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RESORT 102 • How To Black With A Clash.

Colour To The Mix.

Yes we all love black!! It is flattering and super easy to style and does not need any thought really. But how about adding a pop of brightness to it and perhaps some print?

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"Don't fear a mix of print or colour, embrace it."

Coco Louise
First is first, all back clothing.

Are you heading to a place where you can enjoy a cocktail then a dip in the pool or vice versa? Then find a minimal black one piece. Pair this beauty with either black shorts, a black mini skirt or even a black maxi skirt. Culottes are cute too!

Because black is minimal:

You can add whatever colour you wish. I chose a striking coral.

You can choose lilac, cherry red, orange, pink, sky blue ... anything your heart and mood desires.

I love coral or orange with animal print, which is why I chose OPI, Hot & Spicy nail polish.

OPI: Hot & Spicy ; Earrings: Azade ; Perfume: Roberto Cavalli

Alternatively, here are a selection of colours I would go for:

What about adding a print to the look?

When choosing to mix prints:

Focus on two different prints that have something in common. Perhaps a colour or a shape. Please please please do not choose two different animal prints. Example a Zebra bag and Leopard shoe!

Here are some mix & match options for you to pair with your above outfits:

For more 'Resort Styling Tips' head to - RESORT 101

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Resort Wear 101

CLASSY, ALWAYS CLASSY!

What is the first thought or sense that comes to you when you think of a Resort?

When I was a little girl travelling with my family around parts of Australia, we used to stay in these beautiful resorts and I used to get so excited dressing up to head out for dinner after a day of swimming at the pool.

Whenever I think of a resort now, my first scent is chlorine, funny but I love that smell now. ( Not if its in my tap water though!) The second thing I think of is, of course, beautiful resort wear, keeping it chic, always chic!

For example sandals instead of thongs. I do not care if thongs are "trending" at the moment, that is just a FAD. Ditch the thongs! The third thought is a peaceful dinner by the pool or around nature, appreciating the scenery with a " healthy looking" tan!

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While I was in Townsville, I enjoyed heading to the local resort for a few days by the pool, this Resort was a great flash back to my child hood. One of my outfits was as simple as these paper bag shorts with a cotton embroidered bralette I luckily found in a local multi-brand store called STELLAR MODA.

Earrings: Azade ; Bralette: Wildfire ; Shorts: Luvalot ; Kitten Heels: Zara

I paired this look with my new kitten heels from ZARA. Now, I usually do not like to support fast fashion, however, if I do find a piece or two that I truely love, I will buy it. But my passion is to support local and independent brands, hoping to inspire others to appreciate them too.

My leather gold purse is from a talented Australian brand called HILLS & WEST and my earrings, which are from a young designer based in Beirut, Lebanon, AZADE. The accessories are stylish, contemporary and handmade jewellery made of plexiglass. These pieces are unique and when added to a simple outfit, VOILA, you have a stylish and interesting one! I love including independent brands from around the world, incorporating east & west into one! It is like connecting the world through style.

Kitten Heel: Zara ; Earrings: Azade Accessories

Below are few outfits I have worn and trended in Townsville's beautiful resort, The Ville. You can also shop similar looks that I have carefully curated for you... Enjoy.

xox Coco Louise