Blue Monday

Today has been proven scientifically to be the worst day of the year, for reasons including returning to work, bad weather, Christmas holiday blues, high debt levels and Divorce Monday.

To pull you out of this sorry-looking slump, I have found the best way to make the most of Blue Monday. The silver lining is that it will soon be over, and back to yellow sunny skies tomorrow.

All from Filippa K

Don't just wear blue: own it. Wear it head-to-toe with pride and command attention when you walk down the street or through the office. This wonderful set from Scandinavian brand Filippa K shows you how to take on a bold colour by the horns. Keep it tailored and ultra-cool with a subtle nod to stylised chic, but an overwhelming sense of innate coolness.

Sunglasses from Illesteva

Bloggers love them, I love them, we all want them. Get your blue-tinted mirrored sunglasses now, and wear forever. The best time to buy yours is now, to remind us that summer (and the sun) is but a few months away. Wherever there is a winter, there will be a spring: and a new day to bask in the glory of your super-sweet shades.



Onitsuka trainers from ASOS

Yes, we all do it, we all convince ourselves that it will be a new year of fresh faces and fresh starts. So, why not actually carry out your resolution and hit the gym when you say you will? If you need motivation, all you have to do is pull on these beauties and you will be racing the other gym bunnies to the treadmill.

Photo credits: Filippa K, Illesteva, Onitsuka

Big girls blouse

Every time the temperature drops and the rain clouds blow in, I feel the persistent need to inject some long sleeves into my wardrobe and purchase shirts. Taking me through from autumn days to Christmas parties, it is the humble silk blouse that truly marks the turning of the seasons.

Today, I took the bull by its metaphorical horns, and bought two silk shirts which will perform nicely from office to bar... just switch up the cashmere cardi for a tailored tux. Take a look, and tell me what you think.

DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN, NIGHT DUSKY PAISLEY SHIRT

FILIPPA K, SILK POCKET BLOUSE

Both shirts have a gorgeous collarless finish, a look I tend to gravitate towards as it has a failsafe minimalist neatness to it, yet remains feminine with the soft folds and pleats. The Filippa K blouse is a colour called 'silver mint', and is a beautiful tone against pale, sun-starved skin.

It seems I can't wait to get back to work, just to have an excuse to wear them.

Photo credits: Polyvore.com