Winter has arrived, I know it may seem a bit absurd since its technically still a month away. However, Cape Town only has two seasons all year round, Winter and Summer.

 I created this winter look around a trending hat, the beret. The beret was re-introduced in Autumn/Winter 2017 by Dior with the help of Rihanna (of course). I also happen to think that it is also the perfect winter accessory, it's diverse, it can be dressed up or down. However, I did shy away from it for the longest time and not because it had become such a trend. I just never felt comfortable wearing one, I always felt like I was wearing it incorrectly, or it looked misplaced. Nevertheless, I think the hat becoming a trend wasn’t so bad after all, different designs of it began to emerge, you can now find berets that are studded/ beaded (as seen in the pictures). Also don't get me wrong decorative “busy” berets are cute but I do think they can be a little restrictive when it’s time to pair them with an outfit. Hence, I chose one with subtle details. I enjoyed the beading on the beret because of the soft, feminine feel it gave the hat and the outfit.

So this post is basically about me not wanting to let go of a summer trend, the off-the-shoulder. The trend was revamped last summer where people began to turn their basic shirts into an off-the-shoulder item, by unbuttoning a few more buttons and pulling the shirt a little lower. However bare shoulders in winter are a no-no for me, Cape Town’s winter winds can be brutal. So I decided to go with a winter favourite technique, Layering. I layered my shirt with a turtleneck. However, if you’re a person that gets cold easily or just prefers to keep warm at all times you can add a coat or jacket to the outfit