STYLE JOURNAL | My layering secret

So. This is LOOONNGGGG overdue, but here is a little look of the day taken from before uni started getting hectic! It may be getting really hot right now in Australia but it’s certainly getting colder on the opposite side of the world, and for you Northern Hemisphere people, here is an outfit fitting for slightly-cold-but-not-yet-freezing weather.

Leather Jacket: American Rag | Hoodie: Walmart | Collared Tee: Thailand

Jeans: H&M | Shoes: Converse

From bottom to top, I have my white converses, which I will forever wear with anything and everything because they are never a mismatch. For bottoms I have an acid wash-like light coloured pair of jeans from H&M, and up top I’ve got triple layers!

My strategy for good layering is to show off the most interesting parts of each piece. I mean I don’t know about you, but I like to have each layer visible, just because it’s a whole lot more interesting aesthetically. Inside, I have an old polo tee from Thailand, and for outerwear I have layered two jackets. I put on the hoodie inside because I wanted some sort of hood in case it rained, and because the material is softer than the faux leather jacket. When layering outerwear, particularly when adding a hoodie underneath a more structured jacket (denim, leather, etc) make sure that the inside layer is either thin, or that the outer layer is loose. As warm as tight fitting is, it can get uncomfortable and restricting, at least for me, and if you want to remove layers it might be a struggle if the two pieces of outerwear are practically stuck together!

Anyways, as you can see, the collar, the bright green and the collar/lapel of the leather jacket are all showing, making it a bit more interesting especially since I went for quite muted colours overall.

HAVE FUN

Nyssa.

Wardrobe Inspiration | The Buttoned Shirt

Recently buttoned shirts/flannels/collared tops or whatever you call them, have been my favourite thing to wear when I’m being indecisive. Whether the whole shirt is seen or just the collar, it can make any outfit just that bit more interesting. In winter, I often resort to buttoned shirts because when everything is covered by a massive coat, it’s nice to have the collar or cuffs peeking through

The Hidden Layer

So here is the simplest of the 3 looks. Just a casual look with black leggings, boots and a comfy flannel. Sometimes I’m not up for the busy aesthetic of many layers so to stay super warm in winter, I just wear a long sleeved shirt underneath my flannel, and because I always get a looser fit of buttoned tops it looks just as one layer. This look is perfect for rainy weather, with water protection from the boots, and the parka!

Flannel: Ten and Co | Parka: J.CREW | Leggings: COSTCO | Boots: Naughty Monkey

Copy Me: Flannel | Parka | Leggings | Boots

The Intellectual

I feel that this is the most professional looking look of the 3. I wore a white sleeveless blouse underneath my navy pull over from H&M, and completed the look with blue jeans and my essential black winter coat. Of course if the weather is colder, wearing a long sleeved white shirt works just as well as sleeveless, since it’s only the collar showing. This look is perfect for anywhere you need to look a little bit sophisticated.

Blouse: Target | Pullover: H&M | Coat: Target | Jeans: Forever21 | Shoes: Converse

Copy Me: Blouse | Pullover | Coat | Jeans | Shoes

Feminine Colour Blocking

Okay so I’ll be honest I hate wearing skirts and dresses in winter, because: 1-THE WIND THOUGH and 2-I am extremely prone to cold weather so my legs can’t deal. But in the case of a special occasion where I need to look slightly dressier, I’ll pull out my one pair of wool stockings to go under my skirt, which I especially love because of the lace panelling. This look could be a perfect transitional outfit because it has bright popping colours, but the black trench coat still keeps you warm!

Shirt: Forever21 | Trench Coat: JayJays | Skirt: Ohayo! | Shoes: RubiShoes

Copy Me: Shirt | Coat | Skirt | Shoes

Have fun, and happy beginning of Spring (even though it's still pretty cold)

Nyssa

Style Journal | On a Whim

Alright so I very rarely gravitate to these acid wash jeans but I made it a challenge for myself to wear something different. In winter I tend to lose variety in my outfit choices purely because it’s freezing and all I want is to wrap myself in a blanket! In this look, I’m paired my acid wash jeans from Valley Girl with a maroon sleeveless mock neck, a super warm white cardigan and my trusty black booties! It was a pretty randomly put together outfit but I guess sometimes that’s the fun part about fashion.

Top: Valley Girl | Cardigan: Cotton On | Jeans: Valley Girl | Boots: H&M

Copy Me --> Top | Cardigan | Jeans | Boots

Have fun!

Nyssa

Style Journal | Basic Warmth

Here's a quick little OOTD for you all! Things have been hectic lately but I managed to snap this quick look of the day over my lunch break with a friend. Compiling together a bunch of my winter staples, I have my grey mock neck, thick black coat and H&M boots. I was very keen on wearing a skirt but it was a challenge because winter for me means covering myself as much as possible. I ended up going for black stockings with a dark blue skirt. This skirt I have had for awhile but I've been noticing this particular style on-trend lately with the 70s comeback: A-line silhouette with the buttons down the front.

Top: Urban Outfitters | Skirt: Ohayo! | Coat: Target | Boots: H&M

Copy Me: Top | Skirt | Coat | Boots

Have fun!
Nyssa

Throwback Trends | Overalls

I am aware that some people dislike the fact that overalls are back in fashion, whether it is because they look childish or because they give off too much of a farmer vibe. Personally I love them, and they’re probably one of my favourite clothing items at the moment because they can be styled many different ways. In today’s look I opted for a more ‘city chic’ look because well… I was in the city, and I thought pairing the overalls with a t-shirt and hoodie wasn’t very suitable for going to the theatre (I watched West Side Story!).

My overalls are from a little clothing stall in Thailand, and I paired them with my grey cropped mock neck top, black chunky heeled boots and a warm black coat. I love this coat because it cinches in a bit at the waist to maintain shape, and the red lining on the inside gives my outfit a hidden pop of colour. I decided on quite a dull colour palette because neutrals just tend to look more mature, demolishing the childish image of overalls, and also to draw the attention to the denim.

Overalls: Market Stall (Similar Style) | Mock Neck: Urban Outfitters | Boots: H&M | Coat: Target (Similar Style) 

Have fun, and stay tuned for a Lookbook featuring overalls in the near future!

Nyssa