I have been reviewing the situation (a cue for a song!!!) in fashion terms that is.
Delighted that super wiafs are not treading the cat walk in Madrid. Not a good image for young girls to adopt. It is a question of balance, to be too big can put pressure on the heart and joints. Too slim and your body forgets who it is, lose periods and other body functions. I am not a Kate Moss fan, she is so stupid, money and success does not happiness make even if it can appear to buy justice. Drugs are a no no and such a bad role model for the young who think it's cool.
I love the black pencil skirt from H and M at £14.99 not a bad deal.
In Happy this month was a two page feature on the Buys for Breast Cancer Awareness Month I myself have the new ribbon brooche and a key ring. What I love best in the feature is the Wellies from ASDA £12 with 15% to BC pink with ribblons - brill.
I also like the bath ducks in pink at £4.99
Who's Look? well I am a Sophie Ellis-Bexter fan ( the face of Monsoon)but I also like Dita Von Teese. She is a Burlesque artist and looks just fab in her 1940's make up - just wish I could do the eyeliner. I like refined elegance with minimal chic and monochrome look. The shirt dress is cool however you are wearing it.
I still have my black shirt dress, which this year I will wear with leggings and flat shoes/pumps
Watch out for peep toe shoes - I love them but can, if not fitted properly, hurt the big toe - big time.
A recent visit to Next ( I rarely go there - too expensive) pleasantly surprised, some really good skirt and jacket combo's (could be suits) not to expensive. Accessorised correctly will make the perfect business impression. Good first impressions seal the deal.
The skirt for me was a brown tone tarten, long length (ankle) pencilish, with a tuck up at the top a la Vivienne Westwood or Marc Jacobs. This was stunning, and very fine fabric, so not bulky. Also has a belt. Mix with great blouses and a brown jacket - varied for different occasions.
Noticed in Peacocks today that shirt I have mentioned before with the wrap/tie front mid sleeve with cuff and in black and red - now in a soft brown, a great green with self green stripe and a purple version as well. All four with a matching/toning thin sleeveless t shirt would be my staple for work. The store has some really great shirts. I also like the v neck shirt that has a kind of empire line and no buttons (a pull on) in white, oat, black, red equally useful for work, no need to worry about buttons popping open. Boobs on display is not a good business look and leads to stereotyping, sexy yes it's ok but not tarty. A good fitting pretty bra makes all the difference, even for me who hates bras. When I am putting on a presentation or teaching I am careful about my look with special consideration to my audience and the impression I want to make. I am most definately not one of the boys. I always want to make sure that every one knows I am a woman, but I am professional.
One of my key tips is that beach wear does not fit the urban scene - dead Naff with capital N.
AUTUMN 2006
Been here before! I keep a style book of my own where I keep ideas and clippings that I like, have done this for years. Included with my collection was the Daily Mail Lifestyle Magazine for Autumn 2005 and nothing seems really to have changed. The shoes are wedges and platforms, the Military coat, the denim, the heavy knits, ankle boots and big bags and clutches etc etc. Fashion editors should remeber people like me keep records.
My big find was on one of my trips to the charity shop. Found a hand knitted long line navy jacket (very heavy cable) with the new cross over and shoulder button design that is in many of the style books. the price £3.95 brand new. Perfect for over jeans with that layered look that is so big this year (always A FAV of mine - layers are fab) will look fab with white shirt and blue platforms. I am a fan of wraps to change the emphasis of an outfit.
Don't over look Bon Marche (not trendy I know) - the one in Dartford has had a face lift and a change of stock. Still aimed at the over 50 market and with the staples. However they have up graded and was pleased to see some really trend led designs. Nice for the older woman who need that special cut and fitting but likes style as well. Shops really need to understand the changing older market, people like me who love fashion but who are over 50. Designers need to remember size and cut for the older figure.
Check out Matalan for home furnishings at affordable prices, love their bucket chairs. They are bringing out a tarten dress which I will look at.
My leopard print shoes are coming back out of the closet, so nice I am still in fashion!
I have created a great party look in blue, but will keep it under wraps for now, I want to make an entrance at Christmas!!!!!! to go with my bald look.
love Granny. XX
