The return of nautical themed womenswear is a welcome distraction from the compulsory S/S florals and pastels!
The striped Breton top, made iconic by the likes of Brigitte Bardot to the modern-day Ashley Olsen, is both elegant and versatile. Worn with a high-waisted black skirt or a pair of well-cut jeans and a string of pearls, the Breton top makes a seamless transition from day to evening.
While this black/white piece is a wardrobe staple for most, versions in grey/black and navy/white provide a fresher take on this key look for Spring. This seasons Chanel Resort collection brought us the nautical theme which was also evident in their line of accessories. The infamous chain-handle Chanel bag was brought up to date with navy and white stripes and a fiery red CC logo.
Although sadly not all of us can afford a Chanel handbag, rest assured that the nautical trend can be found in any store or shop. Striped Vest tops, scarves, necklaces and the Breton top can be added to your wardrobe staples and mixed and matched every which way! One cautionary tip- striped trousers are not for the faint-hearted but for the slim-thighed!
"Fashions fade, style is forever"
Yves St. Laurent
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Socks for Spring/Summer 2010
As seen on the catwalks of both Gaspard Yurkievich and designer-of-the-moment Alexander Wang, socks are officially the new opaques.
Although over the knee socks may be reminiscent of the spoilt teenagers in Clueless, they also give a fresh take on the covered leg. Over the knee socks are guaranteed to funk up any skirt, LBD or LD for that matter. Worn with flats, aviators and a tea dress during the day, these socks give coverage from April showers but give a slight glimpse of skin, reassuring you that Summer is on its way!
Party animals can rest easy knowing that these socks are versatile enough to wear anywhere in the small hours! Mix them up with coloured peep-toes and a plain dress or wear with a statement dress, chain hairband and black shoeboots.
These socks are all over the high street at the minute and River Island have a particularly good selection. Choose from plain black, ribbons, diamantes, patterened and many more.
The combination of socks and the January air may well induce purple skin and goosebumps but never fear, until the sun rears its head these socks can also be worn with tights and knee-high boots. If the boots are brown and the tights black, make sure the socks are a plain colour- grey perhaps- and slouch down around the tops of the boots.
" Fashions fade, style is eternal"
Yves St. Laurent.
Although over the knee socks may be reminiscent of the spoilt teenagers in Clueless, they also give a fresh take on the covered leg. Over the knee socks are guaranteed to funk up any skirt, LBD or LD for that matter. Worn with flats, aviators and a tea dress during the day, these socks give coverage from April showers but give a slight glimpse of skin, reassuring you that Summer is on its way!
Party animals can rest easy knowing that these socks are versatile enough to wear anywhere in the small hours! Mix them up with coloured peep-toes and a plain dress or wear with a statement dress, chain hairband and black shoeboots.
These socks are all over the high street at the minute and River Island have a particularly good selection. Choose from plain black, ribbons, diamantes, patterened and many more.
The combination of socks and the January air may well induce purple skin and goosebumps but never fear, until the sun rears its head these socks can also be worn with tights and knee-high boots. If the boots are brown and the tights black, make sure the socks are a plain colour- grey perhaps- and slouch down around the tops of the boots.
" Fashions fade, style is eternal"
Yves St. Laurent.
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