Be a rebel and fight the dreary days of winter with flower power. Whether you prefer to rock out in 1950's vintage prints, hippie styles of the of the late 1960's, or 1990's grunge baby doll dresses - take your pick.
Flowerchild style doesn't have to be super sweet and innocent. Just think Elisa Day, the haunting heroine of Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue's duet from The Murder Ballads (1996). Mix a pretty floral dress with a knock out red lipstick (either M.A.C's Damn Glamorous or Russian Red will do the trick) and a don't mess with me smile.
Embrace flowerchild style from head to toe with these gorgeous finds.
Crowning glory
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| Frida Kahlo style floral crown from New Zealand based Etsy store Miss Wild Flowers |
Every proper flowerchild should don a crown of flowers à la Frida Kahlo. Whether you have long flowing locks or a short pixie cut, wear flowers in your hair while you are exploring where the wild roses grow. Hamilton based Miss Wild Flowers has a beautiful range of Frida style floral crowns, including this gorgeous purple rose and baby's breath headband (above) made with artificial silk flowers.
For Frida style hair inspiration, check out how to style maiden braids from the A Beautiful Mess blog. If you feel like a spot of DIY, you can tie-dye an old cotton t-shirt and create Frida style braids to match your floral crown.
What to wear: winter florals
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| Handmade 1940's style cap sleeve dress from Luminia |
Being the middle of winter is no excuse to put away your favourite dress. By layering a pretty floral dress or maxi skirt with super warm thigh highs or woolen stockings (check out the winter options from Sock Dreams for inspiration) you can wear summer brights all year round.
For gorgeous vintage inspired pieces, including this 1940's style poppy print red dress (above, top), there are some gorgeous handmade creations from United Kingdom based Etsy store Luminia. There are a range of custom made dresses available, because who doesn't love something made especially for you. And for those of us who don't do dresses, there are gorgeous Peter Pan collars made from some great textures including velvet, leather and lace.
Don't let anyone tell you that floral prints in winter aren't practical. In my humble opinion any maxi skirt with pockets (above, bottom) gets bonus points for practicality. Based in the United States, Ala Mode Wearhouse have an awesome selection of made-to-order maxi and midi length skirts. On the plus side (no pun intended), their skirts are available in a large range of sizes. Add stockings and boots for the colder months.
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| Grunge style vintage Doc Martens from Allen Company |
The ultimate mix of tough girl and feminine charm comes in the form of these 1990's vintage floral print Doc Marten combat boots (above). From United States-based Etsy store, Allen Company, the hard work has already been done in wearing these boots in.
Doc Martens are the ultimate footwear for stomping around outside on cold and wet winter days. They are perfect for keeping your toes warm on those days you have to just get out there and brave the elements. Mix them with thick wool socks and skinny jeans or winter tights and a floaty frock. If you're a crafty type, take the plunge and knit your own winter socks to go with your winter boots.
Accessories: just a touch of prints charming
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| Handmade vintage floral Portfolio Tote bag from Rachel Elise |
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| Spring floral canvas Portfolio Tote bag from Rachel Elise |
Carry all your daily needs this winter in a floral Portfolio Tote bag from Rachel Elise, who creates small batch handmade bags in her Texas studio. With a range of different styles available, from clutch bags to date purses, it is hard to choose which print is the prettiest. The Portfolio Tote is the perfect size to carry all the everyday essentials. It is available in a vintage floral print (above, top) and a spring floral print (above, bottom) in her Etsy store.
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| Custom made leather camera strap from RSVP Handcrafted, handmade in Charlottesville, USA |
For creatives and bloggers, show off your fancy pants DSLR camera while you are out and about with a custom leather camera strap (above) from RSVP Handcrafted. Handstitched and handmade in the USA, it comes monogrammed with your name or initials. With a stamped floral pattern, it is a subtle way of showing off some flower power.
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| Organic lingerie from Helen Kukovski |
Ukraine based Helen Kukovski creates beautiful applique organic lingerie with floral accents that is made-to-order. This nude mesh floral bralette (above) is simply charming and not like any of Nana's floral undies. Wear it in winter under all those boyfriend hoodies and chunky winter knits.
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| Pretty poppies temporary tattoo from Australian-based Pepper Ink |
Finish off with some floral skin art from vintage temporary tattoo experts, Pepper Ink. Shipping is available internationally from Brisbane, Australia and they have some gorgeous designs to choose from that are all cheap as chips. Stock up on your favorite vintage floral tattoo designs, including this bunch of vintage poppies (above) to brighten up winter skin.
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