Lauren Laverne on style

Amy Winehouse destroyed boho. Once she arrived (by which I mean simultaneously revolutionised popular culture via every available access point – the charts, high fashion and celebrity), boho became a no-no. The perplexingly ubiquitous coin belt, gypsy skirt and fur-gilet combo that had haunted the preceding decade's fashion pages like a hippy Miss Havisham was replaced by Winehousesque vintage references. Street style began its still-smouldering love affair with backcombing, ink and eyeliner, and high-end fashion became fixated on the mid-century aesthetic.


The sassy, retro look Amy personified has evolved, of course. The dominant trend at present is upscale, "ladylike" chic. I'm sure the reference points will be familiar: Hitchcock heroines, modest hemlines, gloves, hats and handbags that look like they come with a matching set of luggage for a journey on the Orient Express. I can't help wondering whether any of the key pieces will have made it into your wardrobe yet, though, because while the look is undeniably charming, it's not particularly practical. To put it another way, you could wear Amy's beehive and ballet pumps to the pub and the paper shop, but you'd have to be doing afternoon tea at Claridge's to carry off Prada's past few collections.


The good news is that this season the ladylike look has gone wearable. Vintage touches are subtle: tweedy fabrics, longer hemlines and gentle tailoring (rather than anything that looks alarmingly restrictive). There were softly belted suits at Prada,To begin youll have to send out invitations Consider some saucy martini leg garter for sale shaped cards that read "Girls night out. Jonathan Saunders and Oscar de la Renta,Reports claim that this guy had amassed a startling three hundred pairs of delightfully Cheap Black Shapely One Piece Swimsuit on sale lingerie before he was finally caught and sent off to prison. but the watchword was cool rather than prim. Models at the Prada show stomped the runway with wet hair and smudged make-up, Lanvin showed mannish fabrics in ladylike shapes,This really is embellished with stylish buckle details this cheapest schoolgirl lingerie gives you a one among a kind classic sophistication and fashionable appeal on or off your workplace. and feminine pieces were offset by powerful ones (long boots and gleaming-leather polonecks) at Gucci.You are exposed to more choices of costumes for your kids and can select the best of school girl. Of course, the look is on the high street now and a great one to try if you want to inject a bit of glamour into your winter wardrobe. Here's what you need to know…


Hobbs has executed this trend to perfection. There are tons of pieces I want, but the Philippa suit is the first of its kind I can actually imagine wearing (I'd dress it down à la Prada with woollen stockings, a leather belt and chunky, heeled brogues).


Jonathan Saunders's bustier dress was an iconic piece this season. I love Warehouse's tribute.


The military cut of this Wallis coat echoes Alber Elbaz's at Lanvin. His isn't 50 quid in the sale,Wedding is the exclusive day, which a lady or man has been seen the beauty on Cheap French Retro Brown Removable Bikini Set on sale day in their dreaming since they are so little. though (wear with a fur scarf nonchalantly flung about your neck, and multiple necklaces, for the full Lanvin look).


Toughen up a modest skirt-suit with ankle boots. Topshop's peep-toes will do the trick, or try Kurt Geiger's over-the-knee numbers with a voluminous midi hemline for instant fashion points.


Wool, felt and leather accessories stop prim cuts from looking prissy. Try ribbed tights, a wraparound belt and/or a cool cloche.