Signature

I am sure we all have signature elements to our style and two of mine would be manicured nails and my hairstyle.  

My hairstyle has remained fairly constant for too long!  I have worn my hair in a bob style (multiple variations) over the past 20 years.  For the past 12 months I have been looking at photos of my style icons, all of which have short hair, pondering the big questions... could I?, should I?....well I did!

Instagram "selfies' in black and white are a bit of a habit and serve to produce cool profile pictures:)
The black and white always looks a bit glam and a touch more flattering

And already, I considering going even shorter.  It's easy to manage, quick to style and feels great.  And I think it was just the change I needed.

I have also worn nail polish since I was old enough to do my nails.  My most constant colours have been a beautiful classic red and black, both found over the years in brands ranging from Revlon to Chanel (both of which I still love).  But my polish of choice at the moment is UK brand Rimmel.  Quick drying, nice consistency and my manicure tends to last a good 4 or 5 days.

From left to right:  Sally Hanson Hard As Nails / Wet Cement, Maybelline Color Show / Sapphire Siren, Rimmel / Black Out / Aye Aye Sailor / Double Decker Red / Pop / Lively Lilac, BYS / French White, MUD / Nudely Now & hand cream by L'Occitane

Over the past few years, I have added grey, blue and nudes to my polish colours.  The orange sadly hasn't been in rotation for some time and is about to be voted of the island.

So I wonder, do you change your hair spontaneously, or are you more considered and intentional?  

What elements do you consider to be part of your 'signature' style.  

xxx Deborah

Apologies for no outfit post.  I am currently on holidays and we have been experiencing a heat wave.  I have been rotating black sleeveless dresses and sandals when out and when at home I'm barefoot and rotating three simple cotton dresses.

Linking up with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style again this week.  So pop over and check out some other great blogs.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!  I trust you have had a safe and enjoyable New Year and that 2014 will be a year full of blessing and joy.. and great style.

top ; katies
pants : classic pant slim leg / katies
shoes : vintage
accessories : pearl drops & satin cuff wtih silver and pearl clasp
bag ; myer

I wore this outfit on Christmas Eve to my church's Carols Service.  The top has a lovely drape and flow and is very comfortable and cool to wear.  The white is such a fresh crisp tone and works very nicely with my black pieces.  The top was available in 3 colours and black was not one of them *sad face*... I would have been all over this top in black.

The top makes what I consider to be a 'subtle' statement so I kept everything else to a minimum.  A simple silver and pearl drop earring, black cuff and vintage sandals with a great stacked heel.  A silver and black clutch finished the outfit.

I promised to show you some Christmas goodies and here they are!

The bag was a gift from my sister.  It's by Things Terrific which is an Australian family owned company.  I only recently discovered them and am very impressed with the lovely soft leather and quality of this bag.

And these sandals were a gift from my husband.  I had fallen in love with the LD Tuttle 'The Watch' Sandal and spent some months trying to find something similar here in Australia.  The end result were these Django & Juliette sandals which I am so pleased with.  Again gorgeous soft leather and seriously comfortable footwear.

If you have read this far, here is a teaser for my next post!  Having thought about it for 12 months, I woke up New Years Day and decided to have my hair cut short.  Method or madness?  We shall see.

xxx Deborah


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