I LOVE WINTER!
Ok so you're thinking WHY? Well it's not so much the weather but the opportunity to play with layers.
Knitwear, dresses, blazers, tights, jeans, skirts, shirting, jackets, coats and of course the final touch...accessories.
I've been doing some online browsing for inspiration and to see if there's anything I need to add to my wardrobe and the brand COS keeps popping up on my radar.
COS or (Collection of Style) has a distinctively Scandanavian aesthetic, it feels very elevated but is also affordable.
Think chic but timeless pieces but often with a thoughtful detail or edginess that makes it unique.
We've pulled together an OOTD and OOTN with some of our fav Lanamara pieces to complete the look.
I love white in winter and a Breton Stripe is always so chic and never dates, COS has given their white jeans, we prefer this off white colour, a more modern silhouette with a slight taper at the bottom.
So for our OOTD we've paired them with this Breton knit with gorgeous gold button detail. It's all about brownish tones this AW so we've layered with this Belted Double Faced Wool Coat, added some Tassel Black Loafers from La Tribe.
For some texture we've added with our Elsa Woven Crossbody Bag and the finishing touch our gorgeous Etoile Hoops for an added bohemian feel.
For our OOTN we adore the Berry shade of this COS Melange Rib Midi Dress, we wanted to make it feel a little edgier so we added this stunning Oversized Appliqued Leather Bomber Jacket. For something unexpected we love the burgundy fur and playfulness of these Zara Strappy High Heeled Faux Fur Sandals.
Our Luna Woven Bucket Bag is the perfect little hand held bag to take out and our Precious Charm Necklace layered with our Pearl Choker adds a gorgeous femininity and confidence to the look.
It is definitely the weather for coats now and these are our top 3 COS picks for statement outerwear.
This Perforated Longline Leather Bomber Jacket is the perfect shade of rich tan to go from Winter through to Summer, we can imagine open over dresses or jeans and T-shirt, or wrap with a vintage belt and heels for a gorgeous going out look.
This black Oversized Shearling Coat looks so cosy and luxe and doubles up in the looks you can create as it's reversible. A definite investment piece.
We love anything with tassels so this Leather Tasselled Wool Coat instantly caught our eye, the movement and quality of this piece is stunning and you're certainly going to get compliments in this show stopper.
I hope you get some inspiration and enjoy experimenting with your personal style. Because style is all about feeling confident, embracing your mood and having some fun with it!
MARIKA XX