Showing posts with label LFW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LFW. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Inspired by Giles






Fluffy Sweater - Primark // Kiss Print Skirt - H&M // Stockings - Pretty Polly // Black Socks - ASDA/Wallmart // Mock Crock Boots - Missguided.co.uk // Gold Chain - H&M // Gold Charm Bracelet - H&M

I've had this skirt years, I think it was actually given to me by a friend! I haven't worn it in donkeys but with lipstick kisses making a début on the Giles SS14 catwalk at LWF I decided it was about time to give it an outing! The lip tint I'm wearing is a pretty perfect match too! I love it! 

My fluffy sweater and my cut out boots are fast becoming my Autumn faves. The sweater is so incredibly warm despite the short arms so I don't even have to wear a coat! I kinda hate coats...

Ria <3



Saturday, 5 October 2013

LFW; Catwalk Collections.

London Fashion Week has been and gone in a manic blur of colour and print, and whilst the outfits were certainly a highlight, the grand unveiling of S/S14 collections were the reason for the flocking fashionistas to London's Somerset House. From sophisticated and stylish to cute and quirky, here's some looks from my favourite catwalk collections, and my new season fashion forecast fresh off the catwalks.

Bora Aksu
Burberry
Daks
Jasper Conran
Matthew Williamson
Orla Kiely
Markus Lupfer
Otswald Helgason
Vivienne Westwood
Preen

For the past couple of seasons pink has been HUGE and that isn't about to change just yet. When I say it's everywhere... I mean everywhere. Keep tight hold of all your candy coloured goodies 'cause you'll be needing them when the sun comes back!

Graphic prints seem to be a big thing this coming season, the zanier the better. Florals are an obvious choice for the summer months but make yours big this coming season. Plaid prints showed up on the catwalks but the trend is definitely diffusing after the A/W frenzy, though don't throw them away just yet... who knows what next winter will bring?

Oranges and yellows are set to be massive too, any shade and as bright as you like it! Blue hues are also going to be sticking around for just a tad longer.

As for the mediums... leather has finally departed the main stage giving way to flowing fabrics such as chiffon, lace and silk organza. 
Sadly we will all have to wave goodbye to our fur coats until next year but don't fear, lightweight bombers and the ever trusted blazer will save you from those late night summer chills.

Flats are massive on the catwalks at the moment and I personally was elated to spot models strutting in their jelly sandals... yay!

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

My Top Looks from London Fashion Week


Credit to http://www.fashionologie.com/
 I love love love this complete mash up of texture and print. This is also possibly the coolest varsity jacket I've ever seen and the way it's teamed with an elegant skirt and flats gives the outfit a complete twist. Props to the massive level of co-ordination that has gone into this look. Although it looks effortlessly cool, almost as though it has been thrown together, each piece has been chosen to work in perfect harmony with the others. With such a mix of vibrant patterns it's easy to wind up looking messy but this is spot on!
Credit to http://www.fashionologie.com/
This sweater has a really futuristic, alien vibe to it which looks awesome. It kind of reminds me of Hillary Duff's igloo dress in The Lizzie McGuire Movie because of the bubble effect, though that's where the similarities end. The sweaters graphic print is the statement for this outfit and accessories have been kept to a minimum to allow the design all the attention. Perfect!




One of my favourite trends for AW13 is the tartan trend. Vivienne Westwood is one of my favourite designers and the trend takes me back to my childhood, when Cher and Dion rocked it in Clueless! (Which is awesome for style inspiration this season!) I adore the classic cut of the white pants whilst the bias cut of the skirt, with it's bold red print gives the second look a more grungy feel, though I personally would rock it up a little for better effect. 


This look is just amazing. There's a classical vibe to the outfit but the futuristic bib necklace brings it right up to date. The simplicity of this natural pallet makes the whole outfit stand out so brilliantly whilst the sharp lines throughout the jacket and trousers contrast with the soft contours of the tee's fit and cowl neck. I particularly dig the tortoise shell specks, yet another nod to the classics. I love the bob too! So jealous of any woman who can pull off short hair, I envy you. Overall very Chanel, just beautiful.


There's a certain sweetness to this look and I adore the colours. Something I love about street style is that there are no rules. It's all about experimentation and I think this look promotes that wonderfully. When you look at each garment separately this look shouldn't work, but it does and beautifully too. The big overcoat, hat and bow tie give off a tailored vibe, but add the floral jeans and diamanté's and the end result is so sassy and quirky. I would have never thought to wear trainers with an outfit like this but it works so well and is bang on trend too!


Now this is just plain zany! But I love it for two reasons; the print of the outfit (I think its a two piece...) is plain amazing. It's so bright and vivid but could equally be toned down with classic black heels and a black blazer. I love how she's styled it though, its such a mad mix of colour, texture and print. The second reason I'm obsessing over this look is the pom-pom's! They were all over the AW13 catwalk but I'm yet to see anyone wearing theirs with pride! 

Credit to http://styledeityinathens.blogspot.co.uk
This look reminds me so much of every Burberry shoot I've ever seen and set against the urban background the photo invites a whole new look at the classical style. As I've already said the sharp tailoring is so huge this season and this minimalistic look works the trend perfectly.

Credit to http://vanessajackman.blogspot.co.uk
I call this look; boho meets thrift store queen! I think it's just perfect. The outfit emits a vintage feel whilst being bang on trend with the mixture of texture and bold winter florals. It looks so effortlessly chic, whilst managing to make a bold enough statement to easily turn heads. If I could chose to dress in one single style until the end of my days, this look would be the basis for my wardrobe. It's just that fierce.

Ria <3

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