Festive Knitwear

Carrying on with the theme with what was once mocked....


.... but now is on trend, is festive knitwear.







Now these are guaranteed sales items, so I shall being indulging after Christmas. Not many sane people will want them after the festive season, then again....For me it is a joy to wear all year round.



Above is a jumper I got at a steal of £2, from Portobello Market. The jumper's pattern has an Aztec inspiration, which still some how conjures up connotations which scream Christmas.

"Geriatric Starlet"

Back on the blog wagon.


The latest fashion muse that has caught my eye, is no drop dead gorgeous, painfully cool twenty something, hanging in all the 'in' clubs, but an eighty-eight year old former interior designer. Iris Apfel's unorthodox otherworldly styling has led her to become a legendary style icon, inspiring everyone from designers to magazine editors. Getting her own inspiration from her many business trips around the world, she is known for her signature oversized glasses and heavy ethnic accessorizing.


"The bigger to see you," she likes to say.











Just the other day I was wondering, now that "granny chic" is "in" fashion, does it mean that every old lady rocking a chunky knit and big spectacles is fashionable? I may have to say yes. So look towards your elders for inspiration, and maybe pinch a necklace or two.

Autumn_Winter 2010 - Key Pieces

The models long ago strutted their stuff down the catwalks wearing them, but the key pieces for autumn winter are just finally hitting stores and now it is our chance.

Remember try to invest in only a couple of statement pieces that will last for a long time and will be timeless no matter the fashion forecast. Look out for fabrics and styles that will get even better with age. And before dashing to the shops try re-working your current wardrobe, to give it a fresh new look by mixing things up. No embellishing this season, things are plain and simple. Think ladylike styling, with proper grown-up sophistication; it is the small details that count.

With out further-ado here are the things to look out for:


1. The camel coat


[Chloe]


2. The aviator jacket


[Burberry Prorsum]


3. The cape


[Carolina Herrera]


4. The chunky knit


[Isabel Marant]


5. The longer skirt


[The Row]


6. The fantasy fur


[Chanel]


7. The biker trousers


[Isabel Marant]


8. The tapered trousers


[Stella McCartney]


9. The evening trousers


[Akris]


10. The stockings


[Alexander Wang]


Don't cover up your legs, tights are out stockings are in. We will all be embracing the harsh winter breeze, apparently Mr Alexander Wang is to blame. Over the knee socks still look great with high-heel hikers, this seasons "it" shoe. Even team up a pair of severely ladered black tights with a pair of long socks, for that grunge look, which is still in this winter. Like always don't forget a bit of romantic lace to complete the look.

When shopping consider what will go well with your current wardrobe. Do not just buy for the sake of it being "in fashion" especially if it does not flatter your shape or style.

Coming up: autumn_winter 2010 trends, colours and my coveted key piece.

The Toast Rack

The countdown begins. 30 days until my university course officially starts. I will be jumping in a time machine and traveling back to the 60s. My destination a toast rack adjacent to a fried egg.

The buildings were designed by L. C. Howitt in 1958, originally for a domestic science college. He clearly had a sense of humour.

And yes I am doing a sandwich course.