Have you ever wanted to look like a biker chick but without the need for a motorbike? Greenmystyle.com has been looking at the hottest looks around to give you the updated biker and look and how to avoid looking like an extra from the 1969 classic film, Easyrider. We’ve sussed the alternatives to using standard leather and how to complete the look with everything from accessories down to your fingernails! Jenny Butler writes.
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Bulky Eighties shell suit lookalike or smart, bum flattering Stella McCartney ski-wear? It’s a no-brainer here at Greenmystyle.com. Take a look at our pick of the best ski season fashion to pull off with panache. Quick, before the snow melts! Clare Saxon writes. Read more
12 stylish coats for winter
Shield yourself against blustery English weather with our pick of 12 stylishly ethical coats. From bright, stand out cover-ups to classic styles that will last a lifetime, we’ve got something to satisfy even the pickiest of shoppers. Amiee Jones writes.
Classic
1 – Sika Ghanian raincoat
Raincoat’s are a wardrobe essential for every fashionista looking to keep dry during winter and this Sika coat is a classical version that will remain a key piece for years. The printed ghanian cotton, with it’s slight sheen, the thick buckle belt and traditional double breasted style exude a grown-up type of sophistication that is both practical and luxurious. Currently retailing at £189
2 – Ivana Helsinki Star raincoat
Finnish designer Ivana Helsinki excels in creating classic pieces with an edge. The vintage style of this beautiful coat harks back to screen icons of the fifties who wore masculine, spy style coats draped over the most glamorous of dresses. The fullness of the skirt, combined with the cape-like material that falls over the shoulders and tiny gold buttons running up the centre give it a healthy dose of femme fatale appeal. £690
3 – Eloise Grey Toklas tweed coat
This sweet tweed coat is ideal for a leisurely country walk, with its simple print and traditional shape. Its ‘oyster’ pocket, which is a play on the ticket pocket used on gentleman’s tailoring, adds an unexpected twist to the design. Made versatile by its unfussy aesthetic, it will look just as at home over a floral dress as it will with your favourite pair of jeans. Available at eloisegrey.com for £820
Slouchy
1- Beautiful Soul Aimi coat
After introducing you to this label’s debut collection recently, we’re still in awe of its masterful cuts and exquisite prints. This coat will undeniably make a fantastic focal point in an otherwise simple outfit. The rich colour palette and original japanese kimono fabric render it a true show stopper that will stay in your affections year after year. Grab in at Ascension for £295
2 – Prairie Underground Moth coat
A clever mix of casual fabric with an interesting silhouette is what sets this coat apart in the style stakes. The almost avant-garde shape is pared down and made instantly wearable by using thick jersey in discreet colours that whisper luxury in hushed tones. There’s a definite sense of sports luxe about this coat that embodies a easy, laid back attitude. $253 (£156) at tobi.com
3 – People Tree Jacquard drape jacket
Monochrome prints are set to be a key trend this Autumn/Winter and the gorgeous, go-with-anything, cut of this coat can be slung easily over masses of outfit combinations. This draped, unstuctured style is a typically eighties shape which has recently resurfaced due to its addictive throw-on-ability factor and canny way of flattering all body types. Made of 100% handwoven cotton, it is a available at Equaclothing.com for £94
Cosy
1- Fin organic wool coat
Scandinavian designers Fin have been compared to Brit favourite, Stella McCartney, due to their ability to create simplistic yet luxurious pieces, utilising clean lines and gorgeous materials. Made entirely from black organic wool, this statement coat features an oversized collar and cuffed sleeves that give it a preppy, school girlish feel. Adorable with thick tights and some brogues to complete the look, it’s a super cosy way to wrap up this winter. Pre order it for £630 from fashion-conscience.com
2 – Merino wool cape by Lowie
Specialising in handmade accessories, Lowie’s knitwear is simultaneously retro and modern. Balance out the volume of this grey cape with a narrow bottom half of skinny jeans or tights. A sweet, less cumbersome alternative to a coat, it’s a great way to experiment with layering or show off this season’s elbow length gloves. This retails at £190.
3 – Prairie Underground Town coat
Known best for its hoodies, Prairie Underground has combined features from its hoodies with those of a coat to come up with something truely unique and marvelously duvet-like. Made from organic cotton, with double breasted buttons, large pockets to thrust cold hands into and a neck that can be fastened right up to the nose – not much will get past this heavy duty number. $310 (£190) at beklina.com
Bright
1 – Christopher Raeburn yellow parker
Gathering a following for his innovative use of reclaimed military parachute fabric, Raeburn’s coats are both visually striking and completely waterproof. This sunshine yellow style seems an ironic, yet exciting colour to wear during wet weather. Featuring a large hood, adjustable waist and hem, it’s an absolute must if you’re intent on arriving at the office smugly dry. It retails at £595 and is available at Browns.
2 – Cecilia Hammarborg red mandarin coat
Emulate Little Red Riding Hood, minus the hood, in this cute as pie red swing coat. Puffed shoulders nod to this season’s current shoulder obsession and the deep pleats allow the fabric to fall in a flattering way to just below the derriere. The happy colour alone is enough to bring a smile to one’s face on the most bleak of winter mornings. £245 at Equaclothing.com
3- Ascension Kayla coat
A basic shape provides a blank canvas for bold and beautiful winter florals in this printed Ascension coat. The print used on this striking coat is inspired by the iconic ikat designs of the middle east. A contrasting palette of pink, blue, black and white makes for an eye-catching combination, the black ensuring that it looks winter appropriate. Not advised for wallflowers, it retails at £159 at Ascension.
Shield yourself against blustery English weather with our pick of 12 stylishly ethical coats. From bright, stand out cover-ups to classic styles that will last a lifetime, we’ve got something to satisfy even the pickiest of shoppers. Amiee Jones writes.
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Doie, Fin and Mociun are all featured among the fresh new ethical couture collections at DeviDoll.com for Spring/Summer 2009. Expect bold colour, pretty prints and luscious luxury that will last. Read more
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With all this talk of Fairtrade Fortnight you might be up for giving your wardrobe a fair trade shake-up, but where do you start? If the ethnic looking rainbow hats at fair trade craft stalls aren’t your cup of tea (they definitely aren’t ours) then let this Top 10 fair trade fashion collections guide give you a push in the right direction. By Clare Saxon. Greenmystyle.com’s Fairtrade Fortnight content is sponsored by ethical women’s wear boutique Equa.com. Read more
Hair cover, neck warmer, Winter layer. Drape it like a sloane’s pashmina or wrap it round your hips like a hippie. There are many things you can do with this black and silver fringed shawl, but when you get it with a £40 discount you’ll be waving it like a flag. Read more
This is our gorgeous winner in her Christmas competition prize party dress! Read more
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It’s Christmas party season, and right now is when you’ll be plotting and planning exactly what to wear, when, to what and with who! So many parties, and so few dresses you actually want to wear, right? Read more
If you haven’t spent up already on my last five Sale picks, take a look at the best of the dresses in the DeviDoll Sale. Go on, get out of those jeans, my friends. You know it will make you feel good! My five hot picks are… Read more
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With all this talk of Fairtrade Fortnight you might be up for giving your wardrobe a fair trade shake-up, but where do you start? If the ethnic looking rainbow hats at fair trade craft stalls aren’t your cup of tea (they definitely aren’t ours) then let this Top 10 fair trade fashion collections guide give you a push in the right direction. By Clare Saxon. Greenmystyle.com’s Fairtrade Fortnight content is sponsored by ethical women’s wear boutique Equa.com. Read more
