1. Get the Party Started
Keep warm this Autumn whilst sipping your Cosmopolitans and French Martinis by layering a lavish faux fur cardigan with padded shoulders over an 80’s inspired cocktail dress. Update the look by throwing on some leather peep toe ankle boots with heavy duty zip detail. Finish with an unexpected twist of boho-chic by adding a quirky headband.
Metallic gold dress, FCUK. Faux fur cardigan, vintage. Tights, model’s own. Ankle boots, Office. Peacock feather headband, Urban Outfitters.
Beauty note:
Chanel’s Rouge Allure in Fatale, no. 71, adds a touch of old time Hollywood glamour.
2. Beat those Recession Blues
Tuck a simple sleeveless t-shirt into a bright bell skirt and watch the emergence of a fantasy world where the neon lights of the 80’s and futuristic shapes collide. Be unconventional- try tying the ends of a skinny belt in a knot rather than fastening the buckle. Bring the whole outfit together with a 14k gold necklace (you can find gold jewelry here). This outfit is bound to turn heads!
Sleeveless t-shirt, Lipsy. Bell skirt and peep toe stilettos, Pennys. Belt and tights, model’s own. Charm necklace, Topshop. Gold coin necklace, Fairtrade. Bangles, model’s own.
3. Totally Tubular…
Recreate the days of ‘That’s like SO TOTALLY FRICKIN’ AWESOME’ and ‘Gag me with a spoon’ by throwing a slouchy off-the-shoulder t-shirt over a pair of striking coloured jeans. Keep the 80’s theme going with some comfy Converse. Try giving it a modern edge by accessorizing with a chain or two.
Off-the shoulder t-shirt, Topshop. Turquoise jeans, Fornarina, available at Arnotts Project. Converse, available at Office. Chain worn as necklace and bracelet, Oxfam.
Beauty note:
Embrace the 80’s fully with bright eye shadow and lipstick. Here Amy wears Crème De Violet and Beauty Marked on her lids and Jewel Blue as eyeliner on the bottom, all from MAC. On her lips she wears YSL’s Rouge Pur in no. 49.
If you’re feeling brave try completing this look by curling your hair and back-brushing it. For even more volume spray some dry shampoo. Hair motto of the 80’s? Bigger is better!
