Kira Lilly: May 2011

30/05/2011

"Your Songs Remind Me Of Swimming"

I am so so so sorry that my posting has been so scarce this past week but I'm back now! Summer is almost here and it's inevitable that I would be doing a post on swimwear..so here it is! This season there are some key trends in swimwear...

1. RETRO

Description: Underwired, structured bikini tops with cute patterns like polka dots and high waisted bikini bottoms.

Wear With: Cat Eye sunglasses and a 50's style summery dress as a coverup.

TOPSHOP

TOPSHOP

URBAN OUTFITTERS

ASOS

TOPSHOP

ASOS

URBAN OUTFITTERS

2. CROCHET

Description: Another great way to use this seasons obsession with crochet. Looks best in white or cream but black can look good too.

Wear With: Big chunky wedges to add some edginess. Steer clear of crochet coverups, that is just taking it WAY too far.

TOPSHOP

LISA MAREE

FREE PEOPLE

TOPSHOP

JEFFREY CAMPBELL

3. 70's GLAM

Description: Another key trend this season, and not only in swimwear, is 70's. Ditch your bikini for a one piece in glamourous 70's colours. Halter straps are also very 70's style.

Wear With: A huge floppy hat or head scarf and big sunglasses.

ASOS

ASOS

AMERICAN APPAREL

BIRD ON A WIRE AT ASOS MARKETPLACE

TOPSHOP

NASTY GAL

ROCKIT

4. CUTOFF TANKTOP

Description: I am in love with this style of bikini top right now, not really sure if it's a 'trend' but I really like it so I thought I would put it in.

Wear with: Small, tight bikini bottoms to balance the looser bikini top.

TAVIK

FREE PEOPLE

23/05/2011

Tail Hems

A trend that I love right now is tail hems. It's when the front of the skirt/dress/top is shorter than at the back, giving the garment a more feminine soft touch. It can also transform a boring, plain t-shirt into something a bit more exciting. The trend was seen on a lot of ss11 runways...

This trend has hit the high street and a lot of shops seem to be picking up on it. It's hard to say what to wear the trend with as it's really just a small detail in an item however the tops look great with really short shorts where you can only see them from the front and the long dresses go really well with chunky wedges.

TOPSHOP