NATIKI STYLE

Sunday 26 October 2014

Pointless Jeans

God knows how long it's been since I've done an outfit post, and again I apologise. My camera has recently given up on me, so that's why outfit posts have been slacking.

However, you can still view my outfits through my Instagram account which I am updating daily: http://instagram.com/natasyaovialund. Once I get my camera fixed and all, I promise I will be back on it. Meanwhile, keep updated through my Instagram for outfit posts.

Anyway, the other day.. my boyfriend's friend needed models for a Uni project and I thought maybe I could use this opportunity to style an outfit together and use his photographs for my blog, which he kindly didn't mind me doing. So for his shoot, I wanted to keep it casual, therefore I chose to wear my DIY jeans with a crop knit jumper to calm down the outfit a little as the jeans are quite a statement. Then finishing off with my favourite fur coat, bargain Shoe Zone Timberland look-a-like boots and my newest sun pendant choker. The aim of this outfit was to create a Autumn/Winter look with these Summer season jeans. I keep my word when I say I don't believe in seasons (obviously within reason).

So my jeans, I call them pretty pointless because my legs are practically out and the practicality of jeans have been cut off but out of all the ripped jeans that are on trend at the moment - these kind are my favourite. And they were surprisingly easy to make, at first I was nervous to cut my Levi 501's but luckily the result of them were exactly what I wanted. I took inspiration from fashion bloggers on Instagram and LookBook to create my jeans. I chose to cut my jeans this way because I haven't really seen it around, other than on bloggers and celebrities so I took the risk of maybe ruining my jeans and never been so thankful of a DIY risk before. If you want to know how I made my jeans, please don't hesitate to contact me - all details on 'Contact Me' section of my blog.

Last but not least, I can't miss out how great these photographs are (as you can see below). My boyfriend's friend Ollie is such a talented photographer (I wish he could take all my blog photographs) and I highly recommend to check out his work: http://www.olliema.com/

Sun Pendant Choker - eBay, Crop Knit Jumper - Bershka, Fur Coat - Miss Selfridge, Jeans - Braderie Vintage Shop,
Belt - Dad's Old Wardrobe, Boots - Shoe Zone.

Let's Reminisce

Many apologies for the lack of posts! To make up for months of hardly blogging, I think it's about time to reminisce the summer; with the weather turning on us, the clocks going back and all. Let's rewind.

What better way to remember summer than going back to New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week! Unfortunately, I was unable to attend both but I did not miss out on catching up and noting down my favourites. So many trends coming to hit us for Spring/Summer 2015 - I see that my favourite trend 'Sports Luxe' still hasn't faded and beautiful tailoring was also taking over the catwalks at both NYFW and LFW. When looking into the two most exciting fashion events, I chose 2 collections from each, it was hard but these are the ones which stood out to me by a mile.

Starting with New York Fashion Week:

The Blonds -

With Miss J.Alexander in the audience, of course there will be nothing but fierceness coming down the runway. The imagination that is applied to create The Blonds magical collections is just amazing - the embellishments and the colours just reflect The Blonds trademark. Phillipe Blond and David Blond makes fashion fun again! Additionally, the hair and make-up perfectly suited - I love the ghetto Rapunzel look; it just tied everything together as a show collective. Only the Blonds.

Milly -

A complete opposite collection to The Blonds; but I love it as much. Steering towards sophistication rather than the urban look The Blonds were going for. Milly's Spring/Summer 2015 collection is just sheer perfection. And typically me, I spotted that subtle Sports Luxe trend with the sports-bra type tops and track-pant-like-trouser, I just fell in love! The simple colour palette portrayed the garments beautifully and it was just simplicity done so well. I also appreciate the headscarves and how they are adding an old fashioned essence to this modern collection.

So there were my 2 top collections from New York Fashion Week, now time to have to look into London Fashion Week:

Julien McDonald -

Where do I start with this collection; Julien McDonald's Spring/Summer 2015 collection looked like it was dropped from heaven. He is one designer that is the complete opposite of 'less is more' and its fantastic because that is how he is recognised as such a respected designer. Focusing on the pastel colours, and his signature glitz and glamour, this collection stuns the audience with the lace, embroidery and beautiful silhouettes of his garments. I would call this collection; traditionally sexy with the pencil skirts/dresses, transparent mesh then moving onto frilled baby doll dresses, skater silhouettes and then my favourite - the bridal pieces. Within this collection, there was definitely a dress for any occasion. Kudos Julien McDonald - yet another stunning show.

Nasir Mazhar -

Yes, I have chosen yet another collection due to the fact that there is a clear contrast of Sports Luxe and Tribal. Nasir Mazhar however admitted that he is bored of 'sports/streetwear', therefore he decided to go in his own direction with the trend and take influences from Middle East, creating this fierce Arabian tribal-like sporty collection. I love the asymmetric layering and the fact he's kept with his signature look of most of his shows - urban sexiness. Being the bold designer he is, colours will always be vibrant to suit the retro vibe. Even though he has taken inspiration from the Middle East, Mazhar has stayed away from the norm - rather than hiding a female body, he has embraced it.

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Trend of the Month: All White Everything!

It's a bit of a late one, but here is my August Trend of the Month!

The colour that I never dare to wear. It's the white season. Even though white is an all rounder colour, I've recently noticed that there is a current hype or all white outfits. From the red carpet to Instagram, celebrities and bloggers are daring to wear all white everything! It's a colour which is quite safe and goes with anything, just like my favourite colour.. Black.

I have never really been interested in wearing the colour white, however I think that may be just because I don't trust myself wearing white. But the outfits you can create with the colour white are just stunning and quite classy.

Let's just look back at New York Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2014:

White was a major theme within designers such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Michael Kors and Victoria Beckham:

3.1 Phillip Lim - expressing whites through simple tailored garments.

Michael Kors - Going to the beach with the whites, it's so Hamptons.

Victoria Beckham - Keeping it classy and feminine with her white pieces.

So to keep with my beliefs, let's have a look at what high street or online retailers are splashing out whites!

At the moment; missguided happen to have a trend page dedicated to everything white. Even though it may not be an official trend, it's one of those that will be coming back and forth within fashion because as I've said before, it's one of those easy trends.

To explore missguided.com's white collection, click here. But first, I've decided to share with you my favourite pieces out of all the white:

From left: Dress - £19.99, Top - £14.99, Boots - £29.99

I chose the dress because I'm a big fan of mesh, and the racer top style turns this
bodycon midi dress into something casual yet classy, which I love!
The t-shirt is just something so simple but perfect for any occasion, both day and evening.
And then the boots; the cleated heel/platform, the cut outs - it's just my favourite things
about shoes, in one shoe. I'm a sucker for boots and anything chunky. Here we have it!

And even though I am against all the prices in this store, Topshop do provide beautiful clothes which are to die for, however will always be out of my price range during my student life.

From left: Slogan Tee - £18.00, White Oversized Shirt - £30.00,
White Pleated Sports Skirt - £38.00.

Let's not even discuss the prices of these items, but from browsing through the whites
they have online - I've come to decision that these 3 pieces are my favourite.
I'm always loving any slogan tee, 'same chic, different day' - such a diva saying on
a plain white tee; perfect fashion student top I think! I've always wanted an oversized white
shirt, and this one is just perfect, however the price is not so perfect! Then skirts are one
of my weaknesses, I have many and keep on buying more; I love pleats and with the
sporty waistband - could easily create a preppy sports luxe look with this.

Another Trend of the Month is complete, and apologies for how late it is! I've just been super busy this summer. I hope you all have enjoyed your summer! Bring on Autumn/Winter, and I promise there will be many more blog posts from me, and this time more often as well!

Holiday Diary

Last month I went to Turkey with my boyfriend's family and yet again, I had an amazing time. Even though I haven't been blogging much at all, I hadn't forgotten about 'Natiki Styling' on holiday. As ridiculous as I am, I did pack a different outfit for each day and night, as well as bringing along 9 bikinis and 9 pairs of sunglasses with me for the 10 days we were going to be there. Typical fashion student I guess.

Anyway, I decided to keep a diary of my favourite outfits throughout. I was lucky enough to have such a beautiful resort to get some photographs for blog purposes (Please excuse the quality of some of the shots, camera didn't really work great with certain lighting).

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