By Jenna Black
As we head further into winter a sea of black overtakes wardrobes and offices. Whilst we tend to gravitate towards the safety of black and grey outfits in the colder months, we shouldn’t disregard the effect that a pop of colour can have on your attitude and look.
Style queen Sarah Jessica Parker is well aware of the effect that colour can have on an outfit. It draws well deserved attention, makes us feel happier, and is guaranteed to give you a confident boost.
Simple ways to bring colour into your wardrobe
Step out in eye-popping coloured heels–
Take SJP’s advice and splash colour into your look with a hot pair of heels. She was recently spotted on several occasions wearing turquoise blue Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, all with simple black and neutral outfits. With prints and trendy detail popping up in many shoe stores, it’s easy to make bright coloured shoes the centre of attention for your look, without going overboard. For bright shoes like won’t break your budget head to Nine West, for a range of embellished and printed heels.
Replace your little black dress for a colourful head turner–
A block colour dress is the perfect way to glide through a cold winter day in the mindset of a summer holiday. Choose a hue that you love, and that suits your personality, and remember it doesn’t have to seem daunting when you can easily layer your colourful dress with a black blazer or woolly winter scarf. If your little black dress is your winter best friend, opt for coloured or printed blazers and jackets instead. We are seeing many floral print blazers this season, and they are a perfect lift to an all black look. Look to chain stores like Dotti or Sportsgirl for a range of bold dresses and printed blazers.
Accessorise your winter with colour–
Finally, accessories are the key to introducing colour into an otherwise blah look. From a statement handbag to a stunning jewel necklace, accessories are where you can feel comfortable playing with colour and finding the right level for you. Splurge on a gorgeous coloured handbag this winter that will liven up any outfit; our top pick of colours are bold purple and cobalt blue. Alternatively try a statement necklace, adorned in large eye catching stones, and mix and match with your statement colour heels or handbag. A bag can be a solid investment for seasons to come, so look to fashion houses like Balenciaga who deliver statement bold bags each season. On a local scale look for accessories at Samantha Wills for statement pieces, or budget shoppers head to Diva.
Winter dressing is all about layering, so have fun with introducing coloured items into your outfits, and mix and match to your desire! It doesn’t always have to be a dull grey day…
