Sock-it-to-me fashion: a sartorial swan song? No way!

19 Saturday Dec 2015

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Ankle socks of varying textures

worn with heeled shoes of varying details-

solidly remain a wow-factor, fashion fabulous feature

which will continue to reign supreme well into 2016.

Yes!

I am totally an enthusiast of this footwear pairing:

flirty, playful, whimsical

of a visual interest

of added dress dimension

of styling versatility

of the mode

the sock / heeled shoe combination is of this season

and the next, and the next.

Consider a few style sass options as staple wardrobe wearables-

incorporate as a signature look.

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Socks and Heels

all grown up

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A close up …

dark grey socks worn just past ankle

burgundy-red pointed toe, ankle strap stilettos

… and in full view

the total ensemble

black/white speckled knit top with wide side split

accordion pleat mid length skirt

burgundy-red faux fur muff

vintage bag with rose design / tassels

(images from vogue.com and shotbygio.com)

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Elevated heights

dark brown tube socks with toffee brown hue stripes at top

tri-colour, exposed toe platform shoes

(image from whowhatwear)

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Heel clicking

ruby-red stiletto pumps and white anklets

(image from glamour.com)

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Sock and Trouser Fashion

“reunited and it feels (looks) so good!”

sheer strawberry-red anklets / black pumps ; rolled hem trousers

(image from whowhatwear)

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Sock and shoe colour coordination

(image from closetfullofshoes)

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A Jungle Fever

cream chroma

tan/black animal print shoes and black socks

(image from lookbook.nu)

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Plaid perfection pairing

with chunky socks and heels

(image from whowhatwear)

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Stripey and Shiny

moss-green and sandstone-brown twirl socks

chunky wood heeled sandals with wide patent straps

compliment a casual look:

long length mid-wash denim skirt with contrast hem

boxy fit, dark brown cropped leather jacket

(image from whowhatwear)

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Boardroom appropriate

mustard, grey, black colour story

(image from closetfullofclothes)

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Heels and Jeans

bunched grey socks paired with metallic blue/silver T-strappy heeled sandals

(image from gettyimages.com)

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Fun fashion

(image from trendyimage.com)

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Sports Luxe

the Nike check in black and white

and wow-statement shoes

(images from glamradar.com, closetfullofclothes)

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: the look of summer CWS (crisp white shirt)

19 Sunday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, for all seasons, gender neutrality, gender non-specific fashion, gender-less fashon, signature colour, signature look, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration

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With no sign of abating,

the power of the CWS as signature garment

remains a potent go-to piece.

Its fashion versatility guarantees wardrobe staple status.

For a summer look that freshens and brightens,

styled for casual wear or formal attire-

consider dress in a CWS.

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

Summer Loving: The CWS factor

CWS: open neck, rolled sleeves

worn with a sassy skirt

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CWS: a bit oversized, partially tucked into denim short shorts

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CWS: par trois paired with skirt fashion

(l – r) asymmetric, fringed, AiW (All in White)

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(image from wholesale7.net):

CWS: gender neutral fashion

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(image from business-lady.net):

CWS tucked into skirt over trouser fashion

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Favlook – Lookfav Runway Focus: ladies and gents … scarf fashion, ‘all tied up’ for Fall ’14

16 Thursday Oct 2014

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accessories, Agnes b, autumn 2014, autumn/winter 2014, Burberry Prorsum, Coven, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, Harare, how to wear a scarf, Kolor, Melinda Gloss, Milly by Michelle, Public School, runway favourites, runway scarf fashion, scarf fashion, scarf styling, scarves, Sibling, Taiana Miotto, tying a scarf

A scarf can be that signature clothing accessory

which accentuates a fashion look or mood.

Worn in a variety of ways:

draped nonchalantly over shoulders

wrapped around the neck in series

serving dual purpose as neck wear and head cover

ends tucked in or ends out

a scarf can take centre stage in an outfit ensemble or

play a supporting role as accent piece.

Whatever the fashion brief, make scarf styling

a dress intention for autumn ’14

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(images from fashionising):

A few runway inspirations

On the runway, a/w 2014

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For the ladies:

from Harare

up to the ear and super chunky

as partial head cover

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from Coven

tightly ‘wound up’, yet flawlessly cool and collected

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from Milly by Michelle

twist, tuck and loop

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from Burberry Prorsum

the long and short of it and belt tucked

one shoulder draping

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from Kolor

funnel and peaked

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from Taiana Miotto

pattern/print , scarf/cape combination

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For the gents:

from Agnes b

‘choke hold’

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from Kolor

a simple cowl effect

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from Melinda Gloss

shoulder cover

the long and short of it

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from Public School

neck brace

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from Sibling

wrapped once with loose ends

faux fur appeal

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Rucksacking it: the new Luxac collection

16 Tuesday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, design inventive, fashion fun, for all seasons, Gotta have it!, prints

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'Made in Britain', accessories, bags, British design, Gotta have it!, rucksack fashion, rucksacks, signature accessory

As I write this,

it’s the close of London Fashion Week

the bi-annual event which marks presentation of the best of British design

to an anticipatory international fashion community.

Established designers and emerging talents

showcase their artistry with that special brand

of Brit inventiveness and whimsy.

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Yet, all isn’t simply stomping the catwalk and watching runway shows.

It’s about the quality and craftsmanship of original pieces.

Always on the look out for a bag of function and style,

this season, the new Luxac rucksack bag

caught my full handbag accessory-obsessive attention.

Made of Italian leather, handmade in England, the Luxac

is a ‘gotta have it!’ piece.

designed and crafted in England

stylish and compact from all angles

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For women on the go, juggling work and leisure

an on-trend, hands-free carrier is a desirable,

and the new Luxac rucksack bag is a target of accessory affection.

hands-free

for work

for play

in size and colour choices

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The Luxac is available in three size options:

max (neat, yet roomy enough for a laptop), midi, mini

and soir (the smallest bag for special occasions/evening-wear).

This on-fashion-point carrier is designed in a variety of

coloured leather finishes, detailed decorative linings and strap alternatives.

for evening-wear

with adjustable leather straps or chain detail

in fashion fun interior linings

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For more details on the new Luxac collection visit:

http://www.luxac.co.uk/

The miniskirt: Happy 50th birthday!

06 Tuesday May 2014

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British designer, Mary Quant

is recognised as an individual

who revolutionised women’s dress,

and marked a critical point in fashion history.

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While experimenting with hemlines, in 1964 she introduced the

miniskirt

a garment which freed women from an archaic definition of

what was considered proper attire.

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(image from galleryhip.com):

the face / the look of fashion 60s:

the model: Twiggy

the garment: the miniskirt

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The miniskirt embodied the era from which it sprung:

an age of social and political activism-

a determined stance against the status quo.

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(image from blogspot.stockton.edu):

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(image from thethoughtsithink.wordpress.com):

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The impact of the miniskirt

was not limited to the fashion community, but

sent shock waves through world at large.

To this day, it is a symbol of defiance.

(image from theguardian.com):

Woman protesting against miniskirt ban

and sexual harrasment in Ugando, East Africa, February 2014

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(quote from walesonline.co.uk;

image from thetimes.co.uk):

Yet, originally there was an element of pure function to the design:

“I had myself in mind when I designed it.

I liked my skirts short

because I wanted to run

and catch the bus to get to work-

It was that feeling of freedom and liberation.”

designer, Mary Quant in 2010

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The miniskirt has gained iconic status

and has remained fashion au courant

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Miniskirts circa 2014

(image from halliedaily.com):

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(image from just the design.com):

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The miniskirt: here’s to another 50 years!

Transition clothing: through the day and into the night

14 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design philosophy, dress = ensemble, for all seasons, inter-seasonal dress, ready to wear, runway presentation, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear, womenswear designers

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Amy Smilovic, autumn/winter 2013, layered clothing, layering, luxe sportswear, sportswear, Tibi, transition clothing

Tibi

is the New York based fashion label founded in 1997 by

(image from shop.harpersbazaar.com):

Amy Smilovic.

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With an emphasis on transition clothing,

which effortlessly takes one from:

from sun up to sun down

from work to play

from day warmth to evening cool –

the pieces work well together

and can be easily incorporated as complement

to existing wardrobe pieces.

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The a/w collection, 2013 is luxe sportswear focused

with an urban edge and layered styling.

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(images from tibi.com):

The Collection

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Out, out damn pain ! : the comfort of flat shoe-wear

08 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, for all seasons, shoes... glorious shoes, style...bottom up / style... top down

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ankle boots, brogues, flats, Little Women, Louise May Alcott, over-the-knee length boots, pointed toe flats, shoes, trainers

From head to toe

and body bits in-between,

women have suffered for the love of fashion.

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From factual hospital records

to fictional works of literature,

episodes of ‘following-fashion-induced’ pain

have been well recorded.

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Consider this passage from the novel Little Women:

“Meg’s high-heeled slippers were tight and hurt her,

though she would not own it,

and Jo’s nineteen hairpins all seemed stuck straight into her head

which was not exactly comfortable,

but dear me,

let us be elegant or die.”

Little Women , (chapter 3)

by Louise May Alcott, written 1868-9

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The body parts most sorely abused are

our long suffering feet.

So brutal their daily punishment, that at times

neither gentle foot massage nor warm foot bath

can sufficiently ease the pain.

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Yet, fashion can be forgiving and has heeded the plea.

Strike the refrain – “Oh my aching feet!”

from your frequented list of complaints.

Well, at least for this fashion season –

Flats are where is at!

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(image from simonerocha.com):

Clear heel brogues

by Simone Rocha

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(images from polyvore.com):

nicholas kirkwood for erdem ankle boot from polyvore111420826

Painterly effect

by Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem

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saint laurent black leather studded boots117377138

Black leather, studded biker boots

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Low heel, thigh high boots

from Stuart Weitzman

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Metallic glitter trainers

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perforated wingtip from polyvore116174279

Perforated wingtip brogues

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Pointed toe flats

from Rupert Sanderson

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(images by stylebistro.com):

Lace-up, stock heel

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New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 Attendees

Black / white spectators

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Favlook … Lookfav Focus: the guys and wool beanies

22 Sunday Sep 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, for all seasons, hats, menswear, ready to wear, runway presentation

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Favlook … Lookfav Focus

The wool beanie has triumphed as

the urban-chic, year-round head cover.

It’s the universal statement hat wear

for day to night

for casual to smart

for ladies and of course, the gents.

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After all, guys in wool beanies …

Who can resist ?

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On the Runway

(images from showstudio.com):

Richard Nicoll a/w 2013

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The Collection

Beanies on Parade

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Street -style Sass

(images from gq-magazine.co.uk):

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(image from thesatorialist.com):

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(image from theurbanspotter.com):

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Category Archives: for all seasons

Sock-it-to-me fashion: a sartorial swan song? No way!

Socks and Heels

Favlook – Lookfav Focus: the look of summer CWS (crisp white shirt)

Summer Loving: The CWS factor

Favlook – Lookfav Runway Focus: ladies and gents … scarf fashion, ‘all tied up’ for Fall ’14

A few runway inspirations

Rucksacking it: the new Luxac collection

The miniskirt: Happy 50th birthday!

Transition clothing: through the day and into the night

Out, out damn pain ! : the comfort of flat shoe-wear

Favlook … Lookfav Focus: the guys and wool beanies

Socks and Heels

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