Hello,
Patterns are a sensory delight, particularly those that draw inspiration from the natural world around us. When wearing prints – the colours, textures and scale of the designs have an enormous impact on how we feel. Warm and earthy. Watery and serene. Bright and bouncy. Each of us is affected differently depending on our personal histories and influences. But being surrounded by nature’s beauty and splendour generally has an affirming effect.
Nature is intelligent. She teems with life and variety. Her patterns serve a unique purpose in helping a particular life form to thrive in its environment. And she can do the same for us in ours.
We can find wearing prints daunting, often because we don’t know what suits us or the fear of standing out. But once we determine what works on us, patterns will work for us and help us stand out in the environment in the right way.
I’ve carefully curated three colourful compositions inspired by nature to show how wearing it is stylish and magical.
Enjoy
With Style & Love
Gessica X
Birds of Paradise:
This attention-getter elicits a sense of light and luscious wonder. The vibrant yellow dress represents the life-giving sun underneath which an exotic wilderness blooms in appliqué birds and luscious leaves. The leopard sandals prowl the earth while the sky explodes with a colourful butterfly choker mixed with cloud-like white pearls…making this outfit some kind of Paradise.
- Dress from Dolce & Gabbana
- Butterfly choker from Chopova Lowena on Matches
- Chain choker from Chopova Lowena on Matches
- Multi strand pearl choker from Alessandro Rich on Moda Operandi
- Animal print jewelled sandals from Dolce & Gabbana on Farfetch
- Red feather bag – Older style The Attico. NOT current. Similar can be found.
Forest Serenity:
This elegant dress and shawl are like a beautiful painting, starting with the gold branched and crystal flowered earrings that lead the eye into a magnificent floral print. The sandals remain almost clear as if you are walking barefoot and serenely on the cool forest floor. The fan-shaped bag complements the flow of cape and leaves. A magical splendour on all accounts.
- Maxi dress + Shawl from Johanna Oritz
- Thorn and branch earrings from Oscar de la Renta on Farfetch
- Fan clutch bag from Cult Gaia on Moda Operandi
- Embellished sandals from Casadei on Farfetch
- Brooch – NOT current – Can be found in vintage stores/online
Floral Delight:
Floral and fun, it’s impossible not to radiate happiness in this fun embroidered bouquet of a dress. The 60’s feel allows for thigh high white boots and bejewelled hoops. Brighten your world.
- Floral embroidered mini dress from Oscar de le Renta at Moda Operandi
- White thigh high boots from Proenza Schouler on Farfetch
- White clutch bag from Red V on Farfetch
- Statement jewel hoop earrings from Jennifer Behr
- Large cuff from Sylvia Toledano
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