Saturday, April 28, 2012

HOW TO WEAR your HOS collars and cuffs

It's the easiest way to re-invent your wardrobe without starting all over again; detachable House of Snowball collars and cuffs...

Explore the endless combinations of outfits using hand-made collector's items; House of Snowball collars and cuffs worn below with simple pieces from the House of Snowball Classic Collection to create chic everyday looks.

TIP - Collars sit lower or higher on your neck - for a lower sitting collar try MAID IN HEAVEN or double layer MOLLY POLLY COLLAR for the peterpan style which is on trend this season.

ABOVE LEFT - Molly Polly Collar AUD$175.00 on Classic Black Wool Midi Dress with Peplum AUD$770.00
ABOVE MIDDLE - Maid in Heaven Collar AUD$165.00 on Navy Graphic Sheer Tunic AUD$220.00 worn over White Pique Bustier and Black Satin Silk Pencil Skirt (both made to order).
ABOVE RIGHT - Molly Polly Collar AUD$175.00 on Sherbet Shift Mini Dress AUD$365.00 with Minnie Cuffs AUD$175.00

Or if you prefer a lower sitting collar but with a point, the TUXEDO COLLAR is the one for you. Worn below with Navy Graphic Sheer Tunic and White Cotton Pique Bustier or right with Lola cocktail dress.

ABOVE LEFT - Tuxedo Collar AUD$160 and Tuxedo Racing Cuffs AUD$160 (Also come in just black and white to match Tuxedo Collar)
ABOVE MIDDLE - Tuxedo Collar AUD$160 and Tuxedo Racing Cuffs AUD$160 (Also come in just black and white to match Tuxedo Collar) on Lola Dress AUD$1100
ABOVE RIGHT - Minnie Cuffs AUD$175.00 and Red Guipure Lace Collar AUD$250.00 worn on Classic Stone Wool Shift AUD$590.00
For a pointed collar which sits higher on your neck, on a stand the RED GUIPURE LACE (above right) is a striking limited edition piece, hand-dyed and made from Vintage 1960's Rare Guipure Lace.
Cuff NOTE - See above MINNIE CUFFS worn 2 ways - turning back on the end of a sleeve with the CLASSIC STONE WOOL SHIFT or on bare arms flipped the other way with the SHERBET SHIFT MINI DRESS.

or for a sorbet treat which uses vintage cotton broiderie anglaise in lemon, mint, pale pink or plain white, the ICED COLLAR has brings a plain piece in your wardrobe up to the current look.


ABOVE LEFT - Lemon Sorbet Iced Collar AUD$175.00 and Pink Iced Cuffs AUD$195.00 on Sherbet Shift Mini Dress AUD$365.00
ABOVE MIDDLE - Lemon Sorbet Iced Collar AUD$175.00 on Classic Stone Wool Shift AUD$590.00
ABOVE RIGHT - Mint Iced Collar AUD$175.00 on Aqua Sheer Shell Tunic AUD$220.00



TIP - Try one of the MAIRZY DOATS COLLARS (left), or below, VENUS, HARLEQUIN or CARNIVAL COLLARS below for a yoke effect - blending
the collar with the garment.




ABOVE RIGHT - Shell Pink Venus Collar AUD$175.00 on Aqua Sheer Shell Tunic AUD$220.00ABOVE MIDDLE - Harlequin Collar AUD$185.00 on Sherbet Shift Mini Dress AUD$365.00ABOVE RIGHT - Hand-painted Carnival Collar AUD$250.00 on Classic White Silk Crepe Blouse AUD$330.00

All collars and cuffs are completely handmade with silk, cotton and vintage laces by the designers themselves and are available in three sizes Small, Medium and Large.
Please email info@houseofsnowball.com with any inquiries.




For more combinations visit shop.houseofsnowball.com

or

visit our South Melbourne Coventry St boutique to try some on for yourself!