So we've been noticing that a lot of our favourite high street shops have started posting their Autumn/Winter season previews and we have both been checking them out for the past few days. Thus, we decided to share our opinions on the upcoming trends, a sort of what to wear and what not to wear this upcoming season. So here we go:
1. Turbans - We have no idea what this trend is about. We're pretty sure we haven't seen anyone running about wearing a turban unless they are doing so for religious purposes, in which case fair play to them, but then isn't it sort of insulting if we all start doing it?
2. Fringing - We hate tassels and fringes. We are not old fashioned curtains or lamp-shades, so what the hell! If you're going to wear a top that covers your bits then have your midriff slightly covered with tassels, what is the point. Either you want to show it off, or you don't.
3. Animal Print Fur - This is just wrong altogether. First, you kill the animal for the fur, then you print animal print on top of it, thus ironically, you are wearing an animal and looking like one. Just no. Not at all. Ever.
4. Loafers - What the heck, we aren't grannys! And grannys don't even wear loafer heels so where did this weird trend come from? These designers need to get their heads sorted.
5. Rugs - Now this kind-of poncho/cardigan isn't too bad, but it still does look like someones taken a rug and added some seams and now it's fashionable. No. It is not. It's just weird!!
6. Wet look/Foil things - What are you, a plastic bag? You haven't been in the rain either, it's summer (depending on where you live, ofc). So what the hell!! Why do you want to look like you've been wrapped in tin foil, or had a shower with your clothes on? We just don't understand!
7. Mustard - Now, I like the colour yellow, yellow is fine, it's all bright and sunshine and lemons. But mustard is the ugliest shade of anything, ever. You look like you should be on top of a hot dog. So, just take it off and go and eat one instead, thank you please. Jesse likes mustard, because she's weird :).
8. Phojazzling - Yeah so, we just made that word up. But it's like vajazzling for your phone. Why on earth do you want to cover your phone in jewels or your vagina for that matter? You've just paid at least a couple hundred pounds for this amazing piece of technology that lets you talk to other people quickly and easily and adding some bling on top of it just makes you uncool. What if it breaks and you've to take it into the shop and it's all phojazzled? They'll have to sit and pick them off before they can fix your phone, thus taking longer to do and the more annoyed you get waiting on it. So just don't do it. Not now. Not ever.
Now that we've got through all the seasonal no-gos, here are some trends we can definitely get on board with!
1. Coloured Jeans - We are definitely enjoying the coloured jeans, denim is often boring and its such an easy way to brighten up an outfit, and your summer, by sticking on a bright pair of jeans. We currently want: red, green, blue, purple. All of them really!
2. Blazers - Blazers used to be a work-wear only thing, but they've hit the fashion world hard and now its an a good way to look semi-professional for an interview, or just as a jacket with some colourful jeans and a plain top and you're flying.
3. Autumn Colours - I (Sami) currently love this dress, I wanted it for my graduation in black but they didn't have my size and now it's in red and my size, want! But the red and gold and browns of Autumn colours is definitely a trend that we are both on board with. Jesses favourite colour is red, so that works too!
4. Nerdy/Print Jumpers - I (Sami, again) want this jumper! Actually, I want this whole set. We both love jumpers that have nerdy prints, or just a nice print, like some hearts, or polkadots, or bows, works for us. Paired with coloured jeans too and there you go, outfit!
5. Fur-lined Boots - Jesse definitely enjoys fur-lined boots and she has several pairs, I prefer non-fur boots, but the ones picture I actually kind of like. I have seem some nice ones, so I'm not going to outline the trend completely just yet. But fur boots and uggs, are definitely winter shoes and it's no wonder they are slowly creeping back onto the high street.
6. Coloured Cardigans - Cardigans to go with the jeans, of course! And because well it gets colder in the winter weather, a bright colourful cardigan will keep you warm and cheer you up a bit!
7. Headbands - Now, I have to admit, I've never really worn headbands, but Jesse has worn the wire ones that you can turn up into rabbit ears, which is still an ongoing trend. But these big bow headbands have hit the market and I'm seeing them everywhere. However, I did find them first on etsy, and I pasted a rainbow version of this one, to Jesse's facebook wall, stating the fact that I wanted it! I spy a trend-set.
8. Animal Hats - This trend caught on last year, with River Island's Panda Hat being seen on almost every head, then came the cats and raccoons and foxes and bears. And they aren't fast to go out of fashion, they are coming back into stock for all our winter needs. A cute little animal hat to make us look stupid, but keep our heads warm, well who can complain!
So there you go, our fashion opinions for all your Autumn/Winter trendy needs! Do share with us in a comment any trends you are on board with this season, or if you disagree with our no's, do let us know why!
Until next time,
Sami & Jesse
