Wild about Winter White for Fall/Winter 2012/2013

It's that time again for a favorite faux pas of mine to come back into fashion! Winter white is the blue moon of the fashion world, and this season it is being worn head to toe on the runway. For those of you not too sure how to rock this daring color against the usual dark tones of winter, start light with a scarf (pictured below). As you become more comfortable with the lush hue, step out and try a winter white jacket (also pictured below). This clean shade is a beautiful contrast to stunning black, exuding a timeless Audrey Hepburn feel. You'll be glad you embraced it whether in a scarf, a jacket, a top, trousers or all of the above! Adorn yourself in winter white. Such a classic and rare trend is a must try this Fall/Winter season.

Wild about Winter White for Fall/Winter 2012/2013 by anderson-mary-h featuring tory burch tunic

Here I am wearing a basic black dress (from Forever 21), black tights and brown boots (from Target). 

As you scroll down, you'll see my progression of layers to give you some ideas on how to wear winter white.

This lovely fur vest by BB Dakota I scored at Island Passage!

Throw a winter white scarf (like this one from Island Passage) over a smashing vest.

Winter white pops over this classic - the leather jacket.

Here's a coat that I grabbed at Urban Outfitters for the winter white win.

All photos were taken at the New Hanover County Arboretum. 

How are you wearing winter white this season?

The classic combination of white & black is revamped with the ivory hue of winter white seen here at Calvin Klein.

There's that peplum again (above on the far left)! 

Head to toe winter white: my favorite fashion faux pas is back and better than ever! 

Winter white is a "yes"! White not try it? ;)

The leather jacket and textured ankle boots beautifully ground the winter white of this city chic outfit.

Love this sequin tank! It lends itself to the frost of Winter.

Chunky Sweaters & Ankle Boots for Fall!

Fall is my favorite season for many reasons, one being the cozy, chunky sweaters and boots! Currently, Hurricane Sandy is making an appearance on the East Coast, but I'm not letting her put a damper on my Fall Fashion. As you can see below, I'm wearing dark jeggings with a chunky Free People sweater, ankle boots, all complete with Bohemian inspired accessories. I hope this outfit inspires you this Fall to embrace the beauty of layers, ankle boots and chunky sweaters! xx

Necklace by Plunkett Dodge & Free People sweater from Island Passage; Dark jeggings from Target; Top, Cream & Gold Ring, & Camel Ankle Boots from Forever 21; Make your own feather earring from Edge of Urge

Follow up on Fashion Trends - Animal Prints & Velvet Touches Seen in Allure Magazine

Allure Magazine has gotten the fashion trend memo! Remember The Culture of Design's September feature Velvet Revolution? Allure Magazine has done a page spread on velvet's surging popularity this season in its November issue (Pictured below is Allure's spread on velvet entitled Soft Touch followed by The Culture of Design's blogpost entitled Velvet Revolution). This textile is on the list of Fashion's Most Wanted! 

Allure Magazine November 2012 Issue - page 72

The Culture of Design

Also spotted in Allure Magazine's November issue is an extra on Animal inspired clutches. They must've been tuning in to The Culture of Design's September blogpost Animal Print Accessories for Fall 2012 (Pictured below is Allure's page of Wild Things followed by The Culture of Design's Animal Print Accessories for Fall 2012). Allure's Wild Things article confirms that we all need to be rocking an animal print or animal fur accessory this season. It's the ideal finishing touch to your Fall wardrobe.

Allure Magazine November 2012 Issue - page 76

The Culture of Design

The Maxi Skirt is a Fall Essential!

This Fall, maxi skirts are becoming the new denim. They look smashing with a glittery tank and structured blazer, a chunky sweater with a draping scarf or a long sleeved peplum top with a statement necklace (as modeled below). The options are endless when creating a Fall outfit to wow onlookers with this growing fashion trend. The maxi skirt is a must! What do you wear your maxi skirt with? xx

The Maxi Skirt is a Fall Essential! by anderson-mary-h featuring black high heels

DIY Jewelry Display Ideas: What to do with all that bling?

Whether you're obsessed with fashion or not, we (especially we Southern gals) are all looking for ways to store our jewelry. Let's face it. Those jewelry boxes we got in middle school aren't cutting it. Your necklaces find a way to tangle up into the most stubborn knots known to man (even though you swear you haven't touched those necklaces in years). Your pairs of earrings somehow lose their other half. Do yourself a favor, and regift those jewelry boxes or have a yard sale. I've got some DIY jewelry storage options that you're sure to love.

For your necklaces, make a run to Walmart or Target for some shower curtain hooks (not the ones that close shut). You'll spend anywhere from $4 to $7 dollars on a priceless way to neatly organize your fashionable bling. Hang the hooks on your towel rack, and drape each necklace on one to two hooks depending on their weight as seen below. Now isn't that way better than the outdated cherry wood jewelry box with the velvet interior? You can actually see what you have and grab it in a jiffy.

Why not take all your lovely jewelry and make it into a fantastic display? Below, I repurposed a shabby chic looking shutter as an earring display. You can find gently worn shutters at yard sales and online, and they look great hanging on a wall or simply leaning against one. I then added a vintage bottle to feature one of my favorite necklaces (Thanks, Lauren, for making it for me!). On the other side of the shutter, I used two of my mason jars to house bracelets and showcase a pair of earrings. The finishing touch is a little bird tray my mum gave me, filled with a few of my most precious eclectic pieces. Hiding my jewelry in a drawer or box doesn't work for me. That's why I turned my jewelry display into the centerpiece on a shelf in my room. Like it? I sure do!

Shop owners, you could run with this DIY concept as a way of selling your jewelry too!

The dainty gold and turquoise cross bracelet can be found at shopwindblown.com!