(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...
Had a browse through the shops both online and in the flesh? Had to keep a check on your credit card and keep your hands in your pockets, to avoid a splurge with the student loan? Again? Well, wise up and look smashing, whilst staying on your landlord's good side!
How to save some gold for your purse:
If you’ve already begun compiling a nice little collection of newspaper and magazine picture cuttings, or a pile of adaptable clothes from your wardrobe, well done. If not, why not? It’ll help you to hone in on a style to suit your body and personality inspired by this season’s designer collections.
Reintroduce lighter garments already in your wardrobe into your repertoire of tops (fitted t-shirts, cardigans, shirts) to layer. Aim to incorporate specifically chosen pieces that actually ride well alongside Spring/Summer 2009 catwalk trends, rather than everything you can wear in the sun.
Now, you need only spend a little on some new numbers that your existing wardrobe can compliment, and those clothes that you’ve already had a season or two to break in. Try to avoid buying anything on the internet just yet so you can have a little look around before you get the chance to buy. If you’re like me then you’ll find this helps with making sure you find not only the perfect piece, but one that’s a bargain and will keep a reasonable food budget in sight.
Style search…
I’ve made a start for you to get you going. Browsing shops online is a good warm-up that can make a short break from work and keeps your mind mulling over your choices. I’m going to focus on jewellery at the moment to try and seek out a variety of different styles that’ll look great with an old cream or beige garment if you want a quick and easy way to mimic the nude style discussed last week.
Fresh and fruity
Spring and Summer bring blooming flowers and fresh fruits that you don’t get all year round. To take some inspiration from nature opt for luscious jewellery that's bright but sophisticated, with one or two colours which is sometimes a better option than to go for than too many. Nature isn’t trying hard so to imitate it you shouldn’t either. After all, nude is a natural colour and cluttering it might spoil the simple beauty of it. For a fresh and fruity look think of something natural scattered tastefully over a plain canvas (a bit like the American Beauty DVD cover).
As cool as ice
Yes, it is possible to be dressed for the hot hot hot in something cooler. Wearing something fresh and cooling doesn't have to sacrifice class by taking the ice-cream on head approach, or looking like an ‘ice queen’. Pastel colours, although often associated with young children, can be grown-up when treated with respect and worn subtly. A faint yellow necklace, cool blue bracelets or pale pink earrings will lift plainer shirts from your existing wardrobe. On a day with less sun and perhaps a spot of rain, even a dark pair of trousers will look good with light-weighted pastels and should keep you feeling in a bright summery mood whatever the weather.
Sophisticated statement
To pick the perfect statement outfit that is not only sophisticated but shouts out style, remember to keep it simple. Focus on using an older shirt or dress as a base which allows you to keep the detail in something lavish and a bit luxurious. A revival of old Victorian/Georgian jewellery which I love has conveniently brought about inexpensive imitations and several specialist vintage shops in York selling a variety. With its fine detail and all-round extravagance, this type of jewellery is easy to fall in love with, or at least lust after. I picked up a gorgeous little cameo brooch with a pink rose mounted on a metal frame which I might find a chain for or be able to turn into an ornate ring. Whatever I do with it though, I want to keep it clean and simple which will have the effect of helping it stand out more - the perfect way to make a sophisticated style statement, no?
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