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Fashion: Neutral territory

Dan Ahwa
Dan Ahwa
Creative and fashion director for Viva and Lifestyle·NZ Herald·
6 Jun, 2014 09:00 PM2 mins to read

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Rollas top, $119.90. Theory pants, $395, from Muse. Moochi scarf, $90. Photo / Chris Gorman

Rollas top, $119.90. Theory pants, $395, from Muse. Moochi scarf, $90. Photo / Chris Gorman

Stack ’em up. Surrender to this season’s bold accessory game-changer.

Organic desert tones are the neutral palette of choice this season, pairing with pretty much any colour from a block bright for an interesting take on colour blocking, to classic tones of cream and navy for something more tried and true.

Desert tones offer subtle colour during winter and effortlessly transition into a spring wardrobe.

Arid colours that evoke open plains and russet-tinged landscapes offer plenty of inspiration in a season so often typified by its sombre colour palette preferences, particularly shades of grey and black.

Desert tones worn together offer another interesting option that's on easy on the eye, particularly in a combination of organic cotton, 100 per cent silks and supple leathers.

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Rollas top, $119.90. Theory pants, $395, from Muse. Topshop heels, $245, from The Department Store. Moochi scarf, $90. Le Specs sunglasses, $70. Photo / NZH
Lucy McIntosh dress, $415. Necklace, $10, from The Third Eye. Coach handbag, $800, from DFS Galleria. Mi PIaci heels, $220. Photo / NZH
Diane von Furstenberg top, $495, from Muse. Karen Walker skirt, $405. Deadly Ponies scarf, $185. Under The Sun sunglasses, $159.90. Mi Piaci heels, $220. Photo / NZH
Kowtow dress, $175. Kate of Arcadia bag, $395. Gorman mules, $349. Wood bangles, $5 each, from Buana Satu. Photo / NZH
L'agence top, $495, from Muse. Julian Danger pants, $269. Workshop jacket, $389. Beaded necklace, $10, from The Third Eye. Mi Piaci heels, $230. Photo / NZH

Image 1 of 5: Rollas top, $119.90. Theory pants, $395, from Muse. Topshop heels, $245, from The Department Store. Moochi scarf, $90. Le Specs sunglasses, $70. Photo / NZH

Karen Walker's burnt sienna midi skirt (#3) illustrates the perfect length and colour for the season.

For something warmer in tone, you can't go past the ochre "Framed" dress by Kowtow (#4). With waist ties that can be used either in the front or back and a high neckline, it's a versatile dress that also works well layered over a black skivvy to enhance its brilliant colour.

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• Julian Danger
• Le Specs
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• Karen Walker
• Mi Piaci
• Muse (09) 520 2911
• Rollas
• The Third Eye (09) 379 8739
• Under The Sun
• Workshop (09) 303 3735

Stylist: Dan Ahwa
Photographer: Chris Gorman
Hair and makeup: Stacy Lee Ghin using Koa Cosmetics
Model: Evelina Milward at Clyne Models
Stylist's assistant: Zuzana Edwards

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