2017S BIGGEST TRENDS

Whether youre a Designer Darling or High Street Honey, 2017 has brought with it fantastic fashions that can be achieved with any budget. As we storm into February, the trends we have seen on the catwalks of the major fashion cities have already started to saturate our High Streets, with the ability to replicate top designer trends, in very short time periods women of every budget, have now, more than ever been able to replicate the looks at a fraction of the cost. Here at LCCONNECTIONS and WEWOMEN we explore alternatives to the major 2017 catwalk trends, making it feasible for women of every pay packet to build a damn good wardrobe according to the catwalks of London, Paris, New York and Milan. Next stop Glasgow????

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Seaside Stripes- Left to Right: Rosie Assouline, Banana Republic, Altuzarra, Zimmermann, RED Valentino#

Seaside StripesCandy and pastel stripes, and polka dots, with inspiration taken from the beach umbrellas, weathered lounge chairs, and sticks of seaside rock, to the stripes worn by Sailors, and the trusty old school uniform. One of the season's major stripe and spotstrend fits right in for summer.Cant quite afford to splurge on Valentino yet? Never mind, our high-street stores have stripes aplenty!

BRALET 20 Miss Selfridge

Wear with leather pencil skirt/flared,tailored

white pants. Or if your edgy enough contrast with stripes, for

that runway appeal or incorporate another trendsheer bouffant skirt

LOOK THE SHIT FOR LESS THAN $50MAXI STRIPE DRESS17. 99 H&M

With Red/orange as a great staple. Can wear this

I COVET THIS!

DOLCE AND GABBANA 400-My Summer Splurge

With knee high socks/boots, or plain trainers.

Or if you prefer that Eccentric look, go for striped boots. Stand out from the crowd!

STRIPE DRESS 17-19

ONE OF MY ALREADY BOUGHT ITEMS IS THIS VEST, WHICH BEARS AN UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE TO AN ALL SAINTS VEST. A MERE 36 AVAILABLE AT TOPSHOP.

Wear with leather trousers or boyfriend jeans and heels for that extra sexy!!

TOPSHOP STREET-SKATERS-ON-SALE

French Connection 50, this is a must-have, team with leather , preferably a pink leather, this Years major colour, although Pantone have stated YELLOW is 2017s colour, we can always have two, especially when theyre stunning summer tones ??

MY FINAL FAVORITE STRIPED OUTFIT, COMES COURTESY OF VICTORIA BECKHAM, THIS IS CERTAINLY AN INVESTMENT , A STRETCH AT 435

ALTHOUGH YOU WILL EASILY FIND HIGH STREET COPIES LIKE THIS ONE FROM WAREHOUSE A COMPLETE STEAL AT ONLY 15 IN SALE

TEAM WITH A BIKER JACKET AND CALF LENGTH BOOTS, FOR THAT EDGE!, ALTERNATIVELY OPT FOR HEELS FOR AN EVENING OUT!

THE NEXT TREND IS A LITTLE SCARY; IF YOU ARENT A DEDICATED FOLLOWER OF FASHION, OPT FOR THE MORE TONED DOWN VERSION OF THIS 80S INSPIRED LOOK. YES YOU GUESSED IT THE 80S SHOULDER BACK WITH A VENGEANCE. THINK FLASHDANCE, DALLAS, DYNASTY, CYNDI LAUPER AND 80S PHENOMENON MADONNA THE PUFFED OR ONE SIDED SHOULDERS ARE HUGE .

Single Shoulder Cutout

Fashion's obsession with shoulders rages on, manifesting itself in strategically placed cutoutsfor maximum impact.Left to Right: CG,Monse,Hellessy,Vetements, TibiIf like me the notion of strategically placed 36cc Bra Padding inserted on each shoulder deters you rather than inspires, then why not opt for a more subtle look as seen on the runways, by Vetements, Tibi, Prabal Gurung and many more. The strategically place draped shoulder not only adds a little sexy to your wardrobe but can look fantastic if paired with the correct accessories. Cant quite afford these looks? Despair not, with careful shopping and planning you will find similar styles on the highstreet! Just know where to look.OKAY READY TO BE SHOCKED??? I found a piece in PRIMARK!!!!! Yes Primark, that not only incorporates 1 of 2017 big trends, but 2. At 13 this ruffle and one shoulder dress from Primark looks as though it has come straight out of Coast or Zara. Wear this dress with a structured blazer or duster coat and elegant heels to add instant value to the piece.

THIS RIVER ISLAND OFF SHOULD BRALET TOP(YET ANOTHER HUGE BUY FOR 2017, THANK KENDAL JENNER) IS STUNNING AND WHEN PAIRED WITH AN A-LINE LEATHER SKIRT WILL OOZE SEX APPEAL AND GLAMOUR AT 28 ITS REMINISCENT OF A GUESS BRALET.WHITE IS ANOTHER HUGE TREND THIS YEAR SO WHY NOT TREAT YOURSELF TO THIS 3IN1 TREND VERSATILE NUMBER?

This stunning RIVER ISLAND SWEAT IS A STEAL AT 36, WEAR WITH A DISTRESSED DENIM AND MINIMAL JEWLLERY

MY FINAL FAVOURITE LOOKS FOR 2017 HAVE TO BE

WHITE SHIRT DRESSES- White shirt dresses are my all-time favourite items of clothing. A basic white shirt dress can be worn alone with killer shoes and slicked back hair, a white shirt dress could be teamed with a leather biker jacket and boots to add that extra edge, for a more alternative look. Fundamentally the white shirt dress in my opinion is a staple piece that every girl should have in her closet.

Interesting waistlines and unexpected hemlines add oomph to simple white shirt dresses. Pick up a bunch of these to add to your work-wear rotation.

Left to Right: Rag & Bone, Lie Sangbong, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Banana Republic, DKNY

With celebs, like Olivia Palermo being fans of this look its no wonder the high street has been turning out replicas since Jan 2017

FOREVER21-33

A steal at 17 white cotton shirt dress from RIVER ISLAND

NEW LOOK 17

FINALLY, IVE SAVED THE BEST TO LAST!!!SLOGAN TEES= ALMOST EVERY KNOWN DESIGNER HAD A SHOW WITH A SLOGAN TEE Logo mania took 2016 fashion by storm, but for 2017, brands are focused less on themselves and more on getting a message of togetherness across. Michael Kors intarsia-ed a sweater with the word love, Haider Ackermann went with be your own hero on tees, and Diors Maria Grazia Chiuri chose Chimamanda Ngozi Adichies phrase we should all be feminists.

BOTH T-SHIRTS

ZARA, 5

BROWNS 121

WEAR YOUR SLOGAN TEE, TUCKED INTO A MIDI SKIRT, PREFERABLY LEATHER OR HEAVY LACE. IF THE MIDI ISNT QUITE YOU THEN STICK TO LEATHER TROUSERS, OR A LEATHER PENCIL SKIRT.STILL IF THATS TOO FEMININE OPT FOR JEANS OR WEAR YOUR SLOGAN TEE TO THE GYM, OR MEETING FRIENDS FOR LUNCH!

So whether you are a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, or prefer to dress in ruffles and lace this season has a ton of outfit choices for you to peruse over. Other trends hitting the 2017 headlines, were of course lace, ruffles, Khaki-which, FYI seemed to be on every designers must-have hit list for 2017, ranges included eveningwear in Khaki, from Carolina Herrara to utilitarian wear by Yeezy yes you know who Im talking about and J Crew. Regardless of your style, budget or class there are certainly pieces in every category that any woman in 2017 could and would be proud to wear.As I bid you adieu, I will leave you with some of the Khaki styles to judge for yourselves! Happy Shopping,

Love and Hope always LC xx

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