28/01/2011

As an add on to my last post...

I just found the most amazing collection from paris fashion week that links in with my last post and I just felt I had to share it with everyone! It is an absolutely beautiful collection with many tutu style garments. The collection is by House of Worth..

From my last post I also forgot to mention that the release of the film The Black Swan has made the ballerina style popular too.

27/01/2011

Ballerina

Doesn't every girl want to be a ballet dancer when they're four years old? I know I did, I used to prance around the house in my pink tutu loudly singing to myself. It's pretty embarrassing looking back on those years but now it seems we have the chance to make our dreams happen because one of the new spring trends is ballerina skirts.

It's a pretty easy trend to master as you can turn it into so many styles. You can make it girly with ballet pumps and a pretty top, or more edgy with a denim jacket and boots. If you're stuck with what top to wear the skirt with then you could just go all out ballerina and wear a leotard, but I wouldn't wear a pink skirt and a pink leotard because it may end up looking like you're in fancy dress, unless the pink is a very muted one that is almost nude. To make the look less little girly dress up, and more casual, you can tuck a simple t-shirt into a ballerina skirt, just use one in a muted colour like grey or white so as to keep the look simple.

Here are some examples of ballerina skirts

Chiffon Double-Layered Shirred Waist Skirt - American Apparel

Petticoat Slip Skirt - American Apparel

Thick-Knit Jersey Skirt - American Apparel

Piqué Full Woven Skirt - American Apparel

Multi-Layered Reversible Petticoat - American Apparel

Twist & Tango Tiered Ballerina Skirt - ASOS

Here are some examples of tops that look great with ballerina skirts:

Cotton Spandex Jersey Basic Bodysuit - American Apparel

Cotton Spandex Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Leotard - American Apparel

Cotton Spandex Jersey Cross-V Bodysuit

- American Apparel

GREY FOREVER YOUNG TEE - topshop

HEATHER ROLL SLEEVE FLECKED TEE - topshop

LONG SLEEVE SKINNY RIBBED CROP - TOPSHOP

SUPER BLEACH DENIM CROP JACKET - TOPSHOP

WHAT SHOES?

FOR A GIRLY LOOK:

VESTRY PINK LEG TIE BALLET PUMPS - TOPSHOP

FOR A CASUAL LOOK:

TATUM ROSE SUEDE HI TOP TRAINERS - TOPSHOP

FOR AN EDGIER LOOK:

ASH FUR LACE UP BOOTS - TOPSHOP

26/01/2011

Workout Time

I was talking to my friend Paige about my blog and she had an idea that I should do a post on sporty style clothing..so that's what I'm doing now. Coincidently, I recently saw a great photo spread in teen vogue which was on sports wear. It was really cool, with lots of bright neons, and interesting textures like mesh.

The sporty look is really fashionable right now because spring is just around the corner and it's a comfy and laid back look that is easy to wear.

There are two ways to wear the sporty look this season:

1.Very modern and sleek, in greys, blacks, whites and dark navy or dark green. Make the look interesting with bold textures, and detailing like zips and pockets.

2. Think bright and playful, with layered block neons and simple, comfy shapes.

Personally, I prefer the more sleek, modern look. I find the bright one just a bit too much for me, and if you wear it wrong it sometimes can just look like a little girls outfit, what with all the bright colours and casual shapes. So I'm going to focus on the first look...

ON THE RUNWAY

Jil Sander

Richard Nicoll

Marni

Isabel Marant

ON THE HIGH STREET

SPECKLE ELASTIC CROP TOP - topshop

GREY KEYHOLE SWEAT TOP BY XAVIER BRISOUX** - topshop

GREY RAW EDGE PANEL SWEAT TOP - topshop

MESH BACK RACER VEST - topshop

GENERIC SURPLUS FOR ACE HOTEL BLUE MESH SHOE - Urban outfitters

NUDE CANVAS WEDGE - Urban OUtfitters

Sparkle & Fade Lace Overlay Bandeau - Urban Outfitter

The best place to shop for this look is definitely American Apparel, as most of its clothes have a sporty edge.

25/01/2011

Couture

This week is on of my favourites in the fashion calendar, COUTURE WEEK IN PARIS! And I'm already excited by the few shows that have taken place which so far has been...

1. Christian Dior

2. Armani Prive

3. Chanel

I have to say my favourite has definitely been Chanel. The designs are amazing, however they are understated and subtle in contrast to the drama of the Dior show. The colour palette of Chanel was muted, whites and creams mainly but the texture of material and the detail of the garments is incredible.

Some of my favourite looks from the Chanel Show: