Skater Style!

Before last year, all that I could recollect about 'skater style' was Avril Lavigne's 'Skater Boy' music video back in the early noughties! But it seems that this style that we used to look back at and laugh (as we do with every old fashion trend) has now made a return.

Of course it isn't the spitting image of that music video since fashion basics have changed and the look would turn from retro to just plain old-fashioned. But what I see nowadays is that mainstream high street stores are taking hints from skate brands such as Vans so that they can incorporate skate style into Sports Luxe.

I am not a skater myself:P I squeal as soon as I get on the board and start to move - literally. However, the Sports Luxe trend has given us all an excuse to pretend. As I discussed in my Personal Style post (a long while back!) a good way to get your style is to incorporate trends into what you like to wear and what you feel comfortable in. This is what I do... most of the time.

For instance, instead of going all out with the hats and the boyfriend jeans I'll opt for my baggy, Guess Shorts as they have a rugged look to the them which gives and edge, I feel. To pair with them I'll wear my Vans in my favourite colour - royal blue to incorporate me into the outfit.

Another thing I like to do which has been seen on Tumblr very much this past year, I take a boy's tartan shirt (I think it's called a Flannel in the US?) and just tie it around my waist which helps with the look and also accentuates the waist - always something I love to do!

Also I think baggy jumpers or tops are quite skater style and I LOVE this one by Holly Fulton to pair with these Eytys, Vans inspired skate shoes - the colour is gorgeous!

 

The Ever-so-classic White Shirt

I think we can all agree that the white shirt is one of the most timeless pieces of clothing out there. They work on everybody, there isn't anyone who can't wear a simple white shirt.

Although it does vary in the way that people wear and accessorize the shirt. Personally I like to tuck a white shirt into my disco pants or plain black jeans and layer it with a jumper so that the collars are poking out creating an elegant, sweet look.

A lot of people will see a white shirt as business-like and too smart for everyday. This is not the case. Even though the shirt is so simplistic, the amount of different fabrics and cuts you can have is endless! The collars constantly change, the length and sleeve length goes on forever in it's variety!

If you're looking for a new white shirt, I suggest going for one that's of a sheer fabric with a classic pointed collar as this will be the trend in Spring/Summer 2014. When you go sale shopping at the end of the month and the beginning of January look out for these shirts as they are a staple in anyone's wardrobe!

Be certain of what length you have as the high-waisted trouser style is returning again in 2014 so I recommend the length to go as far as your lower hip so that you can tuck your shirt into the high-waisted trousers - very 70's indeed.

If you're planning on wearing your shirt over leggings then you may want to go for a slightly more tunic styled shirt so that you cover more of yourself if you want to feel more comfortable. This length can always be used to tuck into high-waisted items to give a more relaxed and baggy feel to your spring/summer look.

Nearly all high-street shops are selling white shirts so grab them and trust me you'll get so much wear out of it. If you want to go for something of higher quality but more expensive then All Saints are brilliant for silk and sheer white shirts and you could also pick up a leather skirt to match if you feel like treating yourself.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!