Monday, December 19, 2011

An Essentiel Winter 2012

Essentiel
Fall/Winter 2011-12

Who says that winter fashion has to be about dull greys and lifeless shades of beige. Essentiel revitalizes your Winter wardrobe this season with bold brights and fearless colour-block combinations. The Belgian fashion label has become a favourite of mine, as all their pieces retain that comfort factor while being youthful and trendy. 

For Winter 2011-12, Essentiel offers chunky knits in optimistic shades like sunflower yellow, cerise pink and tangerine. Their classically fit jackets in varying lengths are suitable for work-to-weekend wear. Stripes are seen on jerseys, woolly scarves, skirts and bags. Keeping up with worldwide trends, there is also a fair amount of coloured demin in this range. Trousers are high-waisted, tapered or cropped at the ankle. Essentiel pushes the boundaries of colour-blocking, teeming shades like red, yellow and purple together.

The collection wavers between masculine and feminine tailoring. Elegant blouses in saturated shades of coral and green are tied up with pussy-cat bows. Besides for the typical black leather jacket, try your hand at one in exotic emerald green. Basic shift dresses are belted and paired with contrasting coloured clutch bags. All the charming accessories you see are also part of the Essentiel range, including the mammoth furry bags, high-heeled moccasins, jewel-toned shoes, cute banded socks and gloves. This collection proves that being stylish and discernible does not require having any fanciful airs. It focuses on fashion that is more wearable and relaxed, with an update on basics and experimenting with playful pigments. 


38 comments:

CJ said...

Bottom left in the first set is my favorite.

Anonymous said...

that is the perfect collection for a grey and dull winter! colorful and fun! x

Daniella said...

Gorgeous outfits!! I love the plays on colours and lengths!! Classic and chic with a colourful twist! :)
Great post dear!

Take care,Daniella xox

Jenna Hughes said...

ohh i love all the bright colors! especially the purple pants and the full skirts

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Monika Tanas said...

Thank you very much for your lovely comment! ♥♥
I'm following you now. Could you follow me back?

Nice pics and blog. :3

khloegold said...

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sorelle in style said...

I'm so happy brights are in this winter! I wasn't ready to let them go this year! :)

-j
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joy said...

This collection is so pretty! I love all the bright colors, especially that pink blazer :)

Lizzie said...

Thanks so much for the comment on my Wishful Wednesday post :)

I am totally in love with all the color going on here! great post!!

xo
Lizzie
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Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect! said...

I love all the jewel tone colors!! I would love to find all of this under my tree!

Kate Lasater said...

Yes, yes, yes! I will join the campaign to bring color back to winter. These are great picks by the way. :)

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Paolita@BerryHaute said...

the furry bag is calling my name, also really like that three quarter sleeve print dress.
BerryHaute

Purvi said...

loved all of them.. difficult to pick a favorite :)

Mary said...

I loooove all of the bright colours! I'll definitely be injecting some colour into my outfits next winter :)

hope in high heels said...

Clean lines and elegant tailoring... can't go wrong! So hard to pick a favourite, but after much consideration am thinking the top set, bottom left corner. Thanks for your thoughtful and lovely comment :)

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Mari Garcia said...

This collection is amazing. I would definitely wear any outfit from this collection.

Xoxo, Mary from ♥ meowwzie.blogspot.com ♥

Fabrizia Spinelli said...

I like you post so much! And these outfits are amazing, great collection!

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Clara Turbay said...

Stunning blog keep doing it!

Bailey Schneider said...

I love these! Glad to see Winter isn't going to be so dull in 2012 :-)
Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde

Fashion-Bridge said...

I love those chunky sweaters! Especially the first pink one. And the jewels tones of the collection are so pretty!

Xx

Alexandra

www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

Teresa said...

LOVE the colors, cause winter doesn't have to be only gray, black or white, right?!

this collection is genius and classy, love it!!!

xx
teresa
www.trend-ish.com

Rakhshan said...

i love the colors, the combos look so good, i could use some of the ideas for contrasts;) seems like a great brand x

Unknown said...

I love the greenshaded colours! Never heard of this brand, but the collection looks good!

Unknown said...

I love these!.
xoxo
Mónica

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou said...

Such a striking way to happy-up a winter season! You're right ... why settle for blacks and greys! Hope you're having a very very Merry, darling.

Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
This Week: "Have Yourself A Sparkly Little Christmas" with two new free Paris-inspired printable gift tags ;)

ice pandora said...

Wether it's Summer or Winter I always have some color in my daily outfit :)

xx

Denise said...

I agree with you! Winter is lovely, I really like it, but it doesn't mean it has to be only filled by beige, black, grey... I have turquoise, pink, red coats!
My favorite outfits were the pink/fuchsia jumper/sweater and the red coat - red is my favorite color!
Then the white pants with blazer and jeans with yellow sweater... soon (better tomorrow, but I have to wait a bit...) I'll go back to the UK and I can't wait to try these combinations on! Great choices and thanks for showing them here! In February you'll see me wearing the outfits inspired by Essentiel and you!

Mandy@OrangeAutumn said...

Oooohh!! I really love all the bright pops of color!! You're right, winter does not need to be dull!

thecalichemist said...

Love this collection! Thanks for stopping my blog and im glad you enjoyed it! I've following your blog now.

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Molliee said...

these brights are making me crave warmer weather!!

That 20 Something Virgin. said...

Bright colors are so fun. Aaaghghhh I want all of these now!

Unknown said...

I am loving the jewel toned shoes! That's going on my wish list for sure! Your blog is great! Now following you, would love it if you'd like to do the same! :)
-Jenny

Nicole said...

LOVE the colours!
Why should winter be all dark & mizz? ;)
xxx

Style Diary Of A Fashion Fanatic said...

Gorgeous colors!!!
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Elle Sees said...

Love the black and tan dress.

Alexandra said...

I love how bright and beautiful this all is! I think it's important to wear happy colours in the winter, it's so depressing otherwise! Thanks for sharing love :)

Alexandra xo

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Unknown said...

I love how colorful the winter essentials are!!


<3 Marina
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Danielle @ VintageDanielle said...

oh love how right you are! Pops of color is just the cure for the dull gray and white winter days! the last two rows are so neat, wish I had them right now