A Chic Minimalist, who is interested in art, commerce, and fashion. Effortless chic is my approach to style as a lover of all things luxurious yet simple in design. We all should cultivate a personal style that reflects our interests and lifestyle. Perhaps there is a Chic Minimalist inside you?
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Miuccia Prada is the essence of fashion, every season she continues to wonder and amaze the fashion elite in Milan and beyond. In particular Miuccia's collection for Autumn-Winter 2011 embodies the fragility and strength of her design aesthetic, combining sequins and fur in a bright colour palette of green, red, and yellow. Miuccia is ever the sock fanatic with her beautiful boots this season. Essentially the collection is a modern take on the innocence and exuberance that defined the 1920s and 1960s.
Perhaps primary colours will be strong next fall, as Miuccia is always the fashion trailblazer with many designers and retailers following behind her lead. Let Tim Blanks for guide Style you through the wonder that is Prada for Autumn-Winter 2011.
A Chic Minimalist is ever the lady as spring approaches mixing exciting new styles from upcoming season with her favourite winter staples of cashmere shrugs and luxurious stockings.
Seamless seasonal transitions can often pose multiple challenges for any stylish woman's wardrobe, but If you follow a few simple steps it can be effortless.
Take stock of your wardrobe and re-organize. Dispose of or donate any clothing that no longer fits and has not been worn in six months. An organized wardrobe is the first step to achieving an effortless chic look.
Add subtle hints of colour to the sea of black, brown, grey and sultry navy ensembles that is a chic winter wardrobe. Incorporating shades of cream, lilac, pink, and white lightens and freshens an otherwise bleak winter wardrobe in February and March.
Invest in some light coloured stockings in shades of cream, charcoal or dove grey, and nude to balance the look. Black opaque stockings are often too heavy and hinder a seamless transition into spring.
A Chic Minimalist is searching for the perfect clutch to accompany her on outings this spring and summer. A clutch is effortlessly chic in the summer especially one with a kiss lock enclosure. Carry this chic companion during the day or after dark with a pair of patent platform sandals and your favourite dress in any of the shades of a chic minimalist's palette.
J'adore J'adore J'adore Bottega Venetta leather and satin kiss lock clutches with a signature intrecciato weave.
A Chic Minimalist enjoys the perennial chic of a classic t-sharp sandal or pump for everyday and special evenings out to infuse cocktail looks with a signature elegance.
A chic companion for Spring-Summer 2011 is a pair of t-strap sandals. Yves Saint Laurent updates its classic tribute patent leather sandals for next season. Pair this highly recommended wonderlust with a little black or white dress for a twist on this classic look.
A Chic Minimalist adores Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2011 collection, especially the unexpected mix of the 1920s and 1970s eras with a touch of Mandarin in jewel tones. Marc Jacobs' signature style of mixing various eras and elements to produce a strong bold statement is at its best with this collection. A Chic Minimalist is tempted to try a Mandarin style dress. Although the colour palette here is very rich and luxurious, a touch of anyone one of these shades of ruby, emerald, gold would highlight the neutral palette of a minimalist. J'adore a statement skirt with a side slip in ruby or emerald green for spring-summer 2011.
Enjoy Marc Jacobs Spring-Summer 2011 collection, courtesy of Video Fashion!
A Chic Minimalist considers her vintage electric blue Chanel skirt a chic companion for everyday day and evenings out. Incorporating bold pieces in shades of red, emerald green, and eclectic blue compliments A Chic minimalist colour palette and adds interests to her wardrobe. The look remains classic by balancing the statement skirt with a black sweater and luxurious black stockings. Mixing bold colours and patterns with black creates an effortless chic look that is both classic and contemporary.
A Chic Minimalist is lusting after nude Valentino bow pumps. A classic pump is an essential chic companion within my wardrobe, these would be perfect in black, light pink, or red for Spring-Summer 2011. Perhaps a special someone may surprise me, if not fantasizing is just as fun!
A Chic Minimalist is intrigued with Rodarte's latest muse that is the sunrising and setting of a typical autumn day. The collection is a striking departure from their typical intricate knitware pieces. It s so beautifully executed and clearly demonstrates the bright young talent that is Rodarte. Enjoy Rodarte's Autumn-Winter 2011 show, perhaps it may inspire the sun to rise and set on your own wardrobe...
Minimalist makeup is an everyday essential for A Chic Minimalist. Accentuating a minimalist's natural features is the goal, to maximize the beauty that is you without hiding behind a face of makeup. Minimalist makeup essentials include a little concealer and face powder to achieve a polished complexion, black mascara, and neutral eyes utilizing classic shadow tones of brown, sand, beige, and grey. Finish with your favourite red lipstick for a twist on the classic face. The goal is to accentuate A Chic Minimalist's natural beauty instead of being made up!
A chic minimalist keeps it simple this Valentines with a sleek ponytail, classic off the shoulder black top, and her grandmother's strand of pink pearls with matching earrings. To finish apply your favourite shade of red or pink lipstick and a little blusher! Voila an effortless chic ensemble that is sure to impress that special someone tonight!
May someone special give you lots of love and affection today! Remember ladies a chic companion on Valentines is always something red or pink and a secret admirer. A Chic Minimalist is ever the romantic today wearing her red Chanel skirt, while enjoying the company of someone special.
A Chic Minimalist takes inspiration from the fine arts especially The Wallace Collection. J'adore Eighteenth century France, perhaps you might as well! Let iconic British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood share with you the joy that is fine art and how the Wallace Collection has influenced and inspired her career.
A Chic Minimalist enjoys the perfect vintage bag to complete her effortlessly chic ensemble. The quality that vintage bags offer including their often affordable price points complete the allure of A Chic Minimalist. Investing in a wardrobe of classic handbags including the perfect little black leather matte or patent clutch, a chic ladylike bag think the Kelly bag a la Hermes, and a leather tote in shades of black, chocolate brown, and red are absolute essentials. The designer vintage handbag is a perfect chic companion, perhaps its a treasure waiting to be found in your mother's or grandmother's wardrobe...
Let the vintage collection of the lovely "Italian Postcards" vintage seller inspire you to discover the allure of the vintage handbag.
A Chic Minimalist always looks polished in the midst of winter with her A-line winter white dress coat. Some rules are meant to be broken! A Chic Minimalist always enjoys white after labour day, after all what are dry cleaners for.
Perhaps you might try incorporating some winter white into your wardrobe, its surprisingly fresh this time of year. To achieve an effortless chic ensemble today mix winter white with classic black or navy. See my style musing on the allure of vintage for some inspiration.
A Chic Minimalist mixes modern and vintage pieces to achieve an effortless chic ensemble to rev up the style quotient on an otherwise bleak cold winter's day in February. Never be afraid to venture into your mother's or grandmother's closet, oh the treasures that are waiting to be discovered. A chic Minimalist discovered a vintage skirt and bag in the treasure trove that is her grandma's closet. Classic investment pieces are always fresh and their quality stand the test of time.
A Chic Minimalist desires a lovely pink skirt for the upcoming Spring-Summer 2011 season and Chanel No 5 Perfume spray perhaps someone special may surprise me on Valentines if not fantasizing is just as fun.
A Chic Minimalist enjoys effortless mini dresses in Spring and Summer, especially this upcoming season are impressive. Enjoy a preview of what is to come courtesy of Fashiontv on YouTube. A Chic Minimalist incorporates this trend for everyday, in all the shades found in her colour palette.
A Chic Minimalist adds texture and interest to an otherwise simple silhouette with a variety of textured and patterned stockings. You can achieve this look on any budget, luxurious stockings are one of life's little luxuries that are sure to please in the middle of Winter. Italian stockings are the best investment as textures and patterns are typically intricate and vibrant utilizing lace and various cut out techniques.
PS tell your sweetheart luxurious Italian tights would make a lovely Valentines treat...
A Chic Minimalist always enjoys luxurious Italian stockings during autumn and winter.
A chic Minimalist ne touche pas the "Urban Emperor" look for Fall 2011. Please mind my language, but this upcoming trend is a bit ridiculous. The "Urban Warrior" sensation from a few seasons past was titillating, but once is enough thank you!
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching a Chic Minimalist always reaches for her Little Black Dress, a simple strapless silk charmeuse dress to charm her secret admirer. To achieve an effortless chic look for a night on the town, a simple sheath dress or little strapless dress in any of the shades found in a Chic Miniamlists' wardrobe.
A Chic Minimalist plays on stylish earth tones to exude a luxurious but simple feel. Mix contrasting colours such as chocolate brown and classic black by co-ordinating accessories. The beige and dark chocolate tones of the bag echo the brown tights thereby pulling the deep green and black tones together to create a effortlessly chic ensemble.
Chic Minimalism is all about simple elegance executed through simple silhouettes with clean tailoring in luxurious fabrics of cashmere and silk mixed with contemporary elements including leather. The effortlessly chic styles of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn and the fashion houses of Chloe, Celine, and Chanel exude this look. You can expect within a chic minimalist's wardrobe a colour palette consisting of a lot of white, cream, classic black, sultry navy, neutral tones, sophisticated grays and a touch of red. If you start off with a simple color palette, you can achieve this look quite effortlessly.
Bienvenu de A Chic Minimalist
If your a connoisseur of style and detest the phrase "ista", that is fashionista and recessionista applied to nouns and or rather mundane fashion trends including boyfriend jeans and harem pants then you may find this titillating! Taste is in the eye of the beholder and as such this is a creative space to cultivate a sense of style that is chic, contemporary, and personal....
a la prochaine tres chic.... ~A chic minimalist~
PS To keep you amused till next time here is a sneak peek at my personal style...
