What are the best trousers?

Trousers are just so easy to live in but how do you wear trousers that are not jeans or the traditional shapes? 

Here are some ideas for how to wear your Minnie + Ree pants. All of these pictures and their links to source are on a Pinterest page I have set up:  http://www.pinterest.com/minniereesmith/how-to-wear-minnie-%2B-ree-trousers/

Autumn/Fall & Winter

- think layers, jumpers, socks, shoes, boots, coats ...

 Spring & Summer

- think cool tops, dresses, sandals ...

Dress them up too

- think heels!

Minnie + Ree now have three pant styles:

All of these pants have our standard flexible sizing so are either size Small or size Average.  Hip measurements are important here so the sizes are:

SMALL hip from 35 to 40 inches or 89 to 102 cm

AVERAGE hip from 41 to 46 inches or 104 - 117 cm

Here's the link to see more:  http://www.minnieree.com/Mosey-comfy-knit-pants.html

 

So, what are the best trousers for you??

Working from home - PJs all day or are you a bit glam?

Everyone who works from home has those occasional days when you just don't care how you look and you get dressed in whatever you can find that's quick and clean(ish). Well hopefully everyone does and it's not just me!  And then you have to go out for something and you really hope you won't bump into anyone you know.  Especially someone who usually sees you on your more stylish days. 

My answer for the instant glam up when I go out is my favourite big scarf.  

I love this scarf so much - it is bright and colourful, it goes with nearly everything in my wardrobe and it is in the Spring colours that really suit me. And it's warm but not too heavy so can be worn all year round. 




I've been reading a few blogs lately that talk about how to amp up your Work at Home style.

This one from YOU LOOK FAB was a real favourite.  She suggests that you go for:

1. Dramatic Hair
2. Dramatic Eyewear: Be bold with your specs
3. Lighten Up your colours
4. Statement Knitwear & Tops - with colour, pattern and shine.
5. Dramatic Pants - again, think colour, pattern and shine
6. Lippie & Finger Nail Polish

Other than the nail polish which I don't seem to have time for at the moment I am 100% with her on this list.

As I mainly work from home I have developed some clothes that I wear all the time at home and I am now starting to make for others.  

Each article of clothing has to be comfortable, flattering and in our usual flexi-sizes since I can't stand all that rubbish around having "fat clothes" and "skinny clothes".  And I do not look good in yoga pants!!!


So here are my No. 5 Dramatic Pants. 

I've worn these so much and I love them. They should be up on the Minnie + Ree website soon...








And here's another pic of the Perfect Scarf.  I hunted this down after having my colours done for me by Sherna from Your Style Journey. I had done the colour thing years ago but I think I was mis-typed as I never really felt good about being a summer - too many pinks for me!  Sherna's advice was the best info I've had about what to wear - it makes a huge difference in how I look and feel. 

Do you know what colours make you feel great??