Coats

London Fashion Week – The Highlights

by Nao.

What can I say about London Fashion Week except that I am really excited to see the high street interpret some of the catwalks on display, we’ll definitely be seeing a more demure silhouette with lines getting much cleaner and shapes more understated. I for one love the elegance of these new collections with something of the current economic climate being reflected in the fact that the designers are holding back from the extravagance that characterised the boom years of the nineties and noughties.

This is very exciting for those of us out there who want to look amazing on a budget as these shapes are going to be easier to replicate and channel.

My personal highlights and what I am going to be looking out for when shopping for next a/w are based on two catwalks which I think are going to inspire my collection: Burberry Porsum and Orla Kiely. I love the lego-like colours which appeared on the Burberry catwalk and I will definitely be on the lookout for a new coat in a bright colour to jazz up next winter and keep the sun shining, my model is going to be this bright orange bubble coat, I love the classic Burberry shoulders with this new understated shape, please please please make me one Topshop!

From Orla Kiely I love the cute little dresses, skirt suits, and as always the magic trousers which are back to make our legs look endless! I can’t wait for these to appear in the high street and I am placing my bets on Zara or maybe Mango to come up with some pretty good versions of them. I will also be watching H&M who will no doubt be teaming up with an exciting designer to bring us all the right clothes for a cutting edge understated wardrobe.

Camel and Capes

Oct 12th, 2010

by Nao.

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First of all apologies for the delay in writing I realise it has been a while since I posted a new article and I promise to redeem myself with bringing you plenty of new tips on how to copy catwalk styles with a high street budget. And secondly, no I am not talking about a trip to the desert, I am talking about this autumn’s must have items. These include, capes and anything in any shade of camel, if you can get your hands on a cape in camel like this one from Karen Millen, it’s a bit pricey at £225, but you would be killing two very fashionable birds with one stone.

Karen Millen Cape

If on the other you would like to keep your trends separate, try Zara for some amazing classic ankle length trousers, wear with a white shirt and loafer for the ultimate classic look as seen at Yves St Laurent. As for capes Topshop is your one stop shop for a cosy winter cape, pair with some mid arm length leather or cashmere gloves and you’ll look like you’ve stepped straight out of London Fashion Week!

Hello Hareem

Jun 8th, 2010

by Nao.

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With the weather getting nicer it is always good to have a few key pieces in your wardrobe which hit a few trends and are multipurpose. New Look has really made my summer with this funky little item, the hareem playsuit, at just £25, not only is it a playsuit which as you’ll know from previous articles is a bit of an obsession of mine it also combines with almost every trend around this summer! I do realise that this outfit combines probably two of the biggest fashion fears for this season, playsuits and hareem pants, but fear not, New Look have been charitable to us mere mortals and the wide belt will accentuate your waist and give you a great shape, whilst the hareem pants end just on your calf making your legs look longer, even in flats.

Combine with a denim jacket and gladiator sandals for a funky daytime look, or dress up with a gorgeous scarf and some jeweled sandals to channel the Dries Van Noten Global Traveler look which has been so hot on the Paris Catwalk this spring/summer. I love these beaded ones by Moda in Pelle available on www.very.co.uk for £45

Make friends with a jacket

May 3rd, 2010

by Nao.

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If there is one thing to remember about spring and transitional weather it is that jackets and cardigans are now your best friends! Unfortunately I have made (imaginary) friends with this AMAZING Balmain jacket. I say unfortunately because it costs almost as much as a small car, and as I have yet to purchase said car, I am about as close to making this jacket my real friend as I am to travelling to meeting Coco Chanel herself! Fortunately the high street has once again come to my rescue with these brilliant alternatives.

Pair these with some leggings or skinny jeans and a long t-shirt, if you want to go all the way Mango, River Island and Topshop stock some ready torn tees or you could just slash your own eighties style! For shoes, you need to get fierce and ankle boots or gladiator sandals are the only way to go. I love these from Dorothy Perkins, £55, which are great for that transitional weather when you are not quite ready to go all out with your toes.