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Kurt Geiger / ASOS / Windsor Smith / Topshop / Verali / Wittner 

Who You Calling 'Baggy'?

Have comfort and style finally agreed on garment that can be worn without losing all fashion sense and street cred? Or have designers abroad been affected by all those triple strength lattes during fashion week to maintain their sanity and social appearances?

With the turn over trend of baggy leather pants back on the scene it seems that style icons and fashion bloggers alike can't get enough of the latest style. Spotted just about everywhere an 'it' girl would find herself the baggy leather trouser has definitely moved in for winter, and with a myriad of ways to wear there is no excuse not to put your styling hat on and get experimenting! 

 

Street style images of the baggy pant 

Images used from: Redreidinghood, Chictopia, Chictopia & Yandp.
Please check out their pages for more street style and new looks!

Now if this isn't evident enough that people are actually digging this look, I've hand picked  4 pairs from some of my favorite designers to help share the loving around. Brands like Lavin, Alexander Wang and Rang & Bone have all done their part in reinventing the 2010 trend where design houses such as Bottega Veneta and Reed Krakoff sent the super sized pant down the runway. 

 

STYLING TIPS

For a casual day look, team the loose leather with a parker and metallic sneaker wedges.
Try a peplum with a pointed heel for a night on the town and a classic white tee with an open strappy heel for a day on the street!
What would you pair with the new leather look? 

Rag & Bone Dakar Perforated Leather Pants 

$1,305 from net-a-porter.com
ALEXANDER WANG Leather and Wool-Blend Trousers
$1,015 from brownsfashion.com
Lanvin Women's Leather Trousers
$4,605 AUD from In-cc.com
Boutique(Topshop) Slouch Leather Crop Trousers
$365 from topshop.com

TOPSHOP X J.W ANDERSON LOVE

For anyone who has ever spent more than 30 seconds with me, they will begin to understand my deep love and affection for everything Topshop. It may have something to do with London culture, the diverse weather change from sunny Australia, or the simple fact that I dream of rolling around Oxford Circus gaging for the retail madness. 

Either way, the latest collaboration with J.W Anderson has been no exception to the usual heart palpitations (hello cardiac arrest) I experience when viewing new Topshop lines. 

The collect is so simple and mod: simple colours, simple cuts and simple lines… it even had loafers and backpacks. I’ve picked a few of my favourites from the range (excluding the boutique leather skirt, but I just thought it matched perfectly!) I adore the colour used for the dress and top, I just feel it’s such a trans seasonal and wearable colour. What do you think? Would you wear it? The full line can be viewed here at Topshop here 

Get Out Your Pencils

   

Before you thank me for introducing you to some if the coolest pencil skirts of the season, let us take a step back to theb1940's, where Christian Dior designed the revolutionary 'H' skirt for the up and coming business woman.

As times have drastically changed we no longer see the pencil skirt restricted to the office in a black polyester cotton blend, the style has been freed into the creative world of street style.

With the Spring/Summer trend in no shortage of colours, prints and fabrics there is a little something for everyone one every occasion. 

In my selection above I've incorporated seasonal and reoccurring trends, so your new pencil skirt can become an investment instead of a one night stand. 

1. Raquel Allegra, handmade cotton blend. 

2. Topshop, Pow Boom Print.

3. Stella McCartney, floral polyester with metallic weave.

4. The Row Norick, 100% leather (lamb) in navy.

5. Jonathan Saunders Shannon, 100% wool and fully lined. 

HOW YOU DO: Wide Leg Pants

Seen the wide leg pant roaming around your neighborhood? Time to introduce yourself and befriend a pair.

Like many people, this style of trouser can be a little scary to try on; (anyone else get that initial tent feeling?) 

but when styled right can be a knock out piece for the office, the weekend or a classy night out. 

For the office: Try a peplum style top as it adds the required element of structure while still keeps you in your feminine. The other work option is a simple tee, tucked in and belted to define your body for a clean and sophisticated look.
Weekend wear: The thing about a great investment piece? It can carry you from work to the weekend. Wide leg pants really are no exception. For lunch dates and Saturday mornings to yourself try a light tucked in top with a pattern or colour. If you're feeling super stylish play up your masculine, try a classic man style shirt half tucked in with sleeves rolled up. Feel  the power! 

Night out: Take your legs out for a spin and add a little sparkle! To keep it simple again try a shirt tucked in, but of course go for something with lots of detail like sequins or beading. For the serious street style gals, show off the midriff and wear a cropped shirt. The fullness of the pant allows for some skin to be shown, so if you've got it, flaunt it! 

Still have an excuse not to try a pair? I'd love to hear why below!
If not, it's time to get walked away with wide legged pants.   

PRINT It Forward

Does anyone else feel like they went to sleep in June, and woke up in 2013?

With a new year appearing in our diary's and calenders I think it's time to show 2013 what we're made of... good taste in fashion and an attitude more daring than Marc Jacobs. With good styling printed pants (yes I mean pants and not skin hugging lycra leggings) can be worn at any age while still looking suitable and stylish. Personally I feel adding a little print if fun and enhances personality and character through dressing, they tell the world who you are with out you having to say a word.
Above are some quick and easy ways to jump into the new year with some funky trunks on. Keep accessories clean and simple, something like a plain coloured geometric earning or a large faced watch would ideal.

Enjoy this trend and enjoy your new year, which I guarantee you will with a little print in your life! 

Hello Weekend

1. Bananas at the fruit market
2. A delayed present from a friend.. be jealous
3.Topshop make up, via Topshop instagram
4. T2 saucer and some leftover Christmas biscuits (naughty)
5. Surprise visit from some friends.. but they came bearing wine!
6. A Balmain look that has been rolling through my mind since viewed..
via BalmianParis Instagram
7. Possibly the best mango smoothie I have ever devoured & my fav lipstic sandals  

All I want for Christmas is...

Personally I have never been one to over indulge in the Christmas spirit, you could in fact call me a modern day Grinch. So this year I'm trying my very best to enjoy the holiday's festivities, so what's a better way to get started than sharing a few little nick nacks I wouldn't mind finding under the tree!

Clockwise from top- a skull tea light holder, I think these are absolutely gorgeous. The one I've chosen is made of ceramic, meaning all you have to do is change the candle so it never burns away and looses shape.
Next is a darling pair of shades from Topshop, perfecting for adding some cute to the grungey festival get up manifesting in  your mind..
Then comes CHANCE by Chanel, because really... who doesn't want a little more Chanel in their life?
Continuing on is a pair of House of Harlow 1960 skull statement earrings, I just think that these are to die for and can easily take any outfit from Plain Jane to fashionista it girl in 10 seconds.
Last but oh so far from least is a pair of show stopping shoes by Frankie, I mean, are they not perfection?

So that sums up my current list of wants, availbility of products shall be listed below... Wishing everyone a safe and fashionable Christmas!
www.dotti.com.au
www.topshop.com
www.chanel.com
www.houseofharlow1960.com
http://shopmarkethq.com/

CAP ATTACK

Clockwise from center
Ruby skater cap, Ruby skater cap both available at www.rubynz.com, ASOS metal plate peak cap, ASOS leather cap both available at www.asos.com.au & studded riding cap available at www.topshop.com 

Baroque Inspiration

Baroque by snap-abbbbbie featuring a deep v back dress