New In | Poetry A/W2015

I told you last week that I'd been to see the winter collection preview for both Old Khaki and Poetry stores. If you didn't see that range, go have a look here.

Today I've got some of my favourite pieces from Poetry's collection to show you. Poetry is aimed at a slightly older woman in my opinion, but I never discount them completely because they always have something delightfully pretty and feminine, or they manage to make a very practical jacket or shirt look very delicate. They also know how to do a cosy cable knit jersey like no one else.

Everything I loved from the collection is all neutral hues and monochrome, with a spot of animal print and stripes for good measure (obviously).
The range is already starting to trickle into stores, so go and have a look for yourself.

New in: The Striped Tunic

With Spring/Summer ranges being showcased everywhere, and our own MBFW starting soon, I can't help but think about the next season and I am starting to look at a few transitional pieces to carry me from the last of Winter and into Spring.

I have a very strict rule about these transitional numbers. They have to be classics, and something I'll get a good few years of 'between season' wear out of. It just makes more sense to me to have go-to items for layering and a pulled together chic look, as well as to buy items that complement what I've accumulated over the Winter, but can also be slapped on with a pair of leather pumps and I'm out the door on a sunny Spring day.

The striped tunic is one such item that certainly adheres to this rule. It is classic, and gorgeous and flattering. It is perfect with stockings, rain boots and a trench, but it is as chic with ballet pumps or leather sandals.

My favourite find is this one at Poetry. At R499 its affordable, but being from Poetry, there is no compromise on quality, fit and fabric. It hides the Winter wobbly bits yet fits snugly enough to give you a long lean look. A serious winner indeed.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

You've left it a little late again this year haven't you? Well don't have a wobbly, I've rounded up some great gifts to spoil mom with that you can either grab by popping into the closest mall, or even better, make use of the efficient delivery times at Spree - just make it snappy if you want delivery by Friday.

From the top:

Mom pendant, R399 at Spree

Mock croc Nine West wallet, R450 at Spree

Mies Body scrub (one of my favs), R180 at Spree

Stripe scarf, R199 at Poetry

Sorbet gift card at all Sorbet Salons (send her to try out their new Dry Bar!)

Tea strainer, R50 at Poetry

Lindt Lindor, about R70 at most retailers

Lindt has partnered with Exclusive books this Mother's Day where you stand a chance of winning one of 30 000 books when you purchase a 200g box of Lindor or assorted chocolate. There is a guaranteed win in every 5th specially marked promotional boxes. Exclusive books have also cleared a section in each of their stores just for mom where she can find some Mother's Day reading to go and enjoy some down time along with her Lindor chocs. So sort the dishes out yourself, get the boys to do the laundry and send mom out for some much needed relaxation. 

Poetry Winter 2014

I know it is still summer and it truly hurts to start thinking about your winter wardrobe already. But alas, fashion waits for no one and you may as well start slowly adding to your winter wardrobe and ease into the change of season slowly.

I was lucky enough to crack a nod to the launch of the Poetry Winter launch earlier this week to get a peak at what we can expect for the coming season. I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised to see that Poetry has upped their game and are featuring pieces that are more on-trend than they usually do. Think plenty of denim, quilting, winter florals and perfect winter coats.

For now I just want to show you a few items from the collection that I think make for the perfect basics of a stunning winter wardrobe. All of these pretty things will be in stores from April.

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