Street Fashion: The Look of Tomorrow!

This article was published in the August 2013 issue of Teenstuff.

We all love watching movies like The Devil Wears Prada and The September Issue where seeing a woman walking down the streets in couture and six inch stilettos isn’t considered unreasonable, and although you’ll probably deny it when talking to friends, you fantasize over the day when you’ll look the same. Okay, let’s leave that bubble! Welcome back to Planet Earth where modern day women dress up in ready-to-wear labels to work rather than red carpet looks.

This season, especially in the teen world, of all of the different genres of chic, the one raving the scene is street fashion. Whether, you’re a Greaser, preppy or hippie, there’s a place for you in this phenomenon. Here are the top 5 pieces that are closet must-haves to help you accentuate your street look!

Denim all the Way!

Denim has stood as a symbol of bohemia and Gypsy-ness since it’s ascension. This is even further true today with denim skirts which are the next big thing. After fading from the fashion scene for a while in the eighties and early nineties, they were revived by Marnie Bjornson in the late nineties. My suggestion is to pair it up with a simple tank top if going to the mall or even better a sleeveless animal print. Avoid Polka Dots. A belt and those nerdy Ray bans we all have would match well! These looks have actually made their looks into some big collections from Stella McCartney to Louis Vuitton! Don’t forget to break the trend by wearing something other than the good, old blue shade! Jeggings are recommended too.

Breton Summer Stripes!

We all love summer stripes! They’re cheerful, colorful, vibrant and are the summer equivalent of spring florals. An amazing aspect about this ready to wear look is the versatility. You can wear them with skinny jeans, shorts, neon pants and if you’re daring with your fashion aesthetic, even a skirt! More importantly, whether you’re going to work, the club or a family reunion, it’s perfect. Though readily available at your local H&M or Zara, iconic designers have featured them in their runway looks this season.

Colorful Blazers!

Although these have been in trend for a while now, they seem to be sticking out a bit longer. What I like about this look is that it manages to combine the youthful feel that we all love with the formality that is occasionally required in conferences, meetings or interviews. As for the coloring choices, I’ll quote Heidi Klum here, “You go bold or you go home.” Try everything from lilac to fuchsia to burgundy. Remember, no fashionista looked fabulous by playing it safe.

Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Possibly not your best option when in the city but on vacation, in The North Coast or Sharm El Sheikh, this is what you gotta wear for a night out in the town, a karaoke party or so! It’s buoyant and hearty. Shades of pink, red, blue or green are all recommended. The length of the hemline is irrelevant here. Short or long, you will look breathtaking. Wear it with flats and leave your hair down.

Accessorizing!

Clothing is definitely a crucial part of creating that cool look you want to achieve, but if you ask Anna Wintour or Sarah Jessica Parker,  they’ll tell you the secret to looking your best is what surrounds the clothes! This is especially true when it comes to street fashion because the garments are usually simplistic and devoid of intricacy, so to bring out your inner diva, put on a variety of accessories. Most commonly seen in Paris’s Haute Couture Fashion week were studded bangles, Ray Bans, Hermès belt, Manolo Blahnik stilettos and Burberry neck scarves. Feel free to ditch the brands and wear something a little more YOU and affordable. It’s what really puts the whole look into perspective. This season, the cutting edge bags in the accompanying photo has been trending a lot thanks to M2Malletier. They are inspired by medieval tools and armor.