We spend so much time in our casual clothes that I thought I would dedicate today's post to them. I began thinking about my style and how I like to dress on an ordinary day and I realised that I love even my casuals to have a touch of glam about them. A great tip for achieving this is to always buy for the details and to purchase an item because you love it. Loving your clothes means they'll love you right back. They'll make sure you always look good because you'll feel good in them and that will radiate from the inside out...trust me!! So here are the details you need to look for to glam up your casuals.......
Detail 1 - Frills
Delivery of new season stock is well underway in all shops (including our Fashion Store at the Arboretum!) and you'll notice the transition from summery tops to gorgeous light knits. I think they are the perfect buy at the moment! Check out this fabulous knit which I bought today in River Island. Warning....You really need to like frills to wear this top!!! I'm thrilled with my purchase and better yet I had a gift voucher which my wonderful Mother-in-law gave me for my birthday......free clothes Yippee!!!!!
Sticking with my obsession for frills my next pick is this brilliant piece from Noisy May @ the Arboretum's Fashion Store. This top only arrived last week and if you follow me on social media you'll have already seen me rave about it. Navy is my fave neutral - seriously - I'm preferring it to black right now.
Detail 2 - Pearls
Embellished and embroidered jeans and trousers can be found in every highstreet shop. Personally I prefer the embellished over the embroidered and when I spotted this pair in RI today I had to include it in my glam casuals. They are also available in RI's Plus range.
Molly embellished jeggings with pearl detail €60 from River Island......Buy Here
Some more pearl details on this next top. This one is from Zara and it's quite a simple top but it has one standout detail, fabulous pearl fringing on the sleeves. Pearls never go out of style and I really like that the strings of pearls used are different sizes. This top is also available in white.
T-shirt with Pearly Fringe €17.95 from Zara......Buy Here
Again if you follow me on social media I shared this next top with you last week also. I spotted it in Zara in Blanchardstown, raging with myself now that I didn't try it on, but I just didn't need the temptation. I love the colour and of course the gorgeous fringe detailing. The fringing has been done really well on this top, I like the placement of it plus I'm liking that it's on the back of the top also.
Detail 4 - Embellishment
I have to be honest here, I don't own a hoody. However, when I stumbled upon this one online I think, if I was to do hoodies, this would be what they would look like. The fact that it is a knit rather than a sweat attracts me and obviously the divine embellishment hugely adds to its attraction. This hoody is also available in Navy or Black.
Bejewelled drawstring sweatshirt €29.95 from Zara......Buy Here
Bejewelled drawstring sweatshirt €29.95 from Zara......Buy Here
I love my heels but I'm slowly falling for flat comfies but it goes without saying they have to have a splash of glam! At the moment I'm living in the embellished sneakers I bought in Aldo earlier this month (I have featured them here)
Check out his satin pair from Zara.....how pretty are they? Now these would most definitely add the glam factor to a simple top and jeans on your day off.
Plimsolls with gem and bow details €49.95 from Zara......Buy Here
Plimsolls with gem and bow details €49.95 from Zara......Buy Here
Detail 5 - Lace
Lace is such a lovely detail on tops, it instantly adds a touch of glamour and elegance. You can't get more casual than a cotton tee, and you'll have to agree having the lace detail turns it from casual to glam instantly but you still have that relaxed comfy fee. This top is also available in grey with black lace
I Hope you enjoyed my post. As always if there is anything you would like me to feature or if you would like any personal style tips please contact me on elainemscully@gmail.com
Happy Shopping!!
Elaine xx
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