"At B3KI, looking and feeling great are always our top priorities."

Why? Because, being happy on the inside acts like car suspension, smoothing out the bumps for an easier, more enjoyable ride. And, that's infectious! So what are some quick and easy hacks that'll get us all grinning and winning?

We all have a set of colours that best compliment our skin tone, often referred to as Seasons. I'm a Spring so my best colours are warm, light and bright. Once you know your season and your tone, you're golden. And, the best way to find out whether you suit cool or warm tones is to book an in-person colour analysis with a local practitioner (do a quick search online and you're bound to find a colour analyst in your area). Once you know your colours, you can curate instantly supercharged looks with bold, contemporary patterns in the colours that make you shine. These colours and patterns will work hard so you don't have to.

"When we look great, we feel great."

Applying this instant beauty hack and putting our best colours near our face reduces the appearance of shadows, gives us even looking skin and adds a youthful glow. And, who doesn't want that?

CHIN CHIN Maxi Cardi in orange, green & blue Fan

Not feeling fearless when it comes to colour and pattern? Why not give some bold leggings or a shimmering pencil skirt a go. Complimenting them with a top in a solid colour from your list will give you the same overall effect, and you and your look will get an instant boost. Alternatively, a beautifully crafted leather handbag, some adventurous footwear, or a clean-lines, couturesque leather belt will also do the trick. The key is to select the colours that work best for you, and to enjoy the positive effects they unlock.

One item of clothing that never fails to put a smile on my face and a spring in my step is my CHIN CHIN maxi cardi featured above. I can often be spotted sporting it with jeans, a plain white tee and trainers. This may sound pretty basic, yet I feel epically glamorous in a relaxed way that perfectly suits my personality. And, it's such an easy upgrade to what could otherwise be quite a plain look. But it doesn't end there. CHIN CHIN also looks beautiful with BOSSING IT bodycon dress for nights out, over a BRAZEN bandeau and PARADISE pencil skirt, or as a dress in its own right. I can't tell you how often people stop me to ask where I got it from. And, it never ceases to amaze me how often I catch appreciative glances being thrown in my general direction when i'm wearing CHIN CHIN, which is a sure-fire ways to get my happy vibes buzzing. Indeed it's for all of the above reasons that I started B3KI. I just couldn't find clothes that gave me the flexibility and boost I wanted. And, it seems I wasn't alone. Our tribe of faithful Maxi Minimalistas thank us daily for the joy and ease our designs bring to their lives. With B3KI, stylish dressing becomes instant, effortless, and comfortable.

"Dressing happy isn't just a fashion fix, it's the ultimate life hack because we do it every day."

If you're already onboard the Maxi Minimalista train don't forget to tag @b3kibydesign when sharing your looks. If you're not yet in the club, we hope you feel inspired to take your first steps towards a brighter, bolder wardrobe and a happier, glowier you. We can't wait to welcome you.

Key takeaways:

• Discover your colour season + tap into your personal fountain of youth.
• Colour and pattern do the heavy lifting + boosting your look boosts your mood.
• Looking and feeling great are infectious + this is one bug we want to spread!

What is your experience with colour and pattern? How have they revolutionised your life? Connect with us on live chat, email at hello@b3ki.com, or leave comments below. We love to hear your thoughts.