The hustle and bustle of every city is as daunting as it is delightful at first. We are constantly pursuing hiding places in the hopes of finding a place truly unique; a place away from the tourist areas where we can get our breath back. With winter squalls on the way, this search retreats to the cosy nooks and crannies of Dublin’s bookshops, cafes and bars. But with remnants of summer days still drifting away, it can be a bit of a struggle to decide on which season you should dress for. Still slightly too warm for the thick and cosy Aran wool jumper, but far too rainy for cotton culottes.
While the muted and wine coloured drapes for autumn stand in sharp contrast to the soft cream silhouettes of summer, that doesn’t mean you have to isolate both wardrobes from each other. September is full of new beginnings for college students. It’s the perfect time to carry over splashes of colour from summer while gradually pulling in more pieces for your Autumn/Winter look.
Damoye sports an aquamarine satin and sheer high-neck top along with a white tulle skirt accentuated with small silver beads. This is the perfect blend of summer and winter as you can pair the top with a pair of jeans and a blazer for a dressed-up campus look, or wear the skirt to a pre-Christmas ball.
Accessorised with a matching statement-necklace and a delicate gold chain, the warmth of the metal allows the cooler tones to liven-up and draws a contrast to the softness of her make-up. Soft contouring helps to blur the lines between seasons and is durable between college and going out as it can be applied softly in the morning and more boldly at night.
Isaac wears an equally durable assemblage in the form of a royal blue velvet blazer and mint green button-up. Paired with grey chords this outfit can be worn on campus or off, with a simple tie or bow-tie bringing it up to event standard. The wash of grey, blue and green gives an added dash of cool which looks all the more striking amidst the usual crowd standard of black or grey. However, if you wanted to pare back the look without depleting its tapered quality, swap the blazer and mint green for a dual-shirt combo in distressed denim and crisp white. A patterned undershirt accentuates the coolness of the denim and allows more of a relaxed look for rainy days.
An excellent way to counter those wet days is seen on Damoye as she stands in front of the vibrant facing of the Books Upstairs. A simple trench in a vivacious blue alongside a pastel pink dress that disintegrates into a lovely city pattern is highlighted by dreary days and allows the colours to come alive. Such soft colours are easily transmitted to a winter wardrobe, as the dress itself is made of a crisp material that will hold in the heat on chilly winter days.
The vitality of summer can definitely add a few uplifting tones to what can be seen as an otherwise uninspired winter outfit. Mix and match pieces to create a lighter look while you still can – it won’t be long before the cold sets in and wearing anything but wool will be all but impossible.
Photos: Joanna O’Malley
Models: Isaac Gbola & Damoye Areoye
Clothing Suppliers: Om Diva & The Harlequin
Stylist: Lucy Coffey
Damoye’s Wearing: Pink Town House Print Dress: €58.00, Blue Trench Coat: Stylist’s own, Blue Stripe top: €38.00, White Bead Mesh Skirt: €65.00, Gold & Blue Necklace: €28.00, Long gold symbols necklace: Stylists’s own, Nude strappy shoes: Folkster, €78.
Isaac: Grey Chords: €39, Green Shirt: €29.99, Pocket Square: €10, Blue Velvet Blazer: €59, White 50’s Shirt: €25.00, Denim Shirt: €29.99.
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