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Carrie Bradshaw Pick n’ Mix - British Style on a Budget
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Trends may come and go but the one constant in British fashion and life is eccentricity. Kate Moss’s ability to throw on a fedora hat and a leather jacket over anything – whether it’s a ballgown or a pair of jeans – is what has made her a style icon. Other Brits on the fashion radar who love to mix and match include Alexa Chung, Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe – all of whom flounce around London in a haze of florals, leather, and tie-dye, and yet, it works. But the Queen of mixing and matching can be found on the other side of the pond ...
Read MoreFashion Trend: Nautical
As summer approaches, it seems that the perennial nautical “trend” is once again making the rounds. Sea-worthy colors and details are all over, and even if a Cosmo on board a 100’ yacht is nowhere in the near future for you, you can still indulge style-wise. Red, white and blue are the colors to consider (though beware of looking like a walking Fourth of July banner), and mostly we like the nautical-inspired details—like rows of buttons, cut canvas skimmers, and boat-ready bags. Some nautical picks to have you sailing into summer (sorry, that was bad . . . ):
Read MoreFashion Trend: The Statement Necklace
“THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD”
Recently we reported on the charm necklace —you know, sweet, pretty, delicate—and this week, the necklace trend? The bold, flashy, splashy statement necklace. Which could either be a major contradiction or just an indication that, style wise, this season you have plenty of freedom of expression. We’re going with the latter . . . Just remember, it’s all in the name. The necklace makes the statement, so the rest of the ensemble should provide a simple, chic backdrop. And make sure the size of the necklace is in proportion to the rest of you, ...
Read MoreFringing: British Style on a Budget
Natalie gives us tips on how to get British Style on a Budget
Make Pocahontas your new style icon this season, because fringing is going to be everywhere, and is set to carry through until Autumn/Winter, which might not be good news for all the fringe-haters out there. But fear not, here’s a few ways to make fringing work for everyone, from clean-cut business women, to hippies-at-heart.
If you’ve been willing the seventies to make a comeback, you’ll be jumping for joy at the sound of flapping tassels on D&G’s runway, where pea-hued, fringed dresses were paired with flared jeans ...
Read MoreFlower Power - British Style on a Budget
THESE PRODUCTS ARE NO LONGER BEING SOLD
Natalie gives us her take on the latest British style trends and how to get them on a budget
I can’t wait for summer to begin so I can throw on a pretty floral tea dress and go picnicking with my friends in the gorgeous British countryside. The Spring/Summer shows offered a whole bouquet for us to feast our eyes on. Pansies and poppies bloomed on sculpted jackets and pelmet skirts at Balenciaga, and Prada embraced romance in their Cruise collection, with dramatic dirndl skirts bedecked with blossoms. Go full-skirted yourself with New Look’s ...
Pale Denim: Brit Style on a Budget
Kathryn’s Note: Welcome to our new weekly column written by our friend Natalie about British budget style for less
No, it’s not an extra from an 80s Bros video, that’s Gemma Ward walking the Chanel runway in head-to-toe stonewash denim. Pale denim is big this season, from ripped-up drainpipes at Christopher Kane, to playful playsuits at Chanel, but the good news is, the UK highstreet is dripping with fab versions that won’t leave a hole in your wallet. If you’re after an Audrey Hepburn-esque cropped jean as seen at Alexander Wang and D&G, you’ll love Topshop’s bleached ...
Read MoreFall 2006 Fashion Preview: The Skinny (Jeans)
There’s something about this fall’s new “it” jeans, the skinny jeans, that makes me feel uncomfortable. Maybe it’s the fact that the jeans are a “camel-toe” incident waiting to happen. Or the fact that I know this style is going to be as abused as its lowrise sister.
Whatever the case maybe, the skinny pant is here and there is nothing I can do about it. And because I love you and only want what’s best for you, here is the answer to some of your skinny jean questions:
Where can you find these jeans?
Old Navy. Baby Phat. Paper Denim Cloth. Everybody’s got their own version of the ...
Fall 2006 Fashion Preview: The Wide Belt
The wide belt is another accessory making a major comeback this fall. The belt, sometimes called an “Obi”, from the belt/binding used to hold a kimono in place, was poping up everywhere during NYC’s Fall fashion week—over sweaters, dresses and even winter coats.
How You’ll Wear it:
- Over a grandpa cardigan sweater
- Over a black fitted sweater and black pencil skirt
- As a belt for your basic winter dress coat
- To add a bit of color to a basic black sweater dress
Where to find it:
Urban Outfitters, Target, eBay (great collection), H&M, Forever21 or make your own by purchasing a ...
Plaid is Back: Fall 2006 Fashion Preview
Inspired by the rise of British fashion houses like Chloe and Alexander Mc Queen (and the British pound), plaid is back for fall. Whether you’re sporting a traditional Burberry plaid or the lumber jack checkered plaid, you should have at least one plaid piece in your wardrobe.
A perfect example of the emergence of plaid is the Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress. I love this dress so much, that If I happened to have $500 lying around this fall (which I guarantee, I won’t), I would definitely add it to my closet. The dress, made from silk taffeta , is available online at Intermix for ...
Read MoreShoe Boots: Fall 2006 Fashion Preview
The hot new boot this season is actually a shoe. Everyone from Vogue to Topshop are featuring shoe boots as the new boots for fall. Think round toe, black boots, circa late 19th century, made of satin, with thick and/or lacey shoe laces. You won’t see me rocking a pair—they make chunky legs look chunkier—but I do think that budget fashionistas who are a bit trendier or socialite in their style would be able to carry off the look without a hitch.
How You’ll Wear Them:
- With a tailored, 1940’s style suit and pair of black (or gray) leggings
- to add a bit of femininity to a pair of ...
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