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Grace&Glamour DENIM IS TRENDING THIS MAY Whether you live in it or seldom sport it, denim is big this season. While I might not be the first to style it from dress to jacket, I’ve most certainly got my eye on a few key pieces that can give any outfit that fashion forward feeling nd isn’t that just something? I don’t know about you, but each February and September can often involve a little terror for me. Bit of a playful kind of terror. When the trends head down the catwalk, I excitedly anticipate what’s about to happen, secretly hoping nothing too ‘out there’ is on its way. I like to slice and dice the catwalk trends to suit my lifestyle and I’m sure you’ll agree; it works for me. Denim is something I’ve always loved and I swear by a simple black skinny but as soon as that seventies denim vibe was out in September I knew this one was a little different. It’s so easy to work into what you already love and wear, so I’ve pulled together a couple of pieces that I think will do just the job for you. Starting with some statement Karen Millen skinnies. Karen Millen is really working their denim game lately. I like how this pair is a light wash for summer and has those so on trend rips. But these splits are conservative rips and to me, that’s imperative. I’ve always been a fan of the denim shirt and sport mine with everything from jeans and skirts to under and over dresses. They’re easy to wear and will definitely be an of the moment fad. Topshop has a great selection and I especially admire that they have this western style in
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black. Dyed denims always seem to give off that notdenim look that can be fun and give you a lot more use. Jacket wise, I’m not afraid to admit that I’m a little tired of the same old style of denim jackets. I’d definitely rather something a little more creative like this quilted effect bomber from French Connection. I’m definitely not all that keen (or brave enough to sport), something
longer line; so a bomber is a great compromise in my eyes. Of all of the denim around, flares are definitely the most popular and coveted and it’s great to wear wider legs again, as they’re just so comfortable! These very casual looking jeans from Whistles are perfect. They’ve got that slightly tailored look to them too so you can dress your look up in an instant for something more smart-casual. And how could I not put something like this together without a dress? I love a denim dress at the best of times, so this season is like Christmas come early for me. Warehouse does this gorgeous version (that also comes in white). I fell for it due to the cut alone and that it has that very current utility feel without being too masculine.
Grace @graceoliviap www.dorothyandolive.com
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