"yo"you can only be yourself, because everyone else is taking".

Phillipa here with more advice for those who crave fashion.

having trouble finding a new look. Tired of look, Elle and Cosmopolitan.

Well what if I can tell you, I could answer all your question under one link.

www.lookbook.nu

With thousands of different looks from all over the world, you will be able to find your perfect match. Now my motto for fashion is Fashion is Freedom, freedom to express and accessories as much as you want in your own way!
So here's a tip, if you like someones style on look book try not to copy them exactly, this country has enough sheep as it is! like my mother always said "you can only be yourself, because everyone else is taking".

all the people i chose are under 18 to show you, you don't have to be 21 to have crazy but cool style!

here are a few styles that I felt popped out of the page
girls
http://lookbook.nu/#more
http://lookbook.nu/#more
http://lookbook.nu/look/231759-I-break-the-rules-but-I-don-t-care
http://lookbook.nu/look/258074-oh-bondage-up-yours
Boys

http://lookbook.nu/look/246282-The-grounded-fireflys-are-little-stars-that-are-dying
p.s. im on this guys site trying to figure out if he does art or something, but he is kind of moving.
http://lookbook.nu/user/39754-Allec-Z
and girls if your moaning about boys not having good style don't worry these boys prove they don't !

This is a really short blog today, as I've been suffering from writers block and it was kind of a spare of the moment thing

but like i said on facebook two big blogs coming up, so excited i know it is quite sad !

Spread your wings and style *

Acceptable in the 80's

Phillipa here with the new style ideas from Madonna's early years

from big shoulders to acid wash jeans i
t looks like the 80's has been reborn. With a fresh and more exciting twist. With help of style icons such as La Roux, Lady GAGA and Lady Hawke the fashion world has gone BOOM with bright colours, costume jewellery and more denim items then you can think of. However if your struggling to get the decades look without looking like your going to a costume party then listen learn and be amazed . This decade is for the girls with a confidence boost to pull it off, the word for this decade is "outrageous".

1. Icon Market
If your struggling to find something to wear from this era, then pick and icon to style off of. You could use the three stylish singers up the top, they may all love 80's, but take different outlooks off it for instance Lady GaGa is the Glamorous out of all of them with sequin skirts and and polka dot prints will help you receive the magic you want. or if your really want to go down memory lane try finding old pictures and posters of 80's icons such as Madonna.
2. If in doubt google it out. With thousands of pages on Google I'm sure your bound to come up with retro and vintage websites helping you get your 80's look.
3. and if your really in a pickle go to your nearest blockblusters and ask for the most memorable 80's films of all times, the likes of Footloose, Flashdance ,Top Gun and The Breakfast Club, will help you feel like an 80's star.


Now once you have the research tips of 80's fabulous fashion lets mix into today's society.

Topshop is defiantly a help when wanting this look, and as you all Will know the Classic Blazer has popped its way back into our lives. I've seen it being styled beautifully with a bodycon dress (topshop and in primark) try to get an abstract print to spice your outfit up. also with roman sandals, this will give your summer holiday a boost. And will all know that our British weather likes to change! swap those sandals for a bold amd bright coloured tights or even flower patterned tights and a pair of loathers, can work like a charm when dashing in and out of the rain.
Abstract style leggings seem so difficult and scary, but are actually very easy to style. If you don't want to be noticed but love the leggings, wear the leggings with simple bold colour to accessorize with.

Make up is important in this decade instead of using yo
ur natural products, try using your face as an art board and decorate it with stars and hearts and glitter, next you will be perming your hair. if your not feeling the 80's look, try choosing a different decade, the new Channel film is coming out so if you love the war time classic dresses and Channel tweeds jackets the try a more elegant a simple look.
i hope this help your 80's crave.

Spread your wings and style.

Suit up and Play

Phillipa Here with more fashion tips for the fashion lovers of the world.

As summer grows closer you find that your 08 summer Wardrobe bores you. well here's a chance for you to change that. The classic Play suit seems suitable for any occasion.

For people wh
o do not know what a Play suit is, it consist of a simple matching top and shorts that has been made into one piece

But how do you find the right Play suit for you?


Here are nine differ
ent body shapes for everybody to have a Play suit that feels fresh and exciting.












For those beautiful big bottom Pear shape girls

This Playsuit's long straps will make your torso look long, this will make you feel and look taller, when the straps are pulled up your boobs will look like they've gone from a size A to C. the leg holes at the bottom can be adjusted so if you are a pear shaped loosen those strings this will give your legs the 3 S's Skinny, Shaped and Sexy. The bold print will cover any unwanted body parts that you don't want people to see in public and the small belt will be tightened your waist and hips to give your body that curvy look you've always wanted.



This French connection Riviera Striped Play suit is perfect for a beach babe look. Match this ensemble with some bright bold jewellery a poka dot bikini and a wicker bag, you'll be ready for any day crisis. And for a night on the town change your bikini and wicker bag for a chunky black belt, black stilettos and a beautiful sequin clutch . This Play suit will make your pear shape problem disappear and you will feel stunning all summer long.


For the girls that think they start out with their shoulders and work their way into their legs you should look at the wine glass figure.




This Playsuit will cover your shoulders and the round shaped collar will help shape your shoulders making them look smaller and helping you feel more girly. The
rest of the playsuit will wrap round your body making your boobs still feel big and inporpotion with the rest of your body the belt will create curves for you and the lenght of shorts will help show of the best part of this figure those long legs.

This orange beauty is £30 from Awear, this will be simple for the summer as the bold colour will make it easier to accessorize. In the day still use the advantages of amazing long legs and use long gladiator sandals with a satchel bag and a wicker hat, while shopping for your next outfit you will turn other shoppers heads. when going out for dinner grab some black ankle heals a over sized clutch make with a flower corsage on it and a wrap for the walk home might get a bit chilly remember it may be summer but we still live in Britain. You wine glass figure girls a gonna brighten up this summer.

Skittle figure mayhem.




This Playsuit design is for girls with a tall and petite figure on top however the body becomes bigger and curvier as it reaches the bum. The way that this Playsuit works is that both the top and the bottom are quite long, the top half shows the petite side with narrow shoulders and small boobs, while the bottom half works on the curves with the big, beautiful bottom and thighs. working together this figure shows an unusually but loveable twist from small to big for girls that are tall and stunning.

As this Playsuit works for it self with the variety of colours, accessories are easy, the word your looking for is "basic" in the day cream wedges, sunglas
ses and a green, yellow or orange handbag. A few bangles and a simple chain necklace will make you outfit perfect. when nightlife comes green heels (the same green as the dress, please don't clash) one black belt and one black clutch will make you the talk of the night. follow this advice and you will strike!

strapless and classic





This jumpsuit is not for a petite girl as the loose material will overpower their figure. This jumpsuit is for the bigger but still beautiful girls on my figure list. the elastic fold over will help hide any tummies that do not want to be shown and the loose material will not cling to the body however will still show of the curves that women would die for. the strapless affect is simple and elegant to show of those shoulders and boobs. This blue beauty is one of the easiest jumpsuits to style up by day use big chunky bracelets a white cardigan and throw on some white converses with a big black bag this will give you a boyish but classy look. for night keep the cardi but use Mary Jane style black heels and a silver clutch. give that big beauty body a elegant look and you will own any room you walk into.


boyish brick but not so boring.




This figure is very straightforward, quite broad shoulders, flat bum flat tummy no waist and small curvy legs. however the magic of this figure is that you can still look small and skinny and add as many layers as you want this simple Play suit is for my rock chick look. In the day throw on leather jacket if its summer try a cropped leather jacket and some rock chick boots. black jewellery both day and night just swap the shoes for some black heel ankle boots and a cool black clutch and say hello to your Vivienne Westwood look.

Demin heaven for those vase figure babes.





The detail of the shoulders will help hide the broad look of them. the suit then goes into a low cut top to show of the big boobs on this figure. This Play suit also uses a fold over to hide any loose parts of the belly. The Play suit easily curves for that long curvy waist and big hips. simple hot pants to tighten down those slim legs with a big pocket on it to keep it interesting Everyday use, jeans are.So this is simple. Light cardigan, plimsolls and any bag you like it will work, play around with some Ghetto gold bangles necklace and hoop earrings and that will help keep it funky. Normally you wouldn't wear denim to a night event so use your best jewellery those expensive shoes you only used for prom and a gorgeous wrap and you will fit right in. Rock the denim this summer.

What do and hourglass, and floral print and a Play suit have in common?

this beauty



This is my favourite piece because for my style, shape and taste its perfect. But for the rest of the fashion world the real reason why it is so magnificent is that it classic beautiful elegant and the figure, is the figure that most girls want. Hourglass makes is classic. The print will hide any bumps that you don't want and the material fits to shape the body perfectly. Most girl I would say stand clear because it may not help your body figure but for hour glass i say its a must buy.

This vintage feminine play suit can be use for a sweet innocent look with cream wedges and clutch bag for the day with a cool light Jean jacket and then at night can have a dramatic twist with black accessories. vintage perfection.


Apples, bells but petite and sweet.....






The white shows a loose fabric that can hide the girls with a round figure. The one shoulder piece is best fit for girl that has a small top and a huge bottom because of the use of the elastic join in the middle. However both of these play suits may fit big girls but they are also perfect for petite girls. The white suit is loose but can cover the small figured girls in the best ways with the use of a belt can separate top from bottom and show shape. The off shoulder shows detail and will control the way it lies a small body. use of heels will make you feel tall and a vintage accessories for the first will keep it classic and the second used wooden bag, jewellery and sandals to keep the beach look.


the shapes that keep away from play suits are

cornet- broad shoulders, small boobs no waist slim hips and slender legs
lollipop- big boobs slight waist slim hips and long legs
column- shoulder and hips same width long legs
it will make you look to skinny and to tall try jumpsuits.

Hope this help your crave for new fashion

Spread your wings a style*


TO INFINITY & BEYOND retro





Phillipa here with a new update with Fly in style

This is a short report today

Somewhere in the land of Oxford street there is a little short cut which will lead you into the beauty that is Soho.... however if you follow your feet down the Soho brick road you will find
your journey has lead you to an usual yellow sign. This my lovely readers would be the direction to go back in time.

Down in the basement you will find extravagant clothes that once would have been worn by an ancestors generation. the shops clothes are dated from war time heroes to early 80's punk and many many more.
You will not find this shop to be anything like Primark or Topshop. the atmosphere helps your forget about the outside world and makes you think about the wonders of where a bout's are modern day styles came from.

The only slight down side of this shop is that there are no copies of clothes !
so have to find something that no one else have and style it your own.

want more information go to: http://www.beyondretro.com/english/blog/

Spread your wings and style

Phillipa *

Summer Term Scenario

Phillipa here with the Summer season tips.

Now the clocks have gone forward its time to get rid of the winter coats and hats and let the bikinis and
flipflops have a taste of 2009. However I know I'm not the only one who finds it hard to show off my summer fashion while still at school. It is easy in the winter because you can wrap up with a classic trench coat or experiment with woolly hats but in the summer you can't just go to school in your skirt and bikini top without getting send home. Don't worry girls the panic is over with this advice your uniform will brighten up your day.
Fancy Footwear


To keep your feet looking nice without getting them hot a bothered
try these Canvas Lofer pumps - £15 topshop The lofer style will keep the in fashion for a while and still your feet will be in heaven while your dodging the corridors.

If you want to add a
feminine touch to your day how about these Valley triple bow shoes- £22 topshop The big patterned bow at the front of the shoe will grab peoples attention and the style of the shoe will literally keep you light on your feet. If you want the dramatic affect to shake up the school try Brougue lace up shoe - £45 -topshop these sexy shoes will be more for the older years as hey do scream out mature sexy young women.

Summer breeze flying through the hair

summer brings out flowers- Brighten up the dull hair with a few flowers in your hair- you can get these a
nd Claire's- or primark start experimenting

Head scarf's- even your gran's old scarf wrapped round your head and put into a cute Minnie mouse bow with make you look cute and this will snap up not only the sun but other peoples attention. try bright colour scarf's to reflect off the sun



Decorate with Jewellery
bracelets will style up your wrists - the simplest colourful bangles will make your school uniform fun and exciting

Vintage rings from any vintage shop will
burst out the fun in your wardrobe

earrings- big stone earrings dont have to be expensive don't just try claires try BHS, H&M, even M&S if you look hard enough you'll find exactly what your looking for

Every school girl needs
a school bag Primark have a variety of wicker bags from £6- £8 from a gorgeous beige to and wild pinks and red scream out beach babe

.
If that doesn't sweeten your taste buds try leather satchel bags

I know Primark spells out copycat because everyone will have it but by putting flowers, a broach or a scarf on it will make it yours.

School socks saviour
boring black socks- bye bye
your new outfit for school needs a wide range or new summer socks

Some where White socks which do spice it up a bit but what about navy or even grey

or when its really hot really put the
DOL
LY cuteness in your with girly white dolly socks. they're not childish if you wear them with the right mature attitude. With this advice you wont dread the summer term to begin. going get the confidences and start experimenting

spread your wings ans style



Phillipa*


The Rise of Ray Bans

Phillipa here with the very first fly in style blog. If you love fashion you'll take and interest.





It seems in our busy social life of fun and fashions a little black beauty from the near past has creeped its way back into the lives of teens, I don't know about your school but from Brentwood County High I see the sunglasses has popped out earlier than the sun this year. Here's a few tips to make you and individual from the herd.

1. Use the sunglasses as an accessory.Base your outfit around them remeber they go with everything

2. real ones are so much better than knocked off

3. If you want to buy a cheap pair of real ones try ebay don't be afraid to bid for fashion

4. And if you don't want to spend your money try looking at the back of your parents wardrobe be cool be vintage.

5. make them your own

6. If you've got it flaunt it, if you think you can pull of the Ray bans with that devilish attitude that the fashion world love, than where them to the death, but if you think that their not you start a new trend of your own

They come back in style but when you finished with them leave them as you found them for future generations to enjoy

spread your wings and style

Phillipa *