Winter Wardrobe

Monday 22 December 2014



I am not built for cold weather. My hands are the first to freeze, then my feet, then nose and before I know it I need to be thawed out. I know that 'chilled to the bone' feeling oh so well - when they invent wearable hot water bottles, I will be the first to buy one. So this year, I vowed I'd be prepared for the first sign of frost. I bought my winter coat when it was still warm, having spied this dressing gown navy number in COS. It's over-sized, snuggly and keeps me warm. Better yet, it slots into my wardrobe.

Since moving to Paris and in my quest to live better, I've been trying to streamline said wardrobe and throw out the clothes that I don't wear, with the aim of building a uniform (note irony when you scroll and see the grey jumper/navy skirt schoolgirl combo) of items that are stylish, timeless and made to last. It's an ongoing task, this shopping better and only trying to spend money where it counts, (it helps to keep a list) and I am constantly on the search for classics that will last longer than a season. My taste is pretty minimal and varies between shades of black, navy, grey and white, with the odd shot of colour, usually in the form of lipstick. This winter, I have been literally living in a variation of the following looks, switching it up with a pair of jeans, white tee and navy cardigan  (I have a thing for navy right now). And thinking I perhaps needed a little more colour in my life, I bought the trainers to match my lipstick, yep not the other way around.

How much thought goes into your wardrobe? 


Photos by Hana Pedajnianska, edited by me.

15 comments :

  1. love this look - timeless yet current with the colorful + chic sneakers!

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    1. Thanks Susan and for your comment, glad you like it! :)

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  2. Navy is just so much softer than black and seems to work better with coloured lipstick!

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    1. Thanks for your comment Megan! Yes, I totally agree - I used to wear too much black, but navy is definitely softer and more versatile I think!

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  3. lovely photos as expected, like the uniform look, so much easier to put together. xxxx

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  4. I always have a thing for navy -- and quasi school uniforms. This shoot is adorable. Love your lips and nails!
    xo
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    1. Thanks so much Jessica - I have literally lived in this look since November, eek! xx

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  5. lovely winter getup, your shots of colour are just about perfect ! I'm on the same quest to streamline my wardrobe since I moved to paris, good luck to the both of us ! I do like this side effect of paris living ; ) even if the quest seems never-ending and I still can't part with plenty of old pieces.

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    1. Thank you! Yes, living in Paris does make you rethink your wardrobe - in a good way ;)

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  6. I have a fairly consistent uniform of dark wash jeans, ankle boots, plain tees (usually dark, especially in winter) and then a piece of statement jewelry, usually a necklace. I wear a lot of black, especially in winter, but I give myself license to go a little crazy with my scarves, so it's often the only item in a bright color or print. Works for me!

    And I'm with you, I am not built for cold weather either, though I am olucky to have warm hands and feel most of the time :-)

    I really like that lipstick shade! Happy New Year!

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    1. Thanks for your comment Elisa. Sounds like the perfect combo! And I like the idea of a colourful scarf - I might try that next! Happy New Year to you too :)

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  9. You coat & scarf look beautiful. Such a classy, timeless look.

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