Zoe

Blouse - Equipment Chili Multi Python 

Coated Denim - Rich and Skinny Legacy Tar

Sunnies - Prada

Bag - Pour La Victorie (old)

Wedge Boots - Kelsi Dagger (old)

In the Wild

Growing up my mum used to read me bedtime stories every night.  Heavy in the rotation was "Where the Wild Things Are."  I loved the idea of escaping reality and causing havoc with my monster friends.  I had a wolf suit growing up (obvi) but as I’ve gotten older my outfit for mischief has evolved into the below.  King of the wild thangs, meet the Queen........suited up in this animal print dress I say, "Let the Wild Rumpus start!"

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Dress - Top Shop Animal Midi

Belt - Zara (old)

Clutch - Pour La Victorie Vernon

Heels - Zara (old)

Sunnies - Prada

Jewelry - Minusey (here and here)

Peplum Power

 The ruffles have returned and they are stronger than ever.  The third time is the charm for these pretty little peplums that first debuted in the 40's and then sashayed their way back on the scene in the 80's.  Smoke and mirrors have nothing on peplums that play on proportion and create the illusion of a perfect hourglass figure.  They accentuate the hips which in turn magically makes the waist look smaller.   Now available in practically every fabrication all for skipping the gym and getting a peplum say.......Hip Hip Hooray! 

Peplum Top - Zara (recent)

Skirt - Vintage Scully

Clutch - Silvano Biagini

Shoes - Zara (recent)

Jewelry - Vince Camuto, Minusey (here and here)

Sunnies - Oliver Peoples

Print Mixer

When it comes to prints, the same philosophy that makes two heads better than one can be applied.  It’s a fact Jack, that when two prints are STRATEGICALLY combined in an outfit they are way more fun than one!  Notice the emphasis on strategically?  The key to print mixing is to stay in one color family.  Though I enjoy coloring outside of the lines (kind of my speciality actually) in this instance it’s better to follow the rules....... otherwise a red nose and big shoes might be in order.  If you’re talented at making balloon animals than I say go for it, if not keep the colors matchy, matchy. 

Top - All Saints Opium Top

Skirt - BCBG Alina Striped Power Skirt

Belt - Zara (old)

Bag - Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac

Shoes - MK (old)

Sunnies - Oliver Peoples Benedict

Jewelry - BR, C Wonder, Minusey

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