Baroque & Roll by smarten-up
Embracing the velvet-love a little bit more with a glam-grunge inspired moodboard...
oh Winter fashion, how I love thee!
Wednesday 2 November 2011
Polyvore Moodboard: Baroque & Roll
Baroque & Roll by smarten-up
Embracing the velvet-love a little bit more with a glam-grunge inspired moodboard...
oh Winter fashion, how I love thee!
Velvet Crush
One of the best things about Autumn/Winter is the range of fabrics
and textures that seem to recur every year, almost in the same way as
our festive traditions. When fairy lights and garlands are adorning our
streets and homes, sequins, faux furs and (my personal favourite) velvet all make an appearance once the nights draw in. Rich colours and luxurious fabrics
are rife at this time of the year, helping to brighten the cold, gloomy
days.
Velvet is just so enchanting - it is inherently dramatic and catches the light in such interesting ways, and comes in many different finishes. It does, however, too often get a bad rap - possibly due to the shiny, Lycra-infused varieties aligned with stuffy, unflattering evening dresses for the over 50s, or sometimes for its crushed incarnation, as the year-round outfit of the more romantic brand of Goths.
Velvet is in fact a classic fabric with a long history, dating back to around the medieval period. Due to the expensive production process (pre-Industrial era), it was a highly expensive and exclusive fabric. It came to represent nobility and luxury, so much so that in 1399, Richard II's will requested that he should be buried clothed in velvet. What a demand!
But let's not be morbid - you don't have to wait until you're six feet under to swathe yourself in this most fabulous of fabrics! Topshop is pretty much THE place for on-trend velvet pieces right now, and thus makes up much of my shopping list for this blog.
Without further ado, here are some of my favourite ways to wear velvet...
All In The Details…
If you're not keen on the idea of a full-on velvet ensemble, it also works well as an accessory or embellishment, adding texture and a touch of tradition to simple styles.
*A small black velvet ribbon tied at the neck of a collared shirt. Perfect for the boy-girl trend too.
*Velvet trims on a winter coat – for instant, vintage ‘princess’ styling...
One Key Piece…
For a a girlish 60s look, a glam-rock 70s look or even a 90s grunge revival, a velvet statement piece can tick all the boxes...
*A girlish dress – a-line, smock or skater-style all work perfectly in velvet.
*Tops, Tunics, Smocks, etc... An ideal way to integrate one item into your outfit. Works well with dark denim, leather and plenty more staples. I love the creepy, Wednesday Addams-vibes of this Topshop tunic top. Embellished with tiny crucifixes and a schoolgirlish lace collar, it's bizarre but beautiful.
On Your Feet…
Velvet shoes are everywhere right now, and there’s a plethora of styles to choose from. Ok, so maybe they’re not the most practical of footwear fabrics for splashing about in puddles, but they do add a certain touch of luxe drama to an outfit with ease! From neat, slipper-style pumps to statement creepers. Topshop’s lace-up velvet ankle boots and brogues are a great way to integrate this fabric into your wardrobe, and are perfect for casual or evening styles.
And if all those treats haven't got you in the mood for some sumptuous seasonal dressing up, I don't know what will!
hx
Velvet is just so enchanting - it is inherently dramatic and catches the light in such interesting ways, and comes in many different finishes. It does, however, too often get a bad rap - possibly due to the shiny, Lycra-infused varieties aligned with stuffy, unflattering evening dresses for the over 50s, or sometimes for its crushed incarnation, as the year-round outfit of the more romantic brand of Goths.
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| Queen Elizabeth II - Typically regal robes of velvet and ermine |
Velvet is in fact a classic fabric with a long history, dating back to around the medieval period. Due to the expensive production process (pre-Industrial era), it was a highly expensive and exclusive fabric. It came to represent nobility and luxury, so much so that in 1399, Richard II's will requested that he should be buried clothed in velvet. What a demand!
But let's not be morbid - you don't have to wait until you're six feet under to swathe yourself in this most fabulous of fabrics! Topshop is pretty much THE place for on-trend velvet pieces right now, and thus makes up much of my shopping list for this blog.
Without further ado, here are some of my favourite ways to wear velvet...
All In The Details…
If you're not keen on the idea of a full-on velvet ensemble, it also works well as an accessory or embellishment, adding texture and a touch of tradition to simple styles.
*A small black velvet ribbon tied at the neck of a collared shirt. Perfect for the boy-girl trend too.
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| Take a tip from the ever-stylish Ms Chung and add a touch of drama to a simple shirt |
*Velvet trims on a winter coat – for instant, vintage ‘princess’ styling...
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| Topshop Premium Velvet Bow Coat: £98 |
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| Topshop Mustard Velvet Tie Coat: £75 |
For a a girlish 60s look, a glam-rock 70s look or even a 90s grunge revival, a velvet statement piece can tick all the boxes...
*A girlish dress – a-line, smock or skater-style all work perfectly in velvet.
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| 60s Girlish: Boutique by Jaeger @ ASOS: £138 |
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| 70s Glam: Topshop Midnight Blue Velvet Playsuit: £55 |
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| 90s Grunge: Topshop Burgundy Skater Dress: £30 |
*Tops, Tunics, Smocks, etc... An ideal way to integrate one item into your outfit. Works well with dark denim, leather and plenty more staples. I love the creepy, Wednesday Addams-vibes of this Topshop tunic top. Embellished with tiny crucifixes and a schoolgirlish lace collar, it's bizarre but beautiful.
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| Topshop Cross Velvet Tunic: £68 |
On Your Feet…
Velvet shoes are everywhere right now, and there’s a plethora of styles to choose from. Ok, so maybe they’re not the most practical of footwear fabrics for splashing about in puddles, but they do add a certain touch of luxe drama to an outfit with ease! From neat, slipper-style pumps to statement creepers. Topshop’s lace-up velvet ankle boots and brogues are a great way to integrate this fabric into your wardrobe, and are perfect for casual or evening styles.
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| Topshop Valeria Velvet Ballet Pumps: £18 |
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| Topshop Artwork Green Velvet Ankle Boots: £75 |
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| Topshop Karma Eva Burgundy Velvet Brothel Creepers: £55 |
And if all those treats haven't got you in the mood for some sumptuous seasonal dressing up, I don't know what will!
hx
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