Back to School- My 3 favourite words- till the middle of October when we are inundated with our children's' projects and homework.
This fall my eldest son is starting high school and I am looking forward to the " no nonsense " phase of school wear. He, on the other hand is appalled that Adidas training pants will no longer be the staple of his every day attire.
I ran into a friend recently and while I was rejoicing in the prospect of no longer fighting over morning attire, she is facing the opposite dilemma.
How does someone who has had to wear a uniform for the past 5 years, that was preselected and decided for them by an establishment that clearly has no Fashion sense embrace the freedom
of style ?
Here is an easy place to start:
After trendalyzing what's in the stores for Fall, I choose to compare them to my fave 80's iconic movie " The Breakfast Club".
This fall my eldest son is starting high school and I am looking forward to the " no nonsense " phase of school wear. He, on the other hand is appalled that Adidas training pants will no longer be the staple of his every day attire.
I ran into a friend recently and while I was rejoicing in the prospect of no longer fighting over morning attire, she is facing the opposite dilemma.
How does someone who has had to wear a uniform for the past 5 years, that was preselected and decided for them by an establishment that clearly has no Fashion sense embrace the freedom
of style ?
Here is an easy place to start:
After trendalyzing what's in the stores for Fall, I choose to compare them to my fave 80's iconic movie " The Breakfast Club".
Are you the Brain? the Basket case? a Criminal? the Princess? or the Jock?
Or Perhaps your Style is a Combination of all?
The Jock
Varsity and Athletic Looks.
bomber jackets, track pants, hoodies
bomber jackets, track pants, hoodies
The Brain
Prim, Proper, and Perfectly put together.
tie tops, cardigans, loafers
tie tops, cardigans, loafers
The Basketcase
Oversize, Longer Lengths, Hobo feeling.
pleated long skirts,oversize top,maxi cami dresss
pleated long skirts,oversize top,maxi cami dresss
The Criminal
Grunge meets Biker Style.
real or vegan leather, military, rips, splatter & buckles
real or vegan leather, military, rips, splatter & buckles
The Princess
Feminine, Floral Romantic.
embroidery and frills,frills, frills...
embroidery and frills,frills, frills...
My advice to that young girl leaving a uniform behind :
Do not get into fashion frazzle, have fun with it....Find your fashion alter ego !
Do not get into fashion frazzle, have fun with it....Find your fashion alter ego !
Written by: Elena G
Source: Zara,Tumblr, Universal Pictures Studios
Source: Zara,Tumblr, Universal Pictures Studios