Older women are doing it for themselves

As the years go by, women begin to subconsciously shrink away from the fashion limelight, opting for comfort and reliability, rather than being experimental with new, exciting styles. Wary of not having that perfect size 8 figure anymore, a lot of women hide their insecurities behind baggy, plain and unflattering clothing. For some it’s become a habit they’ve grown accustomed to over the years, with their younger self inside, just screaming to be let out in those denim hot pants again.

So with the new season fast approaching – ditch those jumpers and get up to date on how being an older woman, doesn’t have to be a bad thing.

Making the most of what you've got

Now and again we look through our wardrobes and the inevitable desperate wail of ‘I don’t have anything to wear!’ occurs. On the outside it may look like we have hundreds of items hanging up, folded up, thrown into a heap at the bottom. . .but deep down we know we will always crave new clothing. But of course this ideology is both delusional and damaging – to our bank accounts! So here’s a few, well thought out and practiced tips on making the most out of what you have.

Fashion to the maxi

The Maxi Dress - one of the most controversial pieces in fashion. We’ve all seen them on the 5’9, size 6 models on runways all over the world, hugging their figures perfectly and enhancing those beautiful willow frames. But for those of us not blessed with the ‘tall and skinny’ gene, we’ve always been more wary. ‘Would it make me look even shorter?’, ‘would I look like I was wearing a long potato sack?’

After summers spent in the usual shorts and skirts I decided it was time to put the Maxi Dress to the test.

Dressed for royalty

After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrived where we were at last able to witness Kate Middleton living every little girls dream: marrying her Prince Charming. But there was a third party to this ceremony, that some were even more eager to see – her wedding dress.
Speculation concerning the dress started the moment the ring was on her finger. Who would design it? Would she go for the traditional long train, or a more modern, sleeker version? Names from Sophie Cranston to Bruce Oldfield were thrown around, but it was the late Alexander McQueen who melted our hearts on the big day, with close friend and now head of his company, Sarah Burton, making the gown.

Highstreet hotties

When it comes to fashion, everyone’s style is unique. There are those of us who eagerly rummage through the sales, trying to find that one item of clothing we can smugly say to friends “Oh this? £50 reduced to five, that’s ninety percent off!” and those who take pleasure in admitting they had to starve for a month in order to afford their new designer handbag. Of course, there are the more rational shoppers who dress in affordable, yet fashionable attire without the need to deprive themselves in anyway. Here at LoveForFashion, we take interest at how the general public is styling themselves, and so sent one of our journalists out on the streets of Canterbury to get the fashion low down.   

In the Summer time - 10 tips for staying cool

It’s that time of year once again: the sun has shown itself for one day and already the legs are out, shirts are off and shades are on. But hot weather mixed with the wrong outfits can result in unwanted sweat patches, uncomfortable layering and delusional people fooling themselves into the hot pants they haven’t fit into for years.  So how do we go about looking effortlessly cool and glam in this weather? 

Exclusive interview

Chelsea Hunt - known as Chelsaiya Maria Jager in the fashion world - first started her modelling career on posters advertising a new burlesque show. With her typical showgirl look going on to attract the attention of Tunnel Vision Photography, what started off as doing shoots for fun, soon escalated into a lot more.

Since then, Chelsaiya has gone on to model for the clothing brand Death Kitty, a more unusual and ‘punk-esc’ style of clothing. 

Oh Dior, Galliano. . .

Designer John Galliano, 50, has been arrested as well as sacked from fashion giant Christian Dior, after shocking footage was this week released of the creative genius verbally attacking a couple with highly offensive, anti-semitic and racist remarks. 

Student style

Hayley Battista is a full time Journalism student at Canterbury Christ Church University, but her real passion lies within the pages of Vogue. Caught up within the world of designer handbags and the latest trends, she gives an insight into how ‘student life’ doesn’t always have to be ugly.  

So Hayley, how important is it to you to keep up with the latest fashions?

I find it important to keep up with the latest fashions but it is sometimes difficult. They change so often and are expensive so it's sometimes not possible to always be completely in fashion because I don't earn a lot of money.

But as a student living on a budget, do you ever find yourself putting fashion before necessities such as food or travel expenses?

I do tend to put fashion before everything else with my budget. I usually have no money left at the end of the month as I spend it on clothes, bags, etc straight away.