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Jul11

Caps and sneakers, the new must-have accessories

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Caps and sneakers, the new must-have accessories

Caps and sneakers have always been the staple accessories of any retro fashionista’s wardrobe and this season they are proving to be even bigger!  By bigger we mean brighter, not only will colour appear on the outside, it will also be showcased on the inside of each item.

If you wish to make it as a trendsetter then opt for the brightest gear possible and don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd.  This season’s fashions are bold, brash and in your face and 2011 is all about creating a statement!

Fashions designers will be keeping up appearances with the upbeat tempo and creating a series of show stopping pieces in similar shades.  This is festival fashion gone over board and since we are almost into the season where all the festivals take place, its perfect timing!

A lot of the clothing styles however will stay the same, this season is more about colour and re-introducing colour to already existing outfits and accessories.  For example your standard aviator shades are no longer black, they are floral, stripy, patterned, pink, purple and blue and this goes for everything else!  You’ll need to invest in the shades not only to stay in trend but to also keep the brights at bay!

Look to high street stores for inspiration, they have already stocked up on styles from this season’s catwalks and each is offering a few quirky ensembles for the summer season!

Jan24

Winter boots

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Winter boots

Just because it’s winter this doesn’t mean you have to don the water proof flats, you can still look stylish in the snow with an array of other footwear options.

UGGs are a great investment for the New year and The label have recently released their all new line. The new collection consists of fur enthused yeti boots, buttoned up knee high boots, stripe patterned quirky styles, leather look boots, distressed styles and an assortment of boots in bold an exciting hot shades. All of the new look boots will not only keep you warm they will most definitely add a little edge to any attire, this could v jeans and a tee or leggings and your favourite winter jacket.

If you wish to look cool in both the snow and the rain then look no further than a statement pair of Wellington boots! This season has gone mad for them and the once standard green Wellington boot can now be found in almost any colour an fabric, some styles even have in built socks thy fold over the top of the boots in order to keep your toes uber warm.

Wellington boot have even been seen in the office environment, well with the dreadful weather and designs in uber glam black snakeskin, can you blame us?

Whether you prefer to keep it cool in a low-key pair or alternatively add a little colour to your outfit in a hot pink pair, make sure you invest in at least one pair of stylish wellies this season.

choose either from a knee high, standard or low rise length, team with a pair of chunky knit socks and any outfit, you’ll be right in style for 2011

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Aug16

Chelsea girls at the ready!

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Chelsea girls at the ready!

Designs are often re-emerging from the past and this season proves to be no different with the introduction of the Chelsea Boots.  These boots were originally designed as riding boots for horsewomen in the 1800’s and are now showcasing them to be one of the hottest looks for this season.

Clothes and shoe designers often take inspiration for their collections from elegant eras such as the 50’s and 60’s but the ‘Chelsea Boot’ goes even further back and takes a few style notes from the stylish Victorian ladies.

The Chelsea Boots were first seen at Christopher Kane’s catwalk show in 2009, the of the moment designer teamed the footwear with sheer shift dresses.  Alexander Wang re-introduced the new shoe to his Autumn and Winter catwalk shows for 2010.  The uber stylish designer had his models sporting the tough girl look, wearing leather and velvet versions of the now sought after Chelsea Boot.

Both supermodels Claudia Schiffer and Kate Moss have recently been seen sporting a pair, Claudia wore a statement black casual pair whilst Kate Moss went for a more vintage look in a retro white shade.

The renowned cobbler Church is reportedly struggling to keep up with a new demand for the Chelsea Boot, even after 200 years of their original release date!

Apr26

Rupert Sanderson reveals exciting plans for Paris.

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Rupert Sanderson reveals exciting plans for Paris.

Shoe Designer Rupert Sanderson has just recently embarked on an exciting adventure and completed his second international opening in a month; this follows the recent launch of his Hong Kong store which went live at the end of March.

The designer, who also spends some time blogging about the latest fashion news for Vogue Magazine, is reportedly extremely excited and proud about the opening of this particular Paris store. In order to celebrate the exciting launch of another home to his many shoe creations, he has decided to be extremely generous. The first person to step inside the new location and retrieve a receipt from the Parisian quarters will in fact get their purchase free of charge.

The store is situated on Le Passage des Deux Pavilions, 5 Rue des Petit Champs, 75001, Paris and officially opened the grande doors to shoe heaven just today, so those of you who wish to get your hands on a divine pair of shoes better hurry.

One particular favourite to be stocked in the Paris store will be the orange Pamela style, created in python.

Rupert Sanderson began working on his fabulous shoe creations in August 2001 and has since produced a new shoe collection every season, each pair being named after a variety of Daffodil. He really puts his all into his shoe creations and spends a total of 4 months every year in Italy refining each shoe with this team of craftsman. This guarantees each of his shoe works of art are of extremely high standards.

Mar4

Give your feet some downtime, flats are back!

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Give your feet some downtime, flats are back!

Flats Are Back

The past seasons have showcased an array of designer footwear, all with tottering heels that just seem to be getting higher and higher.  But this season reveals a little good news for those that wish to give their tired feet a break.  This news comes in the shape of cute ballet flats, allowing the fashion savvy to swap those towering heels for some fashionable flats.  Comfort is certainly on this season’s style agenda and ballet flats are creating a stir for 2010.

From highstreet to designer, embellished creations are stepping up the style stakes.  Floral adorned, jewel encrusted, pearls, snakeskin and cutesy bows are all the rage and suitable for both day and night.

This season’s ballet flats are certainly no shy statement, the brighter and more embellished the better.  Ballet slippers have been seen adorned with an array of accessories including beads, ruffles, bows and buttons.

Fashionable flats are available in an array of colours and fabrics; monotone colours for a sophisticated look or popping shades and metallic styles to add an instant splash of colour to an otherwise low-key outfit.  Materials such as suede, velvet, leather and patent have all been showcased this season.

The classic pump is set to be a big hit this season and comes in the shape of peek toe pumps, round toe style, the classic pump and even t-strap flats.  They are certainly anything but boring and adorned with various details makes them perfect for evening too.  Take notes from style icon Audrey Hepburn, the petite star lived in elegant flats and was renowned for always being a picture of perfect grace and style.