Insta-outfits

by Alana Denham - Story: 74689
May 4, 2012 / 5:00 am

Choosing your morning outfit can be difficult task on a good day, let alone a morning when you have little time and zero creativity. For these time-sensitive and sleep deprived days, I like to have a set of outfits that are my go-to's.

When feeling the time crunch, my favourite outfit is the blouse and skirt combo. This outfit works perfect for whatever comes ahead during the day: a meeting with clients, errands after a hard day at the office, or a hot date night with your man are all do-able with a cute blouse and skirt.

A few examples of how to wear each type of skirt:

The mini skirt: The blouse is a perfect pairing with the mini skirt. The modest cut of the blouse lets you show off one body part. And of course I love a mix of colours to take the skirt into summer.

The maxi skirt: Adding a flowy neutral blouse to a bright maxi skirt is a great way to wear this trend to the office. The skirt is loud but the blouse plays it down into work appropriate. You may feel a bit too covered up with a long sleeve blouse and the ankle length skirt so just look for one with slits to show a little leg. Keep this skirt summer appropriate by pairing it with a sleeveless silk blouse and strappy sandals.

The bandage skirt: This ultimate body hugging sexy skirt is the perfect piece to have in your wardrobe for that last minute date night. Pair this skirt with a loose oversized silk blouse to balance out the proportions and a pair of killer heels.

(Photo: Rhys Albrecht - rhysalbrecht.com)

You should be able to mix and match any skirt and blouse in your closet; try experimenting, and I'll bet you discover a new favourite outfit from clothes you already own!

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About the Author

Alana Denham, a small town girl from Alberta, is making waves in Kelowna with her fashion statements, and people are noticing.

Denham recently won a contest to be the Okanaganista - a guru on all things fashion in the Okanagan Valley.

The contest to be the Okanaganista was run by Orchard Park Shopping Centre. As the winner Denham will be working on projects with the centre, writing a weekly column for Castanet and she'll have a guest spot for the Morning Show with Kevin and Sonia on SunFM to talk fashion.

If you can’t wait to get your hands on each week’s column you can check out Alana Denham’s website: ilovedenham.com

The Okanaganista will be giving tips on how to achieve effortless fashion, "buy pieces you love, wear what you feel good in and dare to try new things."

The views expressed are strictly those of the author and not necessarily those of Castanet. Castanet presents its columns "as is" and does not warrant the contents.

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