Tuesday, April 9, 2013

BLACK WHITE AND BLUE.......a rule of three!

WHO do you secretly stalk in the fashion stakes?

For me it's the style of the French VOGUE editors and their stylists.

There is a UNIFORM amongst them, and none is more stylish, or gives me more wardrobe envy, than Emmanuelle Alt, editor in chief of 
Vogue Paris.


 Are you ready to return to fashion school? Look and learn NOW.......
                   

FIRSTLY let's remember she is a Mother of two small children......how cute is mini Alt?

Secondly let's remember she is 45 years old.

BUT, it does help if you have access to all areas of the fashion universe, and a hubby who works for Isabel Marant, Balmain and Giuseppe Zanotti........to name but a few.

For me it is the simplicity in her style that makes her unique. Her look is VERY, VERY, french. Sleek and chic, nothing overworked or over accessorised.

She has effortless hair and minimal make-up, and bags a bargain from Topshop in the way of their Baxter jeans.

Plus It's a look that is so DAMN SEXY, and one which we can all easily achieve...............


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Emmanuelle Alt on Mum duty!

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Note: Casually tucked shirt or tee.

        



Note: Leather pants, the perfect tee and a tailored jacket.

    
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 Note: Loose pale blue shirt and a rolled cuff. White jeans make another outing.


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Note:  p.m.chic......White tuxedo and those leather pants again.


         

Note: Classic navy blazer and blue jeans.


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 VOGUE editor's and stylist's en masse, street style!


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Emmanuelle Alt

She  has a look that is so distinctive and I love it!

 The slightly cropped skinny jeans in black, white or denim.  Shirt over sized casually tucked in, or a loose tee (grey is also allowed here by the way!)

Blazer or leather jacket, ankle/shoe boots, sexy sandals or low heeled pumps. Evening wear uniform is more often than not a tuxedo and silk pants.

She also recycles pieces too, like her black leather belt with gold buckles that she has been photographed wearing many times!

But what I most admire about her look is the way she makes her wardrobe work for her. We all talk about wanting the perfect "capsule wardrobe" don't we?

 SO if we follow her rules it is very, simple. 
And oh so........ TRES CHIC!







I'm told she also likes a bit of Disco....so for you Emmanuelle! x





THE RULES ACCORDING TO ALT.....


1. Skinny jeans in black, white and denim.....She actually is a wearer of these jeans FACT!








2. Plain tee's in BLACK, WHITE, NAVY/BLUE and GREY.

Emmanuelle's are usually Balmain or Isabel Marant. To get the look try Uniqlo mens in a small size.


          MEN Premium Cotton Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt



3. Blazer or jacket  in NAVY, BLACK and WHITE.



                                Image 1 of DOUBLE BREASTED BLAZER WITH METALLIC BUTTON from Zara






                




4. Loose boyfriend shirt.....white, chambray or stripe.


                

P.S  Nice to see a bit of a masculine edge/ smiley good looking face, to these very girl orientated blog's don't you think?


Gap Mens Chambray Shirt £29.99  Buy in smaller size.


5. Leather jeans. Also look at faux leather, it is SO good right now, and most of them washable.....always a PLUS!!


                                       Image 1 of ASOS Leather Look Skinny Jeans with Ankle Zip Detail



6. Tuxedo Jacket, black white or both.
                                Image 1 of BLAZER WITH CONTRASTING LAPEL from Zara






7. The shoes......pumps, strappy sandals, boots.

ORIGIN GLADIATOR - style no: 1338678






elisa pump, black shoe by michael michael kors - women




8. The Accessories.....belt, watch, sunglasses.


DRILLED LEATHER BELT








 Sunglasses - Ray Ban RB3025 Aviator Large Metal












SO work it girl...........!




                 
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Friday, April 5, 2013

LOUIS VUITTON, MARC, BY MARC JACOBS, SPORTMAX. IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE.......... get the look for less!

THE humble CHECK.........this season it's been reworked, and re-invented, plaid, tartan, checkerboard, dogtooth.

We  are all going square eyed over one of the most talked about looks of SS13......it's still minimal, but not quite as we know it.

It's checkmate time.

Do you dare to go square?




   Louis Vuitton : Spring/Summer 2013

The lines are simple and uncomplicated......... the look is still about the tailoring, but with a strong 60's inspired shape.

 Clean glamour New York style, meets Louis Vuitton's French heritage.

 A monochrome twist.



                             
 

                             


                            


                            

 Louis Vuitton SS13





A post modern look, that is so easy to wear.

 Architecturally inspired shapes with colour blocking.

                            


                             



                           

                           
                            


 Sportmax SS13



AND SO......I take you back, to the summer of 84.

Where more was more, and dressing up was an art form and just about anything went!

The big guns in the fashion world for me were three ladies and one lad, Wendy Dagworthy, Katherine Hamnett, Betty Jackson, and John Galliano.

Wendy Dagworthy amongst many other distinctive looks  gave us PYJAMAS for the street.

 Mixing stripes, swirling floral prints, batiks, checks  and flannels in a softly constructed but over sized proportion.

Full gathered skirts tied heavily at the waist, oversized coats, and wide cropped jackets  it was just pure fashion fun!

Wendy's mantra was YOU WEAR THE CLOTHES, THEY DONT WEAR YOU...........





                      

 Wendy Dagworthy Museum Piece 1982



IN THE ARCHIVE'S AT HOME.........

In my children's dressing up box there are still a couple of pieces of Wendy Dagworthy.

 One was a  liberty print skirt that I dug out recently to give it to a young fashion student friend.

She has hardly taken it off since!


      

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This collection Marc by Marc Jacobs is strong reminder of those heady days of the 80's

  Marc by Marc Jacobs : Spring/Summer 2013


A riot of pretty colours.

Youthful, and reminicent (for those of you young enough to remember BANARAMA circa 1984!)

Lot's of ethnic layering, and graphic clashing checks and stripes.


                           


                           


                           

                        


                        


Marc by Marc Jacobs SS13


And for all of you lovely readers too young to remember..........

                                           
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GET THE LOOK FOR LESS





      


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I have literally just ordered this dress, so hoping it looks as good as it does in the pic's? (p.s. I will Let you know when it arrives!)


NIA Multi Strap Sandals
    




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       Leather peep-toe ankle boots




Next week's food money may have to go on these little beauties..........I LIKE BEANS ON TOAST ANYWAY?



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How cute is this dress?



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A very easy piece, a perfect addition to your SS13 wardrobe.








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This clashing print dress would definitely make you stand out in the crowd.....I LOVE IT!



 





Marissa Caged Midi Heels
















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THESE are such cool pants......tone the look down with a denim/chambray shirt, or just a plain white loose TEE.

  Maison Scotch Trilby £30                                                 Maison summer trilby



Red Pattern (Red) Kelly Brook Red and White Gingham Prom Dress | 277284269 | New Look





Kelly Brook for New Look........if only we were guaranteed to look like her when wearing it!


Paisley print foulard


 Do like Marc by Marc Jacobs does and tie it loosely round the waist of dress!






Add a bit of retro glamour....don't forget the red lips too.









On my very first date I wore a red Rimmel lipstick.

 Ah, I remember it well, worrying what would happen if he tried to KISS me.......!



         





























JUST throw on the jacket, and get some.........

                                       



                         

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P.S.   A date penned in my diary for this summer is:



                                                          Victoria and Albert Museum Logo

Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s, 10 July 2013 - 16 February 2014.

 

         

               Wendy Dagworthy OBE





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