Autumn has well and truly settled in our midst and although many of you
have had little trouble in fashionably incorporating the trends of AW14
into your everyday outfits, there are some who are slightly struggling
with the recent seasonal transition. Well, fret your fashion socks not as I've decided to come to the rescue and help a sister out by creating a blog post series which will showcase and address the fabulous fashion trends of AW14.
The first major trend that will be kick-starting off this blog
post series is a personal favourite of mine and one that I often use as a source of inspiration for my everyday outfits. If you're a fan of Twiggy, Edie Sedgwick, Brigitte Bardot and Jean Shrimpton then I'm sure you'll be
pleased to know that this season has seen several designers find their
inspiration for the runway from these such ladies. It's the swingin' 60s trend of course.
The 1960s saw the creation of many youth subcultures such
as Swinging
London, Mod and the Hippy. All of which to this very day have left a
fashionable impression that so many of us opt to replicate. During this
era women would strut their stuff in sleeveless shift dresses, mainly in
an A-line shape, and mini-skirts. Oh, and it was very much the shorter,
the better. These outfits were often complemented with a pair of go-go
boots
which were usually knee-high and made from plastic or vinyl.
Thankfully, these shiny boots haven't quite caught on this season, not
that I would be caught dead in them anyway, and can be substituted for a
pair of leather or suede knee-highs instead.
For those
who are not particularly fond of wearing a shorter than usual hemline
due to looking a little over exposed, worry not as these garments were
often paired with a conservative neckline. In other words, it's time to
pull out your turtlenecks and tailored shirts as they too are bang on
trend. Such outfits can be further accessorised with cardigans or structured jackets.
- #FashionTrendTip: If you're someone who isn't fond of looking overly girly and would prefer to wear something a little less feminine, why not slip on some cigarette trousers and slide your feet into a pair of pointed flats.
- #FashionTrendFact: Full-bodied hair (think beehives and bouffant), winger eyeliner and false eyelashes dominated the 60s. I kid you not, an ex-colleague of mine who was a teen in the 60s, once told me that she and her friends would wear no less than two sets of falsies at a time. Gosh, and we consider our generation to be extreme and glamourous :P
Bold and colourful designs including monochromatic checkerboard and striped prints were massive in the 60s so shy away from them not and instead have some fun experimenting. For those who want to add that extra 60s vibe simply
accessorise your outfits with pillbox or floppy hats, chandelier and fun
shaped earrings, cat-eye sunglasses and mini-boxy handbags. I would let you in on the fact that kitten heels were also regularly worn during
the 60s but I think they should be abolished from the face of the earth
so sadly I'm going to keep quiet about that particular 'trend'
:P
- #FashionTrendTip: You can seek further inspiration from celebrities such as Lana Del Rey who has effortlessly embodied the 60s retro style.
- #FashionTrendFact: Floppy hats were extremely
popular in the late 60s and often symbolised the bohemian hippy culture.
Below is a collection of my favourite 60s finds from the high-street and online stores, all of which are currently available to purchase. What are you favourite pieces from this selection? I'm loving the perforated messenger bag which is quite surprising as I'm not particularly fond of small bags but the colour is absolutely gorgeous
♥
Small Perforated Messenger Bag - £29.99 from
Zara (click
here to view)
Pink Faux Fur Striped Coat - £85 from
River Island (click
here to view)
Rhinestone Multi Hoop Earrings - £9.99 from
Mango (click
here to view)
Grey Platform Ankle Boots - £65 from
River Island (click
here to view)
Crepe Patch Pocket A-Line Skirt - £45 from
Topshop (click
here to view)
Quay Phebe Square Sunglasses - £25 from
ASOS (click
here to view)
Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara Black - £6.99 from
Superdrug (click
here to view)
Blue Floral Print Sleeveless Shift Dress -
£19.99/£10 from
New Look (click
here to view)
Cheap Monday Square Toe Zip Boot White Patent - £90 from
Office (click
here to view)
Diamond Pleated Blouse - £42 from
Topshop (click
here to view)
Claris Wool Floppy Hat Rust - £14.99 from
Misguided (click
here to view)
Bangle - £3.99 from
H&M (click
here to view)
Ardell Double Up Lash Kit 205 - £8.99 from
Boots (click
here to view)
Do let me know what you guys think about this particular fashion trend and make sure that you keep an eye out for the remaining trends :) X 
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