Wednesday 30 September 2009

Booty Call.




It’s time to swap your sandals for boots as autumn falls. Do it in super style with the following footwear guide...

For the fashionista – Russell & Bromley Rockafella boot, £295 Middle left
Kate Bosworth and Sienna Miller are both fans of ChloĆ©’s red ankle boots; with their gold stud detailing, Cuban heel and petite buckles who could resist such girlie glamour? While the hot hue ensures that downtime ensembles remain eye catchingly cool, the sturdy shape offers a touch of comfort (Sssssh!). Russell and Bromley have an amazing copy cat pair in store now that are guaranteed to keep you one step ahead of the crowd.

For the fearless – Emma Cook ankle wedge boot at Topshop, £165 Bottom left
For those who find it impossible to sacrifice on glamour but yearn for a touch of bunion relief - the wedge boot is for you. Mary-Kate Olsen rocked a pair of black suede wedge heels at Burberry last week, while Stella McCartney has been seen sporting some arguably cool rubber wedge boots while out on the school run.
Emma Cook’s new wedge boots at Topshop, which tread the Teddy Boy versus tassel trends, are perfect for those who like to keep their statement shoes shocking.

For the Tomboy – Vintage lace-up ankle booties, various prices.
Last year Alexa Chung inspired us to fall head-over-heels in love with Gap’s Chelsea boot, this year she’s championing ankle lace-ups (which look particularly stylish when worn with slouch socks). These granny chic boots look best authentically worn-in - try your local charity shop and vintage stores for the perfect pair. Look to pay a maximum of £40 for vintage boots and remember to barter.

For the waiting list devotee – Gap’s suede platform boots, £108 Top left
There’s already a waiting list for Gap’s suede platform ankle boots, complete with the cutest sheepskin cuff. So if you wanna rival the world’s top fashion editors, Primrose Hill posers and a possible celebrity or two get down to Gap, sharpen those elbows and fight for your footwear right.

By Kat Webster

Christopher Kane's killer tees!



It’s a jungle out there ladies as Christopher Kane puts predator prints firmly on our trend tracker.

It’s not often that we are presented with an equally amazing designer and high street wardrobe gem - but thankfully 27 year Glaswegian designer Christopher Kane knows how to create fashion waves on all levels. Over the past few weeks we’ve seen hoards of our favourite celebs rocking Kane’s predator print tees, from growling gorillas to his monstrous croc creations at Topshop.

Never one to miss a trend, Rihanna stepped out back in June clad in Kane’s gorilla print dress styled with a chunky chocker for a fierce finish. Jefferson Hack’s gorgeous model girlfriend, Anouck Lepere looked fashion-forward teaming her gorilla tee with orange hosiery and over-the-knee boots while Noel Gallagher’s wife Sara Macdonald stayed true to her rock chick roots by sporting the same tee with skinnes and sequins.

Kane’s high street collaboration at Topshop featured a fab crocodile print T-Shirt dress (bottom left) that made endless appearances at London Fashion week on celebrities such as Jamie Winstone, models and fashion journos alike. (Click here to view London Fashion Week Street Style pics).

So, get on trend in threatening tees, worn oversized as dresses or with skin tight denim and vertingous heels. If your feeling flush CLICK here to bag yourself a Kane number at matchesfashion.com (top left). However, if the £210 price tag doesn't float your boat then fear not, the high street has endless copy cat offerings at penny pinching prices.

Try All Saints for an array of eerie, in-your face prints (we heart the embellished forgotten woods tee) along with Asos, New Look, Dorothy Perkins and Urban outfitters for more high street hits.

By Kat Webster