When I thoroughly "skim" my way through British Vogue every month, I can't help but to drool over Alexander McQueen tulle skirts, Burberry suits, Herve Leger bandaged minis, and Chanel knits. It's a piece of heaven... my kind of heaven... that is full of fashion orgasms without the O; It's an effing tease. I can't touch nor feel any of it but merely with my eyes can I imagine what it must be like to wear a direct creation of Karl Lagerfeld's or Christopher Bailey's. If I get that excited just by an editorial spread in a magazine, how.. can you imagine.. would I react if I had the opportunity to sit front row of fashion's biggest and greatest gods and goddesses' fashion shows? I'd piss my pants, crap my undies, and cry like an amateur. Not. Kidding. So anyhow, it wouldn't even matter if I was sitting front row because I can't afford a single piece of anything that goes on the runway anyway! Well, except for that Chanel polish #505 that everyone is after. But that's pretty much it.
For us average kidds with an average income and an average lifestyle, fortunately we have companies such as Uniqlo, H&M, and sometimes Forever 21 to compensate for fashion forward looks for a small fraction of the price of the original look. Although it won't be the real Alexander Wang jersey tops or the real Balmain military jacket, it's as close as we'll ever get to that key piece we full heartedly desire. Another one to add to your list must be Topshop. It is another alternative to get some edgy pieces into your wardrobe without breaking the bank. ANNDDD lucky for the Jacks, there's a men's collection called Topman.
I've gone a little Topshop mad and compiled my favorite picks for you. I did a post about the Spring/Summer collection not too long ago, but this consists of more single pieces than looks. I hope this inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and try something risque! Fashion should be FUN and not borrrring!!!
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