Park It Here Luv

If you have been anywhere near a shopping centre over the past few weeks, you have undoubtedly spied four-hundred-million styles of parkas in stores.

Let me say from the get go, before I show you how to wear them, that parkas are not for everyone.  They are bulky and sometimes puffy and will add visual weight to the wearer.  This is an example of one of those trends that you should choose carefully.

If you need a parka purely for warmth - like sitting on the sidelines at a sporting event - then grab yourself the biggest puffiest one you can find my friend, however if you are looking for a fashionable addition to your winter wardrobe, my advice is to think about your frame and how you are going to wear it before you purchase.

Here are some of my ideas for how to wear your parka ...

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Dreamy Art Prints

One of the trends I adored on the recent Fall runways was the use of art print fabrics.

We have been seeing beautiful prints on the runway for a few seasons now, and although I do not wear a lot of prints, this latest round of delightful collections has inspired me to take the pretty printed plunge.   I have even purchased some beautiful purple water colour fabric in readiness for my transformation into the Queen of Prints.

I like gentle watercolour designs but I think my heart favours animal or art images such as the owl print on the Jill Stuart dress above, and the outback scene on Karla Spetic dress below.    Being a bit of a horse fanatic, I also love the Stallion pieces from Milk From a Thistle's autumn 2011 collection.

When my baby's walking down the street ...

Warm the cockles of your little heart with toasty shades of red.  The perfect colour to brighten up your day and your outfit.