Let's start with the slouchy basic tee, which means a loose fitting plain t-shirt - though we are definitely not talking about a massive baggy t-shirt with sleeves down to the elbows here, in a neutral colour (black, grey, white etc), with either a low round or v- neckline and in a thinish material - a slightly see-through look is always good, but as long as the bra you're wearing it with is good too.
Now it's not a show-stopper or a mega trend, but it's just something I've picked up upon lately. Even though it's been around for a long time, it's trend status has only just dawned on me - I know, I apologise for being a little slow on the uptake! Anyway, I feel it is an essential item to own if you are going for the grungy nineties look - it can be worn under an open plaid shirt and a denim (or maybe leather) jacket with skinnies and some boots - preferably the black, doc marten, hard-style type. Or it could be worn tucked into a skirt, either way it exudes that 'I-just-threw-this-on-but-oh-don't-I-look-hot' look that is often very tricky to achieve.
Gals who wear this trend to perfection are the annoyingly and insanely hot type of celebrities, namely Megan Fox and Audrina Patridge (pictured left to right). It probably helps that these ladies have ample bosoms and super-slim arms and waist that make the t-shirts hang so stylishly, but anything that can make me vaguely look like Megan Fox or Audrina Patridge, I am certainly going to try!
Now onto skinny , studded belts, and more specifically: black skinny belts with gold or silver studs worn with party dresses.
Studs, and the general 'biker/rocker' look emerged last autumn/winter and I wasn't sure it would stay around this long, but I was proved wrong as it seems to have come back with a vengeance at the end of this summer especially in belts and boots. Wearing studs on a skinny belt is an easy way to wear the trend as it gives a plain or floral dress a bit of a harder edge without going overboard with the whole 'rocker' look. Topshop obviously has a great range, and they can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/ldu47s and River Island has a couple of nice dresses that come with studded, and black and gold skinny belts, which you can view at: http://xml.riverisland.com/flash/content.php.
This trend is one that I have picked up just from looking at magazines, browsing the high street shops and looking at street fashion. It's not one I have noticed a lot on celebrities, though I'm sure there are many examples of celebs working this trend but I think I would be here for days scouring for photos on the internet seeing as I don't have a particular person or instance to go on, so basically I can't prove its trend status in pictures - you'll just have to take my word for it I'm afraid.
But anyway I'm off to search for that perfect slouchy tee, so I'll love you and leave you...
Elvie xxx
