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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: bags of whimsy for Fall ’14

04 Saturday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, avant garde, bags, fashion fun, free to be me, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Chanel, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, handbags, Jeremy Scott, Longchamps, Moschino, quirky accessories, quirky fashion, unique handbags, whimsical fashion, whimsical handbags

Bags have evolved into signature accessories

not simply as an outfit complement but

as a statement about the wearer:

the quirkier the bag,

the more fashion fun-type the wearer,

(at least I think so!)

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A bag can be key to cementing a look

or be the centerpiece of a style ensemble.

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For Fall ’14 accentuate your dress flair

with fashion fun bags of whimsy.

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A few ‘in the bag’ ideas:

 

(images from Tommy Ton):

bag, face with fang tooth bag

‘A bag of anger’

body cross bag with thin gold tone metal strap

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bag, pop art design

Pop art appeal a la Roy Lichtenstein

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fun bags 09_Tommy-Ton-Spring-2015-RTW_03

Advertisement clutch

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fun bags08_Tommy-Ton-Spring-2015-RTW_02

Supermarket carriers

grocery basket bags from fashion label Chanel

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(images from the urbanspotter):

fun bags, whimsical fashion, face with one eye design

With one eye open

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fun bags, street sign, one way

Follow directions

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(images from polyvore):

fun bags, spongebob bucket bag, moschino

Spongebob bucket bag

from Moschino

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fun bags, french fries, moshino

“I’ll have some fries with that’

from Moschino

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(image from moschino.com):

fun bag, moschino, cow

‘Moo, cow’ from Moschino

hand-held or shoulder-perched

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(images from nssmagazine):

fun bags, blood shot eye

‘A good time was had by all’

blood-shot eye, leather pouch bag

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fun bag, square, yellow, banana on top

No cherries here:  it’s a banana on top!

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fun bag, knitted

Knitted thingy

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bag, angry face with mohawk

Angry face backpack

with faux fur ‘mohawk’ detail

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(imagea from ydavydova.com):

fun bags, the holiday look

‘It’s all about moi’

complete with Cindy Crawford beauty mark

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fun bags, monster bag, moschino

Mad Monster Face carry-all

by designer Jeremy Scott for Longchamp

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(images from asos.com):

bag, playful girl

‘Happy girl’

pink, shoulder bag with gold/leather woven strap

from Moschino

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backpack, faux fur cat

Cat on the back backpack

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bag, milk shake shape

Strawberry milkshake clutch

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Suit up for Fall ’14 … Take 2!

21 Sunday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in ready to wear, runway presentation, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration, supersize me fashion, trouser suit, womenswear

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autumn 2014, Chanel, Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, trouser suiting, trouser suits, trousers, Veronique Branquinho, women's trouser suits, women's trouser suits on the runway

As promised

more style ideas on women’s trouser suiting

from the runway and out about

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Autumn Suit Sightings, Take 2!

From the runway

 

(images from style.com):

trouser suit veronique branquinho a14 styleJPG_6384.450x675

fabrication from the gents:  grey flannel

silhouette with the ladies in mind:  wide leg trousers

Veronique Branquinho

a/w  2014

 

 

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trouser suit christophr kane a14_ARC0525.450x675

with added dimension:  three piece statement styling

Christopher Kane

a/w  2014

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trouser suit chanel styleCHA_0155.450x675

textured raspberry red with matching overcoat

and rocking the sneaker fashion trend

Chanel

a/w  2014

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trouser suit mary katrantzou a 24 style_ARC0249.450x675

a bit of shine in blue/black/grey print

Mary Katrantzou

a/w  2014

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michael kors trouser suitingKIM_0332.450x675

a la screen idol Katherine Hepburn

oversized, masculine, belted with faux fur lapel

by designer, Michael Kors

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trouser suit, prabal gurungLUX_0503

with a sporty vibe

by designer, Prabal Gurung

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(photo from Youngjun Koo):

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check geometrics

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‘Orange is the new Black’  X  2

(image from the urbanspotter):

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coral orange and ‘playful’ blue tee

 

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(image from dailymail):

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blood orange velvet suit

with tangerine orange blouse

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(image from the urbanspotter):

 

trouser suit urbanspotMilanSS15Day2-3322

‘pin it’ in pinstripes

notice the gathered leg hem detail

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(image from ellecanada):

 

trouser suiting ellecanadalfw-fall-2014-street-style-androgyny-2

TTE (the total ensemble)

suit:  cream,  white blouse with lace details

shoes:  patent pewter with bejeweled buckle

carrier:  black with snakeskin ban and handles

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And the beat goes on: ’60s fashion vibe re-tuned for Fall ’14

06 Saturday Sep 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in coats, colour, design inspiration, fabrication, fashion = clothes, fashion and politics, fashion cultural reference, fashion discussion, fashion fun, fashion historic reference, history notes, menswear, patterns, prints, ready to wear, signature look, skirt suits, style inspiration, trouser fashion, trouser suit, womenswear

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'60s fashion - inspired, 60s fashion, Antonio Marras, autumn/winter 2014, Billy Reid, Casely-Hayford, Celine, Chanel, Custo Barcelona, dries van noten, Etro, fashion and politics, fashion cultural reference, Iceberg, Jeremy Scott, Lindsey Thornburg, phillip lim, Rachel Zoe, Saint Laurent, trademark

 

The 1960s was a dynamic decade:

political challenges and change

military intervention and failure

space exploration and success

new ideas and inventions

social unrest and strife

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Elements of the decade’s enduring influences

remain far from exhaustive.

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(image from pinterest):

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’60s – speak

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In every aspect the ’60s vibe continues to resonant;

none more instantly apparent than in fashion:

graphic patterns

bold colour combos

shifts

sweater dresses

mini-lengths

knee high boots

skirt suits

swing coats

roll neck jumpers

fun fur

etc from etctalentlogo     …

~

 

 

Autumn / Winter  2014

 

 

 

For Fall  ’14:  get into the Groove with ’60s- inspired fashion!

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(image form freevectorzone)

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(images from style.com):

 

Dries Van Noten

psychodelic colour swirls

 60s vibe psychodelic swirls Dries Van Noten a14style comDRI_0514.450x67560s vibe dries van noten styleDRI_0595.450x675

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Jeremy Scott

mesmerizing graphics

60s vibe men psychodelic swirls jeremy scott a14SCO_0165.450x675

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Chanel

inner sensation

60s vibe mad colour _patterns chanelCHA_0505.450x675

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Celine

’60s minimalism + ’14 maximalism =

simple shift, massive mitt

60s vibe shift dress_massive mitt celine a14 style_ON_0230.450x675

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Saint Laurent

mod boots

mini lengths

60s vibe mod boots saint laurent styleBY8P0026.450x675

60s vibe mini skirt_contemporary zap fluffBY8P0249.450x675

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Iceberg

fab fabrication

60s vibe mini_fabrication iceberg a14 style_ON_0109.450x675

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Etro

not for the boardroom:

‘flower power’ suiting

60s vibe etro a14men suit with tails_UMB7167.450x675

60s vibe etro men multi colour suit_UMB6956.450x675

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roll – neck jumpers

paisley profusion,  long – length jackets

60s vibe** mens paisley, rollneck etro a14 style_UMB6829.450x675

 60s vibe etro men style_UMB6861.450x675

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Casely-Hayford

flora jumper /  slim fit trousers

60s vibe mens trouser slim fit and graphic jumper from casely-hayford_ARC0360.450x675

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tailored overcoat, ‘painted on’  fit , painterly trousers

60s vibe mens trousers Casely-Hayford_ARC0011.450x675

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Antonio Marras

‘the business’

'60s vibe mens suitAntonioMarras_039_1366.450x675

'60s vibe mens suit_leather jacket AntonioMarras_037_1366.450x675

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Custo Barcelona

long-length faux – fur gilet

with hoods – tooth peak cap and purple lens aviators

for added ‘mod squad’ appeal

60s vibe long faux fur gilet.mod hat custo barcelona_ARC0828.450x675

60s vibe faux fur gilet custo barcelona_ARC0426.450x675

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Lindsey Thornburg

hooded swing coat

accessorised with floppy hat, fish nets and knee high boots

It’s time to go way out!

60s vibe swing coat lindsey Thornburg style_001_1366.1366x2048

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Billy Reid

one ‘smooth cat’

60s vibe men billy reid style_17G0272.450x675

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Rachel Zoe

ring in the bell bottoms

60s vibe bell bottoms rachelZoe style_013_1366.1366x2048

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tweed skirt suit in checks

60s vibe tweed check skirt suit rachelZoe_001_1366.1366x2048

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Trademark

peacoat with added proportion

60s vibe peacoat Trademark style_002_1366.1366x2048

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Phillip Lim

sweater dress with ‘Charlie Brown’ zig zag stripes

60s vibe shift dress with charlie brown stripes 3.1 phillip lim a14_ARC0264.450x675

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tights and ankle boots in ‘dare to go there’ colours

Fearless!

60s vibe ankle boots tights in mod colours 3.1 phillip lim a14 styleLIM_0088.450x675

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The ’60s, a decade of bold statements on any and every subject.

Peace!

Peace-world-peace-11304143-500-333

(image from fanpop)

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Skirt suiting: style coordination and the rest is history

31 Sunday Aug 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, fashion historic reference, history notes, ready to wear, runway presentation, skirt suits, street style sass, style ideas?, style inspiration

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A-line skirts, A.W.A.K.E, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Chanel, Chanel tweed skirt suit, Coco Chanel, Jonathan Liang, skirt suits, skirts, tweed skirt suit, Utility suit, Verionique Branquinho, Victory suit, Vivienne Westwood, Yeohlee

The chronicling of skirts and  skirt suiting

is of importance on the fashion history timeline.

Skirt length and silhouette provide ready reference

to identification of specific historical eras and

the evolving transitions of women’s socio-political status.

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In late 19th century European fashion,

skirt suiting appears as a distinct dress

comprised of jacket with matching skirt (without bustle).

This outfit emerged as an appropriate riding costume,

accessorized with a high-collared shirt or chemisette,

and a top hat with a veil.

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(images from historical tidbits):

riding costume woman from historicaltidbits1862 fashions.23 riding habit

19th century riding costume

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The skirt suit was also an ensemble worn when

out and about on leisurely strolls.

The outfit included a

jacket and skirt (with bustle),

accessorized with a small hat or bonnet.

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19th century walking costume historical tidbits1876 fashions.160 dresses

‘walking’ outfit with bustle skirt

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As the 19th century progressed,

skirts became less voluminous,

more fitted to the body and bustle-free.

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With the advent of the 20th century,

and the difficulties of two international conflicts (WWI, WWII)

which forced women from home into non-traditional work,

skirt fit became more comfortable to accommodate the new labour tasks.

…

 

During the years of the Second World War  (WWII),

there was a pronounced shortage of fabric.

The scarcity of material increased the popularity of the skirt suit.

  Women were able to add longevity to their wardrobe

by mixing and matching skirts, blouses, and jackets

to create various outfits.

Skirts suits of this period were known as Victory or Utility suits.

…

When the war years ended, the skirt suit maintained its dress distinction

due to its’ comfort and practicality.

It had achieved full celebrity status as a fashion mainstay.

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(image from vintage dancer.com):

What Did Women Wear in the 1940s?

 Utility skirt suits
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As the years moved on, the skirt hem-line

continued its gradual rise:

ankle-length, calf-length, knee-length.

Rising skirt lengths mirrored the rise of

women’s increased socio-economic status and the

skirt suit was fashion integral to the process.

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By the mid -20th century,

with the hem-line holding at the knee,

a modern twist was introduced to

skirt suiting via fabrication:

cue Coco Chanel and the tweed skirt suit.

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(image from elle.com):

chanel tweed suit elle.com-chanel-00-h

Chanel tweed skirt suit

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With the application of tweed, a material associated with men’s suiting,

Coco Chanel used this durable fabric to create a suiting of

a slim, knee length skirt (pencil-like in silhouette)

and collarless cardigan-style jacket embellished with

braid, gold buttons and patch pocket details

The Chanel tweed skirt suit has evolved into a classic piece

and today continues to maintain its iconic standing.

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By the 1980s, power skirt suiting ruled:

jackets with board shoulders and shoulder pads.

It seemed the sartorial stance was one of

‘being able to play with the big boys” of the boardroom.

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(image from etsy.com):

1980s power skirt suit from etsy.comil_570xN.438489109_bkjg

Packing a fashion punch:  ’80s power suiting

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As the 20th century dimmed

and the light of the new millennium dawned,

skirt suiting was no longer held to any particular dress dictate.

Skirt lengths, jacket/skirt silhouette, fabrication, styling,

all were open to creative interpretation

be it runway revved or street-wear steady.

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Skirt suiting,  a/w  2014

 

 

(images from style.com):

On the runway

 

 

from A.W.A.K.E

skirt suit AWAKE_style032_1366.450x675

oversize jacket with extra wide shawl-like lapels and

asymmetric hem skirt with front slit

…

skirt suit AWAKE_ style023_1366.450x675

with asymmetric trench – inspired jacket

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from Chanel

skirt suit chanel a14 styleCHA_0111.450x675

tweed, cinched at waist with corset-like affect;

worn over matching,  sparkly roll neck jumper and leggings

…

skirt suit chanel a14 styleCHA_0427.450x675

demure “lady who lunches” suit, teamed with

urban-sass, lace-up, knee high tweed trainers

yes!

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from Yeohlee

skirt suit yeohlee style_LKV9894.450x675

lined sections

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Vivienne Westwood

skirt suit vivienne westwood red label a14 styleKIM_0339.450x675 skirt suit westwood red label a14KIM_0144.450x675

jackets of major interest

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Veronique Branquinho

trouser suit with skirt veronique branquinhoPG_6368.450x675

with trouser pairing

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Alexander McQueen

skirt suiting men alexander mcqueen_ARC0140.450x675 skirt suting men alexander mcqueen_ARC0161.450x675

the gents in on the skirt suiting action

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Anna Sui

  skirt suiting anna sui a 14 style_ARC0361.450x675

decadent textile

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Alexander Wang

skirt suiting alexandr wang a14 style_ARC0621.450x675

suited and booted

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(image from mtrls.com):

Jonathan Liang

skirt suit by Jonathan Liang from mtrlst.comLook-09

cut-away jacket, skirt with asymmetric hem and zipper detail

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Out and about

 

(image from whowhatwear):

 

skirt suitingstreet longskirt pinstripemain.original.585x0

ladylike pinstripes:

long line jacket, to-ankle skirt with soft pleats

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(image from ellecanada.com):

skirt suiting ellecanada.com lfw-fall-2014-street-style-androgyny-56

plaid pleasing with 3/4 length sleeve jacket and

 to knee skirt with soft folds

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(image from glamour.com):

skirt suit glamour.comella-catliff-london-street-style-printed-outfit-h724

three piece with flora print

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(images from elle.com):

skirt suiting edgyelle-02-paris-street-fw-2014-style-6-v-xln

cropped boxy jacket with drop shoulders and pocket details

flared mini skirt

no nonsense over-knee black high heeled boots

…

skirt suiting grey skirt black boleroelle-11-paris-street-style-3-v-xln

the brief:  grey/black/white colour coordination

with a zap of florescent yellow

…

skirt suiting stone elle-07-paris-street-style-fall-2014-day-7-v-xln

jacket with apron front and origami folds

paired with mini circle skirt

…

skirt suiting pleat skirtelle-03-paris-street-fw-2014-style-6-v-xln

collarless jacket with zipper detail and full pleat skirt

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(image from ellecanada.com):

skirt suiting ellecanada.comparis-street-style-office-7544

linear focus:  sport lux crew neck top and matching pencil skirt

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(images from ellecanada/com):

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cropped trench affect jacket paired with colour band pencil skirt

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skirt suit double breast black gold buttons ellecom print skirt-12-lfw-fw-2014-street-style-day-five-v-xln

double breast black jacket with gold buttons,

shoulder detail and cuffed sleeve;

flirty, pleated, B/W graphic skirt

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Sweet couture … Chanel for PFW, a/w 2014

05 Wednesday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, coats, colourspeak, fabrication, fashion fun, handbag design, Paris Fashion Week, shoes... glorious shoes

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autumn/winter 2014, bright colours, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Paris Fashion Week, sneaker fashion, supermarket bonanza themed runway show, textural fabrication, unique handbags

Fashion month for a/w 2014

is almost at its end.

It it seems that some of the yummiest

have been saved for last.

…

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

(image from businessoffashion.com):

presented a collection to whet the ‘must have it’ appetite:

– supermarket bonanza themed runway show

– colour and texture in perfect harmony

– featuring  trainer footwear fashion

–  so many fun looks from which to choose

– and the Grade A selections are:

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(images from style.com):

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw12

suited up 

 

body knit:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw17

mellow melon 

…

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw15

cranberry red

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bedazzling carrier:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw14

 

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tummy exposure:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw8

 

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bright coats:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw38

banana yellow ‘a peel’

…

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw40

zesty lime

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accessory accents:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw27

  knee high lace up trainers and woven bag

 

…

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw18

in a bit of a hole

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evening aisle:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw74

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confection perfection:

chanel-autumn-fall-winter-2014-pfw37

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