August 30, 2012

InBloom Wardrobe Basics Part 1

InBloom Wardrobe Basics Part 1

Ralph Lauren ruffle top
$285 - farfetch.com

D G slim shirt
$210 - jades24.com

Linen jacket
$175 - witchery.com.au

ONLY blazer
$77 - nelly.com

Lipsy lightweight jacket
$71 - bankfashion.co.uk

Cream jacket
$55 - fashionunion.com

Theory tailored pants
my-wardrobe.com

Boutique by Jaeger wool pants
$155 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Hanii Y skinny leg pants
couturecandy.com

Short jeans
zappos.com

H&m jeans
$47 - hm.com

The Investment List (edit for Summer)

Cameron Diaz: dressed at her best

The items on this list are not only the must-haves in your wardrobe, but they are also the pieces in which you invest a little more money (to ensure that they are of great quality and will last) and takes a little more time to find.


THE LIST:

1. A SHORT BLAZER/ JACKET - in black (corporate) and/ or a nude colour
2. A PAIR OF BLACK SLIM PANTS
3. A PAIR OF CLASSIC CUT PANTS - not black
4. A PAIR OF GOOD JEANS
5. A WHITE BUTTON SHIRT
6. A GOOD SKIRT - if your body type allows, a pencil skirt with a moderate to high waistline preferably in black, charcoal or grey
7. A LITTLE BLACK DRESS
8. A VARIETY OF CAMISOLES, TEES AND VESTS - in all the basic colours, in a style that suits your body shape *choose the neckline and sleeve type wisely
9. A PAIR OF QUALITY SUNGLASSES (to suit your facial shape and natural colouring & hairstyle)
10. A GENUINE LEATHER HANDBAG
11. A CLASSIC CLUTCH
12. A PAIR OF LEATHER PUMPS
13. A PAIR OF GORGEOUS, ALL ROUNDER HEELS (preferable black/ tan)

Each item on this list has been put here for a very good reason. Clients are always extremely impressed by how they are able to achieve a great number of different looks (day to evening, casual to smart to formal), ALL by ONLY using the above mentioned items (or some of these items).


The most important factors to keep in mind when going out to purchase your Investment Pieces are
A. FIT (clothes should fit you properly) and
B. STYLE (the style should compliment the features of your body that you want to enhance whilst at the same time help you camouflage those features which you feel are not your best).



my HOW TO: doing windy Cape Town for the weekend

August 29, 2012

Hout Couture @ InBloom

One of the latest additions to the stylish InBloom-product selection is a proudly South African brand, Hout Couture. Always trying to support local manufacturers & fashion houses first, I was too thrilled to place the first order of these "fun-in-the-African-sun"-shades.

Here's a closer look at this magnificent 'Fashion With Roots'-brand: 


WOOD is timeless and proudly displays its past in all its bumps and knots. Every pair of wooden Hout Couture sunglasses bears these unique patterns and grains, each as individual as those who choose to wear them.


‘Hout’, meaning ‘wood’, in Afrikaans, is an essential element to these sunglasses which are manufactured in Cape Town, South Africa.



Skilled workmanship of the wooden frames ensures that they are a breathable, lightweight, durable and an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. Polarized lenses come standard - but premium Carl Zeiss lenses are now available too (Please request these lenses when you place your order at info@inbloom.co.za)



And as an added bonus, for each pair of wooden sunglasses sold, an indigenous or fruit tree will be planted through Eco-Schools projects in South Africa.


Available in 3 high-fashion styles (all of which are stocked by InBloom): the Wayfarer (unisex), the Cat Eye and the Ramsey (unisex). Contact for a fitting, to buy, to order or to find out more...






The all NEW Lou Harvey Nappy Bag Range

Lou Harvey has just launched her new range: all new prints and quite a few new items will make their way to store shelves within the next few months. As always, the Nappy Bags are too gorgeous and I cannot wait to start merchandising these beauties.
Nappy Bag in Pixel Flower & Pixel Stripe

Peony/ Ribbon Stripe

Paper Doll & LH Flower Aqua
And my favorite design: the Boys Stripe

Will keep you informed on the InBloom Facebook Page on stock availability, order dates and any news regarding this beautiful range!
info@inbloom.co.za