Topshops Latest Trends: August 2013

Topshop has revealed it's latest trends that will be available in South African Stores Mid-August ...

THE CRAFT 

This trend references the cult 90’s teen film, ‘The Craft’ about a group of young girls who get into witchcraft. Modernised fabrications, PU and simple-style silhouettes are paired with oversized boyfriend outerwear pieces. Organic, spooky woodland motifs and photographic inky florals in bruised colours are prevalent. Moulded appliqué and corded trophy sweats worn with gothy maxi/midi floaty dresses help to create the high low feel for this trend. Monochrome laser cuts, micro studding and colourful embroideries are used for embellishment. The long leg jumpsuit re-surfaces and the pinny also looks set to continue in softer fabrications and prints. 

MARGOT’S WORLD

This is a blend of Femme Fatale and Wes Andersons’s iconic heroines — Suzy from last year’s Moonrise Kingdom and of course Gwyneth as Margot in The Royal Tenenbaums. 

This colourful and playful trend has a slight retro feel but with a modern twist. Outerwear is key but there is a move away from the boyfriend Crombie and patched furs, vintage inspired and contrast collars look new again. Simple mini shift dresses are worn under plasticized vinyl overcoats. This season it is all about mix and match separates: quirky skirts (Conversational & Mixed Media Applique) worn with crop silhouettes and shorter length honeycomb knits and tailored jackets paired with the pencil which has returned! Bold intarsia motifs are big with a mixed yarn bear face & cute-kitsch appliqué ideas for tees & sweats. Socks are worn with heavy soled platform shoes. 

90's ANTWERP 

90's Antwerp is a trend which pays homage to the Belgian school of conceptual designers who had their heyday in the early nineties. This features innovative fabrications and experimental techniques. Masters of deconstruction and an avant-garde approach, they re-invented the classics with a distinctly modern edge. The story is strongly rooted in tailored pieces, with a heavy influence of menswear staples prevalent. Tailored men’s-style trousers, crisp white poplin shirts and mix slouch overcoats are all twisted or subverted in some way. The elements are raw or bound seams, clever folding and origami influences to create semi-sculptural shapes, asymmetry and functional fastenings such as zips, velcro and D-rings. 

So, Which trend will you be buying into from Topshop this August?

All images via Topshop

All Ears on Ear Cuffs

Rodarte Spring 2013 Dragon Ear Cuff
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Cuffs are no longer something that you wear on your way to prison ... Instead it is The Earring to have for Spring 2013 — and the more peculiar, the better... 

Katie Gallagher Spring 2013 RTW
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Combining the ostentatious glitz and glamour of Elizabeth Taylor’s treasures with a hint of Lisbeth Salander's rebellion, the ear cuff’s appeal lies as much in its sculptural beauty as in its practical impermanence.

BRVTVS for Jason Wu ear cuff
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Love them or Hate them, but Ear cuffs are shaping up to be the standout adornment for spring. The best Part is: Unlike piercings, the only scar this adornment might leave is on your wallet.

Floral Ear Cuff
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Lara Bingle (Left) and Rebecca Hall (Right) wear Ear cuffs
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Spikes!
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Love the Hair clip to Cuff Variations! ♥
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My very own Ear Cuff Addition to my Accessories Wardrobe:

46664 Fashion — Colours, Prints & Contrasts

46664Fashion is heading Fearlessly into Summer 2012/13, with enough Fun and Flamboyance to get the good times rolling well before the Festive Season ...

The dynamic 3rd range from the social impact brand, which raises sustainable income for the 46664 organisation, lives up to its Billing as a Global Player with highly covetable Menswear and Womenswear Ranges. 

Menswear:

Head menswear designer, Chris Vogelpoel, describes Summer 2012/13 as a continuation of 46664Fashion’s “celebration of bright colours and bold contrasts”. 

New standout colours and stripe designs of the sought-after Golfer's will bring a Vivid Explosion of Colour and Contrast to your Wardrobe, while the distinctive shweshwe detailing will continue to bring an African touch. There are plenty of blazers, chinos and jeans to choose from ... so Gentlemen, no more excuses of having nothing to wear!

Ladieswear:

Barbara Tosalli, Head womenswear designer,  has 'upped the ante' on the prints and colours that are fast becoming her signature across the Range: “If a print doesn’t come out and bite you from afar, I don’t want it in the range,” Tosalli says of her super-sexy and infinitely wearable Summer 2012/13 range. 

From Wild, Inventive Animal Prints to colours that make a statement and, always, a host of incredible details, 46664Fashion Womenswear 2012/13 is the first-choice for women who are looking for dynamic fashion wear. There are definitely a few items that I wouldn't mind getting 'In my Hands'.

The Summer 2012/13 Preview:

It was held last Friday to a few Exclusive Guests; Q-riouser & Q-riouser was one of them! 

An Array of Colours and Prints Bursting from the Rail at the Preview
Photo Credit: Avital Brokorenko

I personally have a very special place in my heart for this brand and feel that the Summer 2012/13 Range is spot-on the Current Global Trends — but Always with a unique twist in the designs that reflect the brand’s intense passion for Africa.

Wayne Bebb, CEO of Brand ID
Photo Credit: Avital Brokorenko

Exciting New for 46664 Fashion:

The Promise to be a global brand, firmly rooted in Africa, will become a reality in 2012 with the announcement and signing of the brand’s first international partnership. 

The rollout of 46664 Fashion to North America will begin with the launch of the brand on Mandela Day — July 18th, 2012.

I am really excited that a South African Brand of this calibre will be heading to the Internation Fashion Scene, and I cannot wait to go on an overseas trip and see individual's on the streets of America, London and the likes, sporting the 46664Fashion Items!

Source: 46664 Fashion Press Release

Photo's Courtesy of 46664 Fashion unless otherwise specified

Marchesa Resort 2013

I adore Dresses ... but Dresses from Marchesa take my breathe away!! The designs are always ultra Feminine and Quaint with the perfect amount of Drama! Not to mention, that the Label is practically synonymous with big red-carpet names...

Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig's Marchesa Resort 2013 Collection included a flurry of bejewelled necklines, feathers, embroidery, lace, crystals, and enough tulle to outfit an Entire Russian Ballet Company.

Chapman said she was thinking about English gardens when she was working on the new range, which explains the vibrant pink hues.

Seeing as their clients come back to them for white dresses, they aim to please, especially during the pre-collections, which they described as their "customer-directed" seasons.

The Marchesa Resort 2013 collection is utterly perfect for those dreamy summer nights in enchanted gardens. 

All I can say is Celebrity stylists will be vying with each other for first dibs at these Gorgeous Dresses!

Photos: Courtesy of Marchesa
Source:  Style.com

Necklaces with Statements

I LOVE how a Statement Necklace can make a plain outfit Pop with Personality. The Good News is: This trend is going to stick around for a few seasons to come ...

What is a Statement Necklace?

It is a Flamboyant Accessory worn around the Neck that is Bold yet Elegant. It can be made of Various Materials like Fabrics, Metals, Ropes, Buttons and Beads which can be used on their own, or combined, to create Beautiful Pieces of Jewellery. 

Benefits of Statement Necklaces

• It's a Quick and Cheap way to 'Jazz-up' Plain and Boring Clothes.
• There are many Designs and Styles to choose from, so everyone will be able to find something they like. 
• Because they are so Versatile, they can be worn at daytime for a Girls Lunch or in the Evening for an Night Out on the Town. 
• Apart from Basic Geometric Shapes, you can consider Trendy shapes using Mixed Media, large symbol shape and oversized necklace shapes.

Tips:

• You need to opt for a Design and Style that matches the rest of your outfit.
• If it is the first time you are attempting to wear a Statement Necklace, keep your clothes as plain as possible (in terms of prints), so that your necklace is the Point of Focus, until you feel more confident in Pairing Statement Necklaces and Prints.
• However, if the colour of your necklace it a solid tone i.e. black, feel free to incorporate prints into your outfit.

This is really Chic!

Large Scale, Statement Rope Necklaces by Eleanor Bolton

Neon Lace ♥

Beautiful Neon Combinations ♥

Statement Necklaces are perfect for Weddings to add a little Pizzazz 

Statement Necklace with Lace Print!

I Absolutely LOVE this!
Betsey Johnson Necklace, Gold Tone Fish Multi Charm Frontal Statement Necklace

Fun and Feminine Florals for the Summer Season!

An assortment of 'Bib' Necklaces

Bold, Bright and Beautiful!

I'm definitely on the look out for more Amazing and Unique pieces and I may even have a go at attempting to make some of my own Statement Necklaces!

Elegant Tribal Design