We can learn a lot about crimes of fashion and how to avoid them by observing Britney at work. Brit, you see, is a seasoned fashion criminal: she’s done the crime(s), she’s done the time (marriage to K-Fed was punishment enough, we feel), and now she’s doing it all over again, this time with accomplice Paris Hilton – an occassional fashion criminal herself.
Paris, though – Paris has cleaned up her act, lately. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say that Paris has been looking good lately. In this picture, f’rinstance, we can see her trying to stop Britney. Paris knows what’s about to happen. She knows Britney done forgot to wear underwear again. And she knows that Britney?
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What did we learn about fashion from this? Well, a lady should know how to get out of a car without flashing her ass for one. And if you’re going to be wearing a skirt as short as Britney’s? Don’t forget your underwear…
Doesn’t Rachel Bilson look absolutely gorgeous here? Sadly, I didn’t manage to find a jacket exactly the same as this cute little cape, but this cropped jacket from Miss Selfridge makes a good substitute – just sew on a couple of big buttons and you’re almost there.Most of us already have a pair of faded blue jeans tucked away in our wardrobes somewhere, but if not, River Island’s slouch jeans will set you back £44.99. This vintage style cami from Warehouse dresses up what the jeans dressed down, and as for the shoes… well, the shoes were a little harder to find, but these Kenneth Cole flats might just do the job.
I know this dress isn’t particularly wintery, or even very festive (despite the fact that it’s red), but actually? That’s precisely why I like it. It’s almost December, it’s cold, grey and rainy outside, it’s a long, long way from summer, and yet this dress makes me think of blue skies and hot sun, and I like that. I’m imagining it with tanned skin (not mine, obviously – I’m so pale I’m almost blue) and a nice pair of sandals, on it’s way to some balmy beach bar, where it will sit and drink cocktails in the evening breeze. (Not on its own, you understand. That would be weird. Someone would have to wear it.) Lovely. It’s $29.80 and its from Forever 21.
I may regret saying this. I mean, Lord knows, I’m no fan of Juicy Couture, and sometimes? Sometimes I don’t even like pink… Which is why it’s all the more difficult for me to understand just why it is that I’m finding myself so drawn to this candy-pink Juicy Couture laptop bag. Even although it’s so girlie it looks like Barbie will be along to pick it up any second. Even although it has the word "JUICY" emblazoned on its side. (But! But! It has a pretty heart on the other side! That has to count for something, no?) Even although it’s £85 at Net-a-Porter. WHY? Why do I like this? Is it perhaps time to think about hanging up my fashion police badge?
I’m into jersey dresses in a big way right now, and I really love the casual, “just pull me on and hey! You’re good to go” style of this Rachel Pally mini dress. So easy to wear (and easy on the ol’ belly, too, after you’ve been over-indulging at Christmas dinner) and to accessorize – a real “take you anywhere” dress. It’s $176 and is exclusive to ShopBop.
Ooh, clever Dune! Haven’t they been clever? Say they are clever. Why are they so clever? Well, they’ve somehow managed to take three of this season’s top looks (houndstooth – check; grey – check; red – check) and put them all together, in the same shoe, without making it look like a big ol’ mess. In fact, quite the opposite: I think these are really rather lovely, and I’ve been admiring them from afar from a few weeks now. They dropped off the radar for a while there, as the stock obviously ran out, but imagine my delight when I seen them back this morning? They’re £75, and so, so pretty… (Also: clever.)
Canderel – it’s the fake sugar people put in their coffee when they don’t want to get fat. Love it. The problem with Canderel, though? Well, it just doesn’t look fashionable, does it? And it’s not pink. You know how we ladies like everything we touch to be pink and fashionable… Well, luckily Christopher Kane has come to the rescue on this one, folks. The UK’s designer darling has teamed up with Canderel (who sponsored his debut show at London Fashion Week) to design some fashion-forward Canderel holders, all for a good cause. The good cause in question is The Pink Ribbon Foundation, and 5p from the sale of each holder will go to the cause. You’ll find some more information at the Canderel website.
