The Perks and Problems of PVC

So PVC, maybe a few years ago it just seemed like a piece of plastic but today it's an edgy and essential part of the sports luxe trend. Nevertheless, it does have it's pretty obvious downfall;  a lot of the time it is completely see through which can be a bit of a problem unless you are going for a Miley Cyrus stunt. Black PVC can also make you look like your part of the Batman movies and is often more catwoman than catwalk.
However it does look pretty awesome when you get it right so here are some PVC summer essentials that I've spotted...

This amazing Hermes bag is not in stock anymore but you can still get them on Ebay for around £200. The French means 'Souvenir/memory of the 1997 Hermes exhibition' and then says 'A trip to Wonderland'. If you are worried about exposing the entire contents of your bag to the world then you could always wrap your possessions in a scarf first.

I saw this Topshop mac in the shop yesterday and have to say that it looks like the perfect festival essential and a lot better than those plastic ponchos we all buy. It looks really cool and will keep you dry whilst everyone can still see your summery outfit underneath.

Here is a PVC Missguided skirt that is (thankfully) not see through! It still captures the edgy vibe because of it's texture but the pastel blue is reallyyy cute.

This Wildfox makeup bag is really fun because of the bright pink colour and I'm sure that it will add some style to your everyday routine. It's very beachy as well so perfect for summer.

You've heard of the little brown bag but have you heard of the little clear bag? I love it already Bloomingdale's. 

If you fancy splashing out then there's this Burberry Prorsum PVC jacket. It's only for the brave but Cara Delevingne did look awesome in something similar at Burberry SS14.

Last but not least are these two pairs of AMAZING Sophia Webster shoes. They're so quirky and amazing for summer, a must have.

Translating Catwalk Looks into your Everyday Wardrobe

So basically I think that Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan are all geniuses when it comes to creating eye catching pieces for the catwalk but most of the time I would not go about my daily duties wearing catwalk attire (think Chanel head to toe tweed avec blue eyeshadow). I always try to stick to the simple rule,  'Do I feel comfortable in this?' and I also have to remind myself that just because it is designer, doesn't mean it's nice. Sometimes buying an outrageous piece pays off but most of the time it will hang in the wardrobe until I actually pluck up enough courage to wear it. So this is basically a waste of money when I could be incorporating the latest styles into outfits suitable for the everyday. I've been scouring the internet to see if I could find more wearable clothes and accessories that had elements of the 2014 catwalk in them and here's what I found...enjoy!


CHANEL                                                                        ASOS

GUCCI                                                                        NASTY GAL
                


BURBERRY                                                         ASOS
        


VALENTINO                                                      MISSGUIDED
         


CHANEL                                                                 THAKOON
                


MULBERRY                                                               NEW LOOK
          

FENDI                                                                 BANKFASHION.CO.UK
    

Get your Skirt On

Well it's Spring and on the odd chance that the weather turns nice, why not try one of these skirt combos?
Long or short, they never fail to create a casual chic look. Enjoy your weekend everyone x

Rapunzel who??

Here's a little compilation of all the best hairstyles to try in 2014. I think it is safe to say that some require more bravery than others ;)

The Straightened Middle Parting

 Backstage at Chloe, Proenza Schouler, Max Mara and Ralph Lauren. SS14.

Flower Crowns

All Dolce & Gabbana SS14.

The Comb Over

        

Backstage at Helmut Lang, Dior and Chadwick Bell. SS14.

Beehives

 

Moschino and Dolce and Gabbana. SS13.

Fringes

  

Emilio Pucci and Anna Sui. SS13 and FW13


Coloured Hair



Anna Sui, Peter Som and Oscar de la Renta. SS13.

Sports Luxe

 I am not really the sporty type however there is no harm in pretending that I am some sort of fitness guru as long as it involves wearing some Stella McCartney and DKNY. Bring on the luminous accessories, bomber jackets, high tops and mesh dresses all in the name of Sports Luxe.

Milly SS14 New York Fashion Week

Skirt--£201.50

Shoes--£235.80

(Both DKNY)

  Sweater--£295--Rag & Bone

 Lucas Hugh--Bralet--£80

























Dress-£338.69 DKNY


































Rucksack--£1470--Christopher Kane

Swimsuit--£355-- by Lisa Marie Ferandez

High Tops--£385--Isabel Marant

Bag--£655--Clare Vivier























Jumper--£175--Markus Lupfer

Dress--£175--Karen Millen



































Trainers--£145--Marc Jacobs