April

April by colette featuring knit tops

Happy April! (& April Fools Day)... which means I should be on alert. I am really into the mint green and light blue-green color right now. I find it really fresh and rejuvenating. One thing that I would really like is a black leather jacket. I think they're really versatile and stylish. And that's a picture of me in my natural state, wrapped in a blanket.

North & South

North & South by colette featuring flower feather hair accessories

I just finished watching North & South the 4 part BBC Mini Series. It was beautiful, and wonderful, and you should go watch it. Like Downton Abbey, it's rich in historical issues and customs. It focuses on Mr. Thornton, a cotton mill owner, and Margret Hale, a Northern newcomer from the South. It shows the plight of cotton workers and the risky business of industry. Parts of it I have to admit are very sad, but the ending is completely worth it.

Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey by colette featuring wool hats

I have to say that Downton Abbey has become one of my new favorite TV shows. This PBS Masterpiece Theater show is rich is historical drama and witty humor. Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess brings wit and humor to the screen with her old fashion views and unflattering comments. It follows the storylines of both the servants and the Crawley family of Downton Abbey. The beautiful depictions of English country life pre-WWI and the changing time period in both technology and woman's rights are done so well that it feels like you're there back in time with them. I recommend this to any Jane Austen fans and those who love period dramas. Not to mention I enjoy seeing all of the costumes for the time period.

Pastels

Pastels by colette featuring a shopping bag

This is another look I would love to try out for spring: mixing pastels. I usually wear lots of black, dark blue, and grey; so this would be a fresh change. Finishing out my first year of college now, I have figured out what clothes have become practical- but not exactly fashionable. My goal is to be able to build up a wardrobe of basics such as tanks, tees, blazers, jeans, and shorts that are comfortable, appropriate, and stylish. I really love this dress because it is fun and would be easy to wear dressed up or down.