HoC Winter Thread; the cool and clear chat continues PART 5

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Following on from part 4

If you're a winter then come and join us for chat and links about clothes/bags/make up/hair....

returned this as it was just a tad too turquoise-y rather than lagoon blue

loved this in the shop but once I got home realised it looks too frumpy so being returned.

Tried on some white shorts in fat face too but white isn't really me.

I might try Mac capricious tomorrow as I struggle with the really bright colours in the summer. Although summer seems to have disappeared and im back to wearing boots and winter coats!

That white stuff top is lovely - I see they have a few things in dark navy, purple and dark plum now as well as lots of muted colours.

Not bought anything for ages apart from a Paul Boutique cobalt blue animal print scarf from ebay - perfect for these cool spring days.

Heading up to town today with DH. Doubtful if I'll get to any shopping this time though. However we are going to Gieves and Hawkes to buy him a new hat. He looks good in his hat. I suspect that he may be a Winter!

I bought this from white stuff, they're definitely getter better at winter colours. It used to be all muted.

Any idea what I can wear with this? I'm a cardigan type person :)

It's a deep blue and white or silver grey.

It's a jersey weight. Just past my knee. I love it!

A plain grey or navy top if you want to steer clear of white and then add a brightly coloured cardigan. Or go for a brightly coloured top and a navy cardigan.

Or navy top and navy cardigan then add an extra shot of colour with a scarf or necklace...

Thanks neither you're my new style BFF

have fun trying on all these combinations - go for the one that you feel great in.

I'm not touting for followers - just opinions on if I'm hitting the mark!

Jewel Winter, natural/classic diagnosis, here is my Pinterest board. Comments & critique welcome:

www.pinterest.com/clares/jewel-winter-natural-classic/

Thanks

I don't see many aspects of natural style on your board - a lot of the outfits are very fitted and quite tailored.

What did your consultant say about adding elements of informal/relaxed style to your wardrobe? I would imagine looking at stores like J Crew/Gap would be good for a natural/classic look - Jennifer Aniston is supposed to be a great example of the natural look.

I agree with that Neither, I feel more drawn to the classic side of the diagnosis, and so haven't investigated much of the natural. I think the natural was more about natural fibres than and actual style - actually now you mention it I haven't given it a lot of thought at all!

The tailored look is more of an aspiration, I can usually be found in skinny jeans with t-shirt & coloured cardigan, occasionally dressed up with heels and a blazer. I think a look I struggle with is smart-casual and even at the grand age of 48 I have never got to grips with that and I guess the "natural" description would fit there perfectly!

Lots of things I like on your board BearPear - but they seem to suit me as a Winter Jewel Gamine as I understand it.

You could add natural elements by wearing denim, relaxed fit tops/cardigans or sweaters, shoes that are sneakers/tennis shoes or informal boots.

I agree that there is a lot of gamine as well as dramatic style on the board.

I think it would be helpful for you to go back to your consultant and ask about natural styling - seems a shame for you to spend all that money coming away with little understanding of what you need to do.

I'm a natural classic too and if I stick to just the tailored bit I look all buttoned up and prim which I'm trying to get away from.

My natural should come from fibres, I'm meant to wear say a woollen nubbly skirt texture with a cashmere jumper. Nothing shiny ever. I'm probably 80% classic though so I have a hard time with casual myself.

I don't think we can do trainers. Ballerina flats maybe but not trainers.

Yes Twitchcoco, natural was mentioned in regard to fabrics & textures, glad I hadn't imagined that bit. I find that I suit clothes with more structure & fit, rather than loose, the "classic" element. Big prints, frilly bits and bling overwhelm me and I'm not comfortable with cleavage either. I tend to use cardigans as my colour layered with white t-shirts and jeans. I did move into skirts over winter with a black woollen one being favourite (natural?).

I think I'm getting it - I would love to go mad in Ralph Lauren but that's highly unlikely!

I'm the same Bear. I might come back as a cardigan as I'm so familiar with them!! Your pinterest board would be the same as mine if I had one, I really liked it. :)

Some lovely pins bear. If you're natural classic then you are a classic and as you say add in natural elements I guess either by fabric choices or by relaxed lines. What sort of outfit do you feel,most comfortable in?

That's interesting. Just had a thought - I think the Duchess of Cambridge is a natural classic as well.

Thanks for the feedback, it has made me realise I perhaps need to investigate the natural element a little more closely.

As for a comfortable outfit - skinny jeans (dark indigo, deep green or (gasp) white!) with an understated top, not too flowing, and in general a cardigan or coloured scarf. I have a navy blazer I got from Whistles last year which I love and a couple of dresses from White Stuff in strong non-wishy-washy colours. The earlier comment about "no trainers" made me wonder about the primary coloured converse-style pumps I live in during summer which I think liven up an outfit, can I call them a natural element as they are a bit more relaxed?