Ones to worship: Oh, boy
Feeling an aversion to spring's new pastel femininity? Then you'll be glad to hear that androgyny is about to come up trumps. Next month, Dior Homme, the hottest boy label ever, launches its first line for women, with the same famed precision cuts as its menswear.
Its Petite Taille super-skinny denim range has added elastane to fit the female figure. But getting down with the boys needn't stop there. Men's labels are increasingly popular with girls. Try Philip Lim for perfectly tailored boyfriend jackets, Rodarte's beautiful cobweb jumpers for Opening Ceremony, and Chanel's flattering men's trousers.
On the high street, Topman's stripy tees, check shirts and this camel coat for spring (oh-so Céline) are all great, as are American Apparel unisex fits, Office brogues and Urban Outfitters jackets. For your feet, Nicholas Kirkwood has a snazzy range of boy-style lace-ups and even Louboutin has a range of high-tops. To be more Gene Kelly than Grace, keep the lines clean, and remember, you can always enlist a tailor for alterations - just like a proper gent.
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What the web thought of J-Lo's New Year's Ever outfit
bryanboy.com Crimes against fashion file number 010610J-LO. Exhibit A: 40-year-old pop legend mercilessly demonstrates what happens if you put a diamanté-studded condom over an old-school Coca-Cola bottle. Oh, my eyes. My poor, poor eyes.
Kaiser at celebitchy.com It's not that Jennifer Lopez is in any way overweight. She's not. She has a nice figure. I just wish I didn't now know every single detail of it. La Lopez needs to leave something to the audience's imagination, because this outfit is screaming. Loud. It's screaming "desperate for attention" and "desperate to be cool in the eyes of the youngsters" and "I need to fire my stylist". In unison.
theverysimong.blogspot.com Only the most elite A-list bodies can pull off a catsuit, and I think Jen has joined them. Yes, we might be able to see what she had for breakfast, but I can't see any lumps or bumps anywhere - apart from the natural ones. You can take the girl from the block...
Trend watch: Less is more
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Celebville relocates come January, to St Barts, Barbados or some other sunny, Simon Cowell-frequented destination, but even on holiday, nobody gets a break from the fashion police. "Relaxing" in St Barts, in a typically overworked outfit, La Lohan gives a lesson in how not to do poolside. Wearing a dubious hybrid of Pammy does Texan stripper (cowboy boots included), it's about as beach-appropriate as a chinchilla sarong. For guidance, she should look to Sienna. The girl's man choices may be dubious (Jude? Again? Really?), but her holiday ones are not. Sporting a simple bikini, bare feet and tousled hair, she looks like one ought to on the beach - that is, nearly naked, free of statement footwear and fashion accessories. See, Lohan, it ain't that hard.
Swap Shop
Still drowning in unwanted Christmas gifts? Swimming in a sea of stripy socks and scarves? Head to Bigwardrobe.com to swap your unwanted stuff for other people's wares. Better still, make your way to your nearest Big Swish - a giant swapping sale, which is now touring the country and hitting London on Thursday.