Black & white ? It’s always right ! How to wear it. Why you want it. #Chanel #Karllagerfeld

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This week is an Ode to Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel – inspired by the Met Gala and the stunning exhibition!
Black and white.
Seems simple enough.
But sometimes it’s harder to wear than anything else.
That’s because it can look dull and boring and a snoozefest.
(It’s hard enough to stay awake in life we don’t need fashion to make us sleep !)
The key?
Update the classics!
Don’t listen to anyone who tells you classics last forever.
Quite often they are the first thing to date.
The cut of the shoulder, the width of the pants, the length of the skirt, the proportions of the jacket, the shape of the coat, and the lapel. It all changes ! ( and when you don’t you wonder why you look average and daggy instead chic).

Black and white can be the core foundations of your wardrobe but you need to update the shapes to look modern.
Watch when you insert them in your current wardrobe they joosh everything else up.

The secret to wearing black and white so you look modern?
Add steroids ! Ha..
What I mean is strong shapes.
Make sure your new black and white pieces are exaggerated, dramatic and major.
Note:  black has to have texture, shine or embellishment ( lace, leather, sequins)
Otherwise people will keep giving you their drink order at parties. Haha.
You are not a waitress.
You need a big shoulder jacket. A white shirt with major big sleeves. Crazy wide trousers. A blazer that is long and slouchy. Sweaters that are really slouchy or really short. A sequin top. A long long black skirt, it might pleated or satin.

Note: if you are doing to a Chanel inspired loook avoid the classic tweed Chanel jacket ( Unless it is!) it can be very frumpy. Best to go with a tweed shacket or a bomber jacket . Modern shapes that look cool. Or the leather short jacket at Arket is fabulous . Best wear any tweed with jeans. And white wide leg pants !

Styling tricks:

  • Stick to white on top of the body : It’s table top dressing with the focus on top. And white works as light reflector
    ( we all need all the help we can get!)
  • Use black on the bottom like skirts and pants. Under the table. Good camouflage of legs.
  • If you buy only one single coat or blazer this season AVOID black. Too dark. Too limiting. Too snooze.
    ( instead buy a white coat or camel blazer or a beige /khaki trench).
  • If you go for black boots or a bag it’s best to find one with texture or shine.
  • White shoes are everything and completely change your look.
  • Add a third colour to black and white to break up the monotone. It’s the FiFi philosophy 101.  So add brown, taupe, grey , navy to your black and white so it’s not too matchy.
  • When in doubt go for white under everything even in winter .
  • Grey is good. Loves black and white. Loves camel. Just saying.
  • Add layers and layers of pearls for a Chanel inspired look. It’s a statement necklaces OR big dangly earrings : one or the other. Never both. You are not a Christmas tree.
  • Head to toe black looks great in summer where you have sun kissed skin (!) to freshen it up. But in winter?
    Can be so boring UNLESS you have major shapes and lots of texture ( Pleater pants, shiny black bomber, big shoulders! See all the fabulous pieces below …and you get the picture)

Note: Many of the pieces I have chosen here are luxe end designer pieces.
That’s because with black and white you need a fabulous cut and quality to take you from drab to fab. BUT if you don’t have the budget please don’t cry ! Use these pieces as a guide and inspiration when you’re shopping to keep you on the straight and narrow!
Lots more on the SHOP pages and pinterest

Get shopping and have a great weekend x

 

1.Interlinked Top // 2. Pearl Earrings // 3. Striped Wool Sweater // 4. Wool Comber Jacket // 5. Gray trousers // 6. Feather bag // 7. Shoulder bag // 8. Skirt // 9. Pearl Necklace // 10. Loafers // 11. Boots // 12. Tweed hat // 13. Layered Pearl Necklace // 14. Sequin Top // 15. Leather Jacket // 16. Quilted Shoulder Bag // 17. Handbag // 18. Tweed jacket // 19. Ribbon Bow Brooch // 20. Silver Ballet Flats // 21. Black Trousers

 

 

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