Over the years, I’ve spoken at length about why I love the transitional seasons. Cross-pollinating your summer and winter wardrobes for the perfect blend. I tend to find it’s a good opportunity to get a true sense of which style favourites are more than just a seasonal crush. As in, which ones can be worn year round with a little layering or styling.
Wearing Blanca shirt; Re Rhee shorts (10% off with mademoiselle2023); Saben coco bag (15% off with JAMIELOVESSABEN)
Not a new concept – and perhaps one I’ve mentioned in the past – but I was reflecting on how I tend to gravitate towards or favour colour during the summer. But eschew them in the winter. And I don’t think it could be better reflected in these two photo montages. My summer mood seems to punctuate crisp, fresh hues with bursts of colour. Blue, yellow, pink and green. The occasional pop of red brought in through my accessories.
Perhaps it’s a case of mood, and how warm weather makes you feel. Happy, bright, and light. Whereas in the winter, it’s moody, cold, and still. There’s a longing to be wrapped up in a cosy blanket, a feeling I often try to replicate in my outfit choices of the day (coatigans FTW). Colours tend to have a low saturation point, or devoid of any pigment at all. This monochrome grey look is case in point. Texture instead reigns supreme, and is at the heart of all my outfit-making decisions.
Wearing Jenni Kayne cashmere half zip (15% off with JamieLee15); En OR trousers (10% off with mademoiselle2023); Facade Pattern coat (10% off with mademoiselle2023); Saben Bea bag (15% off with JAMIELOVESSABEN)
It has had me thinking about my seasonal wishlist. Or more specifically, the inspiration that will be a jumping off point for the months to come. There’s some pretty strong imagery that I’d like to reference, pairing bold colours like bright pink with a grounded khaki, or a punchy orange with a deep navy blue. I’m not sure how “loud” my interpretation of this will be, but am planning to start by shopping my wardrobe as a starting point. Mood board incoming….
