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When you start writing about fashion, the impulse is to justify what m
akes you better equipped than any other girl to write this.Truth is, I’m probably not!
akes you better equipped than any other girl to write this.Truth is, I’m probably not!
I find out what I know through pouring over endless fashion magazines, just like every other girl!
What does set me apart, and makes my friends very jealous, is that I run my own online fashion accessory boutique. This means I get sent pictures of handbags and jewellery as they are being designed by top companies, so I often find out about trends ahead of time. When sourcing my own products, I look for pieces that are fashionable and affordable, and I also look for items that are a little bit different to what is found on the High Street.
Because of the dreaded ‘R’ word, a lot of people are thinking ‘thrifty’ when it comes to their A/ W wardrobes. I’ve seen a shift on the High Street towards providing basic, timeless pieces (known as the capsule wardrobe), instead of the trend led items we used to hit the likes of Topshop for. Us girlies now head to Primarni (as I affectionately call it!) to pick up the ‘fashion’ pieces that feature weekly in Look and Grazia magazine. We want to spend less on these items because we know that a neon puffball skirt is going to sit at the back of our wardrobe after a couple of (possibly alcohol fuelled) wears!
Because of the dreaded ‘R’ word, a lot of people are thinking ‘thrifty’ when it comes to their A/ W wardrobes. I’ve seen a shift on the High Street towards providing basic, timeless pieces (known as the capsule wardrobe), instead of the trend led items we used to hit the likes of Topshop for. Us girlies now head to Primarni (as I affectionately call it!) to pick up the ‘fashion’ pieces that feature weekly in Look and Grazia magazine. We want to spend less on these items because we know that a neon puffball skirt is going to sit at the back of our wardrobe after a couple of (possibly alcohol fuelled) wears!
A canny way of updating your wardrobe without breaking the bank is to buy on-trend accessories. Statement jewellery, such as gob-stopper gem rings and bling chandelier earrings, are still big fashion news for the Autumn. My Statement Gem Necklace (£14) can be worn to dress up a t-shirt, but looks equally stylish with an LBD. I wear mine with a band t-shirt, jeans and stiletto boots to nail the ‘Rock Chick’ look. Another way is to add a ‘pop’ of colour with a stand-out item, like a scarf or a pair of killer heels. Matalan do a fantastic range of neon heels and leopard print flats at the moment, meaning you can buy a couple of pairs and not worry about your bank manager.
Like a girl needs an excuse to buy shoes!
Next time- How to wear Orange!
This blog post has been contributed by Emma Newman
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