Every course has one; that girl who glides into lectures glam, gorgeous and complete with perfect blow-dry… while the rest of us are left to pair the remnants of last night’s Crisis make-up with the nearest, cleanest hoodie our bedroom floors can offer up. And no matter how much you tell yourself you’ll follow her lead, you just know it won’t happen; who’d haul themselves out of bed on a hungover morning any earlier than absolutely necessary, just to doll up for double labs? Week One’s over now and you’ve got no new course friends to impress; in fact they’re probably sat right next to you in an even sorrier state!
But for days when you draw the line at another uninspiring uni-issue sweatshirt or lackluster leavers’ tee, help is at hand with Style Search’s easy-peasy 5-minute lecture outfits. Give that perfectly put-together girl a run for her money… without sacrificing your favourite Notts nights out.
FASHION FORWARD
Take inspiration direct from the A/W 2014 runways with this plastic-fantastic mac from- where else?- ASOS. Sweet, sunny and totally rain-sensible for those showery slogs to campus, it plays the perfect homage to Miu Miu’s Sixties-schoolgirl chic show… so Girl-Guides-camping done fabulously with these sparkly Slimane-inspired Mary-Janes. Keep it cute with a pretty pleated skirt and cartoon-motif sweatshirt; or go just a little bit grown-up with this cropped mod shell top. The best part? This look is all about insouciant innocence, so make like Miuccia’s models with minimal make-up and messily-placed barrettes- manageable for even the maddest of lecture dashes!
Or buy into the bohemian bug that seems to have bitten the S/S 2015 runways with these sumptuous suede over-the-knee boots from Topshop. Seventies styles are set to be huge in the Spring (see Prada’s psychedelic prints, Gucci’s Woodstock-worthy suedes, or Pucci’s fabulous flower-power embroidery); these pack an instant blast from the past with their chunky heel and slouchy shape. Hone your hippie credentials with this homespun folk-look satchel bag and a fetching fedora, and wrap it all up with a cosy blanket cape. On point trend-wise (we saw similarly snuggly- and totally drool-worthy!- shawls at Burberry A/W 14, monogrammed with the models’ initials, natch), at last we have a socially acceptable means of remaining bundled up in a blanket all day… what could be nicer to toss on in the morning mayhem?
CLASSIC
For an instant hit of pulled-together prettiness (no need to trawl your drawer for a jumper to match that sole pair of vaguely clean jeans!) daytime dresses should be your go-to… and this season’s Sixties-chic trend offers the perfect way to take the look from sweet to spectacular. Stand out from the crowd in this beautiful blue skater coat- the hottest hue of A/W 14 as sported at Gucci, Dior and Roksanda Ilincic- and seal the deal with some palatable patent Mary-Janes. Such a lively pop of colour may seem a frightening prospect in the sea of baggy black jumpers and pedestrian parkas that is Portland this time of year; but surely the prospect of another 9-5 on campus is depressing enough without dragging us all down dress-wise too. Give yourself something to smile about; if the cute colourways here don’t do it for you a good old shopping trip will!
We’ll admit it; yellow plastic macs aren’t for everybody… and- sob!- may not be the most timeless of ‘investment buys’ either! If the loan’s looking tight and your lecture-dash find needs to last you, look no further than a camel coat. Classic Coco-chic with black or navy; the perfect pared-down base for brights, it’s a true wear-anywhere, forever-buy.. and an easy touch of elegance to even the hastiest of ensembles, all for the bargain price of £39.99. Sharpen your semblance of organisation with diamond-look studs and this crystal-neckline sweatshirt from Topshop; a foolproof bit of bling for those miserable mornings where you barely have time to brush your hair, let alone mess about with a real necklace.
GLAM
What could be a better piece of old-school glam to shove on in a scramble than a sumptuous fur coat, and the runways agree: Gucci, Fendi, Prada and Alexander McQueen (to name just a few) all featured a plethora of fabulous fluffy cover-ups that the high street has done a brilliant job of feigning this winter. Quoting Karl Lagerfeld- ‘You cannot fake chic, but you can be chic and fake fur’ as their motto, look to fashion-pack favourite Unreal Fur for a luxe treat. Their Wanderlust coat in gorgeous, guilt-free black longhair has unsurprisingly been spotted on a host of celebrities including MIC’s Rosie Fortescue (try Topshop for a cheaper choice as worn by Ariana Grande!) Toughen it up with ripped jeans, studded bikers and a big slouchy sweater, or go full-on glamazon with a perennial leopard-print dress (a popular print for A/W 14; see Celine, Chloe, Saint Laurent and Givenchy) and a glitzy gold watch (Xmas pressie potential anyone?!)
EDGY
Intrinsically casual yet bang-on-trend (think nineties-normcore seen at Chloe and Hermes A/W 14; very Corinne Day-styling-Kate Moss with a focus on laidback basics), what could be better for a day of lectures than a classic grungey shirt and leather look leggings? Treat yourself to this oh-so-soft cashmere tank from Topshop, the perfect piece of everyday luxe to turn standard to stylish, and polish your grunge-girl guise with the shoes of any self-respecting rocker; an iconic pair of Doc Martens. Scared that horrible sprint to the bus stop may be necessary?! Smooth your way stylishly with a natty pair of Nikes in cool ombre effect; letting the shoes do all the talking with a chilled-out cricket jumper and pared-down paisley leggings. Leg it to lectures nailing the effortless, easygoing aesthetic of the season and still get that essential extra half-hour in bed… perfect!
What's your go-to 5 minute lecture outfit?
UoN Fashion Love,
Jenny Skipper - Society member
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