Showing posts with label 70s Style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 70s Style. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Not Your Granny's Crochet Project!

Growing up I was fortunate enough 
to have my fair share of hand crocheted 
scarves, dresses, tops and capes. 
In fact, my grandmother taught me how to crochet...twice.
My mother once. 
It didn't stick. 
So revisiting this hot trend today, well, 
it's right up my yarn store!

New Romantics Crochet Variety Dress at Free People, $250
Same deal as above but in black...cool, right?

The options are so diverse at the moment, there is 
something out there for everyone. There are also warnings that come with crocheted clothing.

People Tree Crochet Dress at Asos, $240US
First, beware overdoing the hippie look. 
It works well to throw in something a bit edgy or modern—style it with contemporary accessories and shoes.  

Second, beware excessive or unintended exposure 
(the dreaded nip-slip). A sexy camisole or slip 
goes a long way with crochet work!

Lastly, make sure it fits...too small and you can look like a sausage roll, too big and you might look like you're channeling a long-gone 60s rock star.

Fair Harven Crochet Dress from General Pant Co, approximately $150US
Heirloom Dress from Funktional at Need Supply Co, $173US

If it's all a bit too much, go for something like 
the above look from Need Supply—a less committed, 
but completely hip version. 
Or opt for a simple crochet trim or accent like below.

Twist & Tango Crochet Insert Cami Dress at Asos, $120US

If your really lucky, you paid attention when 
someone taught you how to crochet and you can 
whip up your own perfect one-of-a-kind ensemble. 

But, if you're anything like me, you'll need to suffice with spending your hard-earned dollars on one of these darlings.

_____________________________ Why not look your best every day?

Saturday, April 30, 2011

What's Old is New Again...Part Deux

There's a bit of 50s, 60s & 70s in this 
gathering of vintage-inspired beauties. 

Each brings with it a contemporary, modern twist.

How would you style and make these looks your own?

Asos Flower Embroidered 50s Dress, approx $115US

ModCloth's Honolulu Holiday Dress, approximately $160US

Mrs Press sleeveless Stell Dress, approximately $270AU

Net-a-Porter vintage-inspired by Steven Alan, Louisa Plaid, approximately $300US

Rebecca Minkoff at Revolve Clothing, approximately $295US

Nordstrom Laurence Dolige, approximately $135US

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Off the Stands—A Monthly Magazine Review

Inaugural Edition—April 2011
InStyle x 2
Madison
Marie Claire
Vogue Australia


Most women are too time poor to flip through even one fashion magazine a month, let alone several. For this reason, I'm welcoming you to the inaugural edition of Off the Stands, a monthly review of four to six fashion magazines currently on the stands. 


As an avid reader, shopper and blogger, I will dig through the information and share reports, trends and highlights. Please email me with recommendations or suggestions on how I might improve this regular DressologyHQ feature.


Lets get started! 
Fabulous DVF
All the publications report the 70s chic trend remains strong with super-wide-leg pants and jumpsuits at the forefront. If there's one thing to be learned....embrace mixed patterns and wild (especially animal) prints! Also evident is the continuing strength of metallics, with an emphasis on gold. Dresses, my personal fave, continue to dominate with longer hemlines making a return.


INSTYLE, March and April 2011 instylemag.com.au
InStyle knows how to present fashion for the every day woman. The very best part of this, is providing readers with website information in the photo credits! How utterly modern! 
MARCH
D Pair camel and gray. Classic, elegant & easy because most of us already own pieces in these colors
D Anoraks as competition to trenches as the (Southern Hemisphere) climate cools
D Significant wedding dress feature for future brides
D Photo shoot with Rose Byrne featuring Marchesa, Mulberry, Alberta Ferretti & Isabel Marant
D A behind-the-scenes Oscar feature with backstage photos—but for last year?

APRIL
Katherine in brogues...and tailored menswear
D Longer hemlines, brogues, khaki urban chic....and tweed? All trends easily embraced
D Don't miss 28 Days of Outfits. Very easy to duplicate adding your own style & using your wardrobe basics
D Loved Transformations an instructional, useful explanation of how to wear key pieces like leggings, pencil skirts & metallic tanks


VOGUE, April 2011 vogue.com.au
I think Vogue needs a facelift or maybe botox, from dry editorial to what feels like a dated format, it just feels tired. Having said that, the beauty of a Vogue photo shoot cannot be beat and they remain Tastemaker HQ.
D Red, black and gold as a new color combination trend
D Eastern-ethnic and Asian influences and tailored, menswear-inspired as hot trends
D Something I've seen nowhere else (go Vogue!) but very wearable is the “doubling-up” of belts, scarves & even purses. 
D An entire photo shoot of dresses. Gucci, Stella, Bally.....beautiful dresses as art!
D Opening of a new Hermes boutique in Paris in a disused art deco swimming pool


MARIE CLAIRE, April 2011 marieclaire.com.au
Always appreciate MC including brands like Witchery, Country Road and David Lawrence in their photo shoots bringin' it for us common folk! Their tagline is 100% truthful: Celebrating style and substance. Great features as always.
D  If you’re a Kylie fan, RUN, don’t walk to the photo feature with Dolce & Gabbana 
D  Heaps of dresses & jumpsuits reinforcing the 70s vibe with high waists & fringe
D Love the 101 Ideas section which provide inspiration for every day dressing
DOut of all the Runway Reports, they did it best. Interesting, fun & accessible




MADISON, April 2011 madisonmag.com.au
I’ll admit, the photo feature with fashion photog Ben Baker kept me busy. The boy is from Adelaide....so he has my heart.  
D Accessory report includes impressive statement shoes, belts & bags from affordable to designer & in between
D Love Cheap Chic for outfit ideas you can actually go out and buy
D  Trend report  featuring berry as the new fall color and colorblocking madness
D  One-page feature on Bally of Switzerland? I heart those guys.