Go to Winter style rules..
Light weight layers + Slouchy silhouettes
New Neutrals
Slides + wide legs
The Bag Department clutch
YSL Mascara
Love it or Loathe it, there will always be those moments in fashion that are the rule breakers in every sense of the word, we either embrace it or we vow never to compromise on what we’ve always believed to be a fashion no no.
When I first saw socks and sandals appear on the street, I admit I was apprehensive, after all it was mostly old men or tourists on cruise ships that sported this look. But then I realised it wasn’t merely about socks and sandals any more, this was about the ability of a designer, namely Phoebe Philo, elevating this humble look that we all most likely turned our noses up at, to something that was worthy of catwalk status, and worthy in turn of being embraced by the street style set.
And although I am not one to embrace a trend for the sheer fact it is in, and am quite happy to admire how others scan pull it off, there are those rarities that work perfectly with my style and I am happy to say with this one, my toes are snug and my sandals have become trans-seasonal.
Shot by Street Smith
Wearing | Topshop knit & skirt | Marlo clutch | Steve Madden heels | Country Road socks
Shot by Zien Creative
Putting together a Winter outfit is all about balance, and with cutouts, acceptable midriff exposure, dipping skirt lengths, and cropped pant lengths to play with there is so much more fun to be had in Winter than simply layers, upon layers. Take this as a prime example.. Mules mean warm toes but a modern edgy silhouette on the foot, a modest knee length skirt, means not only are bare legs somewhat appropriate and manageable, but an exposed midriff in Winter is suddenly acceptable particularly if said midriff covers up with a high neck and long sleeves…throw over all that a bomber jacket or long coat for extra warmth and you have a Winter outfit that doesn’t have you covered from head to toe, but still says Winter.
Carly Paiker door knocker ring
Photography by Zien Creative
