Kira Lilly: April 2011

27/04/2011

Crochet

I am a huge fan of knits so when it comes to spring I'm not too happy about having to say goodbye to my beloved holey cardigan that is practically glued to my back during the winter. My solution is CROCHET. Recently I've bought a crochet skirt and a crochet top/waistcoat type piece and I've also been eyeing a pair of crochet shorts and a crochet bag, I know, I think I may be a bit obsessed.

Crochet has been seen quite often in editorials and on the runways in SS11

But how do you wear crochet without making it look like you've raided an old lady's closet? Well most importantly don't go for a ladylike or preppy look, instead head in the direction of a more hippy, boho vibe to make the look more 'now'.

Colour is also very important, go for whites, nudes and creams as bright colours can often look tacky.

The size of the weave matters as if its too tight then it can look a bit heavy but if it's too loose then too much skin may be exposed. However a loose weave can look really good when layered over other items.

Try pairing a crochet top with a pair of denim shorts for a laid-back, summery look. You can also get some really pretty crochet dresses which will look amazing layered over a nude slip with a pair of chunky wedges.

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24/04/2011

Groovy

Festival season is on the way and with it comes one of my favourites trends.. HIPPIE! Hope these photos inspire you.

19/04/2011

Howdy

The cowgirl look is perfect at the moment because so many trends right now are elements of this look:

Fringing

Romantic whites

Shirts

Aztec Prints

Tribal beads

Denim on denim

Tousled hair

Here are some editorials of this style...

This style can easily look like a costume so you have to be careful when wearing it. If you're going to wear jeans with a denim shirt don't then wear a fringed jacket on top. Or when wearing a white ruffed shirt and suede shorts don't add a big western style belt. To wear the look well try wearing both masculine and feminine items such as boyfriend jeans with a girly western style shirt or a fringed dress with a baggy denim shirt on top. The look can sometimes come across as very manly or go in the complete opposite direction and look a bit slutty. So just be warned...

Here are some high street pieces of this style...

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