White

Even though white is synonymous with winter in many places around the world, it is not in South Africa. Although current fashion trends seem to want to convince us that we dream of a white Christmas.

I love white incorporated into an outfit as much as the next person, but I tend to be conservative and keep it to a gorgeous fitted blouse, shirt or a simple white t-shirt. I remember when white trousers were all the rage and yes, I owned a pair. One of my problems with wearing white is that it makes you look bigger. This is fine if that is your intention and concentrate the colour to certain parts of your body, but let's face it, some of us buy what's in fashion and do not really think beyond this. No consideration is given to the size -2 model on the billboard and that my realistic dress size won't exactly resemble this. Thus many faux pas are created.

I am a brave girl when it comes to fashion, yet white shoes terrify me. I am of the believe that they belong on a bride's feet and even then must be very carefully chosen. I am not a huge fan of the "white" trend and this may be largely attributed to the fact that I cannot go a day without spilling something. I am a classic klutz. This coupled with me being a very pale blonde, I always feel as if I blend into the colour instead of it complimenting my complexion.  The closest I come to white shoes is beige. Maybe it's just me.

I am sure the trend looks gorgeous on girls who are an appropriate size and with a darker and more exotic complexion, it is just not for me.