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Fashion-speak: and the word is ‘maximalist’

30 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, body adornment, jewellery, 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

maximalist

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max ‘ i ‘ ma ‘  list 

(adj. / n. depending on context)

1   Referenced from the book:

Brooklyn Street Style:  The No-Rules Guide to Fashion

by Anya Sacharow & Shawn Dahl, photographs by Sioux Nesi-

 

2    To describe the wearing of multiple pieces of a single jewellery type-

(rings, necklaces, bracelets)

of varying materials / designs with a style directive of

‘more is more and then some’ !

3   An emphasis on accessorising as key component of creating

a unique/personal fashion statement

4   For ladies and gents,  an added element of interest to an over-all look

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Layering/stacking multiple pieces of jewellery is a style trend that ‘keeps giving’;

make it your own for spring / summer 2016.

 

 

 

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Accessorise Me!

in

Maximalist Aesthetics

 

Multiple rings

 

 

 

maximalist, rings, fashiondivadesig

(image from fashiondivadesign)

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maximalist, multiple rings, inonit.in

(image from inonit.in)

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maximalist, stacked rings, men, bovarjewlery.com men

(image from bovarjewelry.com)

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maximaslist, Stacked-Rings capitalfm.co.ke

(image from capitalfm.co.ke)

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Stacked bracelets

maximalist, bracelets, laurenmessiah.co

(image from laurenmessiah)

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maximalist, bracelets, weheartit.com

(image from weheartit)

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London fashionweek SS 2016 day 2

(photo by Sandra Semburg)

 

 

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Layered necklaces

maximalist, necklaces,fabfashionfix

(image from fashionfix)

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maximalist, necklace, freepeople

(image from freepeople)

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Gotta have it! : backless loafers for spring/summer 2016

09 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, casual wear, shoes... glorious shoes, womenswear

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Making an appearance in seasons past

the blackless loafer (mule) has re-surfaced

as ‘must-have’ footwear for spring/summer  2016.

 

 

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An easy / comfortable fit and look,

the blackless loafer can be worn with jeans  or dresses alike

for  on-point casual style.

Consider a pair or two

(in different colours / designs ; from different labels)-

to add to your shoewear collection.

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A shoe in!

 

Backless loafer

one of many options

from design label, Rag & Bone

 mixed leather in black suede and black matte finish

gotta have it backless loafer, rag & bone, www

(image for whowhatwear)

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Hats off! : headwear by Swedish design label, Horisaki Design & Handel

09 Wednesday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, agender fashion, design inspiration, design inventive, fashion innovation, fashion inspiration, hats, headwear, signature piece, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, agender attitude, agender fashion, avant garde hat design, hat design, hats, headwear, Horisaki Design & Handel, signature accessory, signature piece, Swedish/Japanese aesthetics

With a celebrity following which include such names as

the oft flamboyantly attired  songtress, Lady Gaga

and style conscious actor, Don Johnson-

hats by Horisaki Design & Handel

are for those who seek to achieve the look of a “high-concept outfit”.

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The creative talent behind the Horisaki Design & Handel label

is husband and wife duo:  Karin and Makoto Horisaki

who produce their singular and innovative headwear

in the rustic lands of southern Sweden.

Theirs is cool-vibe melding of design perspectives

true to Scandinavian and Japanense influences:

uncomplicated, minimal, modern, accessible.

The hats from Horisaki Design & Handel collections include

a variety of types, textures, shapes:

bowlers, fedoras, caps, bucket and more.

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All with an unique, innovative twist.

All handcrafted from natural materials.

All inspired by elements of the rugged Swedish countryside.

All with an awesome agender attitude.

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Heads up!

Hats by

Horisaki Design & Handel

horisaki, hats, horisaki.com ladies3broms

(image from horisaki.com)

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brown, distressed, top hat

horisaki hats, distressed top hat, lyst.com -design-handel-brown-distressed-top-hat-product-

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grey felt fedora

horisaki-hats, furry felt, lyst.com design-handel-gray-furry-felt-hat-product

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country rolled-up edge

horisaki-hats, felt hat in brown, lyst.com audesign-handel-brown-elevated-felt-hat-product

(images from lyst.com)

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horisaki, hats, hat on model, lady, ink361.com

(image from ink361.com)

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floppy top

horisaki-hats, distressed felt hat in pink, lyst.com design-handel-pink-distressed-felt-hat-product

(images from lyst.com)

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wide rim straw

horisaki-hats, wide brim, straw, shopaccessoriesde.com

(image from shopaccessoriesde.com)

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high-boy bowler

black with contrasting white wide-widith band

horisaki- hats, high top_wide band, lyst design-handel-black-contrasting-band-hat-

(image from lyst.com)

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hirosaki, hats, on model, lady, 24thofaugustosakajapan.tumblr.com tumblr_

(image from 24thofaugustosakajapan.com)

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black, wide brimmed

horisaki-hats, wide brim black, lyst,co.uk design-handel-black-wide-brim

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bucket hat

orisaki-hats, bucket hat, lyst.comdesign-

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tan cowboy

horisaki, hats,  felt hat beige, lyst design

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horisaki, hats, union soldier cap, leather, black,

(image from horisaki.com)

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crumpled cap

horisaki-hats, curmpled felt, tan, usmenaccessories.com design-handel-crumpled-felt-cap

(image from usmenaccessories.com)

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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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accessories, footwear, footwear fashion, quote on shoes, shoe fashion, shoes- 2016, shoes- on the runway, shoes- street fashion, signature accessory, signature piece, statement footwear, statement shoes

 

 

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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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: ‘It’s a cinch!’ – waist defining accessory

18 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, express yourself, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, street style sass, style cue, womenswear

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Accessorise Me!, accessory, belt, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, obi-style belt, signature accessory, signature look, signature piece, street fashion, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

 

 

 

Pulled in at waist and

Voila!

instant definition of the female form –

a body beautiful.

 

 

Complement a cool, casual day look of:

 

cropped military inspired navy-blue jacket

white oversized shirt and

loose fit,  grey knit trousers

 

with a wide width,  champagne coloured sash

tied obi belt style!

 

 

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

A fashion fabulous, simple style statement!

 

 

 

wide sash belting, ladies, adam katz sinding m w mag Le-21eme-Adam-Katz-Sinding-

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding)

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Gotta have it!: the ‘puffer’ collar by Italian clothing brand, Masnada

07 Monday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, avant garde, Gotta have it!, signature look, signature piece, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration

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avant garde fashion, down collar, Gotta have it!, Masnada - Italian clothing brand, puffer collar, signature accessory, signature look, signature piece

 

 

 

The cold weather has arrived.  Brrrr!

How to keep warm

while looking fashion-forward fab,  remains a perennial dilemma.

Oversized scarves, neck mufflers, plankets, roll top jumpers

have been chic go-to favourites for providing added upper body warmth,

until now.

 

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For the chilly temp season,

inject a modern element into winter wardrobe choices.

Consider an avant-garde fashion piece

the ‘puffer’ collar by Italian label, Masnada:

style statement insulation

front zipper closure with two-way zip detail

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Gotta have it!

 

 

 

The ‘puffer’ collar by Masnada

puffer collar, masnada, italian brand, eizenstein.uk

 

(image from eizenstein.com)

 

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A signature accessory to enhance a signature look

 puffer collar, masnada, from oukan.de

(image from oukan.de)

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Meet Camilla Elphick- a shoe designer with a fun factor fashion edge

02 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, emerging designers, fashion fun, shoes... glorious shoes, signature piece, womenswear

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accessories, ankle boots, Camilla Elphick- shoe designer, emerging designers, signature accessory, signature piece, silver metallic accessories, statement footwear, statement shoes, whimsical design, whimsical fashion

 

 

Talented women’s shoe designer,

Camilla Elphick

creates footwear with a whimsical, colourful, buoyant attitude.

 

 

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    Camilla-Elphick-, group shoe shot, popsugar.co.uk

‘Sweets’ memories

Pez candy dispenser heel, open toe Court shoes

(image from popsugar.co.uk)

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camilla elphick, card shoes, camillaelphick.com r

A full hand

playing cards feature at heel

dual colour stilettos (carnation red/ champagne pink)

(image from camillaelphick.com)

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With an impressive academic C. V.,

as alumna of Parsons School of Design- The New School (NYC)

which boosts an impressive rooster of alumni:

Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, among others

and of Cordwainers College- University of the Arts (London);

Ms. Elphick is the “new kid on the block” and definitely one to watch.

 

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After completing apprenticeships

with several leading British shoe designers such as

Nicholas Kirkwood and his former mentee Sophia Webster,

Ms. Elphick has ‘stepped out on her own’.

She launched her eponymous label in 2014.

 

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Of specific winter-wearability and overall glam appeal factor

(and personal favourites!) are the ankle boots:

 

 

, copper_ patent finish, sectioned toe_heel. thunderbold, aveunue 32.com

From the heavens

thunderbolt adornment

cooper sparkle, patent sheen

sectioned heel and toe

(image from avenue32.com)

 

 

 

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camilla-elphick-silver metallic-leather-boots, side view, endoucrce.comcamilla-elphick-silver metallic-leather-boots, gold arrow, endource.com

Which way?

silver metallics

at ankle:  gold arrow, pointing down

(images from endource.com)

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camilla elphick, shoes, blue patent leather, zip front, polyvore.com

High sheen

navy blue patent leather

silver, zip front detail

red trim at opening

(image from polyvore.com)

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Borse! Borse! e Borse! dall’Italia da disegnatore Tommaso Cecchi de’Rossi. Translation: bags from Italy by designer Tommaso Cecchi de’Rossi. Molto belle!

23 Monday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, bags, signature piece

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Meet fine leather accessories designer

Tommaso Cecchi de’Rossi-

 

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(image from cisiamobcc.it):

cecchi de rossi, handbag designer, portrait, cisiamobcc.it, portrait, tommaso-cecchi-de-rossi_borse

In studio

accessories designer,  Tommaso Cecchi de’Rossi

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Born in the Tuscan commune of Pistoia-

Sr. de’Rossi innovates in creating stand out handbag pieces of

 

exceptional quality leather

innovative shapes

singular characteristics

vintage vision

staple colours of grey, stone, sage green

natural tints from wine infusion

limited quantity

agender sensibilities

 

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The finished product gives new meaning to the term “arm candy”-

delectably worth the indulgence.

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“The morphic plisse bag”

rectangular shape when flat

domed when filled with pleats pronounced

cecchi de rossi, stone morphic plisse bag, archivesf.com

(image from archivesf.com)

 

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cecchi de rossi, rectangular backpack, farfetch

(image from farfetch)

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“Tri-zip back pack”

zipper detail

soft grey hue outer shell

interior of bright orange contrast colour

bucket-esque shape with over flap

 

cecchi de rossi, tri zip back pack archivesf.comcecchi de rossi, tri zip backpack, top, archivesf

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“L – shopping armour bag”

grey shadings

circle cutout

worn at shoulder or carry in hand

cecchi de rossi, L-shopping armor bag, archivesf.com 2

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Totally S – factor

A spacious and stylish carry-all

cecchi de rossi, shoulder bag , archivesf.com

(images from archivesf.com)

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Bag with geometric cut out handle

quiet quirky element

in steel grey and in red finish overtones

cecchi de rossi, medium handle bag, pnp firenze.com

cecchi de rossi, bag, pnp-firenze.com

cecchi de rossi, small handle bag, pnp-firneze.com

(images from pnp-firenze.com)

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Reference:  vintage inspiration

medicine bag zip-top opening

worn-look effect

straps for shoulder carry

cecchi de rossi, a_w 2013, vogue.it

(image from vogue italia)

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Cross body bag

draw string pleat detail at sides

cecchi de rossi, , bag, cross body, pnp-firenze.com

(image from pnp-firenze.com)

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A window to the “sole”: ankle boots with plexiglas heels

14 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look

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accessories, ankle boots, autumn/winter 2015, footwear, plexiglas heels, signature accessory, signature piece, statement footwear

 

 

 

For autumn / winter 2015

it’s crystal clear:

the footwear focus is centred on ankle boots with plexiglas heels

for signature, seasonal, statement footwear.

 

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High shine

gloss, blue patent leather, pointed toes, square heels

hoes, boots, blue patent leather, perspex heel,

(image from whowhatwear)

 

 

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Tri-colour

black snake skin toe, amber heel, chocolate-brown boot

designed by Dries Von Noten

perspex heel, ankle boot, brown, black snakeskin toe, dries van noten,

(image from lyst.co.uk)

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Snug fit

super shine in all black or turquoise / brown graphic intent

from Christian Dior

perspex heel, ankle boot, black patent,_champagne heel, chirstian dior,perspex heel, ankle boot chirstian dior, turquoise_brown,

(images from vogue uk)

 

 

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Grey matters

suede with iced stock heel

by British shoe designer, Rupert Sanderson

perspex heels, ankle boot, grey suede,

(image from lyst.com)

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“Get shorty!”

‘The Kori’

low-cut ankle boot in black, matte leather

by Alexander Wang

perspex heel, low ankle boot,

(image from lanecrawford)

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A toast:  hear! , hear!

champagne brown, patent leather, ombre heel

from Zara

perspex heel, ankle boot, champagne, patent leather, ombre perspex heel,

(image from endource.com)

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Dangerous

dual texture:  black patent / smooth leather

liquid, mahogany brown stiletto heel

from Alexander McQueen

perspex heel, ankle boots,, black, patent_smooth leather, caramel brown perspex heel,

(image from mcqueen.com)

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Illusions

black suede, bubble effect purple heel

by British shoe designer, Nicholas Kirkwood

perspex heel, black suede, bubble bit heel in purple

(image from shoescribe.com)

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Subtle hue

leather, mint green boot

mix material heel:  wood / perspex

from Miista

perspex heels, ankle boot, mint green, from miista,

(image from allsole)

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A bit rock -n- roll

motorbike boot inspired

clear heel with wood bottom

from Italian fashion label,  Premiata

perspex heel, premiata premiata-black-premiata,

(image from lyst.com)

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WeWood Watches: eco-friendly timepieces

22 Sunday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, jewellery, signature piece, watches

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creative accessories, eco-fashion, signature accessory, sustainable fashion, WeWood watches, wood watches, wristwatches

 

 

An unique accessory piece can define a fashion look

and even make a social statement.

 

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Launched in 2010

Italian label,  WeWood  designs watches which

meets both descriptions:

beautifully crafted and eco-responsible.

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The WeWood timepieces are made from bits of salvaged wood.

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(images from we-wood.co.uk):

wewood, modelled

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The company is in sentiment with

the sustainability in fashion movement which advocates for:

environmental and social responsibility in the production process.

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WeWood partners with organisations such as

American Forests  and Trees For The Future-

pledging that for every WeWood watch bought,

a tree will be planted in the local of purchase.

 

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There is both a ladies line and a men’s line;

though, for the most part, the pieces are uni-sex wear.

 

 

 

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WeWood

 The Collection

For him

wewood waches, him, light colour

Metis beige

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wewood, him jupiter, brown army

Jupiter brown/army

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wewood, him, date, army

Date Brown/Army

 

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we wood, him sitah chocolate

Sitah Chocolate

 

 

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wewood, watch, back

wewood watch, front

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For her

wewood, her, moon crystals, black

Moon crystals black

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wewood, watches, her, kale beige/pink

Kale beige and pink

 

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wewood, her, moon brown

Moon brown

 

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we wood, her, mimosa army

Mimosa army

 

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