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How to Wear Plaid Flannel Without Looking Like a Lumberjack Wannabe

Ariel, Burlington, VA

One of our favorite CultIndie members, Ariel, recently posted this guide to wearing flannel this season. Ariel is a fashion lover from Burlington, Virginia so we’re assuming she knows a thing or two about bundling up and how to rock one what’s quickly becoming a staple amongst the hipster set.

We fell in hearts with the post and decided to share it with the rest of you indies. Enjoysies…

Recently flannel has made a reappearance on the fashion scene. Hipsters, Cobain devotees, and Grungers are all attempting to make sure the leisurely, working class hero look remains.  But there is a way to wear it and way not to wear it. Flannel should be original in its design, in that, it is not part of a corset or fitted top. If you’re going to take a step in the grunge direction, you might as well go full force without looking like a complete poser.

You can find a good lumberjack-style flannel shirt at any large vintage warehouse. The best part? Its dirt cheap! I found one online for less than $20. Because they are old, you can snag high-end brands like Ralph Lauren at rock-bottom prices.

Can’t figure out what size would look authentic on you? If your a girl, shop the mens department in the same size (So if you’re a medium in womens, look for a medium in mens). This way you can rock your flannel in the loose-fitting I don’t give a SHIT attitude that both Kurt and Eddie sported back in their heyday.

The last thing I want to see is someone wearing a tight fitting shirt in a tartan plaid print that bulges around her chest and over her muffin top. Wear it open with a cami and jeans, or buttoned mostly with a sexy bra underneath and leggings (if you want to be daring downtown at night). Oh…and whatever you do…make sure not to pair this one with stilettos…sandals or Docs should fit the bill for a complete flannel-based look.

Thats all for now.

Ariel

Revenge Of The Nerds

With all the fashion going on we have our homework cut out for us …so much to review so little time (until the next season). So now all we need is a cute pair of glasses to start studying all the clothes of the future. Let’s embrace our inner McLovin with these so-geeky four-eyed accessories.

Heckham is Ready For a White Party

Everyone and their mother have already trashed Vicky Beckham for this look, and for the first time in my fashion career I am going to disagree with the media and defend this outfit. She looks sleek and sexy, people have to be aware of the fact that not everyone can wear white, and she looks flawless in this dress. The fur on her back does not look like wings, it looks fashionable and modern, but I happen to like fur. Her hair is up, and the silver Louboutins happen to add a nice touch of color to the all white look. I believe that people are so used to bashing her that they look beyond her clothing and judge her actions, which should not be the case. I think she looks amazing…

Thanks Jezebel for the pic

Mortal Combat Meets High Fashion

Women of Mortal Combat, mama’s got a brand new bag…err shoe! Seeing these super sexy shoes from Rodarte made me choke on the pretzel I was eating as I gasped at their beauty and mind-blowing design. The super stiletto heel, dominatrix spikes and polished black leather is everything I could wish for in one pair of footwear. I will never use the term “killer shoes” in the same manner. Santa, make sure these ones don’t tear my stocking.

Thanks Harper’s Bazaar for the photo

How Would You Define Vintage?

So what exactly is the definition of vintage? We’ve been wondering ever since a buyer friend of ours tried to claim her H&M skirt was vintage cause she bought it two seasons ago. We found an answer to the question on Catwalk Creative, an online UK shopping site that specializes in goodies from a past era.

As a relatively new term, its meaning is open to much interpretation. Dealers haven’t officially established what defines and differentiates vintage from antique, recycled (secondhand) and retro. Consumers – and some dealers – use the word ‘vintage’ as a collective term that defines anything old. For clarification, purists would categorize ‘old clothes’ as the following:

• Antique clothing refers to any garments that pre-date 1920 (the nineteenth century; the Belle Epoque era).
• Vintage is anything that dates after 1920 and up to the mid 1980s.
• Retro mainly refers to Sixties’ and Seventies’ casual wear.
• Recycled (secondhand) is anything post early Eighties – not strictly ‘vintage’ clothing in the generic sense of the word.

If you can’t remember all of the above, remember only this: anything less than twenty to twenty-five years old is NOT ‘vintage’.

So rocking a pair of bleached overalls you found at Goodwill that look like they fell of the set of Saved by the Bell doesn’t make you a vintage queen. Keep that in mind indies as style quickly falls into 90’s.  You’re not rocking vintage, you’re rocking recycled.

Trendspark: Super Scrunchy Boots

Boots have always been in style. However, this fall will see a recreation of the simple boot. Slouchy and scrunchy boots have hit the runway. From Balenciaga to Givenchy, this trend is evident. It has a relaxed street chic element yet maintains a refined quality. These boots would pair perfectly with a dress or fall peacoat. If you want to make a statement, pick up a pair! 

Thanks to The Fashion Spot for the pics!