SPRING ESSENTIALS

SPRING ESSENTIALS

1. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Channel your inner bohemian with a textural suede a-line mini pared back to the staple chambray shirt in relaxed proportions. An ethnic inspired shift dress evokes exotic excursions abroad. Statement making gladiator block heels ooze of polished perfection. Accessorise with the lust worthy  fringed bucket bag. With a strong nod to the seventies embrace the free spirited aesthetic. Ostentatious gold sunglasses are steeped in grandeur.

ANNA SUI Printed dress $579

RAILS Carter shirt $240

EMILIO PUCCI Suede mini $1350

SEED HERITAGE Jane gladiator heel $179.95

ETRO Paisley bucket bag with leather fringe $1195

Michael Kors Bradshaw watch $495

ISABEL MARANT Gold plated cuff $780

REPOSSI 18k gold ring $10080

LINDA FARROW Gold aviators $1560

CLARINS Lip balm $34

2. MINIMALISM

Clean, sleek, sophisticated tailored lines in a crisp colour palette consisting of black and white ensure your monochromatic ensemble works effortlessly with your everyday life. Birkenstock inspired slides teamed to a simplistic LBD add the casual cool factor to the equation. Perennially chic stripes adorn a shell blouse, leg lengthening flares married to a streamlined sleeveless duster coat are the ultimate go-to for the working woman. A boxy ladylike tote will withstand the test of time. A masculine watch adds a dose of androgyny to the mix.

ALEXANDER WANG Dress $250

BASSIKE Blouse $380

Pieces Vest $120

SEED HERITAGE Flare pant $185

COUNTRY ROAD Sandal $90

GIVENCHY Graphic heels $1670

LANVIN Nomad tote $3405

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Watch $299

SAINT LAURENT Sunglasses $485

3. 90s GRUNGE

The 90s grunge trend continues to dominate and is especially popular amongst festival-goers. Uniform distressed denim cut-offs and a signature plaid shirt will ensure you conform with the youth of today. A logo less acid wash backpack is a everyday essential. Tattooed charm tiered choker necklaces and round sunglasses complete the look. The ankle boot is updated with a modern edge featuring exposed heel and double buckle fastening.

RAILS Plaid shirt $185

TOPSHOP Crop top $28

RILEY Denim shorts $125

SENSO Ankle boots $265

H and M Backpack $43

WET SEAL Choker $15

VINTAGE Trucker cap $22

FOREVER 21 Sunglasses $8.40

4. GLAMOUR PUSS

For the sassy and sensual, indulge in a titillating form fitting dress in raspberry. Polka dot mesh inserts offer a hint of body baring flesh. A rigorously cut blazer nips in the waist and broadens the shoulders. A figure hugging leather pencil skirt with industrial zips means business, enlivening the arabesque. The caged vertiginous stiletto brims with empowerment, tassels add a feminine touch. Finalise with the signature Chanel quilted handbag, the ultimate in opulence.

BALMAIN Draped dress $3505

BALMAIN Double breasted jacket $2775

DIESEL Leather skirt $910

SOPHIA WEBSTER Lacey heel $980

CHANEL Bag $9020

URBAN DECAY Eyeshadow $30

GIVENCHY Le Rouge $54

CHANEL Nail polish $41

CHANEL Mascara $53

By Courtney Jones.

 

Saint Laurent Fall 2013

Saint Laurent Fall 2013

Supremely skilled designer Hedi Slimane  of Saint Laurent produced a thoroughly wearable collection this fall season. An interjection of grunge and rock influences flooded the runway.

Models emerged slovenly and dishevelled as grunge went into hyperdrive. On the other end of the spectrum, pristine, polished leather looks were seriously nefarious.

Hanne Gaby Odiele opened the show in a v-neck, metallic foil, fish tail, free flowing mini dress married with mohair, oversized plaid cardigan in mannish proportions. Sheer, polka dot hosiery and flat, buckled, moto biker boots finished the look. A dainty, delicate string of pearls was an ambiguous accessory choice.

A white, ruffled Peter Pan collar featured on a rose bud liberty print smock dress paired with clashing, cornflower blue cardigan emblazoned with considerably sized black stars. The shabby chic theme continued with lace up leather, cumbersome boots.

Australian model Julia Nobis modelled a leather, a-line, mini skirt, coasting hips, complete with double zippers off kilter. A waxed, leather, triangular bra was paired with a structured, knee length trench.

Masculinity and androgyny continued to creep in on multifarious garments including a YSL inspired Le smoking, oversized, pinstripe, black tuxedo jacket, slashed leather skinny trousers, muted plaid shirt dresses and a black molten peak shoulder jacket. Plenty on offer to appeal to the hip, young, indie musicians of today.

A more ostentatious addition came in the form of a flesh, cotton candy fur chubby combined with studded, high waisted knicker and floral pussy bow blouse tucked in for a look oozing of finesse and sophistication with an edge.

Flashes of tawdry and vulgarity were found on scarlet, tartan babydoll dresses, oversized cable knit metallic thread sweater dresses and lumberjack cardigans.

A fox fur cape coat consisting of an abundance of fox tails in shades of dove grey, white, ebony and toffee was teamed with a one shoulder, ruffled mini dress.

This collection is very accessible and easy to emulate. A newfangled approach to Marc Jacobs 90s grunge revival.

Australian designers to look to include Marcs and Fleur Wood for floral dresses, Shakuhachi and One Teaspoon for leather looks, Topshop knitwear, Dr Martens footwear and Wheels and Doll Baby for fur chubbies and embellished knickers.

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By Courtney Jones.