The Colouring Swan

A Style File Of Fun Shoe & Sock Pairings

Just as I began to entertain the idea of balmy temps and excitedly compile springish outfits, the skies send down chilly snow flurries. We’re in March, and for heaven sake, it should not feel like Christmas…this is the only one thing I dislike about living in the Western Hemisphere. Maybe my tropical roots are so […]

Shitty Colours Made Pretty To Wear

You heard me right! Sometimes there’s no other way than the literal one, to make an exact reference to describe something. I’m colour obsessed and I’d pick any and every kind, even as a kid.  I remember, I fell in love with this acid green skirt years ago and my sister said ‘ewww it’s like […]

Red & Pink Outfit Ideas For Valentine’s Or Any Other Day Pt 2

It’s the afternoon of Valentine’s now, post my lunch of fig and anaise bread with creme cheese and lobster and crab ravioli with pesto, I continue on with our conversation.. Let’s get to it shall we?!  6. Raspberry Pink & Brick Red Here I paired an earthy clay shade with a fruity berry one. It’s […]

Red & Pink Outfit Ideas For Valentine’s Or Any Other Day Pt I

I’ve just eaten delicious onion and potato perogies at the local farmers market, about to bask in the much awaited afternoon sunshine (we endured a snowstorm earlier in the week), and I get a flash of the red and pink Valentine’s special treats that caught my eye, at the chocolatier’s stall. Before I even seat […]