Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Statement Pieces Article


Razzle Dazzle;

An array of shimmering sequins, beads and all things blingy, you’re bound to cause a scene and stop traffic passing you on the streets! Follow the designers such as Tom Ford and Stella McCartney who are making sequins a massive part of their AW14 collections. Embellishment enriches our wardrobes, whether it be day or night. From barely there glimmer, to a heavy sumptuous sparkle, the entire collection offers up a rich feast for the eyes. It’s such a lust affair!

Designer and high street brands both have created some lavishly detailed pieces over the years, however AW14 will be the time to shine! From a twist on the basic camisole, to prepped up sport wear, sequins are set to drop a big bombshell on the fashion world. The thirst for shimmer will be immense, so grab some sparkle while you can. All aspects of the colour spectrum are allowed for this trend, however pastels are set to be a big hit.

Why not glitz up one of your old wardrobe items using craft shop beads and sequins to make a totally special piece, nobody else in the entire world will be rocking? Now that’s fashion. Grab an old shirt with a collar and a couple bags of sequins and beads and a tube of fabric glue and hey presto, you’re already on your way to creating an iconic statement piece. Glue on the sparkles one by one ensuring you fill all the gaps causing big clusters for maximum impact. Why not arrange in a pattern to gain a higher quality effect?

The Colourful Collarless Coat;

The intense coloration of luminosity and undertones are vital to pull off this key trend of AW 14. What’s a coat without colour? The BRIGHTER the better! Whether it be used to shield the harsh winter wind or a nippy spring breeze a bright, collarless coat is vital. Deep saturation is better than muted undertones for this trend, ten times over. Chanel and Lucas Nascimento are big players of this trend. Chanel uses a lot of bright tweed fabrics, which look like they have just stepped off a plane from lux city. What a way to lure us in! Celebs such as Rihanna have also been spotted sporting this trend on the streets of Hollywood, so it’s sure a trend us aspiring fashion legends are going to chase!

Both designer and high street brands are nailing this trend. Topshop is currently a big lover of the colour spectrum coat ranging from £70-£100, a little pricey but for a key fashion item I’d say it would be an excellent investment. For a cheaper alternative for this trend, why not visit your local charity shops or your Grandma’s closet. Bright coats have been around for centuries drifting in and out of the fashion spotlight however we think this time they’re here to stay. The heavier the fabric the better, however any fabric can still be made to look ostentatious! £10 in a local charity shop could get you a fabulous, out dated coat which, with a little TLC, could look brand new again. How about adding new buttons to give it a richer looking effect?

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