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

17 Friday Jun 2016

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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

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Sweet sensation

marshmellow embellishments

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All a- Buzz

black / yellow colour scheme

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Butterflies are free

‘canoe’ shaped hat with butterfly and flower adornments

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Cheers!

champagne flowing / glass filled

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Tartan and feathers

(photos from express.co.uk)

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Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II

in melon orange and egg-shell blue

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Of national pride

heraldic symbols of Wales:

a fierce dragon and a proud lion

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‘Riding to the hounds’

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Perched

a hat of blue / orange plummage

with bird of matching colours a top

(photos from telegraph.co.uk)

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For an afternoon tea party

hat of check table-cloth and tiered cake stand

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A trio of fascinating fascinators

(photos from dailymail.co.uk)

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

28 Monday Mar 2016

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

Japanese designer, Hiroko Koshino

presented a stellar collection.

Having studied at the prestigious Bunka Fashion College, Tokyo

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

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

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

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

her work in fashion and art.

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

was a visual treat, expertly melding:

style influences from various eras

mixed fabrication of luxe textiles

diverse print designs

avant-garde accessories (headwear, jewellery, tights)

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In all, a ying yang vibe of complementary contrasts.

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Hiroko Koshino

a / w 2016

Bring on the drama

in purple hues

long length cape / crushed velvet trousers

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Grey matters

light weight knit, body grazing maxi dress

exposed shoulder

large outer pockets at sides

stylised belt

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Modern Victoriana

elaborate headwear / bold statement neckwear

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Office stripes

wide pinstripe skirt / matching trousers

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Varied print infusion

wrist to upper arm-cover

fashion fun-tastic tights

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Scripted: and the word is ‘fabulous’

cropped top

“wordy’ print skirt, asymmetric tiers

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Trouser suiting

jacket: bat-winged sleeves

trousers: slim fit

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Harness the look

deconstructed and bib-like harness vest

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A mix bag

mixed fabrication

(t) knit / leather accents

(b) faux fur sleeves / varied texture textiles

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Flapper appeal

A 21st century interpretation of a 1920s fashion statement

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

16 Wednesday Mar 2016

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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

(image from whowhatwear.com)

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wrist-watch worn over-sleeve at-wrist

from Ralph Lauren, a ’16

(image from vogue uk)

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Pin-interest

quirky, bright red, hand/finger design brooch

(photo by before sunrise)

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From finger tips to armpit

elongated gloves

from Hermes, a ’16

(image from vogue uk)

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Text flex

texting gloves with touchscreen sensitive fingers

from Urban outfitters

(from urbanoutfitters.com)

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In the bag!

belt bag

from Celine, a ’16

(image from vogue uk)

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rainbow tassel bag

from Chloe

(image from elle uk)

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big colour, big fringe detail

(image from whowhatwear)

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large faux fur clutch

from Christian Wijnants

(image from vogue uk)

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gold medallion hand-held

dimensional, facial details

(photo by Soren Jepsen)

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Brolly hut

room for two

clear, bubble umbrella

(photo from imaxtree)

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Rings

when more is more and less is less

one on every finger

(photo by the urbanspotter)

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one large statement-maker

(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!)

(photo from imaxtree)

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Sunny delight

OTT, baroque-inspired, ornate gold sunnies

from Dolce & Gabbana, s/s ’16

(image from vogue uk)

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Sock fashion

large hole pattern fishnet socks

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delicate, top turn-over anklets with lace trim

paired with utility-styled lace up ankle boots

(photos by Soren Jepsen)

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

11 Friday Mar 2016

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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

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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

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

at waist: loose corsetting

(images from vogue uk)

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leather choker with rings and things

a bit of an S & M attitude

(photo by the urbanspotter)

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scarf of colourful prints

simply tied / knotted

(photo from before sunrise)

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Eyewear straps

from Balenciaga, a ’16

chunky chain in primary colour green

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Worn on top

Head gear

from Moschino, a ’16

ogle the goggles

(images from vogue uk)

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head band

and a lot more going on

large faux fur stole / fringe detail bag

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a princess: every-wear / every-day

crowned with a tiara

(photos by Soren Jepsen)

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knit top / high top

(image from whowhatwear)

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Bandana – a – rama

bandana scarfs

the long and short of it

(under coat and tied to handbag)

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Anklets angles

the sock reign continues

(photos by Soren Jepson)

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Faux fur perspectives

one-shoulder stoles

(a) from MSGM, a ’16

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(b) from Gabriele Colangelo, a ’16

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oversized, faux fur clutch

from Christian Wijnants, a ’16

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long length fuzzy wuzzy belt

from Michael Kors

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‘Hand it over’

(a) gloves to under arm

from Hermes, a ’16

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(b) one arm gauntlet

from Jacquemus, a ’16

(images from vogue uk)

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: “arm candy” for super length sleeve sweaters

25 Sunday Oct 2015

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Last autumn/winter season

for both the ladies and gents-

the super length sleeve sweater ruled as

upper body warmth cover-up from neck to finger tips.

Now for this year’s super chill factor clime

add another style dimension to the long-length sleeve sweater look:

accessorise with over-the-sleeve-worn chunky bracelet(s).

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus

accessorise super length sleeve sweaters

add an over sleeve statement bracelet

(image from whowhatwear):

Keep it simple with a single piece

or consider a stack attack with a bracelet pile-on

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

The hats have it!

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

Hiroko Koshino

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

Accessory to-do’s / how-to’s

from on runway and off runway fashion

part 2

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

Accessory to-do’s / how-to’s

from on runway and off runway fashion

Favlook – Lookfav Focus: “arm candy” for super length sleeve sweaters

Favlook – Lookfav Focus

accessorise super length sleeve sweaters

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