Interpret the look . . . Audrey Hepburn
Want to dress so that women think you’re cool and men fall in love with you?
Breakfast at Tiffany’s actress Audrey Hepburn remains a style icon long after her death due to her sophisticated style of dressing that made men want to marry her and women want to befriend her.
Her signature look was simple tailored clothes – normally black or white – that she combined with stunning accessories.
This clever way of sticking to plain well-cut dresses meant that her wardrobe was not expensive even though she always looked immaculate. And she made such an impression on the fashion world that the Audrey influence lives on today. Celebrities recreate her famous Breakfast At Tiffany’s pose in photo shoots and designers send their models out on the catwalk in shift dresses and pearls that we can imagine Audrey wearing to skip through the streets of New York – with a handbag in one hand and some jewellery hanging off the wrist of her other hand.
Because her look consisted of elegant, timeless pieces it’s easy to find similar things to create a sophisticated and glamorous Breakfast at Tiffany’s style outfit for yourself. Try starting with evans Sienna Couture pearl neck shift tunic. It’s in one of Audrey’s favourite colours – black – plus it’s got some sparkle, which would have impressed the Hollywood star who we all know liked to dazzle with diamonds / diamantes.
Talking of diamantes, evans pearl and diamante ball ring is currently just £3.50 and the rhinestone stud ear-rings are £4, showing that you don’t need to spend a fortune to look like a movie star if you pick the right things from evans.
As Audrey wore simple outfits to show off her jewellery, you need to keep it low-key with your choice of bag and shoes if you want to look as hot as Hepburn. The peep toe block heel platforms will help you look classy and elegant without taking attention away from your dress while evans black barrel bag looks like a designer creation but it’s just £29.50.
Old school movie star glamour for old-fashioned, sensible prices? You can find all this and more at your local evans store or online.
Three Ways to Wear the Military Trend: Style Tips by Reah Norman
Every season, we are bombarded left, right and centre with fabulous new trends straight off the runways. It can sometimes be overwhelming and intimidating to take the plunge and incorporate them into our existing wardrobes. Last fall we experienced the military trend in full force, and for the current spring and summer seasons it has definitely resurfaced in a major way and in fresh new styles and silhouettes.
The key to wearing any current fashion trend is to choose silhouettes within that trend that are flattering to your body type, and pieces that speak to your personal style aesthetic. Not every piece is right for everyone, and integrating them into your wardrobe does not necessarily mean creating an entire head-to-toe look, but instead, choosing items with colors and details that speak to those trends. This is a fabulous way to stay on point with fashion without overdoing it or compromising your personal style. Wear the trend; do not let the trend wear you!
I have chosen my favorite military inspired trends from Evans that you can easily incorporate into your wardrobe stream, whether your personal style is classic, feminine, or rock chick.
The classic military style incorporates more traditional shapes and silhouettes. Pairing the Khaki Belted Crinkle Tunic with the Indigo Denim Jeggings offers clean and tailored lines. Layer this look with the Long Sleeve White Blouse and Khaki Fashion Parka to add sharp detail and the classic Beige Leather Biker Boots, Beaded Multi-row Bracelet and Metal Twist Ring to complete the look.
The ‘ feminine ‘ side of the military trend leaves the stiff and masculine behind and offers a softer perspective, with the Mink Ladder Stitch Shrug and sweet military detailing with the Khaki Tapered Utility Trouser and Olive Distressed Court Shoes. A playful mixture of florals, prints, and brights put finishing touches on the look with the Peacock Stretch Headband, Imitation Agate Necklace and Chunky Marble Stone Ring.
The rock chick military style brings out the edgy and sexy side of the trend, adding the masculine components of the Khaki Slub T-shirt, Black PU Jacket, and Black Drapey Utility Trousers, while mixing metals and texture, with the Grey Circle Punch Out Belt, Beige Woodland Print Scarf, and Pretty Indian Bangle Set. This look is completed with the finishing touches of the rebellious Engraved Skull Ring and the sexy Peep Toe Canvas Shoes. What’s your favourite military trend ?
