Inspired by the 60s

I had to go to Sunday School with white gloves, hat and a handbag, just like a miniature mum, in a dress made by her – and exactly the same as hers! I mean, who wanted to do that?! We just wanted to kick against it all.

~Marion Foale

The 1950s and 60s, the ages of early post-modernism, marks special significance in the evolution of fashion. The ways in which the world began to style themselves reflected the obvious shift in dominant ideology. That of which urged people to step aside from their comfort zones and express themselves through the clothes they wore. Innovative designers and fashion icons drove this fashion movement, drawing a dividing line between the generations, creating a new market for youth fashion... And we all lived happily ever after! (I mean we can ignore the fact poodle skirts were a thing )... 

In respect to those admirable ladies who saved us from living like poor Marion, I have put together inspired outfits from some of the ultimate style icons of the swinging sixties and fifties. 

I must also mention that my hair and skin colour varies throughout these pictures as they were taken at different times, between which I had my hair highlighted and managed to catch the sun

K X

  

Jane Birkin

Black high round neck tee: New Look 

Blue straight-leg jeans: Paige 

White trainers: Converse

Straw bag: Topshop 

  

Brigitte Bardot 

Knee High Boots: Simmi 

White frilled shirt: New Look 

Black A-line skirt and belt: New Look

Red cat eye sunglasses: Vintage

Red Kneckchief: Topshop

  

  

Grace Kelly 

White pearls: Vinatge 

Black Bardot top: Miss Selfridge 

Pink mesh skirt: Primark 

Black close toe heels: Steve Madden 

 

  

Jaqueline Kennedy 

White textured vest: Topshop 

Spotted monochrome skirt: Topshop

Monochrome Chanel inspired jacket: The Kooples

Black heels: Steve Madden 

  

   

Audrey Hepburn 

Black headscarf: Primark

Pearl choker: Topshop 

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 

Black high neck top: Miss Selfridge 

Black midi skirt: H&M

How to style layers

Diamonds are a girls best friend... and so are layers. As a teen in an all girls school, I feel constantly under pressure to rock up to school everyday along with social events in an array of different outfits. A 21st century problem at its prime. But here is how to fix it!

Deep down I'm a fashion victim at heart, face the facts, a lot of us are for the latest trends. By next season however, we have accumulated a wardrobe full of cold shoulder tops and fufu frilled blouses which are 'soo last year.' This is where layering comes in! By pairing more than one top together, be it outdated or over-worn, a new and unique top is created. Just make sure you pick colours and styles that complement each other and avoid the 'do you have any other clothes?' OOTD. 

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Switch it up Sweetheart 

Orange flared jersey: Topshop 

Black cold shoulder top: Topshop

Belt: New Look (amazing Gucci dupe)

Khaki A-line skirt: Urban Outfitters

Leather Mules: Topshop 

  

Kitty Couture 

Logo vest: Adidas 

Velvet lepoard print top: Topshop 

Leather A-line skirt: Topshop

Leather ankle boots: Topshop

  

Smartly Conquering Smart

Blue and white striped shirt: H&M

Navy and black lace cami: Topshop 

Brown leather belt: Topshop 

Black matte jeans: Topshop 

Leather Mules: Topshop 

 

Does My Purity Mask My Passion?

White sleeveless shirt: Topshop 

Red ribbed polo neck: Urban Outiffters 

Red frill skirt: Topshop 

Black leather mules: Topshop 

Sunglasses: Dolce and Gabbana 

  

 Texture Your Turnout

Khaki crop top: Topshop 

Lace body suit: Topshop 

Cameou jeans: Zara

Leather belt: Topshop 

Black leather boots: Zara 

How to style Festival Wear

I'm sorry for the absence of  posts during the past two weeks, I have been bed ridden with the dreaded lurgy and burdened with bulks of school work. 

Anyway, Let's talk about the F word. 

Festivals.

It has become a pretty hard topic to avoid with thousands of coachella pics plastered over social media by our favourite celebrities, leaving us  green with envy and quite simply depressed that: 

1) We were not given an invite to that very exclusive REVOLVE party with the highly Instagram-worthy inflatable watermelon. 

2) We still have a good month until the likes of Glastonbury and other festivals begin here in  Europe. 

I mean, music, dance and partying... The 

best features of festivals right? WRONG. For me and increasingly more others it's the intricate fashion statements that complement the muddy ground, vibrant atmosphere and bursting vibes...  Alongside an excuse not to wash your hair for 4 days. Or is that part just me...? Festivals highlight not only our summer holidays but a turning point in your favourite shops' summer lines. So, inspired by some 2017 iconic Coachella looks are 5 simple outfits to refresh you with the reoccurring western bohemian vibes everybody rocks year in and year out. 

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Class for the Grass 

Black tassel jacket: Zara 

Red neckerchief: Primark

Gold playsuit: topshop 

Western studded leather boots: Frye 

Sunglasses: Ray-ban 

  

Flare-stival

Blue Flared paint splattered jeans: Victoria Beckham 

Yellow off the shoulder top: Topshop 

Scalp chain: Topshop 

Open toe suede boots: New Look 

  

Black Beauty  

Black hat: Topshop 

Babe choker: Zara 

Black lace and silk cami: Brandy Melville 

Black leather waistcoat: Topshop 

Black jean shorts: (cut up) Leigh topshop jeans 

Black leather platform open toe sandals: Doctor Martin

  

Sesh in Mesh 

Scalp chain: Topshop 

Orange choker: New Look 

Pink floral sports bra: Adidas at Urban Outfitters 

Green mesh oversized T-shirt: Zara 

Black leather belt: H&M 

Blue high-waisted jean shorts: American Apparel 

  

Boho Bedhead Betty 

White dress: Topshop 

Western brown jacket: Hollister 

Western studded leather boots: Frye

Sun glasses: Ray-ban 

How to style sports wear

The shock horror of Easter's warm presence that means bare legs and for those brave souls- bikinis, has catalysed many (including myself) to finally carry out their New Year’s resolution: to stay fit and healthy. I mean, four months late is better than never right? In honour of this I have combined sport style fashion with every day or smarter wear to inspire your pre-summer workout. Many celebrity fashion icons including the likes of Cara Delevingne and the Hadid sisters have illustrated to the world that they can stay comfortable in tracksuit bottoms whilst parading the city streets and posing for paparazzi... So why can't you? Even if you don't want to do the exercise, you can still own the look.

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Sweaty but Striking

Tassel brown jacket: Hollister 

Logo camisole: Adidas at Topshop

Tan eagle belt: Topshop

Grey silk tracksuit bottoms: Topshop

Black leather open toe heels: Topshop 

 

Gym at 11, lunch date at 12

Racerback grey cami: Topshop

Grey silk tracksuit bottoms: Topshop

Nude heels: Reiss

Gold plate choker: Topshop

 

I'm not a team player 

Silvery blue lace cropped cami: Brandy Melville

Navy and grey striped tracksuit bottoms: Nike 

Open toe taupe Heeled Chelsea boots: New Look

  

Spicy Sport

Orange high neck cropped top: H&M

Navy and striped hipster flared trousers: Topshop 

Black suede heeled sandals: Topshop

  

Are you impressed that I play sports too ? 

Black and white logo sweatshirt: Adidas at Topshop

Blue and white frilled and chequed skirt: Topshop 

Adidas black Superstar trainers: Office

Spring into florals - How to style florals

Aka spring into being styled like a 'pretty girl.' I am not usually a great fan of florals, in fact they branch outside (get it?) my comfort zone. I USED to believe that floral items of clothing parallel the style of elderly ladies who take a weekly visit to the M&S cafe. Emphasis on USED TO. There are some beautifully patterned floral items of clothing entering your high street stores at the moment, correlating not so perfectly with the daffodils that SHOULD be escaping their buds by now!! Nevertheless, around this time of the year, you can always rely on a full floral fantasy to guarantee a smooth transition between winter-spring-summer.

KM X 

  

Blossoming Biker 

Leather top: Miss Selfridge 

Yellow floral skirt: Zara 

Faux leather lace up pumps: Topshop 

 

Fancy Flirt

Floral and lace playsuit: Miss Selfridge 

Faux leather jacket: New Look (kids)

Brown suede knee high boots: Simmi

  

Statement Floral

Red ribbed cropped turtle neck: Urban Outfitters 

Floral trousers: Miss Selfridge 

Black suede sandal heels: Topshop

  

Ray of Sunshine 

Yellow frill jumper: Topshop 

Floral shorts: Topshop Boutique 

Brown suede knee high boots: Simmi 

Lilac cross body bag: Topshop 

Sunglasses: Dolce and Gabbana 

  

Dropping hints for him to buy me roses 

Red rose midi dress: Topshop 

Black suede pointed toe heels: Steve Madden 

Aviator mirrored sunglasses: Ray-ban