Dusk darling: cheap and chic

Saturday, 6 September 2014

From Catwalk To Highstreet - How To Style AW14 Trends

Hey guys,

Today's post is an update on all the fashion trends that are trickling down from the catwalks to the highstreet for autumn/winter 2014!

Capes, cloaks & oversized scarves At Burberry they were giant scarves draped over models shoulders with initials emblazoned across them, at Valentino they were of fairytale proportions and scattered with embroidered butterflies, at Mcqueen trimmed with black fur or splattered with otherworldly colours and patterns.. You can’t avoid the cape this year. Echo Burberry with this Asos tartan number and hit two trends with one stone

Pale pink I’m sure you had to living under a rock to not realise the pastel pink coat trend last winter! Even M&S had one (It was gorgeous btw.. don't judge a shop by its dowdy reputation!) This autumn/ winter history repeats itself - not only in the form of deliciously soft rosy wool coats but also in candy pink patent skirts and strawberry ice cream coloured fluffy jumpers. I for one am happy to take the springtime pastels trend on early and make like Cara at the Chanel Supermarket show… (Look it up). This pink coat is actually from Primark and costs a mere 25 pounds.. meaning it's you can try out the trend without breaking the bank!

Smarten Up We British girls are well known for our quirky and slightly scruffy fashion choices, and that is something I am proud to admit! However, this season sees a change in the air, as a smarter look is donned by the British fashion & blogger clique. Referencing Alexa Chung’s ‘geek chic’ (as if the phrase wasn’t overused enough) - cropped cigarette pants have shown up all over the high street and shirt collars pop out of adorable knit jumpers everywhere I turn. We do the ‘smart look’ with our own fashion ingenuity sewn in - although still a bit scruffy around the edges inevitably!

Fluffy fuzzy furry Well, even if you missed the pale pink trend last year you can’t possibly have passed by the fuzzy jumper trend! This year fluff is back with a vengeance... Bunny-like jumpers and shearling coats meet faux fur gilets and shaggy wool collars! Snuggly Cosiness awaits us ladies! See this Whistles faux fur jacket as your introduction to the furry trend.

60’s Mod Louis Vuitton showed perfect A-line shift dresses, knee high patent boots and polo necks. The prints at Valentino were unmistakably bold and Mod inspired. I am particularly happy this seasons’ inspiration comes from my favorite era the 1960's! Pointed 60s flats and loafers are also having a comeback and can be seen in a lot of the new highstreet collections. This pointed flat/loafer hybrid from River Island is perfect to wear with your new Topshop cigarette pants!

Well, that is all for now folks you can find all the links for the pieces in this post below so...happy shopping I guess! This post will also be featured on The Chiswick Herald newspaper as my first fashion feature so pop over and give the website a little look over if you are interested!

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Sunday, 23 February 2014

Primark Preview - Spring/Summer Shoes

Hey guyss,

Here's a little preview of my favourite picks from Spring Summer shoes that will be in Primark this year. There's some lovely shoes coming in! Now, I have been told before I have quite a different (ugly) taste in shoes!! I like my shoes either chunky, buckled and cool OR sleek 90's heels OR pastel themed prettyness.. therefore some shoes in the post may bit a bit Marmite (loveitorhateit) either way I love seeing what's in Primark stores so here you go:

1) The first pair are a pair of Mary Jane pumps, they are adorable and very similar to a pair I have loved from Topshop - perfect with a pair of white frilly sock and a sun dress!

2) The second are a really cool buckled pair of brogue style shoes - I really like these, they look almost vintage-esque - really different for Primark!

3)The third pair are a dupe for the Dr.Martins, I have a dupe from Boohoo in white that I love, I'd love to get this black pair too.

1)First is a very 90s style heel, I love the simple black strap and buckle. I would prefer if the buckle was silver or black but either way for the price these are gorgeous.
2) The second pair is a lovely peep toe boot with a buckle as well - I've been eyeing up a peep toe boot from ASOS which is very similar.. I like the chunky heel too:).
3) Lastly is a VERY MARMITE pair of chunky sandals, I have a couple of friends who would cringe massively at the sight of these chunky, Gothic beauties - (you know who you are) - I, however, love them!! I think they would look so cool in contrast with a floral summer dress or with a pair of disco pants on a night out...I knoooow.. they're hideous... but that's why I love them, someone has to!!

AAhh, pastel perfection has come again to Dusk darling style.

1)The first pair are a beautiful white sandal, to be worn with a 50s style sun dress and red toe polish!

2)The second are harking back to my 5 year old self - my mumma always told me Jellies would give me blisters .. and they did.... I didn't care... they were beautiful.. I MUST HAVE.

3) Last off all a cute mint sandal - perfect with a pastel themed outfit, nice for a daytime summer party where you want to dress up but not wear heels!

Rightoh - that's all for now folks! Hope you like my Primark posts? I really love seeing what's in Primark since their website never shows everything. What are you lusting after for Spring/Summer?

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