Saturday 21 May 2011

SHORTS! Summer meets Winter

You know what I love about fashion today? There are no rules! People are expressing themselves and dressing based off how they feel and not only by following current trends portrayed in magazines. 
In this post I chose to share with you the many possibilities of combining your summer shorts with your winter wardrobe.  You will see below I have layered shorts over either black stockings or  knee high socks. This not only keeps you warm but creates a strong winter statement. If you are nervous about trying this look, I suggest starting with a pair of black shorts layered over black stockings. It is a subtle, yet fun way to layer in winter. 
Below I have styled 6 looks, each incorporating shorts from my summer wardrobe. Underneath each look I have listed a selection of shorts similar to the ones in the shoot. This gives you the opportunity to recreate the look yourself if desired. I have included both affordable and designer priced items. 
Enjoy!


COLOURED SHORTS:

 In my first look I'm wearing a vintage shirt with vintage high waisted red shorts. My shoes are from Nine West. The coat is from 'Queen Of The Sky Collection' by Giovanna Scarfo. 







1-Lucca Couture Chiffon Scallop Short, Urban Outfitters $48.00:  http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp  
2- Vintage High Waist Red Shorts Small $34.00  http://www.etsy.com/people/TheWishingWardrobe?ref=ls_profile  
3- Urban Renewal Overdyed Denim Short, Urban Outfitters $44.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp  
4- Cooperative Linen Short, Urban Outfitters $49.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp  
5- CARVEN High-waisted wool-crepe shorts, $226.65: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
6-  Urban Renewal Overdyed Denim Short,Urban Outfitters $44.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com


WINTER SHORTS
In this second look I'm wearing a jacket from my 'Queen Of The Sky Collection' by Giovanna Scarfo. The shorts are from my own 'Giovanna Scarfo' winter sample collection. The beanie is from NYC and the shoes are from Charles & Keith. 




1- Dotti, Wool blend short with gold button $49.95: http://www.dotti.com.au/  
2- Witchery, Plaid Short $129.95: http://www.witchery.com.au/
3- Country Road, Boucle Short $96.75: Boucle Short: http://www.countryroad.com.au/
4- Marcs,  Textured Herringbone Drapey Short, $139.00: http://www.marcs.com.au/Marcs-Home.html
5- JASON WU Peter houndstooth cotton shorts $751.10: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
6- PAUL & JOE Godot cotton-blend pinstripe shorts $240.00: http://www.net-a-porter.com


CLASSIC BLACK SHORTS
In this third look, I am wearing 'Dangerfield' high waisted shorts. 



1- Sparkle & Fade Leather Shorts (SALE) $99.00, Urban Outfitters: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp
2- THEORY Lolani stretch linen-blend shorts, $174.90: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
3- RAG & BONE Hampton high-waisted wool shorts, $291.40: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
4- ALICE BY TEMPERLEY Zulu high-waisted leather shorts $440.30: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
5- BB Dakota Alethea Shorts $63.36: http://www.shopbop.com/
6- ALEXANDER WANG Mini Shorts with Lapel Pocket Detail $414.26: http://www.shopbop.com



DENIM SHORTS
Below I am wearing a 'Sunny Girl' army green shirt. Vintage fur jacket is from NYC. Belt is vintage and denim shorts are from General Pants. 




1- Vintage Washed Light Blue Denim Cropped Jean Shorts $30USD (size 28)  http://www.etsy.com/people/AmprisLoves?ref=ls_profile
2- One Teaspoon BLUE BLACK HAWKS $99.95, General Pants: http://www.generalpants.com.au/shop/jackets.html  
3- Urban Renewal Cuffed Levi's Denim Short, Urban Outfitters, $44.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index
4- Urban Renewal Vintage Destroyed Denim Short, Urban Uutfitters, $44.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.js
5-Levi's Vintage Clothing Cutoff denim shorts, $180.33: http://www.shopbop.com
6-Raven Denim Logan Cut-off Shorts,  $152.00: http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=denim+shorts
7-Paige Denim: Jadyn Shorts, $135.49 : http://www.shopbop.com/
8- T by Alexander Wang siro sweat shorts, $121.84: http://www.shopbop.com



 NEUTRAL TONED SHORTS
The shirt is from 'Bysi' and I bought the high waisted beige shorts from Singapore. Shoes are from Zara. Belt is vintage. I'm sorry, i can't remember where I bought the jacket from??? I bought it last year. 








1-STELLA MCCARTNEY Pleated fine-weave shorts $369.00: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
2- 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Knot-front silk-jersey shorts $323.35:  http://www.net-a-porter.com  
3- MIU MIU Silk crepe de Chine shorts $304.32: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
4-ACNE Sensational suede shorts $511.53: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
5- 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Pocketed satin-twill shorts $459.73: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
6- Sparkle & Fade Paperbag Short $48.00, Urban Outfitters: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp
7- Lazerade by Veda Gilbert Short  Urban Outfitters, $54.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.js
8- Linen Pleated Short, American Apparel, $75.00: http://store.americanapparel.com.au/index.html  
9- ALBERTA FERRETTI Pleated cotton shorts $472.68: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
10- Suede look short with zip detailing, Dotti $59.95: http://www.dotti.com.au/
11- CARVEN Silk-twill shorts $343.17: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
12- Kimchi Blue Cummerbund Short Urban Outfitters, $48.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.js



POLKA DOT/PATTERNED SHORTS
I had fun with this outfit and combined different combinations of polka dots. The shirt is vintage. The shorts were a gift from my beautiful friend Katrina and are from 'Forever New.' The cardigan is simply 'Sunny Girl.'




1- ALICE IN THE EVE POLLY PLEAT SHORT, General Pants, $69.95: http://www.generalpants.com.au/index.html
2- SUBTITLED PRETTY LADY SPOT SHORT, General Pants, (SALE) $40.00: http://www.generalpants.com.au/index.html
3- Belted 60's short, Forever New.   $69.99: http://www.forevernew.com.au/
4- Spot Bow Short, Forever New. $59.99: http://www.forevernew.com.au/
5- Sparkle & Fade Printed Paperbag Short, Urban Outfitter, $48.00, http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jps
6- MOSCHINO Polka-dot silk shorts $453.25:  http://www.net-a-porter.com  
7- THREAD SOCIAL Jacquard bow-belt shorts, $485.63: http://www.net-a-porter.com  
8- Ecote Smocked Short, Urban Outfitters, $38.00: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jps
9- VINTAGE: Polka Dot Shorts 80s, Dietsoda, $28.00USD: http://www.etsy.com/people/dietsoda?ref=ls_profile    
10-VINTAGE: SUPER Cute Vintage 1980's Green and White POLKA Dot SHORTS $32.00USD http://www.etsy.com/people/PomegranateSeed?ref=ls_profile
11- VINTAGE: 1950's Polka Dotted Pin Up Shorts, $42.00USD:  http://www.etsy.com/people/jessjamesjake?ref=ls_profil e
12- KTZ : big heart culotte pant,  Opening Ceremony, $225.00USD: http://www.openingceremony.us/



Thanks so much for sharing!
See you next time!
xox


3 comments:

  1. hi girl!

    this is really a great post! i have seriously been wondering the past few days how to adapt some of the shorts from my summer wardrobe into my winter one and this post gives me some great inspiration!

    i especially love the neutral tone look you put together :)

    -fb X

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  2. Thanks so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it!!! Yes, play around with your summer shorts. You can have a lot of fun and create some great winter looks. I can't wait for your next post. Love your work. xoxoxo

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  3. You look just gorgeous in all these looks giv and so sweet posting the polka dots

    Love love the zara shoes

    Trines xxxx

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