Virtu

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So I found a few new blogs on the weekend that have inspired me to add some colour to my winter wardrobe (more on that later) and I have discovered Virtu*.

The clothes are relatively conservative but the prices are comparable to those in stores like City Chic or Forever New. Sizes go from size 12 to 24 with free shipping in Australia.

I am probably going to get a few of the items below to throw into the mix for my winter work wardrobe and my favourite thing about a lot of the shirts in the store is that they do not sit on the waist (the worst spot for clothes to sit for my body shape), they extend to a more flattering length and would be great over jeans in winter.

I also love some of their jackets and am sorely tempted by the Tuxedo one (styled below). They also sell sleep wear and some great accessories at reasonable prices and I recommend you check them out.

At the moment they have a promotion – if you spend over $200 you get $50 off the order, given some of the prices that could result in a “free” skirt, cardigan or pair of pants and who doesn’t love free stuff?

I’ll get back to you about their service and clothes in another blog, I just wanted to share my find with people who may be looking to beef up their wardrobe for the cooler months.

How to wear it – Virtu Edition

I like the idea of teaming the Tuxedo jacket with a bold print summer dress. You get more wear out of the dress and the jacket is great all round addition to your wardrobe because it will work with pants and jeans as well.

This so pretty and wearable, the skirt is a great length and could be worn without legging/ tights in summer. I love the caramel and black combination in the scarf as well, it’s a great way to add warmth and a little colour.

I’ve mentioned before how much I love a dress over tights and a comfy pair of boots to hang about in on the weekend. I have paired these two basic dresses with some fun accessories and scarves because it’s always a good time to look amazing.

Some other cute bits and pieces from the Virtu range.

*Initally I thought this was just another example of things being spelled wrong to either appeal to a younger demographic or to avoid being sued but then I found that Virtu is an actual word according to dictionary.com:

virtu (noun) – love of or taste for fine objects of art.

See now you’ve learnt something and possibly got some bargains, that is a win/win.

Let me know if you’ve had any experience with Virtu or if you have found any great new blogs lately.

xox Bec

Accessories & Colours to Compliment Your Skin Tone Pt 2.

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Continuing on from yesterday’s post on skin tones and how to choose colours to compliment you! Skin Tones are also categorised using the seasons. Spring, Autumn, Winter & Summer.

To sum it up quickly here is a quote from eHow.

“Winter”: complexions have blue or pink undertones. Skin can be pale white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winter people are generally brunettes, with deeply colored eyes. Many Asians and African Americans fall into this category.

“Summer”: complexions, like winter complexions, have blue or pink undertones. Skin is pale and pink. Summers are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes.

“Autumn”: Autumn complexions have golden undertones. Many redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category.

“Spring”: Spring complexions have golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Spring people generally have straw-colored or strawberry red hair, freckles, rosy cheeks, and blue or green eyes.

I’m going to be discussing medium skin tones which I’m going to take that on board as an Autumn classification.

Being an Autumn means you will have the warmer skin tones like gold, peach or golden beige.

Accessories & Colours to Compliment Your Skin Tone Pt 1.

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Today we are going to look at three different skin tones and the best accessories and colours to go with them. Our focus will be on making the most of the skin you are in. We all have fair skin but that would be a bit repetitive so we have all opted to concentrate on different tones to cater for most of us out there.

Amy – Pale skin tone

Being pale may not be in. Being pale may not be cool. But being pale has its advantages.

1. You don’t look like an extra in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2. You don’t have to spray tan.
3. Sunscreen smells yummy (or is that just me?)
4. It is EASY to accessorize and look super funky

Pale women have the advantage here. Not much clashes with pale like women with darker skin more olive skin. We do have to worry about getting washed out and that’s where I come in to help. I have only prepared two basic sets today but I can tell you that you can look to many Hollywood beauties for inspiration!

Emma Stone is one great example! Rocking red lips and emerald green earrings! You go girl!

So how does the every day ‘pale’ girl accessorize?

DO NOT:
• Wear colours that wash you out (try avoiding bright yellows and browns)
• Over accessorize, you don’t want to look like a snowed in Christmas tree

DO!
Wear lots of corals. Such an attractive colour on girls with paler skin!!! See below for some ideas!

Cool Corals by littlemisspopit featuring short heels

 

WEAR LEOPARD PRINT!!!

Leopard Hints by littlemisspopit featuring leopard booties

 

But please only in a hinting kind of way. Nobody looks good decked out in complete leopard print. Here are some cute ideas to add a little animal to your wardrobe.

I know this is only brief. If you have any questions about what to do and what NOT to do with accessorizing for paler skin, don’t hesitate to comment below.
Have an amazing hump day

Amy xo

Bec – Dark to medium skin tone

I want to start by saying that I love darker skin tones, I love how daring and bold you can be with olive skin.

What works:

Yellow gold works well on darker skin tones

Purple and the right greens really compliment you but nothing beats the look of pure white against your skin for a fresh yet contrasting look.

What to avoid:

Warmer shades suit you best so silver or rose gold may not work for you, if you have to get something in those colours try to ensure that there are other colours in the piece to break it up or brighten it.

Some pastels will wash you out so avoid them or break them up with brighter colours.

Bec xo

What skin tone are you and what do you do to make the most of it?