To be honest most of us can only dream about owning all our designer fancies. Myself included. So last week was a great opportunity and privilege to see more of the styles that most of us will be able to afford and be sporting by way of the Acadia press day (this included Miss Selfridge, Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, and so on. So here is a look at the treats we have in store for AW09 on the high street. I feel like i have seen the future and it is good! So damn good!
Miss
Selfridge are continuing and sticking with the rocker look. Mainly blacks and metallic shades continuing the "I'm with the band" theme. Think
oversized tees, black
oversized blazers tight black leather or leather look
mini's and trousers, metallic finishes, sequins, rivets and studs. All sounding very very familiar, in fact sounds very much like my current and growing SS09 wardrobe. Lovely now, but to think that in 6 months we will still be expected to stick to the looks we are already perfecting now. To be honest i was more impressed by the visual merchandising and set up they had in the Miss
Selfridge area. The mannequins were made to look like they were performing in bands either propped up against a mike; with a bass precariously wedged in their arms, and sat at a drum kit. Bring on the festival me thinks!
I moved on from Miss Selfridge to Topshop with the wide-eyed delight of a 5 year old entering a sweet shop. On my gasp-filled travels around the Topshop area, i came across some a few pieces that stuck in my mind "I am sure i have seen these somewhere else before..."*
*Without using the word copy, i will tend to say "In the style of..."
In the style of those
controversial Peter Jensen boots
In the style of
Christopher Kane's recent AW09 collection. Absolutely loving the cage skirt and the see-through top combo!
In the style of "
Those"
YSL cage shoes
I noticed a gorgeous trend of the caged
stuctured skirt running
throug a few stories in
Topshop and also on
Asos (press day news and pics to come)
Celia Blue Watch: More thigh high and cage shoes!
In the style of the
Kenzo AW09 boots! I love the retro rubber heels and the clean space and barely any detail except the small buckle and minimalist lace up detail.
Topshop design boots, i predict these will be the boot of
AWo9 from
Topshop, they came in varying styles and colours.
90s...? So Spice Girls circa 1998!!
90s.......
Yes! The good old 90s are definitely in, and if you are not ready just yet worry not, take this as a trend alert, trend
forecast...no trend
premonition. Worry not for now, lets make the most of our belly tops, denim shirts,
play suits and mid-rifts, they will be around in about 6 months. No your eyes do not
deceive you, below and above you do see shell suits! I am so looking forward to it!
Ive seen the future! And it is rocks!
The jewelery label is called Galibardy. The designer, Lisa Galibardy, whom i met on Sunday, has been hand making jewellery since 2002. Where have i been since then? Why was this not on my radar...?. The pieces i saw were gorgeous, and mostly brass metal or enamel covered brass. My favourites ranged from the teeth pendant, the Polaroid camera pendant, the rocking chair pendant, and the penny farthing pendants. As well as the pendants, the collection ranges from covetable rings to bracelets, earrings, brooches and bangles! And the best part was the price. After enquiring after the price of the set of teeth pendant (my favourite piece), my jaw dropped. Only £34! What a joy to find really beautiful jewellery, that i could have easily had everything in the collection and for such a price. Judging by the size of the stall i couldn't imagine that there were hundreds of each piece, so i guess most pieced are limited edition. Prices ranged from £8-£34. Go to their website now and buy everything or pop in to Brick Lane Sunday Up Market and see everything for yourself. Certainly one to keep an eye out for, i certainly will be a loyal follower! I love it!
