Sunday, 31 March 2013
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Urban Education: GEEK CHIC
TOPSHOP is continuing to stock logo branded garments stating; geek, nerd, dweeb and dork upon them. This urban look is continuing to grow and I have to admit I am guilty of purchasing one too many of these garments, as is my good friend Georgia. I rather like the concept of these looks and so I took it upon myself to mix up some of the branded garments straight off of the high-street with something new, something old and something borrowed.
Everyone has a geeky side whether they show it or not. We always see in the movies that it is seen as social-suicide to be the GEEK, and being dubbed the college nerd is most definitely seen as an insult these days. However, I disagree and as seen by Topshop it is now 'cool' to be a geek. Cara Delevigne is in favour of this 'urban education' look and gives it her edge. Topshop has dubbed this range as Urban Education, and has most definitely succeeded in making being the Geek seem trendy.
Here are some looks I put together, all high-street brands (completely and utterly affordable) mainly modelled by the beautiful Georgia Morley...although I do make an appearance. I have also put some looks together without the geek branding, however maintaining a similar style using niche brands such as Serge Denims (created by MIC star Oliver Proudlock) portraying the same high school style.
Bea {x}
Everyone has a geeky side whether they show it or not. We always see in the movies that it is seen as social-suicide to be the GEEK, and being dubbed the college nerd is most definitely seen as an insult these days. However, I disagree and as seen by Topshop it is now 'cool' to be a geek. Cara Delevigne is in favour of this 'urban education' look and gives it her edge. Topshop has dubbed this range as Urban Education, and has most definitely succeeded in making being the Geek seem trendy.
Here are some looks I put together, all high-street brands (completely and utterly affordable) mainly modelled by the beautiful Georgia Morley...although I do make an appearance. I have also put some looks together without the geek branding, however maintaining a similar style using niche brands such as Serge Denims (created by MIC star Oliver Proudlock) portraying the same high school style.
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| Denim shorts - Boutique in Chelsea £65, Cropped top - Topshop £10, Bowler hat - H&M £6.99 |
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| Awesome Beanie and Crop Top - Lazy Oaf £20 and £25, Skater Skirt - American Apparel £45, Heeled Hiker Boots - Topshop £85 |
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| Burgundy Velvet Hair Schrunchie - Americal Apparel £12, Varsity Jacket - Topshop £48, Ribbed woolen tights - H&M £4.99, Leopard High-Tops - Nike £85 |
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| White sleeveless shirt - American Apparel £38, Skater skirt - Topshop £16, DWEEB sweater - Topshop £29 |
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| Denim Jacket - American Apparel £65, White shirt - American Apparel £38, Black skater dress - Primark £13, GEEK cropped top - Topshop £16, Black Leather Boots - Topshop £95 |
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| Printed Tee - Benetton £15, Faded Ripped Jeans - Topshop £35, Watch - Michael Kors £350, Boots - Topshop £95 |
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| Camo Sweater - Serge Denims £60, Denim Wash Skater Skirt - Topshop £22, Grey Beanie - American Apparel £20 |
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| Denim Jacket - American Apparel £65, DWEEB Cropped Top - Topshop £16, Denim Shorts - Boutique in Chelsea £65, High-tops - Nike £85 |
Bea {x}
Staying warm and vibrant this spring
Last week we saw the spring equinox set upon us, yet I still find myself layering up to keep warm. Snow in spring? Global warming continues to baffle me, however as the spring/summer collections are bestowed upon the hangers and shelves, I don't see myself stepping outside wearing a dainty summer dress any time soon. Therefore, a key item is needed to complete any look this season, and that is a jacket. A Moncler puffa jacket (no matter how warm and snuggly they are) screams winter to me and so this season I am loving the suede and leather jackets, furs and classic trenches with pastel and block colours - it's easy to forget that it is even spring right now with such gloomy grey skies outside.
Here are a few of my picks from this season's ready to wear as seen on NET-A-PORTER:
I love this red leather jacket, I think that its unusual as everybody has a classic black leather jacket so why not add some colour this spring. The soft leather allows you to scrunch up the sleeves if needed.
Tweed, TWEED, T.W.E.E.D, no matter what day of the year, I can always find a reason to wear tweed, it looks fabulous on and creates a delectable palette of colours within each woven strand (plus it keeps you warm). Mulberry has created a 50s inspired jacket, which when undone shows characteristics reminiscent of Balenciaga's dropped (round) shoulders from 1950. Pistachio is a pastel colour, great for setting the scene this spring.
A contemporary choice from Lanvin this spring, with yellow, cream and taupe tones exaggerated by frayed tweed. A more structured jacket in comparison with the Mulberry take on tweed, so pairing this with fitted trousers or a skirt and a shirt would pull together a monochrome look.
Pink is a garish colour, and I believe that if your going to wear pink it should be complementary, so ensuring the fit is perfect and that it suits your skin tone is key. It is fabulous when someone carries off such a block coloured garment as this and so I would pair this up with cigarette pants or leggings and a shirt or baggy tee. It is a struggle for me to be able to carry off pink seeing as I am a red-head.. orange and pink clash, however in some cases this does work!
A Burberry Trench coat is one of those items you just cannot live without, and if you don't have one you want/need one. They are a great investment and look so chic, paired with an over-sized handbag and over-sized sunglasses Burberry has released a few new, brighter colours this season, however being a classic girl, I would always suggest the stone cotton-sateen trench due to its ability to layer on top of pretty much everything with its buckled belt, military design and elegant cut.
Bea {x}
Here are a few of my picks from this season's ready to wear as seen on NET-A-PORTER:
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| Yves Saint Laurent Leather Biker Jacket £2,575 - NET-A-PORTER |
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| Mulberry Pistachio Tweed Jacket - NET-A-PORTER £ |
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| Frayed Tweed Jacket by Lanvin - NET-A-PORTER £1,970 |
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| Pink Suede Double Biker Jacket by 3.1 Phillip Lim - NET-A-PORTER £1,660 |
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| Mid-length Cotton-sateen Trench Coat by Burberry Prosum - NET-A-PORTER £1,095 |
A Burberry Trench coat is one of those items you just cannot live without, and if you don't have one you want/need one. They are a great investment and look so chic, paired with an over-sized handbag and over-sized sunglasses Burberry has released a few new, brighter colours this season, however being a classic girl, I would always suggest the stone cotton-sateen trench due to its ability to layer on top of pretty much everything with its buckled belt, military design and elegant cut.
Bea {x}
Quote of the day
"Judging from the ugly and repugnant things that are sometimes in Vogue, it would seem as though fashion were desirous of exhibiting its power by getting us to adopt the most atrocious things for its sake alone" -George Simnel, late 19th Century
Net-a-porter transcends into beauty
For those that don't know (though most fashion-obsessed individuals do) NET-A-PORTER is an online shop (or e-tailer) selling designer brands at your fingertips. It is clear to say that as technology continues to evolve, so does the way we shop, and its a wonder whether in the future people will even be shopping by foot...who knows what the future holds. Even though I love a good Internet shop from time to time I enjoy the whole experience of shopping, not to mention the calories you burn from doing what you love most...shopping.
For me the whole concept of trying everything on and putting looks together by trying something new or mixing garments together is better than just viewing a photo of some gorgeously skinny model wearing the dress I want, because realistically I don't have that figure and she carries it off far better than I ever could, so I prefer to see what suits me and what doesn't. Also I often find that some of my best picks are garments that look dreadful on the hanger yet fabulous once you put it on.
On the contrary I am extremely ecstatic at the news of NET-A-PORTER transcending into cosmetics. We no longer only have designer fashion brands at our fingertips, but also the addition of make-up, hair and skin care products, not to mention fragrance. This includes a collection of both niche and well established brands catering to the site's sophisticated and discerning customers. "The proposition is really where the beauty-meets-fashion aspect and we see it as so symbiotic with the rest of our offerings. As we've developed our content, beauty is such a big part of fashion"
Sarah Chapman is one of the beauty experts who's luxury skin care range is now available to buy online. Best known for her Skinesis bespoke facial, Sarah is London's most sought after facialist and whilst her clinic is proclaimed to be one of London's best kept secrets, her products have now been exposed to the likes of many. How exciting! Other brands in stock include Aesop, Beauty Works West, James Read, Chantecaile, Natura Bisse, Dr. Sebagh, 3Lab and Phillip B.
Time to hit the shops, or shall I say 'time to grab my laptop'. Shop till you drop dolls!
Bea {x}
For me the whole concept of trying everything on and putting looks together by trying something new or mixing garments together is better than just viewing a photo of some gorgeously skinny model wearing the dress I want, because realistically I don't have that figure and she carries it off far better than I ever could, so I prefer to see what suits me and what doesn't. Also I often find that some of my best picks are garments that look dreadful on the hanger yet fabulous once you put it on.
On the contrary I am extremely ecstatic at the news of NET-A-PORTER transcending into cosmetics. We no longer only have designer fashion brands at our fingertips, but also the addition of make-up, hair and skin care products, not to mention fragrance. This includes a collection of both niche and well established brands catering to the site's sophisticated and discerning customers. "The proposition is really where the beauty-meets-fashion aspect and we see it as so symbiotic with the rest of our offerings. As we've developed our content, beauty is such a big part of fashion"
Sarah Chapman is one of the beauty experts who's luxury skin care range is now available to buy online. Best known for her Skinesis bespoke facial, Sarah is London's most sought after facialist and whilst her clinic is proclaimed to be one of London's best kept secrets, her products have now been exposed to the likes of many. How exciting! Other brands in stock include Aesop, Beauty Works West, James Read, Chantecaile, Natura Bisse, Dr. Sebagh, 3Lab and Phillip B.
Time to hit the shops, or shall I say 'time to grab my laptop'. Shop till you drop dolls!
Bea {x}
Friday, 29 March 2013
Quote of the day
"The economic logic of fashion depends on making the old fashioned look absurd" -John Berger
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Quote of the day
"Fashion makes fools of some, sinners of other and slaves of all" -Josh Billings, 19th Century commentator
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