Style on Trial: Marc Jacobs metallic plaid wrap shorts

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The Fashion Police sit pretty firmly on the fence when it comes to plaid shorts. But when you throw a wrap-front into the mix we tend to fall, Humpty Dumpty style, off said fence – at least in part thanks to the sheer effrontery (ahem*) of the look.

It’s not that the resurgence of this particular shape comes as such a shock, what with the abundance of stuck-together clothing we’ve been seeing of late, and the popularity afforded the sports look (wrap shorts do, after all, have a strong link to the tennis courts)…

It’s more that, well, we’re afraid that if this style continues to go unchecked (ahem*) we might start seeing those dreadful trousers-come-skirts last seen on the Spice Girls circa 1998 making a come back. And no-one wants to see that happen!

Still, if you happen to like these particular shorts (and they are cut in a very pretty fabric after all) you can purchase them from The Outnet reduced from £940 to £282.

(*All puns intended.)

Posted on May 24, 2010

Dress of the Day: Dockside Darling dress from Modcloth

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Dockside Darling Dress, $47.99, Modcloth

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Posted on May 21, 2010

Style on Trial: Jean Charles de Castelbajac Robe Dona Blanche

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You can give this as fancy a French title as you like Jean Charles, but we can all see that that is Donald Duck covering that dress. The model looks horrified that she has been forced to dress like a toddler in this dress. Whilst the Fashion Police have nothing against Donald Duck, we just feel this print is a bit too much for an adult’s item of clothing. Where would you wear this dress?

Jean Charles de Castelbajac has been convicted of many crimes against fashion (including the massacre of Kermit the Frog and friends back in March 2009) but is he guilty in this case? Would you wear this dress (and if you would, please tell us on what occasion you would wear it)? If so, it costs 140€ and you can buy it here.

Posted on May 21, 2010

Tall And All gold splash stretch soft velour tall skinny leggings

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We’ll just give you a moment to finish dousing your eyes with eyeball bleach. Better? Good.

We think these may be one of the most hideous pairs of leggings we have ever seen. Red, pink, brown, it’s all going on here! But if you are thinking that the pattern is not so bad, take another look at the title description.

That’s right.

Velour.

And that’s a crime of fashion, right there. We are not sure anything made of velour should be allowed, but especially not leggings with an eyesore of a print on them.

So what is it that puts these leggings into the Daylight Robbery category? Well dear readers, Tall And All are charging £35 for them. £35! For leggings! Leggings which are tights by any other name and should never cost more than about a tenner.

If you disagree however, and would spend £35 on these, you can do so here.

Posted on May 21, 2010

Style on Trial: The Steve Madden Snookie Shoe

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When it comes to the cast of The Jersey Shore, it’s a challenge to make out that blurry line between fashion criminal and fashion victim. Which is why we’re afraid to reveal that this Steve Madden Snookie shoe kind of makes something inside us squeal with delight. It’s oh so glittery and girly and sky high that it just tugs at certain Barbie-fueled tendencies towards all things shiny. It’s obviously meant for a fun night out with your girlfriends (seeing Sex and the City 2 comes to mind) and not any event that could remotely be termed classy.

But we just can’t tell if purposefully trashy items like this should really have any place in our closets, especially at $110. The cheap-looking rainbow glitter might be enough to turn us off this “looks fun from afar” monstrosity, but we really can’t decide. Give us a verdict!

Posted on May 21, 2010

Something for the Weekend: Floral print, sausages and mystery men

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This week around the Midas Media network:

Shoeperwoman admires Veronica Webbs’ blue Christian Siriano shoes (pictured).

Dollface goes back to her youth, trying out some of the Witch Skincare range.

Keeping It Realtor finds some retro floral prints that are perfect for summer.

The Grumpy Old Bloggers say we’re all doomed. Doomed!

And Forever Amber has an update of sorts on the International Man of Mystery next door…

Posted on May 21, 2010

Style on trial: Missoni Fortaleza woven jumpsuit

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If you’re a child of the 70s (or early 80s with older siblings, therefore subject to hand-me-downs) this particular jumpsuit may be causing nauseating waves of nostalgia right now. Remember those slightly overcast days spent building sandcastles and fishing in rock pools on the shingly British seashore? Running about in a jumpsuit and jelly shoes, playing beach ball or boules, eating ice-cream with the slight crunch of sand to it and huddling behind the rainbow coloured windshield when the breeze got up? The Fashion Police do…

There are elements of nostalgia that are heavenly to relive, and others that should remain consigned to the photograph album. In this case, we lean towards the latter… particularly when you consider that this is designed for grown-ups to wear, not primary school children.

But maybe you can see the retro-tastic side to it? If so, you can pick one up at The Outnet, half price at £197.50.

Posted on May 20, 2010

A shticky handbag: The Schitbag

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If you’ve got an already suspect concept for a handbag – a fanny pack with an attachable shoulder strap – you don’t want to name it Schitbag and just draw more attention to the guilty. Termed a “belt bag” and described as a waist or hip purse, it is clearly a fanny pack. The fanny pack has had some fashionable moments in the past few years, we’re just not sure this is one of them. Would you wear a Schitbag?

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Posted on May 20, 2010