The bomber jacket has been on and off the radar with increased regularity since Gucci did a fabulous one a few years ago. I remember it very well as I loved it and it came in a fabulous bordeaux leather...alas it didn't make it into my wardrobe but my superstar Mum did get me a friggin fabulous cream one for Xmas a couple of years ago and with my tender loving care it still looks as good as new.
Which is handy as the bomber jacket is firmly back 'on'. Remember they look best when worn snug so leave the chunky jumpers out to avoid le michelin homme look.
Here's my pick of the best of the bunch.
These are all from the best shopping site in the UK www.asos.com
Interestingly enough I'm not the biggest fan of black leather but these are all pretty fabulous. I love the supersnug fit of the Ted Baker, love the pintucked detail of the ASOS jacket and at such a great price you can't lose.
LEFT: Ted Baker Big Collar Jacket 295GBP
CENTRE: ASOS pintucked leather jacket 85GBP
RIGHT: Oasis jacket 140GBP.
A lightweight alternative to the leather biker jacket, this cotton jacket from BB dakota in pale grey is a good everyday jacket.
www.tobi.com
This Wrangler jacket has a lived in look and its quite possibly one of my favourite shades of brown. Let's call it butterscotch caramel...sounds great doesn't it?
www.asos.com 225GBP
www.asos.com Firetrap Big Collar Bomber Jacket 295GBP, white and off white add a touch of glamour to a decidedly understated look.
The yummy reddish brown colour on this retro style bomber jacket is what makes this look fabulous. And expensive.
www.nordstrom.com $395.
www.asos.com At 85GBP, asos are really coming up trumps with the leather jackets. This is a cute, sexy twist on the classic bomber shape, love it and love the colour.
Since they launched I've loved the name of this company...Young, Fabulous and Broke. Its the bright patterned lining that makes this black bomber truly fabulous. $370 www.revolveclothing.com
Members' Only has been revived for 2008 from their heyday in the 80s. This biker jacket is a classic colour and cut and a good alternative to the bomber shape.
www.membersonlystyle.com $768.
This is another non-leather bomber jacket from Hinge. Great colour, great cut, great price. $98 www.nordstrom.com
And lets end for the weekend on a cheap and cheerful note. www.forever21.com never leave you in a fashion rut and this little jacket is supercute with a supercute price...$19!!!
Have a good weekend
xxx
Friday, October 24, 2008
These Jackets are the Bomb
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Great Coat Debate
Hey people,
Sorry the posts have been a little sporadic, work and life has been a little hectic.
So onto my next topic du jour, the great coat. Every year, as the temperatures start dropping I find my eyes drawn to the fantastic selection of great coats around.
I love coats and cute jackets, I quite possibly have too many, but where's the fun in shopping without happily ignoring excess?
THE SHORT BLACK COAT
Left: ASOS Extreme Funnel Neck 60GBP http://www.asos.com
Centre: ABS double breasted wool coat $400 now $160 http://www. smartbargains.com
Right: Long Tall Sally Kimono Sleeve Coat 85GBP http://www.asos.com
Sometimes when you're busy a full length coat just kinda gets in the way. These short black coats are the perfect everyday winter coat. They go with everything, the work by day and by night and they're easy to dress up or down.
Whether you go for the funnel neck (perfect for keeping extra warm) or the peacoat inspired ABS with swing sleeves or the LongTallSally (fabulous brand for taller women) kimono sleeve, you'll be looking seriously stylish in your anything but boring black coat.
STYLISH NEUTRALS
If you want a change from boring black and want to stick to something smart and stylish, opt for the camel-beige-tan colour spectrum.
LEFT: Asos funnel neck frill edge 70GBP http://www.asos.com
CENTRE: Victoria's Secret VIA Double Breasted Coat $148 now $128 http://www. victoriassecret.com
RIGHT: French Connection Wool Mix Mohair Belted Jacket 130GBP http://www.asos.com
Again, this is a selection of stylish twists on a staple classic coat.
WINTER WHITES
Whoever says you're not supposed to wear white in winter, just doesn't know how to wear it! I love winter white and I think worn well it can look supremely stylish. The smart funnel neck of the McQ jacket or the oversize collar on the Ben Sherman are both fab places to start looking.
LEFT: Ben Sherman coat $229 http://www. urbanoutfitters.com
RIGHT: Mcq by Alexander McQueen funnel neck jacket $545 http://www.net-a-porter.com
GORGEOUS GREYS
Grey is another fabulous colour for a coat. Go light or dark depending on your preference but it acts as a neutral as it goes with everything.
LEFT: Victoria's Secret Ruffle Hem Coat $168 http://www. victoriassecret.com
CENTRE: Mcq double breasted frock coat 500gbp http://www.asos.com
RIGHT: ASOS bustle back trench 60gbp http://www.asos.com
BRIGHT POPS OF COLOUR - TRUE BLUE
This shade of bright blue is a perfect shade for winter, It works with jeans, black and looks great in the evening too. Definitely not for the shy and retiring but it is a fabulously retro inspired quirky hue.
LEFT: Old Navy Pique Wool Blend Coat in Siberian Blue $89 http://www.oldnavy.com
RIGHT: J Crew Double Cloth Tulip Coat $330 http://www.jcrew.com
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
I'm a big fan of the little red riding hood come winter. I love a great red coat. As with the black or camel coat, just make sure you choose one that's the best quality that you can afford.
LEFT: Asos Ringspun kimono coat 95gbp http://www.asos.com
RIGHT: J Crew stadium cloth bridget coat $365 http://www.jcrew.com
PURPLE REIGN
I love purple and I love a great purple coat and man oh man, I think i might just need this J Crew coat. That shade of purple is so divinely stylish and regal...love it.
LEFT: Urban Outfitters Florrie Coat $108 http://www. urbanoutfitters.com
CENTRE: J Crew double cloth lady coat $330 http://www.jcrew.com
RIGHT: Soia & Kyo coat $360 http://www. bloomingdales.com
GREEN WITH ENVY
Ok, I've been permanently scarred against green coats from wearing our school uniform coats for 7 years...but its been just about long enough now since I had to be a 'GreenFly' to appreciate a nice green coat.
LEFT: Tulle Cypress Coat $89 now 49 http://www. nordstrom.com
RIGHT: Victoria's Secret Classic Wool Twill Coat $138 now 119 http://www. victoriassecret.com
TWEED
Tweed is another great love of mine when it comes to winter coats and these two manage to pull off the understated moneyed look that I love about tweed.
LEFT: Asos Miss Sixty tweed a line coat 230gbp http://www.asos.com
RIGHT: DKNY Ruffle Front Wool Blend Coat $300 now 144 http://www. overstock.com
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Hip To Be Square
New season, new trend.
And I think the last time this one was big was the 80s.
If you're American you call it plaid, if you're English you call it tartan.
To-mah-to. To-may-to.
It looks good when you know how to wear it.
COATS & JACKETS
The plaid/tartan print works really well on coats and jackets. For the most part, I prefer the more muted tones...stops it looking too 'festive'.
First up, the gilet (English) vest (american) is from Guess $148. I love the simple colours and that furry hood is just too cute. But remember when it comes to faux there's a fine line between fur and fraff.www.guess.com.
On the right, the supercute green tartan/plaid (I'm keeping it PC) bomber jacket is from BB Dakota. If you haven't heard of them, take a look at their site www.bbdakota.com. Very cute stuff for very reasonable prices.
These are both cute, casual, comfy options.
On the left the BDG Portsmouth Bomber is available from www.urbanoutfitters.com for $138 or £120. Perfect to throw on at the weekend when you just need to pop out. And at risk of looking like an ASBO teen, a hood is quite handy for keeping warm and keeping your hair dry if the skies suddenly open.
On the right, is a very similar jacket. Can I just point out that bomber jackets are supremely slimming on all figures? Yep, its the way they nip in and disguise muffin top. Handy that. This Riley Bomber is from www.delias.com for $30.
FYI, these are for the grown ups.
This divine plum hued mohair coat is by Hanii Y. Its $820 but its soooo soft, and such a distinctive colour, print yet classic shape and style. Love it. www.net-a-porter.com.
On the right, the monochrome delicate print coat is by Semantiks and is available from www.nordstrom.com at a pretty reasonable $168. Love the way its shaped at the bottom. And the belt gives it a good shape over bulky winter layers in the coming months. Love it. A lot.
Love this monochrome print. From Charlotte Ronson (who could soon be La Lohan's sister in law if the media is to be believed). The funnel neck and belt make it a very sexy option. Love it.
www.urbanoutfitters.com $450.
On the right, also a stylish monochrome option, is the Monroe from www.fredflare.com and is a much more wallet friendly $90. The large buttons give it a retro look and feel. Very Twiggy.
THE SHIRTS
One of the easiest ways to introduce this trend into your wardrobe is with a shirt. Short sleeved, long sleeved, with skinny jeans, with a mini and boots, under a cardi, under a jumper...so many ways to wear them. And who doesn't welcome a hard working item of clothing into their wardrobe?
For something so ordinary, I'd say go cheap and cheerful.These two are both from Topshop. The short sleeved red and black is a little more punk rocker and is £25. The blue oversized shirt would look fab over dark denim (skinny, bootleg or a mini, I'd stay away from flares unless you're actually trying to recreate the woodstock steez) and is £28. www.topshop.com 
The next two incredibly simlar shirts are from www.forever21.com. The green Midwest is $23 and the red Nira is $20.
Or switch it up a little and wear a printed vest(american) waistcoat (english). Keep the print simple and from a muted colour palette otherwise you might end up looking a little like Farnsworth Bentley.
The left option is from www.newport-news.com
and is on sale from $35 to $19.
The right option is from www.nyandcompany.com
and is $30.
SKIRTS
One of my favourite options for this category. So easy to wear. When its warm, just throw on a tshirt and some ballet pumps. When the temperature drops, throw on a nice chunky jumper, some dark tights and ballerinas or flat boots (heels look a little too naughty schoolgirl stripper...don't say I didn't warn you).
This skirt from www.bebe.com is $98 and very girly so keep other colours to a minimum. The chocolate brown and white is an unexpected colour combo that works well for the colder months.
On the right, this dark, simple and straightforward skirt is from www.gap.com for $23.
Love the purple and ruched side on the Nanette Lepore skirt. Its on sale for $145 at www.bluefly.com.
On the right, this simple, classic monochrome print is by Maria Bonita and is available at www.brownsfashion.com for $180.
On the left the very autumnal skirt is from www.dorothyperkins.com for £25.
On the right, the more summery gingham skirt is See By Chloe and is available from www.brownsfashion.com and is on sale from £140 to £70.
On the left, this cute, quirky wool option is McQ by Alexander McQueen and is available from www.bluefly.com for $199.
On the right, the blue and black skirt is from www.forever21.com and would be perfect with a black jumper and black riding boots.
Sometimes, more fabric is more sexy. These skirts definitely have the va-va-voom.
On the left, the greay and black structured skirt is from www.warehouse.co.uk at £45.
On the right, this seriously seductive skirt is from www.victoriassecret.com and is on sale for $58.
ACCESSORIES
Vivienne Westwood does it best with the handbags. The distinctive shape, the choice of fabrics, they can look very proper or kinda punk depending on who's carrying it and how they carry it. Pretty much like everything from our Viv.
On the left, The Vivienne Westwood Tartan Jasmine bag is £240 from www.my-wardrobe.com
On the right, the Vivienne Westwood Bedrock is £360 from www.coggles.com
These more budget friendly options are cute and more casual.
On the left, www.topshop.com is £35.
On the right, www.Urbanoutfitters.com, the Huntington is $58.
This cute selection of pumps keep the colours simple and stylish.
Left: www.gap.com, Tux ballet flats $39
Middle:www.stevemadden.com, Madden Girl 'Tuscann' $49
Right:www.zappos.com, Sam Edelman 'Carmen' $89 
And take it back to school with these print scarves.
Left: www.forever21.com, classic plaid $10.
Right: www.my-wardrobe.com, Navy tartan cashmere scarf by Johnstons, £70.
Happy shopping!
