SS15 Fashion Trend #2

Ciao ♥ A good pick-me-up is often called for on a Wednesday morning, especially as you're in that middle-of-the-week stage where the weekend seems so near yet so far away. Well I guess you're in luck as I'm right on cue to give you exactly that. Before I do, a few words of wisdom... Ignore the ton of emails you've so desperately been told to reply back to, mute your office telephone and hush anyone who dares to even breathe loudly around you. A bit extreme? Ha! Not extreme enough. After all, fashion is life.

Last season the fashion world took a step back in time as it sought and found inspiration from the swingin' 60s. Flash forward an entire decade and that's exactly where SS15 has landed. The runway shows of designers such as Chloe, Emilio Pucci, Gucci and Louis Vuitton were swamped with a 1970s retro revival. Featured below are some of my favourite looks from these shows.

Fashion in the early 70s was a continuation of the bohemian hippy culture that was popular in the mid-to-late 60s. An everyday go-to outfit consisted of a pair of bell-bottoms, otherwise known as flares, which were often high-waisted, patched and denim. These were worn by both males and females and were usually of a floor sweeping length. Ladies would tackle the trousers dragging on the floor business by strutting their stuff in a pair of platforms or boots. The additional height also helped to compliment the slim, structured silhouette of the trouser and did a great job of elongating their legs. These were paired with loose-fitting tops in the form of peasant blouses and wraparounds or tight-fitting t-shirts and crop tops.

• #FashionTrendFact: During this era, wardrobe staples included bell-bottoms, broderie anglaise, patchwork denim, fringing and suede.

• #FashionTrendTip: If you intend on incorporating a bold print into your outfit, pair it with something that is quite neutral to ensure you do not have a clash or mix-match of prints. 

Debbie Harry, Farrah Fawcett and Bianca Jagger were some of the biggest style icons in the 70s. Females from far and wide lusted over their every outfit and did their best to replicate their effortless fashion ensembles. This is of no surprise as all three ladies have left a fashionable imprint to this very day. I'm sure all of you have seen, possibly even drooled slightly, over that red swimsuit photo of Farrah? I rest my case :)

A great thing about this trend is that very little effort and time is needed to rock it as it can easily be pulled off simply through the use of accessories (i.e. a fringed handbag and a floppy hat). Also, if you're a student who is quite strapped for cash or someone who isn't interested in buying into fashion trends, due to them changing every season, but still want to look fashionably up-to-date then simply make use of what you already have. I'm 99.9% certain that you'll find something in your wardrobe, or even your mum's for that matter, that will illustrate this trend perfectly. Not so easily convinced? Ah! Well, how many of you have a dress or skirt that is cut in an A-line shape? A loose-fitting blouse perhaps? Or even a denim jacket? Ha! I thought so. This trend is centred around a vintage and retro look so don't be afraid to pull out that 'old' top you have hiding at the back of your wardrobe :) 

• #FashionTrendTip: This trend goes hand-in-hand with the upcoming festival season meaning it's extremely versatile. Instead of spending lots of money trying to accommodate both trends, why don't you integrate the contents of your wardrobe across both.

• #FashionTrendFact: Bold prints (paisley and chevron stripes), a mixture of fabrics such as suede and denim and an array of bright colours were extremely popular in the 70s. 

Below is a collection of my favourite 70s 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
patent platform sandals and wraparound suede dress (♥) Not so much the price though lol :P

White Rubber Chunky Frame Sunglasses - £10 from River Island (click here to view)

Street Style Weaving & Tassels Crossbody Bag - £19.20 from Rosegal (click here to view)

Wide Leather Belt and Square Buckle - £25.99 from Zara (click here to view)

Button Through Floral Print Skirt - £36 from Topshop (click here to view)

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Hepburn Honey Lipstick - £23 from Selfridges (click here to view)

Dark Orange Wool Floppy Hat - £14.99 from New Look (click here to view)

Imitation Suede Waistcoat - £39.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Lena2 Patent Platform Sandals - £56 from Topshop (click here to view)

Fringed Necklace - £14.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Floral Peasant Blouse - £35 from Marks and Spencer (click here to view)

Paisley Crepe Shorts - £22 from Dorothy Perkins (click here to view)

Wraparound Suede Dress - £199.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Faux Suede A-Line Skirt - £39.50 from Marks and Spencer (click here to view)

Ciao ♥ Xx

AW14 Fashion Trend #3

Ciao ♥ It's just gone past midnight and I'm currently snuggled up with an oversized blanket as I sip on a hot cup of cinnamon tea. Rather than doing the norm of heading off to bed, I want nothing more to do than to get this blog post published. So guess what... I'm back today with the third installment of my AW14 Fashion Trends blog post series. Can I get a whoop?

So far I've received an amazing response to the first two installments which fashionably focused on the swingin' 60s and faux fur. Hopefully Trend #3 will go down just as well with you guys although I do have a slight inkling that some of you will be thinking, ERM REALLY? :/ Roll your eyes at me not as I can assure you that once you've read this post, you'll be scanning the websites of your favourite high-street stores, hoping to update your wardrobe in accordance to this trend.

The third trend of this series is ever so sparkly and glitzy as it's glitter. I'm sure that isn't quite what some of you expected to hear, nor is it something that many of you would ever dare to incorporate into your everyday outfits. Don't worry, I get it. None of us ladies want to resemble a six year old after they've been handed some PVA glue and glitter tubes. However, this is a trend that you are sure to see more and more of as it's perfect for the festive and Christmas party season which will be upon our doorstep within the next couple of days.

For those who are still in doubt as to whether glitter is actually trending in the fashion world (I promise I'm not making this up) feast your eyes on a selection of my favourite looks from the catwalk. Yes! Glitter was sprinkled all over the runway as it appeared in the AW14-15 collections of Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Mary Katrantzou, Rochas, Rodarte and many more. Convinced now? :)

 

The glitter trend is not something that needs to be excessively worn in order to receive an instant wow factor. Glitter, no matter how much or how little, can instantly glamourise any outfit and helps to transform it into something that is dressy uppy. For those who wish to incorporate just a hint of this trend, why not opt for some glitter embellishment jewellery or glitter accessories such as a hair scrunchie, clutch or belt.

Below is a collection of my favourite glitter 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 glitter jacquard pelmet skirt and the metallic pointed courts ♥

 Pink 3D & Glitter Flower Statement Necklace - £15 from Matalan (click here to view)

Glitter Box Clutch - £39.99 from Zara (click here to view)

Glitter Jacquard Pelmet Skirt - £36 from Topshop (click here to view) 

2 Pack Silver & Black Glitter Skinny Belts - £4.99 from New Look (click here to view)

Burst Metallic Pointed Toe Court Shoe - £85 from Dune (click here to view)  

Gold Glitter Animal Print Bangle Set - £5.99 from New Look (click here to view)

Sweatshirt With Motif - £14.99 from H&M (click here to view)

Lulu Guinness ASOS Exclusive Glitter Lipstick Make-Up Bag - £65 from ASOS (click here to view)

Glitter Whisper Strappy Dress - £180/£90 from French Connection (click here to view)

Fashion Icon Barry M Glitter Nail Polish - £4 from River Island (click here to view)

Starlet Barry M Glitter Nail Polish - £4 from River Island (click here to view)

Jasper Gold Glitter Trainers - £85/£49 from Kurt Geiger (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 to come

Ciao ♥ Xx

 

 

AW14 Fashion Trend #2

Ciao ♥ Today I present to you the second installment of my AW14 Fashion Trends blog post series. So far I've received a great response to the first installment which focused on one of my favourite trends EVER, the swingin' 60s. For those who wish to have a read of it, simply click here. Now the introduction (if you can even call it that) is out of the way let's get right on into it as this trend is truly fur-tabulous.

If that wasn't a good enough clue then I don't know what is :P  In case you didn't guess, the second trend of this series is fur, the faux type of course, as it is mahoosive this season as it was last. I'm sure this hasn't come as any real surprise as it was seen all over the AW14-15 runway shows of Balmain, Carolina Herrera, Elie Saab, Gucci, Saint Laurent and many, many more. Featured below are some of my favourite looks.

Faux fur is what I like to consider an autumn/winter necessity. Not only does it keep you warm and helps to ensure you look super stylish, but it can also be easily paired with absolutely anything that your wardrobe bestows. Yes, anything. What more could a girl possibly want?

Another great thing about this trend is that there is something for everyone. Those ladies who want to go fur crazy will find that their wish to do so has been granted as all of our favourite high-street stores have an endless selection of fur goodies. Oh, and those who are not so keen on overloading their wardrobe with faux fur, why not opt for one statement item such as a vintage-inspired shaggy fur coat or simply incorporate smaller sized accessories into your everyday outfit such as a stole, earmuffs, clutch or a pom-pom or tail keyring.

Up until recently many people would usually only associate fur with outerwear garments such as coats, jackets, scarves and hats. Oh, but how fashion has changed. More and more brands have upped their game as they've become more confident in experimenting and producing clothing that we once might have defined as being bizarre. For instance, you can now find fur on almost anything and everything whether it being a pair of sandal heels, pom-pom earrings or a cross-body bag. Furthermore, garments are no longer limited to being produced solely out of faux fur but are now being combined with many other fabrics. Eclectic edge, CHECK ✓

To be quite honest I think it should be mandatory for every single one of you ladies to have at least one faux fur coat hanging in your closet. For those who don't, what the blooming 'eck are you waiting for? I promise that it'll be one of your greatest investments as faux fur has popped up during the autumn/winter season for the past few years AND designers such as Fendi and Tommy Hilfiger have transitioned this trend into their SS15 collections. Need I say more? So how many of you will be joining me in looking furry and fabulous?

Below is a collection of my favourite furry 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 colour block faux fur coat and striped faux fur scarf as the combination of colours used are absolutely gorgeous ♥

Charlotte Simone Striped Faux Fur Scarf - £100 from Harvey Nichols (click here to view)

Faux Fur Hem Shell Top - £34 from Topshop (click here to view)

Orange Barely There Faux Fur Block Heels - £65 from River Island (click here to view)

Pink Faux Fur Pom Pom Keyring - £6 from River Island (click here to view)

Efurry Faux Fur Clutch Bag - £55 from Dune (click here to view)

Colour Block Faux Fur Coat - £95 from Warehouse (click here to view)

Boxy Faux Fur Gilet - £65 from Topshop (click here to view)

Faux Fur Muff - £12 from Very (click here to view)

Embellished Faux Fur Headband - £20 from Miss Selfridge (click here to view)

Faux Fur Ear Muffs - £8 from M&S (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 to come :) X

AW14 Fashion Trend #1

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