Shop the Season: Student Style

Every season the bible, Vogue, presents us with the editor approved, and hence finite, list of trends and where to shop the season. We have taken those trends and found you student budget friendly alternatives from the high street exclusively. Happy shopping!

1. Soft Rock
   Although the rock’n’roll bride is always verging onto cliché , this year’s romantic leather enthusiast has something so 90s, so deeply beautiful about her, that makes the marriage of soft lace and strong leather a must wear. Vogue’s recommendations feature a Sandor leather jacket and Erdem lace skirt, view the cheaper alternatives below.
   [row][column size=’1/3′]River Island – Black leather-look whipstitch biker jacket, £60[/column][column size=’1/3′]ZARA – Layered lace midi skirt, £49.99[/column][column size=’1/3′]ZARA – Embroidered dress, £59.99[/column][/row]
2. Nerd Mentality
   Let your geek out this summer. SS16’s geek is tamer, than in previous years, less art geek, more history geek. Vogue matches Miu Miu poloshirts and a pleated cotton skirt by Margaret Howell. We recommend this cute Monki dress and chunki Weekend cardigan to get ready for the Hallward runway.
   [row][column size=’1/3′]Monki – Novana Dress, £25[/column][column size=’1/3′]UrbanOutfitters – Soho Tortoiseshell Clear Lens Readers, £18[/column][column size=’1/3′]Weekday, Scott Knit Cardigan, £55[/column][/row]
3. Ripple Effect
   This year’s most fun trend: Ruffles, pleats, dramatic bows and capes! Although maybe not lecture tested and approved, this trend is proven to be fun to wear by adding volume and drama to every move. Combine with simple straight cut trousers for maximum effect. We swapped the stunning turquoise Mary Katrantzou dress and the wrap around cotton sateen top from Johanna Ortiz for these gems from H&M and New Look. Maximum drama for minimum price tag.
   [row][column size=’1/3′]H&M – frilled blouse, £12.99[/column][column size=’1/3′]New Look – New Look – Blue Vanilla Black Frill Pussybow Shirt Dress, £25[/column][column size=’1/3′]H&M – Tiered Dress, £49.99[/column][/row]
4. Learn Your Lines
   Lines can be slimming and stretching, they can add structure to an outfit and give instant effortless elegance. In short: Stripes are our life long friend. So stock up on the lined pieces this season whilst they are about in masses. Vogue opted for trousers by Theory, a red and blue wool coat by Dior and Jonathan Saunders’ silk dress. Our selection features a timeless striped shirt in box shape and comfortable jogging trousers with a sleek stripe on the side. 
   [row][column size=’1/3′]Monki – Paddy Shirt, £20[/column][column size=’1/3′]Topshop – TALL Side stripe joggers, £28[/column][column size=’1/3′]ZARA – a-line striped dress, £29.99[/column][/row]
5. Rainbow Nation
   As summer is approaching, the grey slowly fades away; the sky is getting bluer, the trees greener and our wardrobes more colourful than ever – at least if Vogue has any say in it. Diane von Furstenberg’s multicoloured jumpsuit is hardly noticeable amongst the sea of colour that pop of the page. Anya Hindmarch’s leather tote and Chanel’s muslin dress feature an impressive 10 different colours together. The gem in our selection is definitely the Moyna bag that looks suspiciously similar to last year’s Valentino It-bag.
   [row][column size=’1/3′]Topshop – Rainbow Chiffon Maxi Beach, £34[/column][column size=’1/3′]Traffic People – Sass and Sunshine Twirl Dress, £28[/column][column size=’1/3′]Asos – Moyna Clutch Bag, £28[/column][/row]
6. Pioneer Spirit
   Despite all expectations, a little bit of hippie has stuck around for another season. Although less flower power and more herb farm, last season’s flowy floral dresses are still appropriate. Mix them up with some Wild West themed accessories and you’re sorted. 
   [row][column size=’1/3′]Mango – feather leather sandals, £59.99[/column][column size=’1/3′]ZARA – Long Dress with floral print, £39.99[/column][column size=’1/3′]Mango – Laser-cut design bag, £39.99[/column][/row]
7. Modern Alchemy
   It is almost a treat to be able to wear metallics outside of those two weeks of Christmas madness. Always a statement, always easy to combine, metallics truly have the power to turn heads, even if it is just to adjust for the reflection. The added fun this season comes from the shapes that are less forgiving and more brutal than we are used to. For high end inspiration look at Loewe’s silver trousers or Alexander McQueen’s embellished tulle tunic with gold fringe.
   [row][column size=’1/3′]Monki – Lara Culotte, £40[/column][column size=’1/3′]ZARA – Pleated Dress, £29.99[/column][column size=’1/3′]Traffic People – Boogie Woogie Camisole, £59[/column][/row]

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Featured Image: Joseph Brent via flickr; Embedded Images: Asos, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, ZARA, H&M, Traffic People, New Look, River Island, Monki, Mango

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