Outfit Of The Day: Sunday

As much as I’ve enjoyed this whole outfit of the day thing, it’s been a bit scary to fit into my schedule. So I’m gonna give it a rest till next season. And speaking of rest: Sunday is finally here. But let’s be honest, your Sunday rest will probably include running around getting things ready for the coming week and finishing off things you didn’t have time to do up until now. So how to be active and stylish at the same time? The answer is easy… pants!

Sunday – Stella McCartney
Nobody does stylish/relaxed quite as well as Stella.These pants have a loose fit and a sporty feel which, along with the pop ofcolour, make them one of those items that can give you a fresh take oneverything in your wardrobe.



Other options: make a statement with your pants by wearing printor pattern and matching or clashing it with a shirt. How bold!

From left: Prada, House of Holland, Roberto Cavalli

Outfit Of The Day: Saturday

In light of what Kristen Stewart is wearing on the new ELLE cover, and because I planned this post before I knew about it, today is a Jil Sander day. In his last collection for Jil Sander (he’s probably plotting Dior SS13 as I write this) Raf Simons brought out a softer side of the AW12 moody mood. Sure, pastels are it for spring, but they make so much more of a subtle and elegant impact for fall. Here’s how to make that statement.

Saturday - Jil Sander
A beautiful coat in soft powder pink over a nude dress and accessorised with metallic shoes – it’s that simple. A Jil Sander always is.

Other options: This look can easily work for eveningwear as well. Whether you’re on the dance floor (in that jumpsuit), or somewhere more elegant, all you need to remember is the simple equation: Soft colours + metallic accents = winter romance.

Are you in love yet?

Outfit Of The Day: Friday

The weather might not be very optimistic, but that's not putting damper on my much needed public holiday. I'm skipping town for a "relaxing" weekend in the country. The iconic inverted commas refer to the fact that I'll be working on assignments most of the time.


That said, no mater how busy we are right now, it's essential that we take some time for rejuvenation. Whatever you'll be doing today you'll probably be doing inside, so crank up the heaters and bring out your new winter dress. Don't have one yet? Here's some great inspiration from (you guessed it) London Fashion Week. (You'd swear they were paying me...)

Friday - Jonathan Saunders
I love this look because it's a great example of how you can take a potentially provocative dress and make it ready for a lunch with friends... Or parents in law. Adding a great formal shirt to a dress like this changes its function completely. You can even turn a summer dress into a winter outfit like this. So innovative.


Other options: bring some warm colours into your winter wardrobe with these...

From left: Christopher Kane, Peter Pilotto, Burberry Prorsum.

Outfit Of The Day: Thursday

Assuming the weather channel is correct, it should be raining all day. I'm writing this under a partly cloudy sky on Jammie stairs, so I'm not too sure about the constant showers. For today's outfit, I'm assuming the drizzles are going to commence shortly. And when it comes to rain, there's a certain fashion house which, as of AW12, is an official authority.

Thursday - Burberry Prorsum

This is definitely the most hardcore raincoat of the AW12 season. It has that puffa look (now very in) and that essential flair after the belted waist. The Burberry raincoat rules are, quite simply: put a bow belt on it, and add studded gloves for edge. And now I'm thinking... It should rain more often.

 

Other options: sticking to the Burberry Prorsum example today, your other options for a rainy day is really anything as long as you accessorise with an umbrella. The Burberry ones came in solid colours and in stripes, but the thing that makes them special are those woodland creature/studded handles. Now that goes with just about anything.

 

Outfit Of The Day: Wednesday

So this morning I get to Hiddingh campus (in Gardens) and find out the Jammie busses are on strike and I have to be on Upper Campus (not in Gardens) in less than an hour. I'm wearing my beloved Zara coat (which I bought on 5th Avenue) for the first time in CT because I expect it to be raining (perhaps even thunder) later.

Regardless of the storm ahead, it seems to be unseasonably warm today. Somewhere along the trip to lower campus (thank goodness for friends with cars) followed by the epic walk to get to class on upper campus, I made a vow to my friends that, not matter how hot it gets (or how hot I'm getting from the extra walk) I will not take this coat off. Hence, today is a day for a coat: it will protect you from the storm, and since no one else is wearing theirs yet, make you stand out. Rule number one for wearing a coat on a day like this: make sure that whatever you're wearing under it is in a light fabric and can stand on its own as an outfit.

Wednesday - Chanel

It's one of my favourite outfits from the AW12 show. Note the clothes under the coat could easily stand on their own as an outfit - and none of them are very heavy. Perfect.

Other options: the best AW12 coats have a very earthy feel to them. Here are the hilights:

From left: Valentino, Missoni, Rodarte.

 

Outfit Of The Day: Tuesday

As of tomorrow the weather won't be playing nice anymore. Today may be your last day to relax in the sun, but then there's still that chilly breeze. What to do?

Tuesday - Dsquared²

The best way to treat the schizophrenic weather is to wear something warm and fluffy like a sweater. When things get heated you can just pull it off. It's the perfect item for the season transition.

Other options: The AW11 chunky knit trend is big big big in SA right now. These stunners will have you in stitches.

From left: Stella McCartney, Rodarte, Missoni.

Outfit Of The Day: Monday

You know those stories in magazines where they dress a girl in the same jacket for like a month? I don't like them, but they've inspired this post. Every day this week I'll be picking out an outfit that suits the day and the weather here in CT. Cool? Cool.

Monday - Victoria Beckham

It's the day we'd all prefer to spend in bed. So although you're probably tempted to throw on something soft and comforting that makes you feel like you're in bed, I suggest something a little more structured to kick you (gently) into high gear for the week. And what better to do that than a structured (yet comfortable) dress by Victoria Beckham? It's easy to throw on and doesn't have any wild accessories that will blow away in the wind. And the best part? There's not a speck of blue in sight.

 

Other options. (aka backup looks)

From left: Jonathan Saunders, Céline, Marc by Marc Jacobs (but only if you're not gonna walk outside in the wind)