Thursday, 2 February 2012

Braving The Cold



Braving The Cold. It's February (as you are well aware of) and with January well behind us (bye-bye January Blues), it is time to brighten up the remainder of the winter. (Or at least to make the most of it). 

Yesterday I told you about me going totally ga-ga over the pink 'n red shoe craze. Well let me tell you how a friend so kindly (and publicly) reminded me on Facebook about a rant on colour blocking I had last year.* 

I'm not a fan (perhaps due to the years I spent colour blocking Lacoste polos over Ralph Lauren cable knit sweaters at boarding school). But I'm particularly not a fan of the term (how many times have you heard about it in the past year?!). But in certain instances (and graded down with shades of grey and black) it is definitely agreeable to my taste. But who knows, come summer and you may find me in colour blocking galore. 

So there we go. I am wearing pink 'n red (albeit I would place this more into the colour grading than colour blocking category). 

PvdH pink tweed skirt
Wolford black wool tights
Wolford grey turtleneck (have been wearing them religiously!)
Isabel Marant Willow sneakers (wait list now available at Net-A-Porter)
Chanel bag

*You know who you are, and thanks for the laugh (winky face) 

83 comments:

  1. Yes it looks more grading then blocking. Are those tights seriously warm enough? Its so freezing over here in Holland! Your previous rant on color blocking made me laugh by the way;) I remember the bright polo shirt days from when I was 14. Though not treating color the same way as back then I would love to have those Stella McCartney sandals <3
    Good luck beating the cold.

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    1. These Wolford tights are pretty amazing! Super thick and definitely warmer than jeans!

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  2. You look good in pink and red. Nice jacket too. It does look cold over there.

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  3. Sporty chic Paola! The Isabel Marants look great on you!

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  4. It's been since a long time I left a comment there ! I was reading your blog a little bit too religiously, I mean I am more one of a silent reader. But here I couldn't help not writing because you mastered your pink 'n red challenge ! The skirt is really pretty and this Chanel bag...enchanting. I always find the Isabel Marant Willow sneakers really ugly but in this outfit absolutely not !

    Shug'A'Very from Incognito

    http://www.thinkincognito-eng.blogspot.com

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  5. You look supercool even in a superwinter look!Good luck with this cold, I'm freezing....

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  6. The Isabel Marant are great. I love your bag too.

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  7. Very cool combo! I love the bag, you look very nice!:) xoxo

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  8. Loving how it references to the traditional Chanel tweedy skirt+bag look and completely fast forward it to 2012 with the sneackers!
    Isa lebonstyle.com

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  9. Wow, gorgeous! I've just stumbled across you're blog, and I have to say its lovely!

    -Good Wear Day-

    Lois x

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  10. amazing look like from some magazine!
    http://cookieswardrobe.blogspot.com/

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  11. Oh hello! There you are - I mean the Willows ;) Funky! And the rest is pretty lovely too. It's so freezing here, I'm doing the Yeti look today!

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    1. They are so comfortable I am obsessed!

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  12. see? your skirt matches your bag perfectly fine. I'll show this post to my mother...

    xXx

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  13. omg, love it! love your sneakers and your chanel bag *.*

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  14. You look stunning! I am totally loving the faux fur jacket and the pink skrt!

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    1. its not faux fur... vintage! rabbit and fox

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  15. And again, can totally see you in a red dress! :) You look so adorable today, so so so beautiful and warm. xxx

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  16. beautiful girl, blog & outfit;)

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  17. Aw what a lovely outfit! It makes me think of autumn and not winter, though maybe that's because when it's grey and raining, all I want to do is wear black...
    Anyway, I love your Chanel bag and that lipcolour! It really suits you :)

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  18. I loooooooove your bag !!

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  19. Ohlala.. what an amazing little style!! And like YoungLongton above.. am dying in front of your Chanel bag hon!!! And lastly.. what do you mean "PvHd skirt".. are you designing your own clothes.. did I miss something on this blog?

    http://absolutelyfaaabulous.wordpress.com/

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    1. Oh yes I make a lot of my own clothes! Usually in every outfit I am wearing something of my own design and confection!

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  20. Amazing look, darling!
    Love your bag!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. Love the outfit dear =)

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  22. Ahh those shoes. Lusting over them as always!

    Collections

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  23. You are so gorgeous! I think the lip color really ties it all together :)

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  24. It's so cold here I actually think my bones will break from the penetrating cold.
    I especially adore the second picture of you. Your face is utterly beautiful. What cheekbones and eyes! xx

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  25. You look lovely, I really want a fur coat like that, not just a hat!

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  26. You look really glamorous, even on such a chilly day!

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  27. you did this skirt on your own? :))) it looks fantastic

    la tiquismiquis
    http://tqsm.blogspot.com

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  28. HA! We wore mono prints at boarding school.. so I can't get enough of color. I love your fur coat! really cute!

    xx
    meinmode.blogspot.com

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  29. This is the first time I acutally like the Isabel Marant sneakers. Love how you mixed them with more chic pieces! Beautiful look!

    Thanks for your comment. Your blog is really cool!

    xo

    Dani

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  30. Your outfit is so awesome, but your hair is super pretty
    Rocking those shoes!

    http://iartfashion.blogspot.com/

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  31. love. those. shoes.
    times a million.

    http://streetlily.blogspot.com

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  32. i love the shoes and the skirt. and you look so pretty
    hope you're having a good week so far dear

    x

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  33. Willows + pinkish Chanel...I couldn't think anything better!
    xo
    Ev

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  34. The coat is fantastic! Great photos!


    xoxo
    Antonia
    FASHION IMPERATIVE

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  35. You are beautiful!

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  36. I love the bag and the fur, great outfit!

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  37. Such a fab outfit, love the bag and the coat! Here is freakishly cold, brrr!

    www.superclementina.blogspot.com

    xx

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  38. Nice look and your bag amazing¡¡

    kisses

    http://thetrendyfrog.blogspot.com/

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  39. that skirt and coat is wonderful!

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  40. Love the look! You look beautiful! www.casualglamorous.com

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  41. I love that coat! Looks so warm and cozy
    and I also love the red Chanel! So lovely,

    Lacey xoxo

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  42. Gorgeous outfit! I really like your coat and the pop of red purse is stunning! :)
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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  43. I gotta love your Isabel Marant willow shoes! <3<3<3

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  44. First of all, you have great hair.
    Secondly, i love this outfit! the coat + those sneakers = perfection

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  45. i love love love your colour pallet and your fur coat is so intense and amazing!

    <3

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    Loretta xx

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  46. love this look! it's fantastic. the fur coat is just amazing!!!

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  47. gorgeous outfit, love the bag!

    i just found your blog and its wonderful ! will follow
    <3
    pia

    http://everlightly.blogspot.com/

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  48. LOVE you handbag an fur coat! Fabulous outfit! -Rhoda

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  49. It's just too cold for me at the moment! You look nice and snug in your coat!

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  50. Aw I love this outfit! That skirt is beyond beautiful, I like everything about it: the length, the color, the fit. And don't get me started on that Chanel bag... Some time in the future I'll finally buy my first designer bag and it will be, without doubt, a Chanel bag.

    www.thesignaturebow.com

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  51. Wow! Great mix of so different garments...
    Congrats!
    :D

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  52. I love that skirt..very beautiful design!! Your coat looks nice and warm. I am ready for Spring, very much so!! It will come soon, have a great weekend petal xx

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  53. I am in LOVE with your shoes and bag. Oh, and your blog :)

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  54. Amazing look!
    So beautiful!

    Kisses!(:

    http://curlybowstyle.blogspot.com

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  55. I loooooove your bag!! it's really nice, I want the same :P
    By the way, I envy that you live in London!! I love London, English guys and mostly I love your accent, but of course not everyone :P kisses from Poland!

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  56. Girl you are SO beautiful, it's insane!

    SIDEWALKCATWALKS.com

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  57. Love it! You have such an amazing style!
    Take a look at my blog, you may like and want to follow, I would be sooo happy!
    secretsofa-girl.blogspot.com

    xxxx
    Lily

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  58. That is a fantastically feminine outfit for braving the cold. Bravo!

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  59. Cool look with the sneakers!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  60. Great sneakers ans fur! lovely skirt on you too)

    http://acupofmary.blogspot.com/

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  61. Your non-color blocking look is a success! Love that fur coat and the Marant sneakers!

    www.thefoolishaesthete.blogspot.com

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  62. This outfit is perfect! You look gorgeous, I love every single part of it!

    http://mouseswardrobe.blogspot.com.au

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  63. LOVE the coat! The pink tones makes it look more fun!


    http://lostinpattern.blogspot.com/
    xx Brigita

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  64. I wasn't a fan of color blocking either... it is growing on me (some). I do love pink and red together though. Shoe Dazzle has a pair of shoes like this! Super chic blog--thanks for the invite! :)

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  65. i love your bag! and a lovely outfit!
    veronika
    www.livinginwinterpeg.blogspot.com

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  66. you have a great blog! interesting and with amazing pictures! love this post in particular, so following now ;)
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  67. i need those isabel marant sneakers!!!
    x

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  68. I probably never get used to seeing Chanel purse worn together with sneakers...But I must admit I totally love how you pulled it all off!

    Xx

    Alexandra

    www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

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  69. i don't know how you do it when it's THIS cold!!

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  70. so warm and cozy in that gorgeous fur coat! and a lovely pop of color w/the Chanel!
    those sneaks again...nice :)


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  71. Another amazing look, that last picture is beyond words.

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