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There are some women who make it all just look so effortless.. I probably wouldn't have given any of these items a second glance had I seen them hanging hanging on the racks in a store, but they come together wonderfully and create one killer outfit! From Vanessa Jackman

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Statement jewellery: From neon to black?

I feel like the fashion world has been obsessed with neon jewellery for ages. The statement jewellery trend of the past few years has always been intertwined with the neon trend, and we have all been drooling over brightly coloured statement pieces for the past few seasons. As regular readers will know, I instantly fall in love with anything neon, so the neon statement jewellery look was definitely one of my go-to favourites in times of outfit crises. However, with the new hottest colour combo being black and white, I think times may be changing. Despite my obsession with neon jewellery, I found myself drawn to this beautiful ring in the photo above from The PvdH Journal. All of a sudden, all my bright neons felt too garish compared to a piece that made such a subtle but strong style statement. Then, when I saw the necklace below at Covet Chic: an exact replica in terms of design of all the neon necklaces I've been wearing, but with black stones instead of the usual bright yellow ones, it made me think: is neon jewellery on its way out and is black statement jewellery the next big trend? Even Tom Binns, who pretty much started the neon statement jewellery trend, has a line of dark colours. Take a look at my picks below and let me know what you think!

From top to bottom, after the first Covet Chic necklace: Max and Chloe earrings, Mawi brooch, Dannijo necklace, Iosselliani earrings, Covet Chic bracelet, Max and Chloe necklace, Joomi Lim necklace, Iosselliani necklace, Tom Binns necklace.

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This is an oldie I have used before (exactly a year ago!), but it caught my eye again and I couldn't help but notice that despite the fact that the outfit consists of 'trendy' items, that I wouldn't necessarily consider to be classics, its appeal is still timeless! I suppose a silk dress, blazer, fedora and boots have become classics in their own way. From Stockholm Streetstyle.

3 Ways To Do A Sheer Hem

Sheer fabrics have slowly been gaining momentum and are everywhere at the moment! The possibilities of wearing them are endless, but I have found myself particularly drawn to all the sheer-hemmed skirts that have managed to translate into summer staples after being one of last winter's hot items. Again, there are so many ways to do a sheer hem, so I thought I would give you guys a round up of inspirational pics for my three favourite ways to rock a sheer hemmed skirt!

1. A little peek-a-boo
More of a layering style than an actual sheer hem, this is a great way to ease into the trend. It doesn't have to look very daring, and just requires a little layer of something sheer - lace looks great - peeking out from under your skirt.

2. As a hem extension
The most popular type of sheer-hemmed skirt seems to be as a simple extension of the skirt: take a plain skirt and play with the length, without having to make it too conservative, by adding sheer panels. Very simple, and still an instant style statement!

3. Sheer overlay
My favourite take on this look, and also the most creative! You could start simple, with a plain layer over a neutral shade. Or go for a bright colour over a neutral skirt. Whilst your at it, how about a printed layer over a plain skirt? Or an embellished layer? Or flip it around and wear a neutral sheer layer over a print skirt! I genuinely don't know which one to choose, they all look amazing and are a great way to create a subtle style statement!

(Images - from top to bottom: Pepper + Chips, Pinterest, The Sartorialist, The Fashion Guitar, Harpers Bazaar, Pinterest, Lovely by Lucy, The Chronicles Of Her, Lovely by Lucy, Stockholm Streetstyle, Who What Wear, Pinterest, Style Heroine, Pepper + Chips.

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Usually I can't tear myself away from bold outfits, with lots of print, colour, etc. But lately, I've found myself drawn to simple looks that feel effortless but still look stylish. As this photo above shows, all you need is a few good basics to create a great outfit! Via The Sartorialist.

Exotic Cuisine: Azulu

Although as I said, my travelling has been far from glamorous  and my world of 'fashion' was restricted to digging for clean t-shirts in my backpack, I did manage to pick up a few great finds along the way. One brand that was a real surprise after months of isolation from anything fashion-related, was Azulu. This is a Colombian brand I stumbled upon in Cartagena. The pieces are refreshingly modern and wearable, bot to mention affordable! If you are ever in Colombia, they have stores all over the country and I highly recommend you visit one. Find out more here.

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For me, this look is perfection from head to toe. Everything she's wearing is interesting, yet the whole look as an air of effortlessness about it. From The Sartorialist.

Breaking the fast: back to indulgence with Style Servings!

Image from here.

Well, I don't know about you, but that was certainly the longest fast I have ever been on! Almost a year ago I announced that life had gotten too hectic for me to continue blogging. A big break-up, a new relationship, an internship and job offer, a dissertation completion and graduation ceremony and a LOT of travelling later, I am back to following my fashion cravings! Thank you guys all for the lovely support you showed when I announced my 'style fast' last year. I have still been following all your blogs, and am really happy to see the things that you have achieved in the meantime!

As for me, I am now finishing an 8 month stint of travelling by spending a summer in New York! And where better to go back to indulging than the city with the most exciting atmosphere on the planet?! I will be blogging about the stylish treats I find whilst conquering this amazing city, but bear me as I get back into the whole blogging & fashion scene, I have been backpacking for more than 6 months and have been completely out of the loop - my biggest style concern has been finding a clean t-shirt somewhere in my bags. There will also be some changes to the blog, mainly involving prioritising quality over quantity. I will still be serving you regular Style Snacks, but they will no longer be daily and I will also no longer be posting daily, giving me time to enjoy the city and prepare better posts for you guys.

If any fellow bloggers are in New York during the summer too, let me know, and let's meet up!

Looking forward to drooling over some great servings of style again!

Lisanne

Announcing a Style Servings fast

Dear readers, due to a lot of changes recently my life has become very hectic so I am going to have to stop posting for a bit. I will still try to follow your blogs as much as possible and I would love it if you kept in touch via Twitter. Hope to be back soon!

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A Rose Down Under

I don't think I will ever get enough of this season's floral prints! This beautiful editorial showcases them perfectly, showing edge as well as romantic takes on the trend. Via Fashion Gone Rogue.