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We love connecting with local business founders, designers and creatives, so we’re pretty chuffed to have Jasmine Alexa taking over the Merry People blog today!
We’ve long admired the refined and considered designs of this super cool leisure wear label, which we’ve adopted for pilates, plane travel, dog walks and office days.
So, it only seemed natural that Jazz should work her styling magic on our new Lochie Sandal colours (cue: stealing her tips for our spring and summer wardrobe) because just like us, Jazz’s designs bridge the gap between fashion and function, work and play, day and night.
Here she puts her style spin on Mixed Berry, Sand & Chocolate, Ocean Evergreen and classic Black.
Look 1: Chic and Simple With Classic Black
“Monochromatic dressing is a great way to feel put together and chic, without having to work too hard!” laughs Jasmine. Pairing our Lochie Sandals in Black with her Manarola Pants in Black, Manarola Shirt and Lido Tank in Black to create a look she loves for design days in the studio or catching up with friends for dinner.
Why It Works: “When you’re not working with colour, let texture and varied silhouettes do the talking,” Jazz suggests. “Highlight the contrast between fitted and relaxed pieces to create visual interest. If you then want to make a bold statement, an earring is all you need to elevate the look further.”
Look 2: Keep It Bright with Mixed Berry
“These pink and plum colours all sit in the same tonal family - but with different intensities - which creates a sophisticated harmony without being too matchy-matchy,” Jasmine says of our Lochie Sandals in Mixed Berry paired back with her Cassis Trousers in Plum.
“The soft pink of the Relaxed Crew Neck Sweatshirt then brings lightness and makes this combo feel fresh and modern.” The Maronti Bodysuit in White creates a crisp day-to-day base, making this Jasmine's new go-to for brunch catchups or walking her dog Chou Chou.
Why It Works: Jazz suggests being brave with working different shades within the same colour family back together. “The general rule when mixing colours is to anchor your palette with a basic base like white, black, or neutral,” Jazz suggests. “This approach keeps the look cohesive rather than overwhelming, allowing your statement colours to shine while the neutral acts as a grounding foundation.”
Look 3: Summer Vibes with Ocean Evergreen
“The Lochie Sandal in Ocean Evergreen bring an unexpected freshness back to the Panarea Trackpants in Navy, and the new Waikiki T-Shirt coming soon to the website,” says Jasmine. “This creates a coastal-inspired palette that feels grounded, relaxed and fresh, perfect for spring weekends, farmers markets, and coastal getaways.”
Why It Works: When working with a bright colour, anchor it with crisp white or tonal blues so the bright shade of the sandals becomes an intentional accent rather than overwhelming the outfit, Jazz suggests. “The loose T-shirt is great for a casual, everyday look, but can easily be switched out for a body suit and blazer to dress it up instantly.”
Look 4: Neutral Play with Sand + Chocolate
Working with the Sand & Chocolate Lochie Sandal inspired Jasmine to lean into the earthy tones of her Playa Cropped Tee in Oatmeal and Manarola Pants in Tobacco. “This combo is all about comfort and understated sophistication, which makes it ideal for travelling. I can land at my destination and head straight into a meeting with this luxe spring look.”
Why It Works: Details and textures create interest in a tonal palette, explains Jasmine.
“For example, the contrast stripe on the pants and two-tone strap details on the Lochie Sandals are thoughtful finishing touches that elevate simple neutral combinations, taking them from basic to statement.”
Let's Talk Final Thoughts!
So what is Jazz’s final take on her Lochie Sandal styling experience?
"I am obsessed!" she admits. "They are just so comfortable, and I literally wear them all the time. What I love most is the versatility of each colour - they work so easily into my existing wardrobe, whether I'm styling them with new pieces or favourites I've had for years. The only stress I have in the morning now is which colour to pick!”
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