(See what we did there? Like the love child of ‘Got milk’ and ‘You’ve been tangoed’)
Laura Reynolds looks at the hype surrounding the collaboration.
Just a week to go until the man in red arrives...
Here begins the most trying dilemma of your summer…which element to follow?
You know, that stuff made up of mud and rocks…you’ll probably find it in your hair and your wellies at Glastonbury.
Build up a solid ‘rocker’ style to engage with this trend, working in old classics like the skinny jean with bold block patterns. Remember that although you might choose to sport a bit more leather and stud-clad accessories than your average non-rocker onlooker, the days are longer, brighter and warmer so mix in a few brighter colours to your staple pieces of clothing (no, never let go of your leather jacket - it’s probably worth more than the contents of your student bank account!)
Don’t forget that in the form of a dress, skirt, shirt or (if you’re brave enough) even trousers, tartan is still a winner for anyone adopting the rocker style.
Why not add a bit of shimmer to your dull ‘Rolling Stones’ t-shirt by adding metallic and glittery garments. As long as it’s not drowning in glitter like that Christmas card you made when you were five, stick to a sequin display of spectacular shine. Now, proudly allow your ‘glam rock’ look to hang off you, emanating style!
If you’re still looking for your Popeye, why not take a leaf out of Olive’s book and head out to sea with the ‘tailored sailor’ look. It’s not the most inconspicuous of our elements so you’ll find small treasures in the highstreet. This trend flows a little into the realm of tailoring with fitted waistcoats with smartly-sewn seams that will help to enhance your silhouette and ensure you’ll look first class to avoid being stowed away beneath deck.
key element of this look is the uniformity of patterns. I don’t mean that you should dress head-to-toe in red and navy stripes, or you might look like a strange stick of seaside rock. The idea is to mix up red, navy, white and other bold colours in tailored pieces with something reminiscent of the sea -perhaps a pair of anchor earrings or an oversized white-and-something-else-striped bangle.
Not so much the sort you get on a cold blustery day in autumn when the fallen leaves dance about in circles, but the warm type of air that you’re far less hesitant to step into and that your clothes love. You guessed it - ruffles, drapes and floaty, sweeping fabrics!
This look is great for a casual lounge-about in the park (‘Mr Sandwich’ picnics and flat shoes seem to go down well) or as the main component of a dressier ensemble if teamed with a sophisticated belt and a similar pair of leg-lengthening wedged shoes.
The second option this element is offering is a bit of a blast from the past with Grecian style drapes falling elegantly over many a dress on the highstreet. However, please don’t replace an actual piece of clothing with your bed linen or curtains unless you have a toga-themed drunken night out in mind.
That’s what those little shiny specks in the night sky are made up of…balls of burning fire, at least until a star expert tells me otherwise. The great thing about this trend is that incorporating stars into your outfit won’t burn a hole in your student loan (that is, if you have any of it left).
Try this star bangle from ASOS for just £5.
For a hot day look use a waist belt to bring in a loose-fitting dress and add star leggings, or, team a top with stars with a pair of jeans. An alternative is to take advantage of oversized jewellery and colourful star prints. An American flag style theme is also an idea to play on with red and blue star patterns, as long as you stop before being likened to Geri Halliwell’s union jack dress. Classy.
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