Wednesday, April 11, 2007

UK STYLE


Style Spotter is back from a fabulous, decadent vacation in London and Amsterdam. A European vacation was well needed, well deserved and well fashioned.

Style comes from all over the world. And the Style Spotter was there to spot the style seen in the designs of buildings, landscape and of course in clothes!

At 9:00 pm Greenwich Mean Time the Style Spotter and her handsome companion made their way through the busy London section of Earl’s Court. Exhausted but somewhat wired; food, a bed and two pillows were all that was needed at that moment.

K+K HOTEL GEORGE - our residence for a few days

Next day on Sunny Sunday morning the streets of London led Style Spotter to Green Park via tube (nothing like NYC trains!) where tourists and locals alike filled the grounds of the park, Buckingham Palace and The House of Parliament. London is truly a magnificent city full of history, art, humor (love the Charlotte Church Show!) and life. Very proper indeed!


But atlas Amsterdam awaits, So Style Spotter and handsome companion were off to the city of sex, drugs and beauty!

Unfortunately whatever happens in Amsterdam stays in Amsterdam. So Style Spotter cannot report on this leg of the trip. However, what can be said is that there were plenty of bikes, wonderful canals, which flowed through the city and lots of shopping!

EUROPEAN STYLE
Most Europeans have a great, aerodynamic sensibility when it comes to fashion. Whether the look is polished or soft core rock and roll, European style comes with its own personality. However, right now, Europeans have a strong fascination with our “It” Girls – La Lohan, Ms. Ritchie and of course everyone’s favorite hate-able heiress, Paris Hilton. In London, Style Spotter also spotted a California girl impression of style, which some Londoners pull off flawlessly, with balloon sized topes, skinny jeans and cute, comfortable flats.

TRENDS
The biggest trend in the U.K. right now is the spring dress. Buy them a Harrods, Topshop, Monsoons or H&M. In the May 2007 issue of Vogue’s Snip magazine fashion editors give their readers great advice. Here are a few of my favorite:

ALL DRESSES FROM TOPSHOP, LONDON


“Dresses are the buys of the summer; they’re perfect for day and night, the beach and the workplace. All you need is tanned legs and a pair of flat sandals or clumpy platforms. Dresses are also a great way to introduce color and print into your wardrobe”
----- Kate Phelan, fashion director, UK VOGUE

“Well-groomed hair and make-up have the power to life a cheap dress”
----- Sarah Harris, fashion features writer, UK VOGUE

“Visit Topshop at 9am when it’s empty. You will have the pick of the crop and all the space in the world. Zip though Zara and H&M whenever you have a spare five minutes – they change their merchandise daily.”
----- Calgary Avansino, beauty and health associate, UK VOGUE

“Steer clear of high-street (low end) imitations of the real thing- look for unique pieces that work in your wardrobe.”
----- Deana Voulters, fashion assistant, UK VOGUE

Besides "The Dress," other UK trends were the fabulous florescent nails, metallic continue to dominate the world and the color blue is the must have shade this season.

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