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Saturday Outfit Inspo

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Rain On My Parade

Englishman

Company Style Blogger- Last chance to vote!

Today is the last chance to vote in the Company style blogger awards. If you haven't had chance yet please vote for my blog in the 'best personal style' section. I would really appreciate it. 
Thank you and good luck to everyone who has entered. 
Hollie x

Casual Cult

Fashion Rich

While looking through the Vogue website yesterday (okay, more specifically while I was being nosey at who has been at what party, and more importantly, what they were wearing) I came across a quote from Jasper Conran that really struck a cord with me "I don't think good taste and nice things should only be in the realm of the rich". Firstly I thought, 'Well done JC' and then I began to ponder why Vogue, a magazine long known for its association with the rich and all things luxurious, would show a comment that is basically a 'two's up to them'. Perhaps they are trying to seem more obtainable, because, lets face it, although they may advertise predominantly expensive brands, anyone can buy the magazine. Or maybe this is the English Vogues way of being slightly controversial? American vogue has Kimye and Miley on their cover and the English, well... We have a comment (how very proper of us). However, the sceptic in me wonders if its just a canny sales tactic in a bid not to alienate people? What I found even more amusing is the thought that anyone would think that the amount of money you have determines your taste level. Luxury however, is maybe something preserved for the 'realms of the rich'. My point: I struggle to see how a luxury item can ever be obtainable to the masses and still be deemed as a luxury. Jasper's statement itself uses the word 'nice' and not 'luxury' surely this cements the point that not everyone can afford luxury but everyone can afford 'nice' (even typing the word is bland). I mean, the whole point of a luxury item is that its a non necessity, a one off, sort of a waste of money (in some peoples opinion). I then began to wonder if the price of the item deems it a luxury? For example; if a bag is £4000, and to the majority of people way out of budget, myself included, does that make us want it more (Yeap, I am going all Derren Brown mind tricks on you now)? The best way I can describe it is 'what you cannot have, you want even more'. A bit like Eve and the Apple, however the apple in the is case is a Givenchy Antigona bag and to be honest this gurl would have took a bite of that apple (yes, I just spelt girl with a U)! So, what if the same item is then priced lower, would that mean it becomes a rotten apple, or does it mean it becomes less of a status symbol and simply 'nice'? Owning an expensive luxury item can often come with the assumption that someone is wealthy, and this, in our society is often deemed desirable.

Perhaps JC was referring to nice things in terms of quality goods. After all, don't you get what you pay for? The more money you pay, the better quality item you get and with the few designer items I have I would definitely say thats the case. However, I also have high-street items that are just as good quality. Perhaps the thought that the more you spend the better item you get needs to be dispelled. Jasper Conran is in fact a designer that does sell high quality designer items in high-street stores at a reasonable price. I suppose you could argue both for, and against the comment. But with luxury brands having bigger marketing budgets and being able to present the item in a luxury setting, will there ever not be a 'realm for the fashion rich' we all strive for?  What do you think?   

Hollie x

Cropped Jumper- Primark

Skirt- Internacionale

Shoes- Matalan

Gingham

 

Fashion month feels like a million years ago, but that still hasn't stopped me indulging in all things aesthetically pleasing and bankruptcy inflicting. I am so glad I have the sense not to have a credit card, even if it is just for an emergency, because I would deem the Saint Laurent glitter boots as a life saving purchase!
With my purchase itchy fingers firmly locked onto my keyboard I have spent more than a couple of hours scrolling through websites, twitter and instagram to get my fix! The internet never disappoints my fashion needs! So, after a month of feasting my eyes on next season's trends you can imagine I became quite fixated on updating my wardrobe with a few key pieces. However, after what only can be described as divine intervention I decided to look through my trusty wardrobe and see what I could pull through to this season. While having a rummage I came across a gingham shirt that I had worn in a previous post here and decided to try style it a little differently. 
What do you think? Are there any key trends you might be buying into this season?
Hollie x

Shirt- Charity shop

Skirts- Zara

Shoes- Matalan

OOTD

A simple outfit for a busy Wednesday. The skirt I am wearing is actually a dress, but it felt abit too sexy for during the day (if that makes sense). So I decided to pop a casual t-shirt over it. 
Hollie x

Dress- Vintage

T-shirt- Boy London (bought at UO)

Boots- Topshop

Spring

Spring seems to have finally sprung and I am able to peel a layer off and venture outside without a coat... Yay!
Hollie x

Jumper- Zara

Shorts- Zara

Boots- Topshop

Simplicity

 

Simplicity.

Hollie x

Trench Coat-Vintage

Jumper- Culture Vulture

Skort- Zara

Boots- Primark

Bag- Zara

Age limit + Ark Giveaway

A while ago I read an article in a magazine that ran through all age ranges of women (not men... No shock),  and listed what you should and shouldn't wear at that age. To my horror it stated that, when you hit 25, you should no longer wear mini skirts (anything above the knee). This really confused me! Surely, when you are in the 'supposed' prime of your life you should be flaunting 'what ya momma gave ya', not shying away and covering up. I think it horrified me mostly because I am 25 next and it would mean I would be throwing away at least 1/4 of my wardrobe! The article then got me thinking, if the rule applies to length does it apply to colour also? For modern journalism the whole piece felt a little victorian, quite suppressive and rather silly. I mean, if Kate Moss had stuck to this particular article what would she wear? I suppose, actually, Kate (me and 'Kate' go way back... joke) is a prime example that you can wear what the 'F' you like at any age. Okay, granted she is a muse, style icon, super model but, she still is at an age which in societies mind means she cannot wear certain items, but she still does and I think the main reason for this is her taste in fashion and confidence. Your style, taste and sometimes confidence is something that is evolving and it should really be down to how comfortable you feel, not your age. So, with that article as my motivation I decided to stick two's up to its perceived view of age acceptable attire and wore a mini skirt and a splash of colour. Do you think there is an appropriate age to wear certain items?
Hollie x

Jumper- Urban Outfitters

Skirt- Zara

Boots- Topshop

Coat- Reiss

P.s My Ark giveaway is still running so don't forget to enter.