As
the New Year appears inevitably closer as does the end of the month pay-day.
Rummaging through shop after shop, laden with gifts bought for family and
friends, Christmas shopping can appear a daunting task for the shoe buyers among us. Whilst
last month’s pay swiftly sinks down the fashion drain, spent on unnecessary gag
gifts in a hasty last minute decision for your distant cousin, the yearning for
a pair of ‘New Year’s Party’ heels grows ever more obsessive.
For
the majority of us who had piled up presents in the corner of the bedroom-
price stickers still attached, inexpertly wrapped following an alcohol
incentive late Christmas Eve, a self-congratulation is in order. As a self
proclaimed fashion-fanatic my fashion wish list is growing forever longer: from
another pair of skinny jeans to a new pink coat courtesy of Zara, one in which
any relative of mine will refuse to purchase due to a profuse price tag and a
ridiculous option in material for this seasons weather.
And
what better way to congratulate yourself for resisting the urge to buy yourself
a pair of decadent chandelier earrings you saw when purchasing a nail varnish
set for your little sister than splurging your pay packet on these fashion
jewels.
Man
Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls – Listed as one of Time magazines ‘25
Best Blogs’, ‘Man Repeller’ is a fun fashion find formatted by witty eccentric
Leandra Medine. Making a name for herself as a quirky critic, Medine’s outré
style of blending kooky catwalk reporting with comical personal accounts
(featuring a vast amount of sexual references) has her followers in stitches.
At 23 the fashion enthusiast has just released her first book, a memoir
recounting significant recollections from a variety of sartorial choices from
crying in Topshops changing room in a sequin blazer and drop crotch pants to
throwing up in her dear Grandmas vintage Hermes purse.
A
Pink Coat: Add a touch of femininity to your androgynous wardrobe with the
unanticipated colour of the season, pink. From baby rose hues to electric
magenta the catwalks of AW13 showcased various designers favour of the ultra
feminine colour. Injected into the masculine-tailored silhouettes of Celine’s
catwalk the shifty shade made for a sophisticated sweetheart who just wants to
verify she still reads vogue. Whilst designers such as Louis Vuitton took
inspiration from the boudoir recoiling a 50s glamour puss complete in laced
silk dresses culling pyjama-esque attire with a satin pink dressing gown.
Leather
Dungarees: Play Rihanna this season in fashions raunchy meets rodeo number.
Yes, the 90s overalls are back, but with a fashion modification- leather.
Whilst the slouchy silhouettes have remained a constant trend over the past
year from pale washed denim slacks to floral cotton pinafores see: Alexa chung,
the luxe leather suggests an audacious attitude. Pair your leather with a crop
top, chunky boots and jewellery resembling some form of weaponry and POW- you’re
the ultimate rock chick.
Slipper
Shoes: Part loafer part slipper, the slipper shoe is vogues most versatile
footwear trend. Branded as the new ballet pump, the slip on slip off support
has given heel-haters a helping hand this season. The boudoir influence is at
an all time high as Hugh Hefner remains a constant style icon within fashion
this year. Although I wouldn’t advise a dressing gown, opt for a classy yet cushy
ensemble, think pyjama printed trousers and a fine knit jumper.
