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          Kirstie in Print
          Woodie & Morris Live On
          April 17, 2016
          Kirstie Smillie
          Spring Wardrobe Shuffle
          May 4, 2016

          Shoulder, shoulder, tap, tap……

          April 24, 2016

          There are a few trends this summer that I definitely won’t be attempting, slip dresses (too minimal) and flat mules (too uncomfortable) but the off-shoulder, baring that nice bit of flattering skin has lots of potential.  For day, evening and holidays it just feels right. Designer labels are showing them in abundance like these two from Net-A-Porter.

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          Lisa Marie Fernandez at Net-A-Porter

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          Zimmermann at Net-A-Porter

          On the high street, my favourite look is the girlie frill worn with tomboy jeans. At my recent Jeans Workshop I found a sweet top from an unexpected source – Miss Selfridge. In a deckchair stripe and cotton feel fabric a few of you tried it with boyfriend jeans and loved it.  A fun summer addition for £25. Avoid tops that have are too long and full, as its better to show a bit of waist definition or choose the slimmer silhouette to balance the wider top.

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          Miss Selfridge frill off shoulder

          Or the simple pure cotton option from Warehouse, £32.

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          Warehouse cotton sleeved off shoulder

          Monsoon’s lacy layer, £59, perfect with grunge jeans for day or sleeker limbs for evening.

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          Monsoon cotton Marilyn top

          The one obvious issue here is bra straps – do we show or hide them?  A strapless bra is an option as these tops are not so fitted that the bra edges will show, or go for coloured contrast – pink, green just make a statement of it – never go down the see through plastic option. It never works.

          The cut out shoulder is another look on the same theme and solves the bra debate, by Baukjen, £59

          Baukjen Lila cold shoulder top

          It’s one body area that doesn’t need too much preparation, just a little layer of moisturiser – done.

          Kirstie x

           

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          Moving through my forties I've gained confidence to believe in 'style over trends' - quality wins (most of the time) and not to take it all too seriously. A great jacket is always my motto, and I like to play about with old and new and mix in some craft ideas too. I work with lovely clients who want a concise wardrobe or a unique outfit for a special occasion. I hope to inspire you.

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