I’ve got the fear.
And it’s ribbing me. Literally.
Rib-knitting me to be exact – with clingy-as-a-condom properties.
Of the cashmere variety.
In sand storm hues.
This is very important (if not a season late) fashion news.
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Yep, step aside LFW and your SS15 catwalk – the centre stage for me was on the FROW (front row to you mum) where super sleeve played star. The amount of beige/greige cashmere caressing the cobbles and marching to shows was major. Like fallen off a Marc Jacobs runway and smacked your face into a Celine store major. Armies of rib-wearing, neutral-hued fashionistas arrived in their droves, moving/shaking – LFW day 1 was hot – baking.
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And first rule of FROW.
If you weren’t in your super sleeved rib tickle gear, you took one for the team and found a bench at the rear.
It’s no exaggeration that for most of today, I’ve been knee deep in the wool section, searching for my ribs.
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And I’ve a plan up my extra long sleeves. One of maximum rib referencing but with minimum rib showing.
Firstly, I’ll be teaming two trends and buying into team Camel n Oats (camel colour not crib). Secondly, taking note of next season – I’m tying the look together in knots… and pleats…. and twists…. and folds. Trust me on this. You’ve been told.
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And cos we all – including you mum – need to prepare for a winter of panetone sandstorm.
I’ve prepared some camel-coping strategies. Namely
Layer-caking
As in ‘layer’ your dress/skirt/sweater/shirt like a no fuss sandwich. Then play like a ‘cake’ with genoese/vanilla sponge hues.
Make sure to add plenty of attitude.
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And I reckon, buy into as much woolly/crochet/rib-knitted luxe gear as is Amexable. Get knee deep in matchy matchy neutrals, get stuck in head to toe woollens, then spend the day cuddled up in a ribbed condom knit, basking in sartorial smugness, safe in the knowledge that you nailed this season…. and the next.
The rib knit is IT.
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I’ll be involved in more layering than you can shake a stick at once winter rocks up. Just praying I can find a be-ribbed wool pant that pairs nicely with THAT badass, yet-to-buy blanket coat.
Yep. Layer-caking is my new word on the street…
Can’t wait for winter. Now bugger off heat.
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Tomorrow I get giddy over the goodness of SS15 and throw some gossip your way on Team Wintour #mean
Til then
L x
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