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SSS: Sweater as Scarf Styling

28 Tuesday Feb 2017

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, age neutral, agender fashion, andro-chic style, casual wear, dress = ensemble, fashion = clothes, gender fluid fashion, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, personal style, preppy fashion, signature look, signature piece, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, Uncategorized

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Sweaters draped over the shoulders and

tied around the neck with a single knot or sleeve loop-

has long been a statement styling feature,

particularly signature of preppy/collegiate fashion.

 

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(images images from Gentlemen’s  Gazette and IRSC Culinary Institute)

 

 

This look of  sweater as scarf has evolved,

with styling options of varying twits and turns.

 

 

It is an all encompassing fashion feature

for all seasons

for all genders

for all ages.

 

 

Incorporate SSS (sweater as scarf styling)

as a staple accessory item and fashion nod:

sleeves wrapped in multiple layers around the neck; tied diagonally crossbody

or attempt to channel something unique to a personal style.

 

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(Images from before sunrise, whowhatwear, runway looks from vogue)

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Go for the Gold: Layering with athleisure wear for Fall/Winter 2016

04 Sunday Dec 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, age neutral, agender fashion, AiW (all in white), andro-chic style, androgynous dress, athleisure, casual wear, coats, dress = ensemble, express yourself, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion = clothes, free to be me, fuzzy wuzzy fashion, gender fluid fashion, gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, masculine/feminine aesthetic, men's fashion, off - runway, outerwear, personal style, ready to wear, runway favourites, runway presentation, signature look, skirt fashion, sneaker footwear fashion, street style sass, style = innovation, style cue, The Look, trouser fashion, urban wear, womenswear

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A/W '16, athleisure wear, fashion staple, fashion trends, gender neutral fashion, runway presentations

Athleisure wear has evolved from a fashion trend to a fashion staple;

influencing dress options for work, fun and smart casual.

Gender neutural, age neutral-

athleisure wear continues to dominate runway presentation and street style.

Create a signature, on-point look for autumn / winter fashion 2016;

incorporate key elements of athleisure attire:

track suit tops/bottoms, hoodies, sweatshirts, leggings,

trousers with contrast colour side stripes,

jersey sports top, immaculate white trainers,

pieces from sportswear  labels (Adidas, Puma, etc.).

Gentle layering forms a sleek silhouette while keeping the chill at bay-

keeping warm and looking good!

Be sublte with athleisure pieces or go bold for gold

for a winning style statement.

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Ladies Lookbook

Trousers/ Joggers

with contrast colour side striping

athleisure-ladies-jumpsuit-trousers-side-stripe-cassie-daves-trend-fashion-style-blogger-cassie-daves-5

(image from Cassie Daves)

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With it in faux fur gilet

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(image from vogue.com)

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from A.W.A.K.E , a/w ’16

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Labour and Leisure (work and play)

 from Balenciaga, a/w ’16

front zip hoodies

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athleisure-hoodie-with-stripes-maxi-dress-lace-blues-zadig-voltaire-vogue-06-zadig-et-voltaire-winter-16

(images from vogue.com)

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Skirt scene

pencil skirt with contrast colour side striping

athleisure-skirt-side-stripes-cassie-daves-sports-luxe-fashion-athleisure-active-wear

(image from Cassie Daves)

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Sweat shirt suiting

in matching grey top / trousers with red trim

Evelate the look with pointed stiletto silver pumps!

athleisure-suit-sweatshirt-material-grey-orange-trim-ladies-the-fashion-spot-milano-str-f15-026a

(image from the fashion spot)

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A little bit of everything

in a red/white colour story

zip front Adidas jacket and spotless white trainers

worn with a sheer top detail maxi dress / asymmetric hem

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     (image from whowhatwear)

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AiW (all in white)

layering

from Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto

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Sweat-shirt dress

design details:  roll neck collar, “jumper tied at waist/hip” features

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(runway images from vogue.com)

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Casual Cool

outfit:  grey hoodie, oversized sweat trousers with rolled hem

black mules / black crossbody bag

athleisure-hoddie-oversized-joggers-rolled-hem-cream-mules-nss-girls-guri

(photo from nss magazine)

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Ornate long-length overcoat

accessorised with Adidas trainers

athleisure-trainers-addidas-embroidered-coat-fluffy-trim-to-coat-hem-and-sleeve-cuffs-urbnaspotterparisfw16day7-3007

(photo from the urbanspotter)

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Colour bright

white joggers

layered with white roll neck and yoke-yellow jumpers

topped off with burgundy velour long-length coat

(worn shoulder-perched!)

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(image from whowhatwear)

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Gents Style Guide

A tiered ensemble

by Gypsy Sport,  a/w ’16

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Athleisure /  Military  Fashion Fusion

from Casely Hayford, a/w ’16

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Metallic Fantastic details

from Pyer Moss,  a/w  ’16

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“Rocky Balboa” effect

with full length Yeti-esque coat

from Pyer Moss,  a/w  ’16

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Boardroom agenda

pinstripe oversized short trousers with leggings

from Dries Van Noten,  a/w  ’16

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Grey suiting

Christopher Raeburn,  a/w   ’16

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(runway images from vogue.com)

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Hoodie style Habit

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(photo from Adam Katz Sinding)

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A fashion/style symphony conducted by Japanese designer, Hiroko Koshino for a/w ’16

28 Monday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, dress = ensemble, fashion and history, headwear, jewellery, runway favourites, runway presentation, style = innovation, women's fashion, womenswear, womenswear designers

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For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Tokyo, a / w 2016

Japanese designer, Hiroko Koshino

presented a stellar collection.

 

 

Having studied at the prestigious Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo

Ms. Koshino has been a fashion industry factor since the mid-1960s

when she opened her first high-end clothing store in Osaka.

 

She progressed to show successfully her inspired creations around the world.

Throughout the decades, Ms. Koshino has won a number of awards for

her work in fashion and art.

 

It is then of no surprise, that her autumn/winter  ’16  runway presentation

was a visual treat, expertly melding:

 

style influences from various eras

mixed fabrication of luxe textiles

diverse print designs

avant-garde accessories (headwear, jewellery, tights)

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In all, a ying yang vibe of complementary contrasts.

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Hiroko Koshino

a / w  2016

 

Bring on the drama

in purple hues

long length cape / crushed velvet trousers

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, the drama, velvet trousers, cape, purple

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Grey matters

light weight knit, body grazing maxi dress

exposed shoulder

large outer pockets at sides

stylised belt

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Modern Victoriana

elaborate headwear / bold statement neckwear

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, victorianan inspired

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Office stripes

wide pinstripe skirt / matching trousers

pinstripes, mbfashionweek runway

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Varied print infusion

wrist to upper arm-cover

fashion fun-tastic tights

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, mixed prints

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Scripted:  and the word is ‘fabulous’

cropped top

“wordy’ print skirt, asymmetric tiers

tokyo fw, a16 hiroko koshino, mbfashionweek, scripted ruffled tiered, runway_00

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Trouser suiting

jacket:  bat-winged sleeves

trousers:  slim fit

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Harness the look

 deconstructed  and bib-like harness vest

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino,harness , mbfashionweek runway

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A mix bag

mixed fabrication

(t)  knit / leather accents

(b)  faux fur sleeves / varied texture textiles

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, mixed fabrication, knit:leather  mbfashionweek runway

tokyo fw,a16, trouser suiting, asymmetric hem faux fur sleeves,

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Flapper appeal

A 21st century interpretation of a 1920s fashion statement

tokyo fw, a16, hiroko koshino, flapper appeal,

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Fashion-speak: and the term is ‘higher-concept outfit’

08 Tuesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in dress = ensemble, express yourself, fashion = clothes, fashion helpful helpline, fashion words / phrases, fashionspeak..., free to be me, street style sass, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

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And the term is

higher-concept outfit

higher-concept outfit

1.    referenced from WhoWhatWear, an on-line fashion, style beauty magazine

2.    used to describe an innovative dress ensemble with stunning details / features

3.     an outfit of elevated fashion style status

4.     an interesting juxtaposition of pieces, which ordinarily are not worn together

5.     thinking ‘out of the box’ in terms of fashion / styling choices

6.     creating an expensive look from relatively inexpensive garments

 

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Higher-concept Outfit (HCO)

Easy layering to perfect

HCO outfits from style master,  Nick Wooster

higher concept outfit, men, fashionbeans, nick wooster, layering

(image from fashionbeans.com)

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Casual look elevated

CWS (crisp white shirt) details:  oversized cuffs /collar

higher concept outfit, urban spot,  casual look, white blouse, jeans, in the details- blouse,

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Mixed fabrication

faux fur, denim, cotton

higher concept outfit, urban spot, layering, textural, mixed fabrication

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Clean / simple silhouette

higher concept outfit, urbanspot, layered, ladies, choc leather jacket, black long length jumper, trousers, ParisSS16Day8-6366

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Colour commit

AiB (all in black)

higher concept outfit, AiB, clean lines, urban spot

(photos from the urbanspotter)

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: sumptuous dress for everyday, for everyone

28 Sunday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in art history notes, colour, colourspeak, dress = ensemble, dress history, fashion and art, fashion and history, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, style inspiration

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Dress to impress

in all finery:  clothed in opulent fabric

is a multi-sensory sensation

at one point in time, only to be experienced by those of the ruling classes

and reserved for special/important occasions.

 

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Throughout history,

various societies have enacted sumptuary laws

which were regulations designed to control what people wore

and in some instances what they did-

in terms of demonstration of wealth.

These laws kept ‘fashion and dress in check’ ,

as means to identify an individual’s socio-economic station

by clothing worn.

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During the medieval era in Europe,

sumptuary codes prevented any attempt of elevation in status through dress.

The nobility projected their rank by ostentatious attire worn and

prohibited the rising middle class

from dressing above an imposed societal station.

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Conspicuous consumption was controlled by law

which allowed only a set few to wear luxury items.

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Luxury-wear on parade

15th C

 

Mois de mai

(month of May)

a page from the illuminated book of hours (prayer book),

Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

painted by famed Dutch miniaturist, the Limbourg brothers, circa 1412 – 1416

for their patron the French prince  John, Duke de Berry

medieval dress, Frères_Limbourg_-_Très_Riches_Heures_du_duc_de_Berry_-_mois_de_mai, wikimedia_

 

(image from wikimedia.org)

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Today dressing in extravagant clothing of

 

exquisite fabrication

jewel colours

intricate workmanship

elaborate details

 

is a daily event of being robed in attire fit for royalty

or seemingly so-

how wonderfully ‘sumptuous’ is that?

 

 

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Lux-wear on parade

21st C

everyday, everyone

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(images from whowhatwear)

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street style, men, peacock parade, manofmany.com Pitti-Uomo-Day

(image from manofmany.com)

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street style, suting in grey, Pitti Uomo FW16

(image from jaiperdumaveste.com)

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Colour Commit: single colour style

09 Tuesday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, dress = ensemble, express yourself, fabrication, fashion = clothes, free to be me, street wear sass, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, style...bottom up / style... top down

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To indulge in coordinating an outfit

solely in a particular colour and its shade variants,

wearing little if any other hue

in a head – to – toe single colour bias

is to ‘colour commit’.

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Monochrome-wear is a visual treat:

an exploration of a single colour

and its light / dark tonal qualities.

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For added sensory depth and textural impact,

fabric mix a colour commit dress statement.

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Ready.  Set.   Colour Commit:

Choose a single colour for a single outfit.

Wear it in mix fabrication (leather, wool, cotton, silk, etc.)

Stick to it from h to t (head to toe) all in one go!

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Styled:  colour commit

 

All in grey:  ‘groutfit’

with graphic detail

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(photo from the trendspotter)

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modern three-piece suiting

men, colour commit, grey

(image from fashionising)

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Red said

olour commit, lady, red trouser suit, photo by diego zuko

(photo by Diego Zuko)

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color commit, red, men, thousand yard style

(photo from thousand yard style)

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding)

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colour commit, burgundy, lady, trouser suit_ shoes, diego zuko

(photo by Diego Zuko)

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Reds and Pinks Link

colour commit, pinks, reds, ladies, w mag Le-21eme-Adam-Katz-Sinding-Paris-Mens-Fashion-Week-Fall-Winter-2016-2017

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colour commit, ladies, pinks_reds, w magazine AKS

(photos by Adam Katz Sinding)

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Browns:  chocolate / mustard

colour commit, mustard brown, browns, men, thetrendspotter.net

(photo from the trendspotter)

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In a ‘blue’ mood

colour commit, lady, blue.patterns, diego zuko

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colour commit, lady, blue, diego zuko

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Taupe is “dope” –

that’s a good thing!

men, colour commit, taupe

(image from fashionising)

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Wearing whites for all seasons

colour commit, men, winter whites, w magazine Le-21eme-Adam-Katz-Sinding

(photo by Adam Katz Sinding)

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color commit, men, white shirt_trouser, blush pink blazer, thousandyardstyle

(photo from thousand yard style)

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A green scene

fabrication mix:  cotton, wool, leather

textural

colour commit, lady, green, diego zuko

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Winter Whites for ladies and gents : no longer fashion faux pas, but rather fashion de rigueur

13 Friday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, AiW (all in white), bags, casual wear, coats, dress = ensemble, dress by colour, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, menswear, ready to wear, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration, winter wear, womenswear

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As the weather continues in ice crystal deep freeze

and hills of white snow jot the urban landscape-

borrow from nature’s colour cue and dress in

varied hues of winter whites:

-as single colour sensation

-tonal colour dimension

-or accent colour punch.

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The Big Chill Factor

Winter 2014 / 2015

(t – b, images from exploregram.com, findlandtimes.fi):

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NYC:  snow covered tree branches

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NYC:  Central Park

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On the runway

Winter Whites,  a/w ’14

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From Sonia Rykiel

by artistic director Geraldo da Conceicao

winter whites, sonia rykeilwinter whites, sonia rykiell

Loose fit knit tops and slouchy trousers

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From Band of Outsiders

by Scott Sternberg

FW14 BAND OF OUTSIDERS MEN NEW YORK 2/9/2014

Dotted throughout

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From Comme des Garçons Homme 

by Rei Kawakubo

winter whites, comme des garcons, men, a 14

Cream suiting with dot effect and stand-out black lapel

complimented by stark whites:  shirt and shoes

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by Astrid Andersen

winter whites, astrid andersen, men a 14

Crystalline

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From Y-3

by Yohji Yamamotoa

winter whites, Y-3, ladies, fuzzy city shorts

Fuzzy-wuzzy city walking shorts

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Fashion forecast predicts continued

Winter Whites flurries for seasons to come.

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Winter Whites,  a/w  2015

 

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by Tess Giberson

winter whites, tess giberson, f 2015

Quilted parka with fur trim hood

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by Victor Alfaro

winter whites, ladies, victor alfaro, fall 2015, knits

Jumbo-neck turtle jumper with fringe detail

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winter whites, victor alfaro, ladies, cape effect top, knit, a 15

Cape effect turtle-neck jumper

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by Damir Doma

winter whites, damir doma, ladies dress

Boat-neck, long sleeve, comfort fit

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from Versace

by Donatella Versace

winter whites, overcoat, men, versace, f 2015

Traditional cut wool overcoat

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from Off-White

by Virgil Abloh

winter whites, men, Off-White

Magnolia white net hoodie and patchwork denim trousers

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From Topman Design

by Gordon Richardson and team

winter whites, topman design, men, boiler suit/ plaid detail , f 2015

Boiler suit with green / beige  plaid detail to front

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Winter Whites

“On the streets where you live”

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(photo from beforeeesunrise):

winter whites, jumpsuit

Jumpsuit with empire waist definition

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

winter white, head to toe knitwear, photo by tommy ton

Favlook – Lookfav Favourite Focus!

 Knitwear ensemble in head to toe light cream tonals

and the brolly too, in step with the colour coordinated theme

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winter whites ladies, photo by Tommy Ton,

Winter Whites accesorised with floral coat and

embellished white lace-ups

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(photo from nssmag.com):

winter whites, silk joggers, photo from nss.com

Silk joggers and combat boots

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(photos by Yu Yuang for FashionBeans):

winter whites, men, overcoat, photo from Yu Yuang

Mackintosh coat

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winter whites, men, trousers, photo by yu yuang

White jean trousers accented with browns and blues

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Winter Whites Accessories

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(photo by Thousand Yard Style):

white white, trainers, man

Blinding white trainers and socks!

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(photo from beforeeesunrise):

winter white, fedora, lady

Fedora with detailed band

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(image from style.com):

winter whites, fluffy clutch, hellessy, f 2015

Cozy-up-to-it fluffy clutch

from Hellessy,  Fall 2015

by designer, Sylvie Millstein

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For the ladies: “Accessorize me!”, autumn 2014

26 Sunday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, dress = ensemble, dress by colour, fashion fun, free to be me, hats, headwear, jewellery, ready to wear, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Accessories can be the defining element of an ensemble:

an style opportunity to inject that extra dose

of fashion individuality.

 

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An awesome pair of shoes, a unique handbag,

a sensational scarf, a perfect piece of jewellery,

an on-trend hat, standout eyewear –

the options are as infinite as one’s imagination.

 

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Consider a few  autumn ’14 accessory suggestions

to get started; and don’t forget to have some fun with it!

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Footwear Fancies

(photo by the urbanspotter):

accessories a14, over knee boots, urbanspotter, MilanSS15Day3-5075

 

Over the knee:   fabric and patent leather black boots

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accessories a14, ankle boots, two tone zara 7104301001_1_1_1

 

Spats-like:  black/white over-ankle shoe boots

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shoe boots, Nicholas Kirkwood, patent leather from elleuk kirsty-dale-3-what-elle-wears-21-october-2014-silvia-olsen__large

 

High gloss:  black patent leather ankle boots with gold detail heels

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accessories, shoes, zara, blucher shoes, zara.com 6320301040_2_3_1

Tassel and lace brogues from Zara

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accessories a14, moccasins with gold metal plate, zara.com 7284301040_2_3_1

Slip-ons with gold plate detail from Zara

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Faux Fur and Fabulous

(images from elleuk.com):

accessories a14, bag, teddy bear bag, bimba y Lola, elleukcom-231014__large

Teddy bear curls from Bimba y Lola

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accessories a14, bag, faux fur by helen moore from elleuk.com -231014__large

Blue hues:  navy and sky clutch

from British design label, Helen Moore

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accessories, faux fur striped scarf, by ruby + ed, from elleuk.com -231014__large

Its a wrap:  steel grey  / powder blue  scarf

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accessories, tippet, by jigsaw, from elleuk.com -231014__large

Shoulder rest:  dark coral pink tippet from Jigsaw

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‘Throwing down the gauntlet’

oversized gloves

(images from fashionising):

accessories, a 14, balenciaga, fuzzy bag, fashionising-details-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw78accessories, a 14, balenciaga, mitts, fashion i sing-details-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw75accessories, autumn 14, balenciaga, fashion i sing-details-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw60

Colour, leather, and buttton details from Balenciaga

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Bag it

(image from iittala.com):

felt bag, carrier, littala, by designer Harri Koskinen

The Meno

All purpose felt carrier by designer Harri Koskinen

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(image from elleuk):

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The Meno bag on the go

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(photo by Yu Yang):

ace card clutch

‘Ace it’ with a quirky clutch

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(images from burberry.com):

accessory, burberry, small bag, graphic images, a14

In leather:  graphic design

…

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In textile:  graphic design

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Bedazzled, Bejewelled

double side earrings

Total ear lobe adornment

worn by Donna Wallace, Accessories Editor at Elle UK

…

Hats off to Headwear

(images from glamour.com):

 

floppy felt hat

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felt hat

Wide rimmed hats

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Coordinate a look with sunnies

sunnies, a 14

Grey matters

…

sunnies, a 14

Colour coded

…

(image by the urbanspotter)

reflective sunnies, photo by urbanspotter

Reflective reflection

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Scarf styling:  tucked and belted

(images from fashionising):

scarf, women, burberry prorsum, a14

On the runway:  Burberry Prorsum

by Christopher Bailey

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(image from style.com):

scarf fashion, women, haider ackermann

On the runway by Haider Ackermann

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(glamour.com):

scarf, women, a14, burberrry,

Out and about

…

(photo by Adam Katz Sinding):

scarf, head/neck cover, a 14,  photo by Adam Katz Sinding

Added warmth:  total head/neck cover

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Be bold:  accessorise with colour (and lots of it!)

(photos by Adam Katz Sinding):

colour dressing, a14, ladies

stripped scarf, colour photo by Adam Katz Sinding accessory, colour, orange hue ensemble, style.com 04-moscow-fashion-week-street-style_011

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Lookbook-back: autumn layering perspectives through the Marni archives

06 Monday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, design inspiration, dress = ensemble, fabrication, fashion = clothes, inspiration, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, look book-back, ready to wear, retro-spection, seasonal dress, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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As trees now slowly, gently shed their leaves

layering the ground with shades of

warm autumnal colours,

nature thus signals, with a chill in the air,

that colder weather is set to come.

…

The cooler clime prompts the advent

of one of my favourite fashion looks:

inter-seasonal style.

This summer-transition to-autumn dress

should mimic nature’s own dynamic

response to seasonal change:

rich deep colours, textural interest,

mixed fabrication, asymmetry

and gentle layering.

…

One designer of note

Consuelo Castiglioni

(founder and creative director of the

Italian fashion label Marni)

seems to know instinctively how to create clothing,

which accentuate an ease of change

from summer to autumn wear.

…

(image from vogue.fr):

consuelo co

Founder and Creative Director of Marni

launched in 1994

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The inter-seasonal look is accomplished with

dress elements from each season incorporating:

colour, form, patterns, prints,

textures, innovation, artistry

all hallmarks signature to Marni designs.

…

In recognition of the label’s 20th anniversary

here’s a Marni look book-back

at a few autumn creations, which captures

the spirit of inter-seasonal style attire.

…

A Look Book-Back

Marni

Autumn Collections

 

…

Inter-seasonal layering:

an inviting visual and tactile mixture

of textures, colours, asymmetry

and as akin to the

unexpectedness of atmospheric shifts:

the look is wonderfully unpredictable.

…

 

(images form marni.com):

2001

 

autumn layering, Marni, 2001

autumn layering, Marni, 2001

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2002

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autumn layerin, Marni, 2002

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2004

autumn layering, Marni 2004

autumn layering, Marni, 2004

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2008

autumn layering, Marni, 2008

autumn layering, Marni, 2008

autumn layering, Marni, 2008

autumn layering

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2009

autumn layering, Marni, 2009

autumn layering, Marni, 2009

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2010

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..

2012

autumn layering , Marni, 2012

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2013

autumn layering, Marni, 20113

…

2014

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: Cycle – fashion (then and now)

19 Saturday Jul 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, dress = ensemble, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, headwear, history notes, retro-spection, style ideas?, style inspiration, travel-wear, urban wear, urban-chic

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brief bi-cycle history, cycle-fashion, cycle-fashion inspiration, cycling helmets, history notes, Tweed Run - fashion inspirations

With summer 2014 in full -swing

transport by bicycle

is in evidence everywhere-

on country lanes and city streets,

great for getting from here to there.

…

For some cycling is a seasonal fair-weather past time.

For many cycling has become the go-to means of daily transport:

environmentally friendly, cost efficient (no petrol costs),

easy to navigate through road traffic and enjoyable.

…

Yet cycle-fashion presents its own unique sartorial challenges:

how to look effortlessly chic, while pedaling around town:

to dress for ultimate comfort and ultimate style.

What to wear for a bike ride has been a query posed

since the invention of this two wheel transport wonder.

…

The construction of the bicycle, as we now it today,

was perfected by the late 1890s-

thanks to improvement in tire design and metallurgy.

…

For men, the bicycle was quickly embraced as a cost

effective means of transport for work and leisure;

 cycling- dress was relatively straightforward.

Long trousers were worn,

tucked to prevent entanglement in the wheel spokes, as well as

 the problem solving and smart – look,  knee length knickerbockers.

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(image fron anywhen.com):

cycle fashion from anywhen.com Eng composer edward elgarElgar-with-bicycle-c-1900.

the composer, Edward Elger

cycle-fashion fabulous in long trousers, easily done

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(image from commons wikimedia):

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knickerbockers:  practical cycle-fashion

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Given the restrictive nature of women’s clothing during the 19th century,

dressing for cycling presented its challenges for the ladies.

Yet, the pioneering forces of the feminist movement proclaimed

the bicycle as a symbol of emancipation:

a doing-away with the confining corset and bothersome bustle skirt –

for clothing of dress-ease and dress-practicality.

…

(image from heritage-explorer.co.uk):

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sensible skirts for cycling

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(image from change your life ride a bike):

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loose skirts for the ladies

knickerbocker trousers for the gents

…

In the opinion of Susan B. Anthony, noted American suffragette:

“the bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women

than anything else in the world.”  (c. 1896)

…

Today, cycle-fashion is as creative and varied as one’s imagination allows.

A few inspiring looks:

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(image from free.fr):

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pretty ballerina

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(images from pinterest):

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nautical

…

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it’s in the details: 

grey patterned statement headgear with red straps

coordinated red plaid skirt and mocha-hue trench

…

cycle fashion pinterestac58453ddfd0fb28ed00852bd761adc5

eclectic style setting:  equestrian hat, metallic mini, leather high tops

…

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a bit boho

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(image from enzo club):

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fashionably accessorised ride: canvas / leather bike bag

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(image from dailymail.co.uk):

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on the move:  London City Boys

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(image from a fashionable sport):

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a YAKKAY helmet (Danish design)

safety and style

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(image from le 21eme.com):

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a touch of the Orient

…

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stilettos?  mais oui bien sur!

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(image from caramel a la mode):

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denim – wear:  shirt and backpack

…

 

(from free.fr)

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a bicycle built for three:  knickerbockers and argyle socks

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Sartorial Inspiration

Cycle Fashion from the Tweed Run

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(images from the dailymail.co.uk)

cycle fashion tweed run london 2014 daily mailarticle-2308626-19456FF7000005DC-595_634x453

the ladies in fine fashion form

Tweed Run, London 2014

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all in the family

Tweed Run, London 2014

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(image from velo city girl):

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print / pattern mix

Tweed Run London, 2014

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(image from japan trends):

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a flowing cape caught in the breeze

Tweed Run Tokyo, 2013

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(image from the londonist):

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arts blending:  music and fashion

Tweed Run, London 2013

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