I Heart Fashion

With one day off from all things Economics, I thought it necessary to have some fashion therapy. So I finally caught up with all the designer collections predominantly the spring-summer collections. My main sources being fashion shows, Vogue and Marie Claire. Dior, I am in love with your shoes. Pointed with strappy sides in an array of different colours, yummy!

Think of quality streets, and now picture a dress. From Dolce and Gabbana to Gucci its all about the metallic cocktail dresses. Dior has this beautiful metallic jacket maintaining its signature light pink colour in its collection of silhouettes that is necessary in every girl’s closet.

Another big trend is the daring tweeds especially by Chanel, my favourite being the bright pink sleeveless coat, its so over the top yet toned down by the fact that it is tweed. For spring, another obvious standard print is florals, but this time, its florals in massive prints. From Versace to Christopher Kanes it’s all about the big roses and bold tulips and daisies. Wearing floral isn’t girly anymore; it’s for the independent daring woman.

Another fashion trend is monochrome. This screams chic and classy, a definite win win for the modern woman with a touch of femininity. Perfect for the workplace. We learnt this all from Victoria Beckham with taking block dark colours and using that to the advantage of your figure.

Looks like the 90’s are back in fashion. Remember when it was about the illusion strap slip dresses? Well, get them out of the loft, dust them off and throw on a pair on converses and you will look like you’ve walked off the runway, believe it or not. DKNY and Mui Mui are guilty of bringing what Alicia Silverstone wore in Clueless back in fashion.

With accessories, the bolder the better, from massive statement necklaces to outrageous sunglasses, it’s all about being noticed. As Marie Claire puts it “rule of the season: avoid anything subtle”. For shoes, the new trend is the bent heel. From Dior to Alexander McQueen, the curved stiletto heels defy gravity and all rules of geometry, but still look so damn good!

The one fashion trend I absolutely hate is the tassels, especially on bags, it didn’t look good in the 90’s on the jackets, and it doesn’t look good on the bags now, Valentino, we are not impressed!

Keeping up with fashion doesn’t mean you have to spend hundreds and thousands of pounds on clothes and shoes. Retail stores like top-shop, Zara, River Island, Primark and many more are there to help you look fabulous and still have enough money for rent! And the best thing to do is mix it up, old is always coming back in, so some of those outdated sweaters or dresses paired with a bold accessory could go a long way. Don’t forget, vintage shops hold the best gems sometimes.

Till next time, keep strutting them heels dreamers.