Summer Wedding Style 101

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It’s that time of year again, the time when our weekends are booked up in advance thanks to the summer wedding boom. I do love a good wedding however when you have four to attend over the course of a month your wardrobe soon starts to feel, well a little bit empty! After making the mistake of purchasing new outfits for every wedding I was invited to last year, I have made a decision that I am going to far more wardrobe savvy this year. Here is my fool proof check list for staying stylish during the wedding season.

Rotation

Unless you are attending four completely separate weddings where you are guaranteed no guest overlap, chances are you are looking to avoid the dreaded ‘haven’t we seen you in that before’ look. Instead of purchasing totally new outfits I have bought a wedding capsule wardrobe of plain colored dresses that can easily be jazzed up with belts, scarves, shawls and jewellery to create completely different looks. 

Comfort AND Style!

Naturalizer LennoxCourt. Source: http://www.lotusshoes.co.uk

Footwear is one of the important considerations when putting together a wedding outfit. The lure of towering heels can prove tempting however since I discovered the Naturalizer shoe range I have been able to enjoy the flattering look of heels without the burning pain after too many renditions of the YMCA. A simple pair of black or nude court shoes will go with everything and will not break the bank, or your toes!

Hats Off

DIY Fascinator. Source: kiokreations.com

Hats are all the rage since the Royal wedding last year and although hats used to be an essential requirement of a wedding outfit, there are plenty of alternative options that look just as stylish and won’t empty your wallet. A simple fascinator looks subtle yet fashionable, if you cannot find one to match your outfit why not pop into your local craft store and pick up some feathers, ribbon and sequins to customize your own? Not only is this a much more affordable option, you can avoid bumping into someone with the same one. Phew!

Kat is a full time writer, blogger who loves nothing more than being asked to write about her second passion in life, fashion (her first being shopping!). She is known for her love of Vivienne Westwood  and Lotus Shoes

Mix Practical And Alternative!

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As a lover of alternative fashion I always look forward to the time of year when skulls, studs and all things gothic make a comeback in the mainstream fashion stores, and I’m not talking about Halloween! This summer the British high street is awash with alternative fashion trends with many taking inspiration from the current festival season to create a range of clothing fit for any wannabe rock star. As a self-confessed lover of impractical footwear I am in my element as stores battle to add the biggest spikes and the most studs to their skyscraper platform heels.

For those with a more sensible head on their shoulders, squeezing feet into shoes which would not look out of place in a KISS tribute band may not seem like the ideal way to try out this current trend. If you do want to unleash your inner rock star without having to stand in the corner in fear of falling over, here are my top tips for practical alternative fashion.

You don’t have to go overboard.

Simply adding a skull scarf to an outfit can take your overall look from preppy to rock chick. There are some fantastic accessories out there at the moment that look great when layered together to create a festival, rock chick lock.

Get Clashing

Combine floral prints with leather jackets and studded shoes to create a contrasting look that will not look out of place in the muddy fields of Glastonbury or the celeb filled tents of Coachella. Experiment with textures as well as prints to create a laid back festival look.

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Style and Comfort

Why suffer for fashion purposes when you can find comfortable shoes that are also very much on trend. I love combining a pair of comfy Naturalizer shoes with a skull print dress and leather jacket to create a look that not only looks good, but will allow me to dance all night to my favorite band without worrying about sore feet in the morning!

Kat is a full time writer, blogger who loves nothing more than being asked to write about her second passion in life, fashion (her first being shopping!). She is known for her love of Vivienne Westwood  and Lotus Shoes