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I spy with a fashion eye: Fall trends 2016

20 Tuesday Sep 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, casual wear, denim, design detail, design inventive, fashion fun, jacket, off - runway, personal style, ready to wear, runway favourites, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser suit, women's fashion, womenswear, womenswear designers

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accessories, athleisure fashion, autumn 2016, ballet fashion, embroidered jeans, fall trends, military fashion trend, on runway fashion, oversized puffer outerwear, quilted garments, slip dress, street style, tights, velvet suits, women's fashion, womenswear, womenswear- a/w 2016

 

As the rhythm of summer time ebbs

and the tempo of the autumn season increases

it’s time to assess runway and streetstyle looks for

Fall wear inspiration.

 

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Chillier Clime Cometh

 

a few fashion fun Fall looks

A/W ’16

Consider:

Suiting options:

velvet fabrication in jewel tones

from Costume National

garnet red, slouch fit

all-a16-velvet-wine-outfit-ladies-costume-national-vogue_cos0173

(image from vogue.com)

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emerald green, cinched at waist

fall-a16-velvet-suit-ladies-green-www-

(image from whowhatwear)

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“Power Puff Girl”

puffer outwear and quilted pieces

from Balenciaga

crayola red puffer jacket worn off-shoulder

all-a16-quilted-jacket-balenciaga-voguecom

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from Stela McCartney

quilted short trousers

puffer coat

fall-f16-quilted-short-trousers-stelal-mccartney-

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from Balenciaga

oversized, quilted scarf

fall-a16-quilted-scarf-balenciaga-vogue

(images from vogue.com)

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from Asos

teal-blue, long-length bomber

fall-a16-quilted-coat-long-length-jacket-teal-blue

(image from asos.com)

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quilted cape-collar with zipper detail

fall-a16-puffer-collar-vogue-uk

(image from vogue uk)

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On your toes

ballet-wear inspired

from Zara

cropped, cross band jumper

tulle skirt

ballet shoes

fall-a16-ballet-fashion-zara

(image from Zara)

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from Valentino

ballet slipper shoes:  nude, leather

fall-a16-leather-ballerina-shoes-nude-valentino-

(image from brownsfashion.com)

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sheer dress with delicate layering

fall-a16-ballet-fashion-sheer-dress-phil-oh

(photo by Phil Oh)

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from Miu Miu

On the move:  ballet flats with double buckles and constrasting straps

miu miu ballet flats a16

(image from popsugar.com)

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Embroidered jeans

colourful patches

from Zara

fall-a16-embroidered-garments-jeans-zara

(image from Zara)

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wide leg, ’60s vibe

fall-a16-embroidered-jeans-phil-oh-

(photo by Phil Oh)

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Athleisure wear

colour block athletics zip front top

fall-a17-athleisure-top-phil-oh

(photo by Phil Oh)

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from Cedric Charlier

track trousers inspired with inner seam striping

fall-a16-athleisure-cedric-charlier-

(image from vogue.com)

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It’s a cinch!

waist defining corset pieces

from A Détacher

belt buckled

fall-2016-corset-cinched-at-waist-a-detacher-voguecom-

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from Prada

embellished with silver roses / spikes and small purse

fall-a16-corset-prada-voguecom-

(images from vogue.com)

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jacket with corset design detail

corset-shaded-brown-black-trim-matching-jacket-corset-www-

(image from whowhatwear)

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Slip dress layering

transition wear from summer to fall

from Valentino

layered with roll neck top

fall-a16-butterscotch-yellw-velvet-dress-valentino-

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teamed with t-shirt and jeans

white-tee-under-slip-dress

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under an overcoat

slip-dress-lace-neck_hem-www

(images from whowhatwear)

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At attention

softer stance on military vibe

from Sacai

jacket:  sheer fabrication, epauletts, straps

fall-a16-sacai-military-elements-jacket kt-detail-from-brading-vogue-

(image from vogue.com)

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Eye-catching legwear

fish net tights / ankle socks

from Max Mara

under knitted shorts

fall-a16-fishnet-tights-max-mara-voguecom

(from vogue.com)

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from Magda Butrym

under a patterned skirt

fall-a16-fish-net-tights-magda-butrym-mb-fw16_look

(image from magdabutrym.com)

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as sock fashion

fishnet-socks-www-

(image from whowhatwear)

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Attached at the waist

hands-free carrier accessories

from Off White

metallic gold belt bag

all-a16-accessories-belt-bag-off-white-vogue-com

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from Vetements

a ring thing

coat carrier attached to belt

fall-a16-ring-coat-holder-attached-to-belt-vetements-voguecom

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From the sublime to the sensational: the hats have it! It’s Ladies Day at Ascot 2016

17 Friday Jun 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, creative headdress, design detail, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion events, fashion fun, hats, headwear, signature piece, women's fashion, womenswear

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Royal Ascot

the annual thorough-breed horse racing and fashion event-

is a much anticipated fixture on the English summer social calendar.

 

Occuring over a five day period each June

the most eagerly awaited point on the Ascot schedule is

Ladies Day

when attendees wear hats and headwear of singular

design detail and dimension.

 

 

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The hats have it!

Ladies Day

Royal Ascot,  2016

Play on!

piano keys inspired hat

ascot, ladies day, 2016, piano keys, express 142997

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Sweet sensation

marshmellow embellishments

ascot, ladies day, 2016, marshmellow, express

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All a- Buzz

black / yellow colour scheme

ascot, ladies day, 2016, bee express co uk

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Butterflies are free

‘canoe’ shaped hat with butterfly and flower adornments

ascot, ladies day, 2016, butterfly adorned, express 1

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Cheers!

champagne flowing / glass filled

ascot, ladies day, 2016, champagne bottle_glasses, express

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Tartan and feathers

ascot, ladies day, 2016, tartan_feathers, express

(photos from express.co.uk)

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Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II

in melon orange and egg-shell blue

ascot, ladies day, 2016, queen, telegraph

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Of national pride

heraldic symbols of Wales:

a fierce dragon and a proud lion

ladies day, asot , 2016, dragon_lion symbols of wales, uk, footie, telegraph

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‘Riding to the hounds’

ascot, ladies day, 2016, hound purple_w

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Perched

a hat of blue / orange plummage

with bird of matching colours a top

ascot, ladies day, 2016, blue_orange feathers, telegraph 100870670_Editorial_use_only_No_merchandising_For_Football_images_FA_and_Premier_League_restrictions-xlarge_trans++kUE_BTgBOQu3VWKvpDGX9Yo2a2KTgFhj3E_9Q4PM37M

(photos from telegraph.co.uk)

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For an afternoon tea party

hat of check table-cloth and tiered cake stand

ascot, ladies day, tea tiered caddy, dailymail 355AE61900000578-3644555-A_model_wears_an_afternoon_tea_inspired_hat_with_florentines_fro-a-94_1466096225140

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A trio of fascinating fascinators

ascot, ladies day, 2016, trio ornate fascinators

(photos from dailymail.co.uk)

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All hail, it’s “raining men”: the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is venue for ‘Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715 – 2015’- an exhibition chronicling 300 years of men’s fashion!

19 Tuesday Apr 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in exhibitions, fashion and history, fashion exhibitions, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, fashion innovation, history notes, history of fashion, mark your diary, menswear, menswear designers

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Throughout history, men’s fashion has been

a compass of direction for style trend setting.

From ancient to contemporary times,

there has been distinct periods during which

menswear has gloried in “peacock” display.

 

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Celebrating menswear design of the

flamboyant, avant-garde, revolutionary and style-making

the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

hosts a new show entitled:

Reigning Men:  Fashion in Menswear 1715 – 2015

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Menswear

from then, to now

lacma, reigning men, latfusa.com

(image from latfusa.com)

 

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This exhibition traces the development of singular elements of men’s fashion.

It is an intricate examination of menswear

beginning with the opulence of 18th century dress:

jacket, long waistcoat, knee breeches;

and culminating with study of the innovative genius

of leading contemporary menswear designers:

Yohji Yamamoto, Hedi Slimane,

Thom Browne, Walter Van Beirendonck and more.

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“Milord”

18th century men’s dress

shirt with ruffled collar/sleeves

to the knee brocade jacket

matching long-length waistcoat and breeches

mens fashion, 18th century, vam.ac.uk

(image from vam.ac.uk)

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It’s a groovy kind of thing!

outfit by

by Belgian designer, Walter Van Beirendonck

for a/w  2001

lacma, reigning men Walter Van Beirendonck outfit, a_w 2001

(image from lacma.org)

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Showcased are 200 looks which serve to highlight

the five specific subject areas which serve as foci of the exhibition:

Revolution and Evolution

East and West

Uniformity

Body Consciousness

The Splendid Man

…

Given, that in current fashion vernacular

menswear is translated into a dress directive adopted by all

this exhibition is of much import and relevance:

a definite must-see.

…

lacma, reigning men, daily trojancom

(image from dailytrojan.com)

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Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715-2015

10 April to 21 August 2016

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles, California

 

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For further details, visit

http://www.lacma.org/ReigningMen#landing

 

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Accessorise me for 2016! the impact of finishing touches, Part 2

16 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, bags, express yourself, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, free to be me, inspiration, personal style, signature piece, sock fashion, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Accessories are often the minor,

yet well-curated details

which can add major impact in creating the

unique look of an “higher-concept outfit”.

 

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Incorporate signature accessory-wear and accessory-style

into your 2016  dress directive.

Be inventive

Be original

 

Have fashion fun with it:  accessorise to-

express yourself and whatever you do

do it good!

 

 

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Accessory to-do’s / how-to’s

from on runway and off runway fashion

part 2

‘Watch it!

chunky, silver links

accessories, how to, chunky male watch, www

(image from whowhatwear.com)

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wrist-watch worn over-sleeve at-wrist

from Ralph Lauren,  a ’16

accessories, how to, wrist watch over wrist sleeve,

(image from vogue uk)

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Pin-interest

quirky, bright red, hand/finger design brooch

accessories, how to, pin, bright colour hand_fingers, yu yang,

(photo by before sunrise)

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From finger tips to armpit

elongated gloves

from Hermes,  a ’16

accessories, how to gloves to armpit, hermes a16, vogue uk

(image from vogue uk)

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Text flex

texting gloves with touchscreen sensitive fingers

from Urban outfitters

accessories, how to,texting gloves,  leather gloves with touchscreen-compatible index fingers, urbanoutfitters

(from urbanoutfitters.com)

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In the bag!

belt bag

from Celine,  a  ’16

accessories, how to, belt bag, a 16, celine, phoebe philo

(image from vogue uk)

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rainbow tassel bag

from Chloe

accessories, how to,  bag, chloe, rainbow tassel bag,elle uk

(image from elle uk)

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big colour,  big fringe detail

accessories, how to, bag, fringe green, www

(image from whowhatwear)

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large faux fur clutch

from Christian Wijnants

accessories, how to, gloves, fur clutch, christian wijnants, vogue

(image from vogue uk)

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gold medallion hand-held

dimensional, facial details

accessories, how to gold medallion purse, sun dial, vogue uk

(photo by Soren Jepsen)

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Brolly hut

room for two

clear, bubble umbrella

accessories, how to, brolly, clear, bubble, photo by imaxtree

(photo from imaxtree)

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Rings

when more is more and less is less

one on every finger

accessories, how to, rings, urbanspot

(photo by the urbanspotter)

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one large statement-maker

accessories, how to, big statement ring, elle uk

(image from elle uk)

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Fancy footwear

sparkly silver ankle boots with lemon yellow heels

(the flora / fauna applique, chain strap bag is definitley worth a mention!)

accessories, how to, sparkly silver boots, ornate bag, elle uk street-style-milan-fashion-week-day-6-imaxtree_0667__large

(photo from imaxtree)

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Sunny delight

OTT, baroque-inspired, ornate gold sunnies

from Dolce & Gabbana,  s/s  ’16

accessories, how to, large ornate sunnies, dolce and gabbana

(image from vogue uk)

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Sock fashion

large hole pattern fishnet socks

accessories, how to, holey socks, vogue

…

delicate, top turn-over anklets with lace trim

paired with utility-styled lace up ankle boots

accessories, how to, anklets, vogue

(photos by Soren Jepsen)

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Accessorise me for 2016! the impact of finishing touches, Part 1

11 Friday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, avant garde, express yourself, fashion = clothes, fashion fun, free to be me, inspiration, personal style, runway presentation, signature look, signature piece, style = innovation, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Accessories are often the minor,

yet well-curated details

which can add major impact in creating the

unique look of an “higher-concept outfit”.

 

 

 

…

Incorporate signature accessory-wear and accessory-style

into your 2016  dress directive.

Be inventive

Be original

 

Have fashion fun with it:  accessorise to-

express yourself and whatever you do

do it good!

…

Accessory to-do’s / how-to’s

from on runway and off runway fashion

 

Neck adornments re-defined

from Alexander Wang, a ’16

belt it

accessories, how to wear it, belt necklace, alexander wang 16

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Neckwear novelty

cinched in waist with corset belting

from Prada, a ’16

(a)  metal made:  neck piece of vintage keys and focal point rose

at waist:  corsetted in fabric and leather

accessories, how to, sailor cap, necklace with skull keys, garter, denim garter belt, Prada, vogue

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(b)  metal made:  clasped book neck piece adorned with celestial pieces

at waist:  loose corsetting

accessories, how to, purse worn around neck, 'garter belt, parda f16, _ARC0012_426x639

(images from vogue uk)

…

 

leather choker with rings and things

a bit of an S & M attitude

accessories, how to, S_M leather choker, urbanspo

(photo by the urbanspotter)

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scarf of colourful prints

simply tied / knotted

accessories, how to, scarf tied at neck, ladies, before sunrisetumbl

(photo from before sunrise)

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Eyewear straps

from Balenciaga,  a ’16

chunky chain in primary colour green

ccessories, how to, eyewear chain, green, large link, balenciaga, vogue

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Worn on top

Head gear

from Moschino,  a ’16

ogle the goggles

accessories, mfw f16, goggles on top, Moschino,

(images from vogue uk)

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head band

and a lot more going on

large faux fur stole / fringe detail bag

accessories, how to, headbands, vogue 07-street-chic-soren-jepsen

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a princess:  every-wear / every-day

crowned with a tiara

accessories, how to, tiara, vogue uk 26-street-style-paris-soren-jepsen-4mar16-vogue-

(photos by Soren Jepsen)

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knit top / high top

accessory, how to, high top knit hat, www the-latest-street-style-photos-from-milan-fashion-week

(image from whowhatwear)

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Bandana – a –  rama

bandana scarfs

the long and short  of it

(under coat and tied to handbag)

accessories, bandana a rama, long length, vogue

accessories, how to, black long bandana, vogue

accessories, bandana scarf tied to bag, vogue uk

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Anklets angles

the sock reign continues

accessories, how to, anklets, vogue 03-street-chic-soren-jepsenaccessories, how to, anklets, vogue 03-street-chic-soren-jepsenaccessories, how to, anklets, vogue 03-street-chic-soren-jepsen

(photos by Soren Jepson)

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Faux fur perspectives

one-shoulder stoles

(a)  from MSGM, a ’16

accessories, how to, blue faux fur shoulder throw, MSGM, vogue

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(b)  from Gabriele Colangelo, a ’16

accessories, how to, faux fur one shoulder  throw_ribbon tie, gabriele colangelo,

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oversized, faux fur clutch

from Christian Wijnants, a ’16

accessories, how to, gloves, fur clutch, christian wijnants, vogue 27-christian-wijnants-fall-2016

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long length fuzzy wuzzy belt

from Michael Kors

accessories, how to, faux fur long belt, michale kors collection a16, vogue uk

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‘Hand it over’

(a)  gloves to under arm

from Hermes,  a ’16

accessories, how to gloves to armpit, hermes a16, vogue uk

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(b)  one arm gauntlet

from Jacquemus,  a ’16

  pfw, a16, jacquemus, asymmetric elements, vogue

(images from vogue uk)

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Seductive stompers: shoe crush, 2016

06 Sunday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, fashion fun, runway favourites, shoe art, shoes... glorious shoes, street style sass, street wear sass, style...bottom up / style... top down

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Footwear fashion ‘footnote’ to live by:

quote, cinderella, proof pr of shoes can change your mind, use, il_fullxfull

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Shoes are my fashion passion.

They can anchor the look suggested by the garments worn.

They can transform the feel / intent of a dress ensemble.

They can define / enhance the impact of a style statement.

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Solidify a look with a pair of signature accessories:  shoes!

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It’s Shoe – time

fabulous footwear favourites,  2016

 

 

In the jungle

from Natascha Marro

(t)  black / white, wedge front, heel-less zebra motif

(b) resin effect, stiletto heel, tiger motif Lila pumps

shoe crush, natascha marro, heeless, b_w zebra motif,njal w_2013_notjustalabeshoe crush, natascha marro, tiger_tiger images, attittude, njal w_2013_notjustalabel

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Bedazzled

from Saz

stiletto heel, ankle embellishment in blue hues / pink colour drop

black suede toe

shoe crush, from saz, ankle tie, suede front, bedazzle heels, njal, aw16_5_notjustalabel

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Higher and Higher

from Karen Topacio

flatform sandals

wood soles, leather multi – strap details

shoe crush, karen topacio, karentopacio.com wood platforms, leather straps

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Colour block pop

from Finsk

periwinkle blue / coffee brown loafers

tabs at heel / toe

corrugated front sole

shoe crush, flats, coffee_ blue colour block, wood heels, blue corrugated sole, froms finsk, njal pair_

(images from notjustalabel)

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Not a potato sack

high ankle back, low foot front

burlap material, fringe effect, white wide width ankle strap

shoe, shoe_boot, burlap fabrication, frayed edge, white strap ankle  www

(image from whowhatwear)

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Out and about

pavement pitter patter

open toe, bejewelled, ankle tie

shoe crush, karen topacio, karentopacio.com wood platforms, leather straps

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Elevated

platform pumps

floral details

grey, black, blue colour story

shoes, woman, shoe crush, plaform heels, floral, black.powder blue, fashionising MilanFashionWeekWomenFW16Day2StreetStyle12

(images from fashionising.com)

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A ‘non-perfect’ , perfect match

individualise the look

red patent , pointed toe pumps

black satin straps to the right 

blue/white gingham with anchor adornment to the left

shoe crush, red patent leather pumpbs, ankle adornments, before sunrise

(image from before sunrise)

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And the point is?

white, long toe, up-turned tip

multi-strap monks

shoe crush, turn up toe, multi-strap pointed toe, www

(image from whowhatwear)

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Tricked – out – Trainers

shoe crush, tricky trainers, jpmv

(image from jaiperdumaveste)

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Trio of Options

(from l – r)

lace flats, stark white no-lace trainers, black/white cut out effect heels

shoes, trio of options, by soren jepsen

(photo by Soren Jepsen)

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Runway presentations

 shoe statement makers

 

flourescent green , thigh high gladiator sandals

from Fausto Puglisi,  autumn ’16

mfw. f16 fausto puglisi, gladiator shoes, naughty,

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animal print, silver straps, round toe, chunky heel

from Mary Katrantzou, autumn ’16

accessories, how to, shoes, platfrom, animal print, silver straps with wild print skinny trousers, mary katrantzou, a 16 vouge

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sporty shoe lux

from Emilio Pucci,  autumn ’16

shoe crush, shoe, emilio pucci, laceup sport lux, vogue

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knee-high shoe boot

two-tone

chocolate-brown top trim / shoe

stone hue leg

from Marni,  autumn ’16

shoe crush, marni, f16, two tone knee high boots

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over knee boots

crushed blue velvet

from MSGM,  autumn ’16

shoe crush, knee high blue velvet boots, MSGM vogue uk

(images from vogue uk)

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For whom Big Ben tolls: runway favourites from London Fashion Week (LFW) a/w 2016

26 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion fun, fashion innovation, London Fashion Week, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear, womenswear designers

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London called.

London delivered:

 

fashion innovation

fashion dynamism

fashion idiosyncratic

fashion a bit weird and wonderful

 

 

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Runway run-away favourites from

London Fashion Week  a / w ’16 (19-23rd February)

 

 

 

from Marques Almeida

Inflatable

 ‘puffed up’ puffer jacket

asymmetric/fringed denim dress

lfw, a16, marques almeida, puffer_ denim combo, vogue

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from 1205

Simplicity

clean line, ease, flow, jewel hue

fw, f16, 1205, simplicity, clean lines, vogue_

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from Gareth Pugh

Old Hollywood Star Factor

double breast,  long length coat,  trouser suiting

lfw f16, gareth pugh, joan crawford goes travelling, vogue

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from Sadie Williams

Ground Control

silver-a-glitter hatchling neck top, A-line puffer skirt

futuristic, fabric mix

lfw, f 16, sadie williams, a-line puffer skirt, vogue uk

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from Simone Rocha

Vicky Victoriana

veiled skirt suiting

tweed, lace, embellishments

lfw, f16, simone rocha, victoriana, vogue

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from Toga

Held up by Shoulder Straps

mis-matched faux fur sleeves

lfw, f16, Toga, faux fur sleeves held up by braces, vogue

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from Haizhen Wang

Of Oversized Proportions

super length sleeves

asymmetric/raw hem tunic

in men’s suiting fabric and exposed stitch detail

lfw, f16, Haizhen wang, of exaggerated porportions, ss sleeves, exposed stitchig detail, vouge

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from AF Vandevorst

Mixed print / Mixed fabrication

houndstooth jacket

copper metallic print pleated skirt / matching trousers

lfw, f16, AF Vandevorst, hoodstooth, pleat, metallic print, vogue

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from Ashish

Color commit, h – t

bold shimmer and shine orange citrus statement

lfw, f16,  ashish, colour commit, shine sparkle, vogue

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from Bora Asku

On the Prairie

ripple ruffles and faux fur

lfw, f 16, Bora_Asku,modern praire, vogue uk_

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from Sibling

Star Spangled Onesie

charcoal shimmer bodysuit

matching headpiece

knit / fluffy edged accessories

lfw, f16, sparkly onesie, sibling vogue uk

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from Mary Katrantzou

A Lady-like Take

plentiful ‘print-ful’

pencil skirts and scarves

lfw 16, may katrantzou, lady like skirts_scarfs, vogue

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from Margo

Trouser suiting Twist

trousers with ripple effect side seam stream

two-tone hairy footwear

lfw, a16, Margo, trouser wave effect seams,

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from Peter Pilotto

Glacial

hatchling neck light knit top with Nordic-inspired imagery

silk movement long length with trousers underneath

lfw f16, peter pilotto, christopher vos, nordic imagery, vogue_

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from Fyodor Golan

Lemon / Lime Bright

a mix bag

citric hues, faux fur, prints

lfw, f16, fyodor golan, faux fur, bright colours, mix fab, vogue uk

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from JW Anderson

A Nod to Nature

light ivory skirt with stacked tulip petal design effect

deep ivory bell-shaped top / bell-shaped sleeves

with line hatching details to neck, sleeves, sides

lfw, f16, JW Anderson, stacked tulip petal

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from Tata Naka

A bit of whimsy

butterscotch-brown hue leather skirt suit

3/4 length sleeve cropped jacket

with fanciful mushroom-shaped applique

high-low to the side, zig-zag cut pencil skirt

lfw, f16, tata naka, vogue

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from Typical Freaks

Urban Vibe

black/pink colour story

graffiti/camo effect print

lfw, f16, graffiti urban, Typical_Freaks,

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from House of Holland

‘Right back at ya’

intent:  ‘fashion is fun’ ensemble

focal point:  tee-shirt image of girl sticking out her tongue

lfw, f16, house of holland, fashion not to be taken too serioulsy, t shirt- girl stickint out tongue,

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from Roksanda

Graphics and Mixed Fabrication

feminine feel

top / coordinated long length pencil skirt

purples, blues, greys colour emphasis

colour panel faux fur capelet

graphic statement skirt

lfw, f16, roksanda, purples, faux fur, mixed fabrication, graphic vogue_

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(images from vogue uk)

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High wattage: spotlight focus on London Collections: Men (LC: M) for autumn 2016

15 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colourspeak, design experimentation, design inventive, fashion fun, fashion innovation, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, London Collections: Men (LC: M), menswear, menswear designers, runway favourites, runway presentation, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Organised bi-annually

London Collections:  Men

showcases the out-of-the-ordinary inventiveness

that has steadfastly remained the ‘fabric’ of British fashion.

 

Presented at LC:M  a/w 2016,  (8 – 11 January 2016)

were varied design elements of

fashion humour

fashion fun

fashion conceptualisation

fashion think-out-of-the-box, “why don’t ‘ya?”,  nudges

 

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London Collections:  Men

autumn 2016

On runway:  a few of my Favlook-Lookfav Favourites

 

from Moschino

by designer, Jeremy Scott

A DC comic character reference:

channeling the Joker

colour-bursts of seismic porportions

LCM, a16, moschino, marvel comic character, channeling the joker, vogue_

LCM, moschino, marvel comic, vogue

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from designer, J. W. Anderson

Knitwear:   jumper/trouser set in olive-green

LCM, a16,olive  knit set, j.w. anderson, voguecom

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A modern stitch on the granddad cardi

oversized, slouchy, slashes

LCM, slouchy oversized grandpa cardi, j.w. anderson, voguecom

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from designer, Astrid Andersen

Mixed fabrication

an olive-green scene

LCM, astrid andersen, green mixed fabrication, voguecom

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from designer, Nasir Mazhar

AiB (All in Black) conception

outer limits spacesuiting

LCM, a 16, nasir mazhar, aib,total cover, concept

LCM, a16, aib, nasir mazhar, voguecom

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from Topman Design

Of varied textural tendencies:

crushed velvet, silk,  knitwear

in delicious raspberry red and rich chocolate brown

LCM, topman design, mixed fabrication, crushed velvet, voguecom

LCM, topman design, a16, crushed velvet suiting, chocolate brown, voguecom

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from designer, Craig Green

‘Laced up and Strapped in’

LCM, lace up, craig green, voguecom

LCM, a16, strapped in, craig green, voguecom

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by Sarah Burton

for Alexander McQueen

Chain reaction

as facial jewellery and clothing accessory

LCM, alexander mcqueen, all in chains, voguecom

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Tiger of Sweden

Colour-rific casual suiting

(t)  blush champagne

(b)  cantaloupe orange

LCM, casual suiting, blush champagne, tiger of sweden, a16, voguecom  _ARC0694

LCM, casual suiting, tiger of sweden, cantaloupe orange, voguecom _

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from the wild wonderful whacky world of the design team at

Sibling

Sumo wrestler / boxing prize-fighter compilation

in fashion fun knitwear (Sibling’s tried and true signature fabrication)

LCM, a16, boxer_sumo wrestler integration, sibling, a16, voguecom

LCM, a16, sibling, wrestler cardi, voguecom _LCM, a16, boxing_sumo integration, sig. knit fabrication, voguecom _

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from Agi and Sam

by design duo,  Agi Mdumulla and Sam Cotton 

 Overcoat in green colour hues

colour block / pocket details

LCM, overcoat, green W_  colour block, agi and sam, voguecom

…

(images from vogue.com)

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:D :D (denim on denim) fashion: Let’s hear it for the boys!

08 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim-wear, express yourself, fashion fun, fashion inspiration, menswear, menswear designers, off - runway, ready to wear, runway favourites, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Denim-on-denim attire

continues its sartorial rise

with much added fashion innovation for 2016.

 

 

…

 

Let’s hear it for the boys

as they show how its done!

 

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Street style sass

Total style maker

ribbed effect waistcoat and pocketed duster

denim on denim, men, jacket_vest  fashionisingMilanMenswearStreetStyleSS14

(image from fashionising.com)

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Two to-dos

(l)  classic ensemble:  waist length jacket and relax fit trousers

(r)  triple threat:  shirt, outer-stitch waistcoat, jeans

denim on denim, men, tokyofashionguide.com mens-double-denim-street-style

(photo from tokyofashionguide.com)

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Keeping it simple

jacket as inner-wear paired with a traditional navy blue overcoat

denimwear, men, thousandyardstylecom

(photo from thousandyardstyle.com)

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It’s all about the details

Trousers with buckle features at knee

denim on denim, men, buckle detail trousers, eatsleepdenimcom

(photo from eatsleepdenim.com)

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On the runway rendition

 

S / S  2016

by designer, Greg Lauren

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Stripped and Striped

(t)  three-piece suiting

(b)  patchwork wide rim hat

patchwork jacket with asymmetric button closure

rivet hole detail to hem / sleeve

 

denim on denim, men, s16, striped, strip effect, match jacket_trouser greg lauren, voguecomdenim on denim, men, rivet jacket_hat, jogger, s16, greg lauren, voguecom

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from BLK DNM

by designer, Johan Lindeberg

~

A matte finish

charcoal grey shirt and matching trousers

denim on denim, BLK DNM,

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by designer, Craig Green

~

Karate Kid

 double hem jacket

cinched at waist with same fabric sash

matching loose-fit trousers

denim on denim, men, craig green, s 16 vogue _

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from designer, Italo Zucchelli

for Calvin Klein Collection

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Flash fabrication

stonewash effect sweatshirt

stonewash effect easy-flare jeans

with contrast dark wash hem

denim on denim, calvin klein, s 16, voguecom

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from design label, Au Jour Le Jour

by Mirko Fontana and Diego Marquez

~

Fun fashion

midwash casuals:  jacket and zany appliqué jeans

denim on denim, menswear, au-jour-le-jour-

…

(runway images from vogue.com)

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“Outta Sight!” : ’60s vogue for a / w 2015 by New Zealand designer, Karen Walker

22 Tuesday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, andro-chic style, androgynous dress, fabrication, fashion and history, fashion cultural reference, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, fashion inspiration, knitwear, leather wear, prints, ready to wear, style ideas?, trouser suit, womenswear, womenswear designers

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New Zealand based designer

Karen Walker

presents her collections on the runway of New York Fashion Week.

 

Hers is a design aesthetics which celebrates women with a nod

to historical perspective.

For a /w 2014, Ms. Walker drew inspiration from the suffragette movement–

in acknowledging her home country New Zealand, which in 1893

was the first Western nation to grant women voting rights.

 

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In the spirit of looking to the fashion past for present design direction-

her Fall 2015 collection paid homage to ’60s trends:

imaginative  prints

colour bursts

mini skirt hems

shift dresses

boxy jackets

denim dimension

A-line silhouette

boots boutique

trouser fashion

androgynous attitude

…

“Outta Sight” baby!

from designer, Karen Walker  a / w  2015

 

Mod squad

karen, walker, fall 2015, mod squad

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Graphic magic

karen walker, fall 2015, print,

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Blue attitude

cobalt-blue leather coat with front zip detail and textural accent

karen walker, fall 2015, blue attitude

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Denim direction

denim shift dress

collared, three pocket detail, zip front

karen walker, fall 2015, denim dress as smock,

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denim skirt with mustard-yellow stitching and frayed hem

boxy, cropped jacket in mustard-yellow

karen walker, fall 2015, cropped jacket

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Mixed print

karen walker, fall 2015, mixed print

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Graphic intent

karen walker, fall 2015, graphic intent

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Accessory express

chunky scarf

black, zip top, hand held bag

  tread sole, caramel-brown ankle boot

karen walker, fall 2015, accessory express

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Trouser suiting

karen walker, fall 2015, suiting

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“Sheer”  sensation

honey hue, long length leather gilet

shearling lining

karen walker, fall 2015, accessory express

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The Ensemble

high waist, rolled hem jeans

denim blouse with ruffle detail

cropped jacket

karen walker, fall 2015, rolled hem

…

Fabulous fabrication

textural, orange/brown colour coordination

karen walker, fall 2015, textural _

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(images from vogue.com)

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