Wednesday 31 October 2012

Spooky Style-Out


Halloween has hit just as the Gothic trend has been released in all it's gloomy glory! It was no secret that leather, lace and tones of black and oxblood were the season's go to fashion fix but the trend has been fully exploited this Halloween.

Aquilano Rimondi

The merge of this intense trend with the dress-up event of year has encouraged consumers to emerge themselves in the bewitching trend and given them the confidence to create bold and beautiful looks.

See below for some of Halloween's hottest looks:

Topshop, www.topshop.com

ASOS, www.asos.com

ASOS, www.asos.com
River Island, www.riverisland.com

As the palette is somewhat limited its all about playing with textures and throwing together contrasting pieces.

As well as taking advantage of the Trick or Treat phenomena in store, Topshop has created a social media advertising campaign from Halloween:

Topshop, www.topshop.com

See below for the Harper's Bazaar interpretation:
"In anticipation of his retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art, filmmaker Tim Burton reimagines the season's dark delights" Harper's Bazaar
Photographs by Tim Walker

Read more: Tim Burton Halloween Fashion - Tim Burton Fashion Shoot - Harper's BAZAAR 
















I myself chose to go with the Black Swan as inspiration for my goolish guise, incorporating the trend of black, satin, net and, most importantly, feathers:

  


Saturday 27 October 2012

It's still about the collar!

Since my 'Just Collars' post on 22nd July it is obvious that this trend is sticking around to see Christmas in...

Metal collar tips help to transfer the the trend of studding and embellishment into office-friendly-wear. Alternatively it's an easy and effective way to bring an old shirt up to date - whatever your reason these creative collars come ready-made or you can buy the tips for a DIY job:

Option 1 : Ready-made

Topshop, www.topshop.com

Topshop, www.topshop.com

Zara, www.zara.com

Zara, www.zara.com


Option 2 : DIY
ASOS, www.asos.com
ASOS, www.asos.com


ebay, www.ebay.com

ebay, www.ebay.com
Topshop, www.topshop.com

Topshop, www.topshop.com

For a slightly bolder look you can go for an all over embellished collar, the focus on the neck of the shirt means you don't have to accessorise with a necklace - ideal for a smart/casual look.

Option 3 : Embellished
Urban Outfitters,  www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

Urban Outfitters,  www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

Topshop, www.topshop.com

Topshop, www.topshop.com

Zara, www.zara.com

Zara, www.zara.com
A further way to ensure your collar forms the focus of you outfit is to layer it under a contrasting colour or pattern. You could also try experimenting with textures, why not layer a silk/chiffon shirt under a chunky, fishnet knit?

Option 4 : Layering


American Apparel, www.store.americanapparel.co.uk