Fashion: Micro Trend - Camouflage
12 August 2013
Micro Trend: Camouflage
It's a trend that comes back season after season, camo can be dressed up or down and has the flexibility that not a lot of trends can compete with. It's a staple for festival season, Cara Delevingne was seen in army tees at Glastonbury and the khaki jacket is a firm favourite with revellers everywhere.
Designers such as Michael Kors, A Detacher and Timo Weiland all showed off their own combat catwalk creations. Kors added volume with textures while Weiland used different fabric and patterns for a modern twist. Teamed with pointed, bright coloured heels which gave it the feminine touch that this unisex trend needed, it was one of the biggest trends to come out of the fashion weeks.
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| Bag, Zara, £39.99 |
This bag is for the ladies who aren't quite so daring with this print. I think you're either a lover or a hater of camo - much like leopard print - it is definitely an acquired taste. But this bag from Zara (so you know it's well made) is enough to turn any hater into a lover. The gold chains set the dark colours off perfectly, ideal for a quiet night out with the girls or as a small day bag at the weekend.
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| Blouse, DKNY at Harvey Nichols, £199 |
Now it's time for the more adventurous fashionistas out there. This DKNY creation is a little on the pricey side, but what's there not to love with it? Slap on a gold necklace, black skinny jeans and some bold block coloured pumps and you've got yourself a staple outfit for the Season. When it gets a little chillier swap your pumps for boots and add an oversized coat with bobble hat.
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| Shoes, Pretty Loafers, £189 |
These may be my favourite camo find, they look so so comfy and with the pricey price tag you know they're going to last a long time. This is a perfect way to bring a plain outfit into Season, and instant revamp with just one item without having to buy an entirely new wardrobe.
Fashion: What the Punk?
9 August 2013
What the Punk?
Moshino's doing it. Preen's doing it. Even Michael Kors is doing it. One of the top trends coming out of the catwalks for Autumn/ Winter 2013 is punk and with it, of course is the British connection. At fashion shows there was a distinct air of London and the 80s - the ultimate punk era. Holly Fulton added textures and glamour while Preen kept it clean and elegant adding oversized furs here and there. The demure punk, perhaps?
It was Moschino who paid homage to Britain and it's culture, with a kilt-like skirt and pointy hat it was obvious where the inspiration had come from. The message was to get tough, add a stud or two and razzle dazzle in red - if you're brave - enough next season. After all this inspiration it was inevitable the high street was going to bring out its own version of punk, so for those of us who can't afford designer prices head to Primark. No, really.
Primark is fast becoming one of my favourite high street brands, it's appearance on online store ASOS is a welcome treat for many and what the brand needed to reach new audiences. I really love their take on the punk trend, with grunge themes it is sure to be a huge hit with the 20-somethings - myself included. Think Avril Lavigne all grown up.
Urban Outfitters is a place where you pay more but the quality of the product you're buying is second to none. Swim through the sea of hipsters and you will find some real gems, including these amazing tartan trousers (£45). They're bang on the money and a comfy alternative to the slick skinny. Another comfy staple for the season is the mid length denim skirt, a little longer than a mini and a little shorter than a midi. I love this dark washed one from Warehouse (£38) and with some black biker boots and knitted jumper you'll be the perfect punk. It doesn't all have to be down and dirty though this monochrome satchel from Next (£45) is for the 'Preen' in some of us, punk can be ladylike too.
Music: Albums To Look Forward To
6 August 2013
Albums To Look Forward To
If you thought all the best albums had already been released this year and your ever-yearning ears had nothing else to listen to then my list of 'albums still to come' will come as a pleasant surprise.
First we start with a new(ish) band from Birmingham - Swim Deep release their debut album Where The Heaven Are We on 5th August. This comes after a fair few festival spots and a handful of popular EP's and singles including Honey and She Changes The Weather. I caught them at Glastonbury this year and thought they were an incredible live band, holding out hope for a good first album from the brummies.
Beards, Wives, Denim, Frond and Psychedelic Mango will already strike a familiar chord with fans of Pond. The psychedelic rock band are back with new album Hobo Rocket - yet another random title to add to the list - released 4th August with two members of Tame Impala making up the band this time. They tend not to take themselves too seriously but when they sound so good, they don't really need to.
Originally inspired by Sonic Youth, Joy Division and The Cure Bloc Party release their new EP The Nextwave Sessions - no, not quite a full album - on 19th August. Bloc Party fans should make the most of these five new songs as the band have said after their headlining spot at Latitude they will be taking some(maybe much needed) time off.
Four years on we finally have a fourth album album to look forward to from Franz Ferdinand. Set for release on 26th August Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions comes just in time for the band's festival spot at Bestival in September, will it live up to the hype? We shall see.
If, like me, you are already a huge fan of Glaswegian band Belle & Sebastian then you will be as excited as I was to hear they will be releasing a 19 track B side on 27th August. The Third Eye Centre is the second compilation album from the band and it's meant to have some much-wanted rarities.
Probably the hottest and most talked about 'girlband' right now Haim have FINALLY announced when their debut album is going to be released - drum roll please - 30th September is the date their fans have been waiting for (myself included). With a big spot at Glastonbury Festival already under their belt they tour with Mumford & Sons and hit Reading and Leeds later this month. Days are Gone is sure to be one of the biggest releases of the year.
And here comes the best in indie-rock. Arctic Monkeys will be releasing their fifth studio album AM on 9th September after an amped-up headlining spot at Glastonbury festival this year. Frontman Alex Turner has described the album as "like a Dr Dre beat, but we've given it an Ike Turner bowl-cut and sent it galloping across the desert on a Stratocaster" - I can't wait!
Wait, there's more...
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros 26th August
Ellie Goulding Halcyon Days 26th August
The 1975 The 1975 2nd September
London Grammar If You Wait 9th September
The Naked and Famous In Rolling Waves 16th September
Chvrches The Bones Of What You Believe 23rd September
Fashion: fckvntg.com
5 August 2013
www.fckvntg.com
If there's one thing I love it's browsing through charity shops, boutiques and vintage stores trying to find some iced gems in a sea of clothing history. But where I live there is not the best variety of shops so I head online to find some of the best in vintage clothing.
Browsing the web, Twitter and Facebook I came across 'Fuck Vintage.' A company based in the South of the UK their online store has just gone live and they've got some serious style on offer. From short shorts to head scarves and the staple checked shirt to geometric jumpers. The best thing about this company is the price, a lot of vintage start ups tend to get too money-happy when it's meant to be all about the fashion, not Fuck Vintage though.
These are some of my favourites from them so far...
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Floral Short Sleeve Blouse £10.00 |
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Tartan High Waisted Shorts £12.00 |
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Black Floral Long Skirt £12.00 |
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Round Vintage Sunglasses £8.00 |
I absolutely LOVE this floral skirt - team it with a plain white top, wavy hair adorned with floral headband and wellies and you've got yourself a great festival look. It's a piece that you will be able to wear throughout the year, come rain or shine. The shorts are for the more eccentric and outlandish of us, add tights for a punk winter look that's going to be one of the key trends this Autumn/ Winter.
Head online and find your favourites too.
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