The weather in Dubai is finally getting super chilly (slight exaggeration here)! So, I thought I'd post on the art of layering for a little help! I've got a couple of parts to this segment (for the crazy weather we've got here: sometimes it's cold, sometimes it's hot) this one's all about the jacket & what to layer underneath it especially if it's an unflattering shape.
I was flying home to Bahrain when I wore this because everyone was telling me how much colder it was there so I wanted to be prepared & super comfortable! The thing is with jackets like these, you'll need to wear something a bit more tailored underneath to help you flaunt your figure because you're not really going to be hanging out in a jacket all day/night (unless you're outside)! & by pairing it with a pair of washed out (almost textured pants), I drew attention away from the unflattering bit of my outfit to my legs (which are a pair of denims that aren't super tight but a little more structured & form fitting then the jacket).
When it comes to winter, & the cold, many of us (including myself) really don't care what we look like while we're out in the open as long as we're warm (that's normal though right?) so we tend to either forget to focus on what we're wearing underneath or we just loose momentum to get dolled up in winter (leading to a super lazy & unflattering outcome).
What I'm trying to show you is all you need is the right combination to help get you back on track, like a fun print shoe, comfy & cool denims, & something on top that you usually would wear when the weather isn't necassarily 16 or 17 degrees (that's cold for us GCC residents)!
What I'm Wearing:
Hunter Jacket by Burberry at The Outlet Mall: I own one but I got it from H&M so when I saw this a couple of months ago I just HAD to have it! I absolutely, positively, love this jacket & can imagine myself wearing it with almost everything I own! & I know it's not really flattering but sometimes that's what fashion's about it's loving something sooo much that you work with what you've got to help make it a tad bit more suitable for your shape!
Black Cardigan by Cos: I love this brand & I absolutely love this cardigan! I got it for Bahrainirants ages ago but it has slowly found its way into my wardrobe
Tank Top (worn underneath) by TopShop: I got this right before our honeymoon because I loved the type of cotton & color of the top. Kinda had an 80's feel which you know I love! I'm not a huge fan of statement tanks/tees but this one says 'Sweet Dreams' which reminded me of this song also from the 80's!
Bleached Denims by Stella McCartney at The Outlet Mall: I loved these the minute I laid eyes on them! They're a statement on their own & look like something my mom would've worn back in the 90's! They're super comfortable & are one of my wardrobe staples! I never thought Stella's jeans would be this fabulously comfortable! Love them!
Shoes by Pretty Ballerinas: You probably have these memorised by now! I wear them because they're my go to pair when I need the right kick to an outfit! They're comfy & as you all know I'm all about the flats! LOVE these with almost everything in my closet!
Scarf: A gift from one of my ex-colleagues from India! I've had it for years now & can't stop wearing it!
xoxo for now ma PFFers,
P.S. Hate it when you have guests who visit & then leave! It gets kinda lonely in Dubai...
P.P.S. Site of the Day: I came across this article & fell super in love with the next generation of would-be super models! So, Cindy's little girl is one of the first faces for Versace's jr line! What do you guys think??? Is 10 too young to model? Or since it's a jr line & her mom was with her on set it's a-ok?! Lemme know!
P.P.P.S. Song of the Day: Wandering Star by Polica (I've been blessed with many, many people that constantly fill my life with fantabulously great music! I'm married to one but I'm friends with many! I got sent this email by one of those ultimate music buffs-he was the first to introduce me to Florence & the Machine back in the day- & just had to share this song from this band with y'all! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks Nadim for this song & the many others I've fallen seriously in love with! Keep 'em coming yo!)
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