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STYLE † BIBLE GIRL GONE WILD MET BALL . FASHION. DRAMA RESORT COLLECTIONS . RED CARPET CONFESSIONS . BEYONCE . TRENDS by Daniel Phelan Joann Khatib Lauren Stuckes ORDER OF SERVICE† 04 / Thou Shalt... Holiday with Karl 16 / Thou Shalt... Obey the holy trinity 05 / Thou Shalt... Be a Dior lady 17 / Thou Shalt... Shop for ear candy 06 / Thou Shalt... Not worship false idols (apart 18 / Thou Shalt... from Beyonce) Be a slave to fashion

08 / Thou Shalt... 19 / Thou Shalt... Be red carpet ready Work hard, play hard

10 / Thou Shalt... 20 / Thou Shalt... Attend the ball Be glam. Even when in mud

12 / Thou Shalt... 22 / Thou Shalt... Honour thy style icon Run the street

14 / Thou Shalt... Not steal 3. 01. THOU SHALT Holiday with Karl Karl Lagerfeld is going on vacation. It’s hot, it’s luxurious and it’s guaranteed to have you moving from the beach, to the lawn, to lunch après-midi. Singapore was his choice of destination for his latest presentation. Pack up your troubles, and fly away right now...

alcyon Singapore is passing one, just as much ready for dinner as tweed jacket is reimagined with cross-button the perfect playground she is the field. As with everything Chanel, collars and a new sensuality – many looks for Karl Lagerfeld. there’s an infinite sense of luxury here, height- showed off the midriff and shoulders with There are six Chanel ened even moreso this time over. The iconic low-cut structures in lace and satin, clinging stores located with- to skin affectionately. It was evident enough in the opulent Asian in swimsuits, navy with cream banding and district; a market that matching kimonos, accessoried with signa- embraces the brand with all their bonafide ture CC gold bands, ready to dive into crystal six-figure adoration. It’s also the ideal desti- seas in the Southeast shore. Slinky mini dress- nationH for the label’s latest cruise collection. es with peek-a-boo cuts, teamed with sports Chanel Resort 2013 is a fantasy. Tropical pumps and t-shirt dresses also kept youth- climes smelling of sun-kissed skin, an air of ful notes to Lagerfeld’s timeless harmony. coco noir parfum, oceanic azure views and The Chanel woman has remained one of quiet outreaches of meadows and patisser- undisturbed class and elegance, a Madame ies. That’s where the jet de Lagerfeld is hol- of allure in a modern era, still with classic idaying this season, with a wardrobe to boot. nuances. That’s why eveningwear was kept Loewen Cluster, a refurbished nutmeg plan- quintessentially Chanel. Looks in silky mono- tation, was the backdrop to the designer’s chrome boasted a new romanticism. They latest collection. Note, this isn’t a pre-col- were floor-skimming for sundown evenings in lection, he affirms, simply a ‘collection’. the city, layered with fur-trimmed bottoms for Chanel touched upon all corners of the vaca- extravagance and coated in chiffon for an airy tion diary for this presentation. Opening looks feel. The palette was muted in pared down hues, of wrapped knits over flared trousers in pale which left the silhouettes and structures to do creams, honey and navy, relaxed and slouchy the talking. He nodded to Asian influences in in fit, were decorated with strands of interlink- printed floral tops and dresses, as well as patch- ing charming pearl necklaces and bracelets. work jumpsuits covered in frills and feathers. Lagerfeld touched upon activity in cricket Much of the appeal to Chanel’s latest col- uniforms, which meant Chanel-influenced jer- lection was set in its fluidity, and heaven-sent seys, kneepads and bats ready for action, with strokes of clean lines, attention to detail and play androgyny made up via collared shirts and ties. on fabrics. The undisputed King Karl sends out The collection deviates from the archetypal another assortment of holiday favourites. Pack Chanel lady – this season, she’s an all-encom- a suitcase. It’s about to get a whole lot brighter. 4. 02. THOU SHALT Be a Dior lady Dior’s Resort collection is full speed ahead into holiday mode. Take a note from Raf Simons and keep it pure, pristine and packed with colour

t never rains, but it pours. It’s no easy job be- Upon first glance, there’s a definite sense of sports prowess ing Raf Simons. Having John Galliano as your and energy to keep Simons’ vision forward thinking and predecessor, finding yourself at the mercy of straight into the future. Not only that, but it’s the first in- one of the biggest couture houses on the globe, stance of the designer and lace forming alliances in saccha- whilst trying to please an eagle-eyed army of rine shades, something we don’t often expect. Much of Dior buyers, editors and consumers? Such pressure Resort 2013, in fact, is a break from the norm. would be enough to make a grown man cry. Graphic details, including racer streaks on his And things don’t get simpler. This was the de- dresses, made for more casual accents, with two- signer’s first resort collection at the helm of Christian Dior, tone stilettos and boxy jackets in primary colours set amongst the illustrious empire of Monte Carlo, renowned moving in close. Lighter transparent materials were for its resilient climate of burning heat and clear skies against used for his sarongs in innocent whites and lemons. a surroundingI of mountain hills and open roads. In fact, it The jersey dresses on display were accentuated prides itself on such a status. But not for Raf. Last minute tightly at the waist and zipped straight down the torrential rain threw his production into mud-soaked chaos, middle, a new modern sensibility to replace but- which meant a change of location (back to indoors, instead of tons and threads. There was a sense of girlish-ness a planned picturesque outdoor runway set amongst the city’s throughout. Block-coloured dresses, flared out glamorous landscape) and a sudden scramble for protective at the hem, came halterneck, off-the-shoulder covering to shield his guests from the shocking elements. and in sweetheart necklines. A variety of can- Nightmare, one would think. Stress, you say? No. It’s dy-coated tones kept the eye popping, as did not in his vocabulary. An outsider’s worst fear is no second a confectionary of prints and panels in ex- thought for the man made of undeterred steel. He shrugged quisitely cut pieces. It still remained Dior off the inconveniences, turned a blind eye to the opposing in its purity and streamlined nature, in weather, and kept the clothes as the heart and soul for his purveying a sweet taste of the élégant in show. No smoke and mirrors needed as far as he’s concerned. relaxed form, now with an aerodynam- Since his undertakings at Dior, Raf Simons has remained ic formula added to his creative eye. quietly humble, not only in character, but in his clothes, Simons has upped his game and too. He has clinged to his aesthetic of austere minimalism, motored the Dior vehicle into the whilst conveying heritage Dior in his own signature. He’s contemporary era this season. kept it muted in both his ready-to-wear and couture lines, He knows exactly what Dior is in gowns reminiscent of Grace Kelly, billowing and bold all about, making clothes for his customer without being overtly costume-like. A redefining of Dior which hold resonance to their everyday life, giving them a as we know it, without trying to imitate Galliano’s theatri- taste of his glorious world of style and majestic taste. And cality. He’s stuck to the conventions, which have accredit- if this a race, Simons is well in the lead for first place. For ed Dior’s long-standing presence on the fashion circuit. Dior Resort 2013, we suggest a healthy glow, a light tint And speaking of circuits, not least because of Monte Car- to make-up and minimal accessories to compliment. And lo’s repute of being the hub of Formula One racing and speedy perhaps an umbrella. Then again, if you’re anything like drives, Simons kept this collection moving in the fast lane. Simons, it still won’t be enough to rain on your parade. 5. 03. THOU SHALT Not worship idols (apart from Beyoncé) inger, actress, mod- aged to squeeze in a few from her up el, and fashion design- and coming untitled album, which in- er. Is there anything that cluded an exotic performance of her new this woman can’t do? single ‘Grown Woman’, to which she Since her last interna- strutted around in a leopard print play- tional tour, ‘I Am…’ in suit amongst animated lions and zebras. 2009, Beyoncé has achieved her fourth Bey also created clever music mash- platinum-sellingS album, began her jour- ups where she mixed pop classics with ney into motherhood, controversially her own songs including The dropped her manager, and father, Mathew Verves’ ‘Bittersweet Knowles, sang at Barack Obama’s inau- Symphony’ with guration, headlined the pyramid stage at ‘If I Were a Boy’ Glastonbury, as well as the Superbowl and Whitney and debuted her own summer cloth- Houston’s ‘I ing range with high-street giants H&M. Will Always Anyone would think that would be Love You’ enough to keep this lady busy. But with ‘Halo’. not Beyoncé. The superstar has since As if all of launched her worldwide Mrs. Car- this wasn’t ter Tour in the UK last month, and enough she seems to be causing quite a stir. to take As with any Beyoncé tour, you would in, Bey as- expect flames, glitter, skimpy outfits and cended over high-intensity dance routines. The song- the crowd on a stress has upped her game for this showcase, glittery pole and taking it to a whole new level of finesse. landed at her des- Kicking off with a ‘Rococo go go’ tination on an and ‘Run The World (Girls)’ remix, the intimate stage main lady burst onto the stage scantily in the center clad in a white glitzy cheerleader-es- of the arena. que outfit. She broke out into an- ener She getic dance routine imitated by her all blasted female backing dancers, owning the through stage as they jumped, shimmied, gy- her most rated and frolicked around the floor. popular Being an ambassador for the ‘Chime hits in- For Change’ campaign, Bey’s views on cluding ‘Ir- female empowerment are very apparent. replaceable’ The show features the voluptuous backing and even managed singers, The Mamas, a fabulous 11 piece, to fit in the Destiny’s Child hit ‘Su- all-female band and incredibly talented rivior’ (much to the crowds delight.) dancers. The only males on the tour are two If in doubt about this tour you overly-flexible dancers called Les Twins. will definitely be reassured with- Over the past sixteen years of her suc- in the first few seconds of the show. cessful career, Beyoncé has accumulat- It has everything you would expect ed a massive assortment of number one from the global superstar and more. hits, most of which have been cleverly Her energy is infectious and you tailored to fit in perfectly with her show. wont be able to help dancing along But it wasn’t all old material. She man- and singing at the top of your lungs. 6. independentbeauty

beauty As expected from the goddess, Bey had too many cos- tume changes to count. From draping herself across a piano in a full-length blue glitter playsuit, to rock- ing out in a leather cape and flat peak cap she did it all. The costumes matched her fierce and sexy style and created the icing on the cake to the show

7. THOU SHALT 04. Be red carpet ready When it comes to high profile events, Cannes Film Festival is one of the biggest, most dazzling weekends, jam- packed with A-list celebrities. Although it’s all about films when stepping out onto the red carpet, all eyesare on the fashion triumphs and disasters. With Baz Luhrmann’s much-awaited reworking of F. Scott Fitzger- ald’s The Great Gatsby headlining the opening gala, this year’s event is set to be one of the most glamorous yet

EMMA WATSON IN CHANEL Cheryl wowed the crowds as she walked down the red carpet in this Murad number. The red lace makes it sexy and the sheer heart shaped front shows off just the right amount of flesh. Her hair lacked in style and could have been a bit less tame to match her dress CHERYL COLE IN ZUHAIR MURAD EVA LONGORIA IN VERSACE Cheryl wowed the crowds as she walked Eva showed a little more than she meant to down the red carpet in this Murad number. in this mint coloured Versace dress when The red lace makes it sexy and the sheer she flashed her lady parts as she walked up heart shaped front shows off just the right the stairs. It’s a great colour on her and the amount of flesh. Her hair lacked in style split gives it a sexy edge. The hole on the one and could have been a bit less tame to shoulder is a bit out of place and it could have match her dress been a bit more flattering if it was tighter

8. JENNIFER LAWRENCE IN CHRISTIAN DIOR Jennifer played it a bit too safe in this monochrome Dior dress. It’s nothing special and doesn’t stand out. Although its figure-hugging on the top, it’s shapeless around her legs. She should have gone with bright co- FLORENCE WELCH IN MIU MIU lours and something that flashes a bit more body JESSICA BIEL IN MARCHESA Florence turned heads at the opening gala but Jessica attracted a lot of attention is this for all the wrong reasons. Her bag looked like swan-like number. It’s a hard one to pull it would best suit an 80 year old and she de- off but I think she manages it. The nude cided to team up the pink and black polka dot colour suits her complexion and hair, and Miu Miu dress with yellow platforms. Urrh, the chic style is perfect for the occasion. style disaster! Not sure about the serpent-looking neck- lace though!

9. 05. THOU SHALT Attend the Ball The annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala is fashion’s big- gest night of the year, where Hollywood’s elite step out in force to celebrate their yearly exhibition. This time, there was only one word on everybody’s lips. Punk. Get a load of this...

Nowhere. But in his details, with strands of chains wrapped this seemingly around his boots, and it was an all-out display bizarre scenar- of character at Jean Paul Gaultier and Rober- io of usually to Cavalli, where punk was the nucleus to the immaculate designers’ winning formulas. It’s all fur-ridden A-listers gone jackets, neckpieces of heavy silver, elements wild is the of metallica and extreme head to toe prints. expectation Givenchy’s leading man, and chair of the of this year’s Met Ball, Ricardo Tisci, is not only responsible annual Met for collaborating with officials to see that the Gala celebra- event runs smoothly, but he’s also behind some tion, entitled of the night’s biggest looks. Rooney Mara, Kim Punk: Chaos Kardashian and Beyoncé were each dressed by to Couture. the designer, as was Florence Welch in a haunt- hypnotising char- Artistic bid ing jewel-encrusted gown with tassels draped acter clad in me- to revive punk from her shoulders, extending to the feet. tallic studs and is a complex Carine Roitfeld did punk more light-heart- spikes over a sim- one. Some edly in Givenchy’s now signature bambi jer- ple grey plaid jack- would argue seys, straight off Tisci’s autumn runway show, et. A thick mane of that it’s less which included sinister looks and woodland glossy black hair about sticking prints over sheer blouses and punk by way of disguises her identity as she towers over pins through vinyl panels and run-down jackets and belts. an orchestra of paparazzi in hot pink vel- your shirt col- “It’s not so much about the look, it’s about vet stilettos, paired with insouciantly ripped A lar, and more about sticking two fingers up to the personality,” Tisci explains to Style.com. fishnet stockings and thigh-high socks. The the bourgeois. It’s less ripped jeans, and more It’s probably a good prophecy for those who chain wrapped around her Givenchy Couture tearing your way through society. It’s about a chose a more mainstream approach to the laden frame jangles with each move as she spirit, not a style aesthetic. Either way, the Met event. Jennifer Lawrence kept it sweet in a stands statuesque, hands, covered in leather are paying homage to a fashion and culture from beaded Dior gown, Gwyneth Paltrow looked gloves and jagged, barbed bracelets, which its glory days, to its present. Which is largely sugary in candy pink Valentino, and Miran- would have you blinded in one swift move, why some attendees paid respect in a less lit- da Kerr was hot to trot in her Michael Kors proudly placed on hips. She is a careless eral expression. Cara Delevingne’s Burberry dress with sequined bustier. Katy Perry was femme fatale, a walking weapon of mass de- dress had a classic tailored black silhouette, a little less punk and a little more royal high- struction. The woman in question is Madonna. only adorned with golden studs on her top ness in her Sicilian crown and iconoclastic And for once, her outfit is no cause for concern. half for the purposes of the evening. Gisele’s Dolce & Gabbana dress, with Kirsten Dunst The Metropolitan Museum of Art Cos- asymmetric Anthony Vaccarello became grun- in a mature Louis Vuitton design with ostrich tume Institute Gala is the only event, in fact, gier with wired piping and cut-outs along the feather trim. Alright, so it isn’t brash punk where this all sounds resolutely normal. It’s seam, whilst Sky Ferreira gave nonchalant as we know it, but Tisci’s right. It’s about an not like the Oscars, or the Golden Globes, or attitude in a thrown-together biker-chick-off- inner mentality, a careless rebellion of ide- the BAFTAs, where the names on the dress circuit look of shimmering Saint Laurent and als, subverting oneself from conventions. list are faithful to a trustworthy Marchesa, or heels. If you’re on the guest list, compiled by This year’s Met Ball has demonstrated that McQueen. The clue is in the title: Costume. the iron maiden herself, Anna Wintour, the even the glitterati have a darker side to their On what other occasion, for example, could theme is left for you to interpret as you see fit. appeal. If it’s unbridled S&M, or a simple Sarah Jessica Parker get away with teaming a Punk has found itself progressively more touch, a la Taylor Swift’s J. Mendel gown custom Giles Deacon gown, with a mohawk centre stage within fashion for autumn/winter with armour-like studded detail across the Philip Treacy headpiece, and tartan Louboutin this season. Donatella Versace, who inciden- collarbone, we are all waiting to embrace the boots? On what other red carpet could Anne tally arrived in one of her own designs fresh punk to our softer persona. To begin with, I Hathaway be praised for switching her lus- off the runway, sent her models down the would recommend a stroke of kohl around the trous brunette waves for scraped-back bleach catwalk in tight PVC, spiked necklaces and eyes, perhaps a severe choker and an envelope blonde locks and dark lace vintage Valentino? bands of metal. ‘Vunk’ (Versace punk) she wallet harsh in silvery concoctions, with a fi- Just where else, I beg, does Miley Cyrus escape christened it. Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel col- ery demeanour. After all, it’s about the person, unscathed in a mesh floor-length Marc Jacobs lection took on the anarchy of punk’s heyday right? And who are we to argue with Madonna? and alarmingly electrocuted hair? You’re right. 10. PERFECTING YOUR PUNK There’s inspiration to be found in the autumn/winter catwalks this season. Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace and Roberto Cavalli each brought their vision of the punk lady to the forefront of their presentations, via PVC materials, spikes, studs and feathers, all for an attitude-ridden display of good girls gone bad.

11. 06. THOU SHALT Honour thy style icon We hit the high street to find out who you’re worshipping this season. Take a deep breath, and confess...

“I think Alexa Chung wears some really awesome clothes and I always look at her style and try and “Kim Kardashian looks nice a lot of the time, imitate it. She’s quirky and doesn’t just go with she has got it wrong too a few times but I think what’s popular but always looks bang on trend. she’s usually on the right track and knows how to I just think her style is unusual and cool” Joanne dress her figure.” Laura Harris, 21, Student Fowler, 20, Matalan Shop Assistant

“Lady Gaga, because she is quirky and different and “I would say Cheryl Cole, she is sexy and classy. she just is who she is. She doesn’t care that people She always goes for something pretty and she slag off her fashion sense, she does it because it knows how to make the most of her body.” Geor- makes her happy “ Jessica Sullivan, 19, Student gia Baxter, 21, Student

“It’s got to be Rihanna. She knows how to be sexy, causal, elegant and naughty. She can pull off most looks and knows what to put with what. I like the “Beyonce is just fabulous. I think she can pull off different outfits she creates and love that she is brave any look. She is just beautiful.” Sara Feliz, 26, enough to try some more outrageous outfits.” Sara Wedding Planner Webb, 23, Sales Assistant

“I really think Rachel McAdams looks good and her “I think Rita Ora is quite a good fashion icon, she style is quite classic and elegant, her hair is always goes from like Hollywood glamour and Mari- done perfectly too. She wears a variety of colours lyn Monroe kind of look to rock chic, eccentric and I think she just looks pretty” Bana Al Jamily, 18, pattern trousers and looks good in both. I think Student Assistant its great she can wear and be part of both fashion worlds. She instantly stands out.” Charlie Hunt, 22, Student

“I love Cara Delevingne’s style is awesome. I think she is trendy without trying. She can pull “Beyonce. 100%. She looks good whatever she wears off that boyish look really well and I think it looks and her knows how to show off her curves” Ellie, 22, good. I want to dress like her, but not sure it’s a Training Chef look everyone can pull off” Stephanie Mopp, 26, Nurse

“My style icon has got to be Kate Moss. I love that vintage look she goes for, kind of indie in her skinny “Kelly Brook is stylish and classy. I think she jeans and small tops and jackets. Even if she’s just looks elegant and although she has big boobs, she popping to the shops she just manages to effortlessly doesn’t flaunt them about or look trashy. The co- looks fashionable and I think she sets trends” Darcie lours she picks are always in fashion and on trend Talsh, 24, Secretary too” Julilin Pruney, 30, Personal Banker

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Lady Gaga, although known for her eccentricity, has taken this look to the extreme and turned it into an Halle Berry wins this round with her red version of the eyesore for the eyes. Matching the frock with a hound- Yves St. Laurent dress. The red is striking against her sooth print hat, bag and glasses as well as shoes is skin tone and the dress looks fabulous on her figure, too much. Although the actual dress suits her body the essential parts stand out and she looks extreme- and does look good against her figure accentuating ly elegant. Jennifer Garner opted for the royal blue her waist, you can’t see that because your eyes have version of the dress but her figure is lost in it. The dress to take the whole look in at one point and its just too drowns her and doesn’t highlight any aspect of her much. Kim Kardashian teams the dress with simple body. The colour is beautiful however and suits her, black heels and a black bag, finsing the look with her simple accessories match and if the dress was just strong black eyes and red lips. The dress is still quite a little tighter and fitted more, this would have looked out there and you would have to be brave to wear it out fabulous on her. but she manages to make it look sexy, showing off a bit of cleavage and leaving slit open for her leg to show VERDICT: HALLE BERRY through. The dress also accentuates her waist and shows off her curves successfully. VERDICT: KIM KARDASHIAN

07. THOU SHALT Not steal

Amber Rose took it one step too far when she teamed Leighton Meester looks great in this Michael Kors the already eccentric trousers with a matching top dress, she looks sexy and stylish in black and her soft half. It makes the whole outfit irritating on the eye and make up really compliments the dress. It shows off her doesn’t show off her figure at all. It makes her look big- tiny figure but also gives off the allusion of hips. The ger than she is. Rihanna made the look more casual, leather gives the dress that extra something and the wearing it with an oversized leather jacket and small high cut really suits Leighton’s body style. This dress top. Although the trousers are still pretty out there, doesn’t suit Beyonce as much, it looks uncomfortable Rihanna manages to pull them off and make the look on her top half, as if squashing down her boobs. The work for her. dress does not give her curvy body justice and the VERDICT: RIHANNA bottom half of the dress floats out making her look big- ger than she is. Her soft make up looks good and her earrings and bag match perfectly but Leighton definitely has the edge here and wins. VERDICT: LEIGHTON MEESTER

14. Red and blue were the colours picked for this one-shoul- dered dress worn by these two blonde bombshells, but Although Michelle Williams does look adorable in this Paris Hilton definitely wore it better. The dress is at an ap- sweet dress, Victoria Beckham looks better in pink. The propriate length for Paris’ style and age and she’s teamed pink stands out more and the dress style is perfect for it with big black heels that really go well with the glitzy Victoria’s figure, she completes the look with her killer blue version of the dress. The tight fitting dress really black boot heels. The dress looks tamer on Michelle Wil- shows off her figure and looks great on her nicely tanned liams and perhaps quite a safe and dare I say it, boring skin. The red lips add something extra and her classic without any colour or accessories to go with it. hair do give the look more some elegance. Katie wore VERDICT: VICTORIA BECKHAM the red version of the dress but opted for a much shorter version too, the dress barely covering her ass. She wore black heels with the dress which is a suitable match but with so much leg on show, it makes the dress look trashy. Her boobs look way too oversized in the dress and make her look completely out of proportion. VERDICT: PARIS HILTON

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Nicole Kidman wins this one. The dress suits her figure perfectly and really shows off what she’s got. It makes Both these ladies look absolutely fabulous in this atten- her look really sexy and slim and it really compliments tion grabbing sexy dress, but J-Lo just has the edge on her skin tone. Choosing to wear the dress at knee-length Brooklyn. Her curves are really emphasised here and really adds sex appeal and it’s spot on for a woman it makes her figure look womanly and that little bit of her age. Wearing simple silver and black accessories extra leg on show, reveals that she’s got it all going on. and silver sandals finishes the look faultlessly. Rachel Brooklyn looks great as well but nude heels were not the McAdams looks good, but I don’t think she is exuberating way to go, they don’t stand out or finish off the look and any wow factor in this dress. Wearing it longer than knee although the dress does make her look curvier than she length almost makes the dress look dated and it doesn’t is, there isn’t enough. get the best out of her figure, even though it does high- VERDICT: JENNIFER LOPEZ light her small waist. She looks elegant and the dress and her hair give her a really classical look, but she is only 34, she still has the opportunity to get away with something more daring. VERDICT: NICOLE KIDMAN 15. 08. THOU SHALT Obey the holy trinity The best things come in threes. We serve you up all you need to know to get up to the minute STUDS Studs are everywhere we look at the moment and quite honest- ly, we adore them! They enhance any look and instantly bring out the inner rock chick in even the sweetest, cutesy floral dress. From heels to bags and blazers to jewellery, we all need studs in our life. Whether you’rereally rebellious or just want to inject some attitude into your look, there is something out there to cater for every need. They are this season’s fieriest look and the best bit is, they are all over the high-street so whatever your budget you can look great in them. What better way to know your bang on trend than to look at the recent runways. The autumn/ winter 2013 collections have already been debuted and the big names are all bringing back an element of punk. Studs made a brief appearance last winter but this year they are back with a vengeance, everyone from Burberry to Chris- tian Louboutin are backing the punk theme and everyone should have at least one key piece to introduce into their wardrobes asap.

L-R: SAINT LAURENT, DRIES VAN NOTEN, ERDEM, ALBERTA FERRETTI METALLICS Metalllics are such a versatile wardrobe essential. They can be incorporated into any look whether it’s a casu- al day look with some silver pumps or turned into night- wear with a shimmering blazer or even metallic jeans. As all metallics are neutral you can team them up with pret- ty much any other colour so all you need are a few key pieces and you can create an array of different looks. Every designer included metallic in their autumn/winter 2013 col- lections and like studs its set to be a hot trend in the up and coming months. The good thing about this look is its not particularly season- al so can also look great in the summer as well as the colder seasons. Again its everywhere on the high street so you don’t have to have a particularly high budget, although you do have to be careful with silver and gold as they do come with the danger of looking cheap.

L-R: GILES, MARC JACOBS, MARY KATRANTZOU, LOUIS VUITTON MONOCHROME

Black and white have always been a match made in heaven, it’s very difficult to get it terribly wrong although it has been known to happen. Monochrome has always had a bad reputation of being too safe but there are ways to jazz it up. If you take a pattern like stripes it can in- ject some style and show your adventurous side. Also a key tern for spring/summer 2013 is patterned trousers so bee on the lookout for some monochrome patterned tailored trousers and you can’t go wrong. Again it’s an incredibly versatile style and if you do want to add some colour it will literally go with anything. Add- ing a neon colour like lime green can work really well and re- ally add a great touch, team up the monochrome look with a green clutch, heels and accessories and you are on for a winner.

L-R: J. MENDEL, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, JIL SANDER, PROENZA SCHOULER

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Ear cuffs spotted on the red carpet, via street style and through hair and make-up. Far right: Thakoon A/W ‘13

THOU SHALT 09. Shop for ear candy Forget rings, bracelets and adorning your neckline with jewels and charms, the ear is centre stage for decoration

hen it comes to Take That were new to the music scene and be silly not to wear one. Sienna Miller and jewellery, a new just like Take That made their comeback, Cara Delevigne are just two examples of trend seems to so have ear cuffs it seems. It shouldn’t be celebrities who wore one and pulled it off. have started up much of a surprise, now in 2013, all the old Although the stars seem to be going for with celebrities trends are making reappearances, but it is a designed ear cuff, there is no need for you and with more of shock to many how trendy and stylish they to go pricey. So many shops have ear cuffs us girls. This season, we can’t seem to have become, something chic to add to your in stock, including Top Shop, River Island get enough of cuffs on the top of the ear. outfit, to add an extra special something. and New Look. They offer a range of differ- WMany of our famous starlets have been On the runway last season, Thankoon, Jason ent styles and colours to choose from. Many spotted sporting cuffs at the top of their ear and Wu and Chloe were just some who were fea- shops provide cuffs that don’t even need a it’s slowly started to pick up with more of us turing ear cuffs and the red carptet is no differ- pierced ear, so for those of you who don’t going to get our cartilage pierced and more of ent, with plenty wearing them including Diane want a permanent ear cuff that there is an op- us going to buy cuffs to accessorise with. It is Kruger and Lily Collins. Emma Watson was tion out there for you too. You can choose to starting to become the accessory to have at the even spotted on the red carpet at Cannes wear- have an ear cuff by day and no cuff by night. moment, with no sign of slowing down, either. ing a diamond encrusted ear cuff by Repossi. Whether you want a small dainty cute ring Ear cuffs were a big hit in the past; in the Of course, the ear cuff was worn at the or a full-on statement cuff, there is one out early 90s they were all the rage, back when Met Gala Ball, with a punk theme; you would there for those that want that an extra edge. 17. 10. THOU SHALT Be a slave to fashion Jenna Baxter and Lindsay D’Arcy both know how hard it is to be at the forefront of setting trends. These two students give us the details of their journeys onto the scene

develop and grow She went on to say “It’s been such an in- as a fashion de- fluence towards my final year of university signer or writer and and when I graduate. I’ve learned so much out potentially land here about the industry that you can’t learn yourself a job for at university so it has all been worth while.” when you’ve fin- Lindsay D’Arcy is also on a placement year, ished university. she worked for Lifestyle news network LS: N Two students at Global in London as well as fashion trend fore- Coventry Univer- casting agency Trendstop. Both companies he fashion industry is sity did just that were completely taken by her hardworking a fiercely competitive and have made a big impact on the fash- attitude and talent and they both offered her one, you need to know ion world before even finishing their degree a guaranteed job for when she has graduated. fashion like the back with success on the catwalk and a place at Lindsay, however, wanted to aim higher, she of your hand before one of the industry’s leading magazines. sent in her CV to Vogue Australia. They were even thinking about a Second year fashion student, Jenna Baxter, wowed with the work she had already complet- career designing, pro- was given the opportunity to show off her de- ed and she’s been working there since January. ducing or writing about signs at the first Paris Fashion Week of 2013. Lindsay said “I loved my time in Lon- fashion. It’s an exciting industry-glamour, While Lindsay D’Arcy, also in her second don but to be working for Vogue Australia excitement and potential travel are just some year, was offered a very sought after place in in Sydney is a dream come true. Fashion of the reasons thousands of students decide the Australian HQ of fashion bible, Vogue. is a really competitive business but the ex- theyT want to study fashion and take it further. Jenna is currently in Amsterdam on a perience I’ve gained from being on place- The only way for you to succeed in an indus- year’s placement as part of her degree course, ment has given me a major career boost. ” try like this is to stand out from the crowd. working for Dutch Designer Iris van Her- Head of fashion at Coven- First step is to decide which way you want pen, whose fourth collection for Paris took try University, Ann Muirhead said: to go; fashion designers usually work within on the theme of electricity featuring 3D “We’re really proud of Jenna and Lind- one of three different fashion sectors: high- printed ensembles. Jenna created a stunning say. They’ve done amazingly well to street fashion, designer ready-to-wear cloth- silver dress, which was picked to go onto have made such an impression on two of ing or haute couture, which is the exclusive the catwalk as part of the collection, and the major players in the fashion world.” end of the market. Once you’ve decided that, her sparkling geometric design wowed the Both the girls have a very bright looking fu- you need work experience, work experience Parisian audiences at the show in January ture ahead of them, with a number of options and yes, you guessed it, more work experi- She absolutely loves her experience so far to consider when they graduate from universi- ence. Fashion designers won’t take you on and is delighted with how it’s working out. She ty and you could have the same if you really seriously if you don’t have substantial ex- said “It’s fantastic to be working with an ac- look into getting yourself a placement year. perience already in the industry. You will claimed designer like Iris van Herpen and have However this doesn’t rule other students out have to be ready to do a lot of working for the opportunities that this has given me, like and it doesn’t rule those out who have opted free to start off with, but slowly when more being part of Paris Fashion week, have been not to study fashion as part of a course. You people trust in your work you will even- amazing. It was brilliant to be involved in what can continue to send in your CV and gain tually start getting some paid internships. is a major date in the fashion calendar and to some experience, whether it’s a year or a few One way of achieving this as a student, is see my design on the catwalk was incredible. weeks, it will make the difference on your CV considering taking a placement year during “I’m also really enjoying my time in if employers can vouch for your work. In the your degree, you will become more appeal- Holland. To be able to say that you’ve fashion industry, its all about getting your foot ing to companies because you will work with lived and worked in a different coun- in the door and once you’re in, it shouldbe- them for a year, they can watch you work, try is a real asset in the fashion industry.” come easier for you to land that dream job. 18. Dress design by Jenna Baxter as part of studio portfolio

11. THOU SHALT Work hard, play hard In order to be successful in fashion, it takes patience, persistence and a whole lot of trying. Sinead O’Herlihy tells us her story here are future fashionistas now face dou- reer by going to Leeds college of valuable knowledge and skills thousands ble the amount of competition. art and completing a BA Hons from working with the team.” around the Sinead O’Herlihy is an exam- degree in Fashion. During her She has an impressive list of country that ple of one of the many trying to time at university she applied to companies on her CV, which of are trying to break into the fashion and she is do various work placements to course gives her a massive edge break into already well on her way. She cur- enhance her skills and gain ex- when it comes to applying to other the fashion rently holds the position of events perience in the industry. “ Work companies. Some of these include industry and make it as a fashion coordinator at Harvey Nichols in experience is such an important events manager at the NSPCC, designer, however there is only the Mailbox in Birmingham. As part of any industry especially PR intern at propaganda agen- veryT few that make it through. The well as this she is the founder and fashion, when you apply for a cy and fashion work experience Higher Education Statistics Agen- owner of her own fashion label job an employer wont even look with Bauer Media, home of Heat, cy showed through a survey in under the name House of Herli- at you application if you have no Closer and Grazia magazine. 2003 that fewer than one in three hy. She has a website showcas- experience. Although you have After finishing her degree last students studying fashion or tex- ing her different collections and to work for free which can be year with a 2:1 in Fashion she tiles who were in employment six designs and what with working a bit of a drag, it all pays off in moved on to where she is now in months after graduation were em- at Harvey Nichols, she is in the the end.” She used any free time Harvey Nichols and with her own ployed in a design role. Although right place to make the contacts she had for work experience and line of clothes. She has come a lot ten years have passed, if any- she needs. Harvey Nichols often even undertook two placements at further in her career than many thing the employment situation host fashion shows for different once, working as communications who only graduated a year ago for fashion and textile students designers and feature all different manager at OneNine Consulting and she is on her way to success. and others trying to break into designers in-store, she is head of and communications manager for “I don’t think there’s any the fashion industry has only got- organising these events that puts Manchester fashion week. “My real secret to being successful, ten worse. The economic crises her in contact with many different favorite placement was probably its all about hard work and be- that the country has been through designers. “It’s great working in when I worked at Manchester ing passionate about what your has set back the number of jobs such close proximity with suc- fashion week, I was the commu- doing. You have to enjoy it or available and the unemployment cessful fashion designers, it’s sort nications manager and I got to working for free will become a rates are soaring high and with of like having a glimpse at what meet lots of interesting people. It chore, and unfortunately in such the role of fashion designer be- my life could be like one day” was really rewarding to watch the a competitive industry work- coming more and more popular, She started off her fashion ca- finished show and I gained such ing for nothing is inevitable.” 19. THOU SHALT 12. THOU SHALT Be glam. Even when in mud Festival fashion keeps on rocking. Make sure yours is loud, proud and destined to be heard. We give you the knowledge to keep your look field ready...

especially popular find loads of styles and looks in at festivals. Go for most high street shops. bright bold colours A trend that could be creeping and prints and into our wardrobes soon is the choose the one that oversized shirt. Wear them with stands out from the denim cut-offs either tucked in crowds. Word of like Alexa Chung or untuck advice though, stay it and wear it with a co- away from wearing loured tank top. It’s sum- VIVIENNE WESTWOOD A/W ‘13 short shorts with mery, fashionable and your crop top. There might hide any lumps is nothing worse and bumps you don’t than taking the look want on show. Another ith the too far, forgetting shirt look you could go summer fast you’re in public and looking trashy. for this seasons festi- approach- Try and wear them with loose vals is the army khaki ing and pattered trousers or high-waisted style shirt. Kate Moss festivals like shorts. gives this example V, Glastonbury and Reading & Shorts. Now, when it comes to justice, teamed with LeedsW coming up soon, we need to festivals, shorts are always in, team her cut-off shorts start organising our festivals outfits them with pretty much anything and battered up to get us through the three day and it will work out alright. They boots and fishnet camping session always looking like are small and easy to pack, they tights; she just a glamorous rock star. are usually denim, so they match oozes cool and Despite the ridiculously smelly with any coloured top and they are style. toilets, the mud surrounding you perfect for a festival atmosphere. Neon and camping, where you are sleep- Emma Watson, for example, looks colours are ing on nothing but your sleeping absolutely fabulous wearing her an option you bag every night, a girl still has the denim blue shorts and cute white could try this summer option of looking fabulous at all shirt during Glastonbury festival as they are definitely on the festivals this year, whether you last year; she looked classy and trend for festivals this are chilling with your friends at summery but still fit in with the year. The idea would Glasto or going hardcore and doing festival vibe. Coloured shorts are be, however, to bring some raving at Download. Festival another hit in the shops right in neon colours in in small fashion is a big talking point when preparation for summer. So why doses, perhaps a neon top summer starts creeping in and not wear a pair of bright pink shorts or neon accessories. But try lets face it, looking stylish and on with a white shirt, you’re at a festi- not to go for the over the trend while being practical as well val, away from realities of real life, top neon Louis Vuitton look isn’t the easiest job, but it is time to take advantage and be creative. that Katy Perry has gone for. bring out those colourful wellies Playsuits are must for this Another must-have at fes- and go get yourself some pretty summer’s festivals. They are perfect tivals is the iconic sun hat. Si- flowers for your hair. because they don’t take any space enna Miller wears it well, with One of the biggest trends taking to pack and solve your problem of a shirt and denim cut-offs. If over the shops right now are crop having to choosing a whole outfit. the weather is nice, which is tops, they are 100% in for this year’s You can go for a more chic look what we are all hoping for this summer and they are bound to be like Corrine Bailey Rae or opt for summer, it’ll be a good way to something a little different; you can keep the sun out of your eyes 20. and it is an ingenious way to hide that might take your fancy. Final- all about the wellies, go colourful camera, phone, money wet wipes your hair if it’s looking a bit worse ly, what it all comes down to is and go bold. Whether you’re into for when you go to the toilet and for wear on day three. You can practicality. Don’t be silly enough your designer and want to wear maybe a little compact to re-do match it with almost anything to bring heels to a festival, its all your hunter wellies or if you want your make up from. Don’t do and it can finish off any look to about the mud and fields and not to be cheap and cheerful then go what Paris Hilton has and bring make it ‘festival’ ready. As well as only would your heels get ruined, for some from Primark. Around a clutch. It’s impractical and is your sun hat, don’t forget to bring but they would most probably festival time, many shops start bound to get in the way of you some fashionable sunnies. Sim- sink into the ground and your stocking up on all different styles, dancing around, also there is ilarly to the sun hat, it will hide feet will kill after you’ve been colours and prints. Of course more of a chance you will lose it, any tired eyes and it will protect standing up and walking around you also need a practical bag to especially if you’re planning on your eyes from the sun. It’s also a all day. You are more than certain carry around. You will need a getting a little merry. Go for a bag great way to check out any guys to get a few weird looks too. It’s bag to carry your sunnies, water, you can put on your shoulder.

Going Green From Alexa Chung in mini shorts, to Sienna Miller in western style, to Katy Perry’s camouflage and Kate Moss’ signature bohemian rock chick look, keep your festival wear playful, practical and ready for all events

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Crop top, £15, Fashion Union. Leopard print wellies, £10, USC. Denim shorts, £19.99, New Look. Body bag, £7.99, New Look. Sunglass- es, £10, River Island. Neck- lace, £8.50, Topshop. 21. 13. THOU SHALT Run the street

Word on the street is that there are no rules. Fashion enthusiasts are using street style as the starting point for their latest sartorial choices. They are an editor’s sweetheart, a designer’s muse. Street style is about an expression of self, which is why many choose it to demonstrate themselves through their own quintessential style. It often contains clashing prints, blocked colours, animal motifs and a mixture of wearable classics, with the eccentrics. Accessories are where to show off. Heavy brick bags, heels and boots come in all man- ner of personalities. Make sure yours stands out.

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