The fake tan’s out, the toe nails are painted and the pixie boots have been put to hibernate as the summer sunshine hits theSteel
City. Whilst I for one am not looking forward to spending the upcoming weeks hidden beneath a pile of text books, there are a few fashion events this month that are bound to tempt even the most dedicated student away from their studies and a number of purchases that just have to be made by bookworms in need of serious retail therapy. So grab a pen and paper my faithful fashionistas and get ready to revise what you should be wearing where in the month of May!
“I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly”
Oh yes, they’re back! The shoes that every little girl just had to have in primary school have returned and they are funkier than ever. I’ve already snapped up my pair and retailing at just £10 (£8.50 with NUS from Office) these babies are sure to fly out.
I know what you’re thinking, that jellies are this year’s ‘Crocs’ however believe me in the fight between the Jelly and the Croc, the former would win hands down. Whereas Crocs were comfy but garish, the Jellies hit the spot combining comfort with cute peep toe designs and bright neon colours, making these the ideal dancing shoes for the rave room!
Get Political
Making a huge impact at fashion week, the slogan tee has hit the high street and therefore should adorn every dedicated follower of fashion this month As seen on supermodel Lily Cole, the must-have slogan tee this season is ideally one from Katharine Hamnett’s collection, however if you can’t afford to spend £40 on politics, Cult clothing offer high impact tees at half the price… ‘drop beats not bombs’ is a personal favourite.
Rave Rainbow
The rave look is continuing long into the summer and this month sees the introduction of coloured denim. The high street is bursting with reds, oranges, blues and purples as well as last summer’s white denim making a re-appearance. If you fancy giving a new meaning to the phrase ‘just jeans and a t shirt’ you can buy you very own coloured denim at Topshop, who are selling their coloured skinny jeans for £40 (£36.00 with NUS, not available online)
I’m undecided on the orange jean debate, whilst they certainly do look uber cool on (especially once teamed with a slogan tee), if you’re looking for a pair of jeans to go the distance, I’d stay away as the coloured jean will clearly be restricted to just the summer season.
High fashion hits the high street: 1st May
Move over Madonna as Kate Moss is let loose on the high street on the 1st , with the launch of her new collection for Topshop. Thank your lucky stars you don’t live in London as the Oxford Circus store are preparing themselves for a frenzy worse than that recently seen at the opening of Primark.
Personally I don’t like the idea of fighting off other size 10s for the white dress everyone’s on about so I’m going to stay in my PJs and shop online at www.topshop.co.uk, what’s more the collection is available from 4:30am online so there’s no need to queue up outside the stores at 7am with the other sleep deprived fashion seekers.
Corruption Fashion Show: 1st May @ DQ
If you manage to survive the Topshop scrum, go and show off your new purchases at the Corruption Fashion Show at DQ nightclub. The show is based around the Seven Deadly Sins and features designs from well known Sheffield boutiques and those of upcoming designers from Sheffield Hallam andSheffield University. Live music sets are being provided by Screaming Mimi and Alcaverez Kings and there’s the chance to schmooze with the models and designers at the after party, featuring music from the Razor Stiletto DJs.
Until next month fashionistas!
Laura M x
Fashion Ed
