Last year, Burberry's 2009 heeled combat boots were spotted on dozens of celebs and it girls. This season black combat boots have continued to rise in popularity as they're a semi-practical heel for colder days and a hot look!
Jeffrey Campbell, $175
Jeffrey Campbell got on this early with a dupli-CAUGHT version of the infamous Burberry boots for their fall 2009 collab with LF stores. They were called the "Poland" then. The shoes appear to have been re-issued as the "Boot Camp" and are available again online in a variety of colors at Solestruck.
Kelsi Dagger, $150
My personal favorite for this look is the Eva boot from Kelsi Dagger. I actually bought these for myself last week after Piperlime restocked in my size, and I wore them literally everyday last week. I got compliments on them at work, and outside the office a tranny asked me where I bought them. That's how you know you have a fierce pair of heels on, haha.
I love this pair from Kelsi Dagger because they're more practical for someone like me who walks everywhere and spends a lot of time on her feet. There's just enough platform and heel for the look without becoming too clunky. On Friday I started my day at 8AM and wore them all the way through work and two DJ sets, ending the day 19 hours later at 3AM. And while my feet were definitely exhausted, I don't think it would have been possible with some of my other shoes.
Who hasn't lusted after a shearling jacket after watching Burberry's FW 2010 runway show? I know that I certainly am in need. And while the original costs upwards of $3000, it's already sold out! This fall must-have will add instant luxury served with a tough attitude to the plainest tee shirt and skinny jeans. It also would look great as a topper to a maxi dress or tee.
Anyways as I was wondering what else was available at a price that wouldn't break the bank I found a multitude of options at varying price points.
The Acne version seems to be slightly less tough version in it's khaki tones it appears sweeter and more adorable than the Burberry version. The biker styling and snug to body fit make it easy to wear with just about anything.
The Topshop version seems like a darker cousin of the Burberry, the oversize collar and straighter body echo similarities. While the chunky buckle details add a hard edge. This one really gives off a strong aviator vibe.
The McGinn version echoes the color palatte of the Burberry version but the shaggy shearling minus the buckles gives this one a more overall feminine cleaned up vibe. I remember seeing this one in person a few months back and the shearling trim was super soft and it appeared to be great quality too!
The Rachel Rachel Roy jacket echoes the snuggly appeal of the Burberry version. With it's full shaggy collar it gives the appearance of almost a comfy blanket wrapped around your body.
The ASOS take on the jacket is the most masculine. Although it's fitted to the body, with the chunky rib detailing and pointy collar it gives the impression of it once really did belong to a boy.
Finally, if you are on a budget a sheepskin gilet is a great option to get the look for less. Although it won't take you into deep winter, it certainly could take you into fall and would look great over long sleeve tops.
Another option if you're really on a budget or don't have space for another jacket is to add a bit of luxe to just about any jacket you already own is with the edition of this super soft J. Crew Mongolian Lamb Stole that rings in at $98, I saw it in stores last week and couldn't get over how soft it felt! I would personally choose the champagne tone version!
Military inspired jackets have been around for a while but for the 2010/2011 Fall/Winter season, you can expect to see more tailored and fitted pieces in a variety of fabrics including wool, tweed and cotton. They're great for layering and are über functional (since they tend to sport multiple pockets) without being overly fussy. I'm definitely a fan!
Military Blazer by Superdry ($140), Canvas Military Jacket by Express ($178)
Some of the detailing you can expect to see includes oversized/brass buttons, exaggerated lapels, high-standing Napoleonic collars, cavalier ribbon lined closures, officer collars, patch pockets and double-breasted coats. The cavalier styled coats (similar to the Canvas Military Jacket by Express shown above) were previously showcased in womenswear but have now made their way over to menswear.
Military Funnel Neck Jacket by Asos ($109.53), Merchant Jacket by Allsaints ($190)
In general, the pieces tend to be on the casual side and would look great with a simple pair of jeans and boots. However, if you're in the market for something that you can dress up or down, I'd opt for a jacket made out of wool versus cotton/canvas.
Grey Military Cotton Jacket by Topman ($160), Wool Felt Parade Jacket by Burberry Prorsum ($1,795)
Guilty pleasure; I love Gossip Girl. Aside from Blair, my favorite character has to be Chuck Bass. His love of purple, neck scarves and other dandy fashion never fail to amuse me. I guess I'm not the only one who loves Chuck Bass as nothing screams Chuck better than Velvet that the Fall 2009 runways were chock full of. While this won't be a look for everyone, I don't despise it, as long as the pants are a tailored fabric instead of velvet and other apparel is masculine sleek, I think it could work.
Left to Right: Roberto Cavalli, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana Left to Right: Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani, Burberry
This past summer, I found myself thinking, "Are the 90's coming back?" If fashion repeats itself and the 80's are dying out, then I guess it would only make sense for the 90's to make their return.
Pictured: Alexander Wang, Luella, Zucca, Burberry,
Teen Vogue, Urban Outfitters, Shop Bop
I think the 90's are back, specially grunge. I've been seeing a lot of trends from the days of MTV's My So Called Life and Daria, when Nirvana and Pearl Jam were breaking through. Like a number of flashback trends, 90's grunge was awesomely bad - the awesome part being the effortlessness.
Here are the elements of the 90's resurgence:
- Beanies were all over Fall 2008 runways, including Alexander Wang and Luella, and the gray Burberry beanie has become an editor favorite. - Plaid flannel has been a hipster favorite for seasons (or in some cases, years), and it seems to making it's return with the masses. - Chunky shoes like Doc Martens are making a comeback, but more prominent will be thick heels and wedges and shoes that are ugly-cute (girl lingo alert). - Distressed denim can be so wrong, but with the right styling, acid wash and shredded jeans can be so right. - Leather jackets, mini skirts, and even pants have been spotted on celebrities for the past two seasons and are officially in this season.
So a big question isn't whether or not the 90's are back, but rather how to wear these elements without looking dated.
- Proportionsand silhouettes are key. If you're going to wear a loose shirt, balance with a pair of skinny pants. If you're going to wear a cropped top, layer it over a snug, long tank or under a loose, long cardigan. - Styling 90's grunge to look current means balancing grunge elements with polished or feminine pieces like necklaces, lace, and shiny heels. This will help with not only looking up-to-date, but make your look grunge-inspired rather than just grungy.
Rock that flannel! And I'll leave you with my favorite 90's cartoon.
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