A/W 2010 Trends

 

60s ladylike

1950s and 1960s style clothing returns in a big way, with styles that empathise and hug the curves of the feminine figure. The look is very Mad Men. Popular styles arebelow-the-knee dresses and full skirts.rend.

 

Sophisticated '70s

High waists, wide legs, blouses and '70s accessories.  Eveningwear is flowing dresses in metallics, pencil skirts and 70’s style ruffle blouses.This look is about standing out being bold but feminine at the same time. Think fashion a la Charlies Angels.
 

Lingerie as outerwear

Its not about parading the streets in your underwear. Nor is it about dressing like a hooker. It encompasses peeks of bras and hold ups. Camisoles style vests worn as tops. You get the idea. mixing sexuality with femininity (do you see the feminine trend going on in A/W 2010). Soft lace and satins are the order of the day here.
 

Buttoned-up collars

Whether your wearing a see through blouse, a work shirt, a shirt dress or a satin blouse the only on trend way to wear it is buttoned up. Its all about restraint and sophistication.
 

Lace clothing

The lace trend is around almost every season but like all the carry over trends it has evolved. Lace influences for A/W 2010, are more classic side with antique-style materials Less stretch lace and more
 

Knee high socks

For Autumn 2010 you'll find yourself wearing a pair of knee high socks. Or thigh high socks. From sporty to glittery, to socks over tights Channel your inner schoolgirl and rock the trend.
 

White tights

Bin those black tights and put on a pair of white ones. Looks great worn with girly candy coloured clothing or teamed with a sixties style shift.

Velvet clothing

Velvet you either love it or hate it; but if worn well it can look amazing. Good quality is vital, in rich shades, It can be worn for everything from trousers o dresses to jackets and hats. And who doesnt like the feel of some gorgeous velvet.
 

Sheer clothing

Usually a summer trend sheer items are in. Yes, we agree that sounds a little strange. The trend in 2010 mixes sophistication with sexiness (see another theme here running through alot of the A/W trends)You can mix the sheer trend with alot of the other trends. Just be careful as sheer clothing reveals all your lumps and bumps and can be quite revealing. Confidence is the key to this look.

High St ‘Gal’ Shopping Series Pt 1

Hey Guys! Welcome to part 1 of my high St shopping series. Part1 is gonna focus on House of Fraser who have an AMAZING selection of clothing suitable for gal style. I’ve found that their new femme fatale collection is especially suited for gals. From dresses to skirts to top to shoes to jewellery they have it all. As you can see they have some really gorgeous stuff and with stores scattered all over the UK your sure to have one near you (if your UK based)
And for those gals not in the UK they ship internationally. Hoorah!!
You can find their stuff at www.houseoffraser.co.uk






 





















 






  






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Anna Sui A/W 2010 very pic heavy

 

Omotesando Store. 1F Garden Terrace 6-1-4

Jingumae,

Shibuya-Ku

150-0001 TOKYO

Phone: 03 3486 1177

website: www.annasui.com

 

While Anna Sui is not strictly gal many of her items can be used to achieve the ‘gal’ look. It is probably the most internationally well known Asian label.

Anna Sui is from the first generation of Chinese Americans who have achieved international fame as fashion designers.  She is best known for creatively “borrowing” fashion ideas from different genres of design, and pairing them in ways that are fresh and sophisticated.

Sui was born in Dearborn, Michigan, the heartland of American industry in the 20^th Century, the daughter of two French-educated Chinese immigrants. Sui’s grandfather was a Chinese diplomat, and she recalls that both she and her parents grew up with a strong exposure to Western culture and influences. Because of this diverse cultural background, she thinks of herself as a “global citizen”.

Sui’s passion for clothing and design began as a child, designing outfits for her dolls, and collecting pages of fashion magazines that served as inspiration. Sui kept these early inspirations with her throughout her career, compiling what she referred to as her “Genius Files”, a collection of all her inspirations from childhood to today.

Sui’s career began to take shape during her studies at Parsons School of Design. Teaming up with fashion photographer, Steven Meisel, Sui worked as a stylist for various editorials and fashion spreads.

In 1980, Sui’s designs received their first notable recognition.  Upon seeing some of Sui’s original pieces at a trade show in New York City, Macy’s placed an order, and featured one of her designs in an ad in the New York Times.  Throughout the 1980’s, despite the growing popularity of her work, Sui continued to run her business out of her apartment.

In 1991, Sui premiered her first runway show, which the New York Times raved was a “pastiche of hip and haute styles.”

Chinese heritage has certainly influenced Sui’s designs, but is in no way her primary source of inspiration.  In the book China Chic: East Meets West, Valerie Steele and John S. Major wrote, “Anna Sui takes a playful approach to her Chinese heritage, mixing ethnic and historical references with gay abandon.”  Sui recalls being inspired by her Chinese aunt’s beautiful qipaos, and later designed several “Chinese-style dresses”, combining the glamour of traditional qipaos, with the edgier “grunge” fashion of the 1990s.  Her first runway show in 1991 was so popular that three of the top supermodels of the time, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington, modelled for free in exchange for the Sui designed clothes.  Sui opened her first boutique in Manhattan in 1992.  Throughout the rest of the decade Sui expanded her repertoire to include fragrance, footwear, cosmetics, and accessory lines.

Sui has also used her designs skills to benefit charitable causes such as the Mumbai based organization, Citizens for Justice and Peace, and the Stop Global Warming organization. Sui put her designs up for auction on eBay to show support for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.  She has also leant her design skills to create and sell reusable, water bottles to help Elle magazine raise funds and awareness to prevent global warming.

Sui’s designs are currently featured in over 300 sales outlets in 30 countries, steadily increasing in international popularity because she has such a strong Hollywood following.  Film stars such as Christina Ricci, Cher, Drew Barrymore, and Patricia Arquette are notably big fans of her work.

 

As you can see Fur - real and faux is a big element of A/W 2010, from an elongated fox vest to a shaggy black-and-white faux topper.

Knee-high granny boots, snap-top doctor’s bags, crocheted and tasselled hats and glittery coin purse pendants topped it off

i love the fur items and the boots :)