UK Style Notebook
Just back, and jet-lagged from a tour in the UK. We managed to hit all the good weather while there, cold but clear, and missed the Glasgow snowstorm by 1 day. Biggest in 50 years -phew!
Lots to write about in coming days, I saw plenty of amazing things both historical and artistic while wandering around. Thought I'd start off with women's fashion in the UK, what I saw on the streets and in the shops. The Brit's are stylish women, be it a more sophisticated glamour or the latest trend. It was fun to see the good and the bad.
The biggest trend is the skinny jean topped with braided or studded chunky hip belts and tucked into boots. Boots have been huge there for the last few years but now they come in all shapes and sizes. Lots of pirate-styled boots with a cuff under the knee and 3" heels. How they do it on those cobblestone streets, I have no idea. My dogs would be barkin'!
Slouchy rubber soled street boots in suede are still quite popular, and lots of Eskimo-styled boots with puff-balls bouncing off the leg as they walk. Fun, but not for those over 25.
Coats are either tailored in a solid dark tone, or a loud pattern. Lots of plaid. The younger set still sports a flight jacket, with fur collars to keep snug. Scarves of all colors, knits, lengths are wrapped about the neck and draped around the neck/shoulders, so the overall look is bundled Eskimo around the declote, skinny jean and belt to reveal a trim waist and heavy and chunky from the knee down.
On the arm is a roomy tote, detailed with woven leather, buckles, straps, chain and rings. Tan, black or ivory are the season's colors.
Pointy-toed shoes and heels are still rampant, with the jean overlapping the foot so they just poke out the front. Not as polished as the streets chew up the tips on each end.
The odd trend was the long jean worn so it would flair below the heel, this style would wear thru and tear the jean. The fabric acted like a wick and absorbed street water, so these gals would be walking down the streets with wet jeans up to mid-calve. Cold and dirty. Ew. Still, though, denim reigns supreme in both men's and woman's fashion.
The wacky trend: self-tanner abuse. These gals need a serious application lesson. The Oompah Loompah is alive and well in the UK. Orange skin. Horrible!
Spring fashions were on display in all the shop windows. Similar to the nautical and bohemian gypsy-like fashions here, and lots of black and white. Its all about getting the accessories right. Beaded necklaces, wooden bangle bracelets, wedged strappy sandals (rafia), belts, belts, and belts... and oversized sunnies with gold detailing. The hip belt is replaced with a cinched in waist belt. Chunky heels are back and metallics are still forecasted for evenings on the town. Keep and eye out for patents to make a shiny return in handbags, clutches, belts and flats/pumps.
One of my favorite shops, and located everywhere is Accessorize
I left with a some goodies from here, its reasonably priced and fun.
Lots to write about in coming days, I saw plenty of amazing things both historical and artistic while wandering around. Thought I'd start off with women's fashion in the UK, what I saw on the streets and in the shops. The Brit's are stylish women, be it a more sophisticated glamour or the latest trend. It was fun to see the good and the bad.
The biggest trend is the skinny jean topped with braided or studded chunky hip belts and tucked into boots. Boots have been huge there for the last few years but now they come in all shapes and sizes. Lots of pirate-styled boots with a cuff under the knee and 3" heels. How they do it on those cobblestone streets, I have no idea. My dogs would be barkin'!
Slouchy rubber soled street boots in suede are still quite popular, and lots of Eskimo-styled boots with puff-balls bouncing off the leg as they walk. Fun, but not for those over 25.
Coats are either tailored in a solid dark tone, or a loud pattern. Lots of plaid. The younger set still sports a flight jacket, with fur collars to keep snug. Scarves of all colors, knits, lengths are wrapped about the neck and draped around the neck/shoulders, so the overall look is bundled Eskimo around the declote, skinny jean and belt to reveal a trim waist and heavy and chunky from the knee down.
On the arm is a roomy tote, detailed with woven leather, buckles, straps, chain and rings. Tan, black or ivory are the season's colors.
Pointy-toed shoes and heels are still rampant, with the jean overlapping the foot so they just poke out the front. Not as polished as the streets chew up the tips on each end.
The odd trend was the long jean worn so it would flair below the heel, this style would wear thru and tear the jean. The fabric acted like a wick and absorbed street water, so these gals would be walking down the streets with wet jeans up to mid-calve. Cold and dirty. Ew. Still, though, denim reigns supreme in both men's and woman's fashion.
The wacky trend: self-tanner abuse. These gals need a serious application lesson. The Oompah Loompah is alive and well in the UK. Orange skin. Horrible!
Spring fashions were on display in all the shop windows. Similar to the nautical and bohemian gypsy-like fashions here, and lots of black and white. Its all about getting the accessories right. Beaded necklaces, wooden bangle bracelets, wedged strappy sandals (rafia), belts, belts, and belts... and oversized sunnies with gold detailing. The hip belt is replaced with a cinched in waist belt. Chunky heels are back and metallics are still forecasted for evenings on the town. Keep and eye out for patents to make a shiny return in handbags, clutches, belts and flats/pumps.
One of my favorite shops, and located everywhere is Accessorize
I left with a some goodies from here, its reasonably priced and fun.
posted by D. Sedcole at 7:35 AM
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