Bridget Hope, Magpie Style STYLE DOCTOR By Wardrobe Director
HOW TO LIFT A BLACK
WINTER WARDROBE Black. We all wear it. Our sports heroes are named after it and there is often much debate over the quantities we covet. That said, there is no escaping that black clothing is easy to style, maintain, a blessing for travel, and effortlessly chic. So, if like me, you need an industrial torch to navigate your wardrobe at times, try these tips to give your black winter wardrobe a little energy boost.
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Embellish me: This is the season to turn up the bling. Jackets are being encrusted, embroidered and bedazzled like works of art. If you were ever a closet embroiderer – let this be your coming-out party. Raid your children’s cupboards, and layer up the badges with your mother’s finest to create some serious jacket attitude. Brighten up your lipstick: Head to the cosmetics counter in search of red and fuchsia shades. Blue-based reds work best with black. To prevent lipstick bleeding, apply a waxy red pencil over the whole lip. My new go-to lipstick for everyday is Lancôme Rouge Absolu Lipstick in Rose. This cream based formula won’t dry out your lips and is easy to wear. Add gold or silver accents: Choose your metals and match them accordingly – golds, especially, come in many different shades, so keep within your metallic limits. Avoid styling brassy golds with champagne golds etc. A stylish silver or gold belt on an all-black outfit will pull you together in an instant. And do hold on to your good belts - even if they go out of style momentarily, they will almost always come back into fashion. Spend the money on good quality leather belts and you will have them for decades. Make a statement with bright reading glasses: The perfect pair can add so much personality to your look, you would be forgiven for wanting a library of them to create a different mood for every day. Have fun with your frames and choose the quirkiest pair that your confidence allows you. If in doubt, think of 90+ year old Iris Apfel, the New York socialite whose incredible look is now defined by her magnificent large, round glasses.