IT GIRLS Part 1

Jean Shrimpton

Jean Shrimpton is my all time favourite Supermodel. She personified everything connected to 1960s London and her photographs with David Bailey are some of the most iconic images of that time. Her Look was effortless, with clean lines and simple silhouettes, modern and elegant. She embraced the trends of the time, like the Mini skirt and the Shift dress, but still maintained a timeless quality to her style.

The Look

TOPSHOP Knitted Skirt £36.00

TOPSHOP Swing Coat £79.00

TOPSHOP Loafers £32.00

KAREN MILLEN £112.00 (Sale)

PETER JENSON Lucy Dress £330.00

COAST Dress £125.00

(Pictures- allstarpics.net, Im obsessed with this, Jeanshrimpton.tumblr.com, joyreactor.cc, listal.com, Pantyhose catalog, pleasurephoto.wordpress.com, the red list, theconstantbuzz.com)

"Fashion Is a Lifestyle" Part 2

There have been many youth fashion movements throughout the 20th Century which have had both an aesthetic and social impact on society.

The Punk Movement

The Punk movement first began in the mid 1970s in America, United Kingdom and Australia and had many forms of expression including fashion, art and music.

Punks set out to outrage society with the use of clothing, tattoos, piercings and outrageous hairstyles. Early Punk style included ripped clothing held together with safety pins, drainpipe jeans, Tartan/Plaid Kilts or skirts, leather Jackets, metal studs and spikes and Converse trainers.

Jean Paul Gaultier

Vivienne Westwood

Key Pieces

Tartan/Plaid, Studs, Denim

Topshop £38.00, £15.00

Topshop £35.00, £40.00

Asos.com T Shirt £45.00, Bitching and Junkfood Punk Shorts £85.00

Britpop

Britpop emerged from the British Independent music scene in the early 1990s and was heavily influenced by movements such as the British Invasion, Glam Rock and Punk. Britpop groups formed a larger cultural British movement called Rule Britannia. Key people of this movement included Oasis, Blur, Kate Moss, Sadie Frost and Jude Law.

Key Pieces

Denim Jackets, flannels, Maxi dresses, Vintage inspired pieces, heavy Jewelry, boots, statement hats and knitwear, clashing prints and loose shirts.

Miss Selfridge Dress £15.00, Jumper £28.00

Miss Selfridge Skirt £28.00

Ganni Poodle coat £255.00, New Kid boots £145.00

See by Chloe hat, £99.00, Dyrberg Kern necklace £45.00

My Autumn/Winter Wish List (and where to find High Street versions)

Valentino

These gorgeous Suede ruffled Valentino ankle boots are definitely on my wish list for this season. Pair them with a simple black shift dress or dress them down with skinny jeans, they will make any outfit stylish and elegant. However, at £585.00 they are out of my  price range, but luckily the British High Street have some equally chic and affordable versions.

Miss KG £75.00

Complete Look

Warehouse £55.00

Warehouse Jean £42.00, Warehouse Blouse £40.00

                           

Alexander Mcqueen

This Alexander Mcqueen dress is the perfect Autumn/Winter staple for your wardrobe. Simple and elegant, the garment's most essential feature is the cut. With any Mcqueen garment you can be assured that the fit of the piece will be beautiful.

Oasis £55.00

Complete Look

Topshop, £50.00, £65.00

Stella McCartney

These Stella McCartney gold courts are all about glitz and glamour. Wear for a special occasion and keep the rest of your ensemble simple and clean as these shoes, alone, will ensure you get lots of attention!

Carvela Courts £120.00

Complete Look

River Island £110.00

River Island £40.00

Miss Selfridge, £38.00