Showing posts with label trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trends. Show all posts

TREND UPDATES FOR YOUR HOME

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Refresh your space with affordable and on trend updates for a stylish summer upgrade.
Your home should evolve, just as you do. Check out these affordable and easy ways to refresh and add trending items to your interiors. 

While it's important to invest in pieces that anchor a room such as couches and dining tables, sprucing up your space doesn't have to be an expensive and laborious process. "Just like your wardrobe, your interior should be built around key, well-made pieces that are timeless," says Bridget Meier, owner of Styleast Decor & Design. Don't skimp on the investment pieces and don't splurge on expensive scatter cushions, lamps or accessories. This way, you will easily be able to switch the smaller pieces up when you need to, knowing you didn't blow the budget doing so. 

Trend: geometrics and water colours

Lighting can totally transform a room. "Create different moods and ambience with table lamps in key spaces," says Bridget. The more interesting the lamp shade, the better. Geometric shapes add a modern edge, while the water colour trend has an artistic feel that is perfect when the colour scheme is matched to the room. 


Trend: ocean blues

Blue is a cool and calming colour that encourages relaxation, so it's perfect for spaces like your bathroom. Use different shades of blue, from royal, powder to turquoise to get the full effect. 

Trend: rustic serveware

With so much variety and styles in crockery, paired down rustic ranges are a refreshing addition to your kitchen cupboards. 

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Trend: prints and textures 

Simple additions of colourful, patterned cushions will add instant splashes of interest to your room. If you're going for a neutral colour palate, adding textured scatters that mix fabrics works well, while colourful scatters add a pop of colour should you wish to change it up.

Trend: bring the outdoors in

According to Bridget, no space should be without an element of the outdoors. Whether it's driftwood, indigenous flowers or greenery, there's a wide variety of options to choose from. And you can always go with elements of nature in linen if you can't keep anything alive! Nature is proven to naturally enhance your mood so use it with reckless abandon!

Functional and stylish active gear

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Stylish and functional women's active gear that is perfect for the gym and promenade, as well as the athleisure trend.
Find some inspiration this summer to work hard and break through to new heights in active pieces that will also allow you to play hard.

Be inspired

Pro-Action sports bra 199.95, Pro-Action leggings 299.95, Pro-Action trainers 349.95; Adidas vest 349.95, Adidas leggings 699.95

 

Find your motivation

slogan activewear
Pro-Action racer-back tank top with built-in sports bra 299.95, Pro-Action shorts 249.95, Pro-Action trainers 349.95

Find your zen

Pro-Action sports bra 249.95, Pro-Action leggings 299.95

Be tough

floral-print gym clothesPro-Action floral-print sports bra 249.95, Pro-Action floral-print leggings 299.95 

slogan vests
Pro-Action slogan top 159.95, Pro-Action sports bra (2-pack) 279.95, Pro-Action sports shorts 249.95, Pro-Action trainers 349.95


Photography: Steve Marais/One League, fashion editor: Lee Hagen, hair & make-up: Suaad Jeppie/One League, model: Tynika-Ann/Boss

How to shop better: tips from the expert

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Edgars' personal stylist and image specialist, Emile Samson, shares his insider tips on getting the most out of your shopping experience!

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When is the best time to shop and why? 

Only go when you're in the right frame of mind. Don’t make your way to the mall if you're in a rush and feel tired, moody, angry, sad, or even slightly upset. If you do, you increase the chance of missing out on the best deals or a memorable interaction with a sales associate. You really need sufficient time to take in all the new items that have just landed on the sales floor and investigate the current promotional offers.

 

And the best time of the month to embark on a shopping venture?

We always have something amazing going on in-store, so any time is prime time! New stock makes its way into stores regularly, so you should always be able to locate the item you’ve been eyeing, and in your size too.

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How can I save time in a store when I’m looking for something specific? 

The first thing to do is ask one of our helpful store associates. Remember that the first person you encounter may not handle the products directly related to your needs but they will be able to find someone who does. If you’re ever close to our Sandton store, book some time with me so that I can find specific products for you.

How should I dress when clothing shopping? 

Dress comfortably. I’d take it one step further and say wear something that’s not complicated. It’s much simpler to try on clothing if your own garments are easy to get out of. Think leggings instead of denim pants, a slip dress instead of a wrap-skirt for instance, or perhaps a T-shirt rather than a button-down shirt.

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What kinds of things should I be buying or looking out for on sale? 

Look out for the sales goods that have lots of units available on the shelf. This means that this style or this item of clothing is not as popular as others, meaning you’re less likely to awkwardly wear the same outfit as someone else at work or a Friday-night dinner. 

Any tips for making my dressing room experience quick and painless?

You need to have a good understanding of what silhouettes suit your body type, which will eliminate countless (frustrating) trips back and forth from the floor to the changing room. Also, try to stick to the fitting room garment quota, usually five or six, as that naturally edits down your list of items you’re going to put back 


What are the benefits of a personal stylist? Is this not something only celebrities need? 

Personal styling is not just for celebrities, I can assure you. You can benefit from an expert giving you dressing solutions, garment-fit advice and tailoring recommendations to help you shape and define your wardrobe and personal style. I do offer my services to celebrities, but through Edgars, you can book my services at no charge. Most of us have different dressing requirements during the week versus weekends. We just need someone to direct us on what type of styles, fabrics or garment details suit each occasion. This is where the Edgars personal stylist (that’s me!) is able to give you solutions to the personal challenges you face in your dressing room daily.

What summer staples must I make sure I have in my wardrobe as we head towards the festive season?  

First on the list is a great fragrance. If you like a scent that’s sweet and spicy you should check out Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire for women. Another must-have in this category is Tom Ford Vanille Fatale – a zesty offering for both men and women. If a spicy-floral is what your nose is after, try Chanel Misia for women and Christian Dior Fahrenheit Le Parfum for men. This summer, the crop top gets a makeover with button details taken straight from the top designer runways. Look out for this crop top advancement in Edgars stores too. The shoulder knot is also a popular top this season, making an appearance in our Kelso range – its asymmetrical shape is especially ideal for inverted-triangle body types. Also look out for bottoms that have ankle straps, which allow you to convert your straight-leg pants to tapered trousers. Cords, drawstrings and D-Rings are details on garments that will typify the SS18 looks in Edgars. But pick your detailing wisely; if you don’t want to draw attention to your ankles, for example, then avoid pants with drawstrings located at the ankle. 
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What’s better, online or in-store shopping?

Both are great for different reasons. In-store you will be able to feel the garment, see a true representation of its colour and whether or not it suits you. In-store you are also able to get expert advice on all of that. Online shopping is great for items you purchase time and again; for instance, I’ve been wearing Signature lace-up brogues for the past six months, so I feel very comfortable to shop for my formal loafers online. After all, you can always return what you bought online to an Edgars store closest to you.

Get your shopping game on with Edgars

Athleisure wear: the DOs and DON'Ts

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There's no escaping the athleisure trend, loved by celebrities and influencers alike. So here are our top tips for nailing the look.


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If it looks like you’re headed to the gym, you’re doing it wrong. As with all fashion trends, walking the fine line between nailing it and failing it can be as delicate as stringing thread into the eye of a needle.

Athleisure (AKA athletic leisure for the uninitiated) is about wearing athletic gear as leisure wear. It’s important to pick your athletic items carefully (there are some definite no-nos, which we’ll get into) and mix them with casual pieces. Because of its comfy and swaggy vibe, it’s one of the most popular travel style trends at the moment. Follow our guide to getting it right.

 

DON’T wear running shoes

Trainers and running shoes say only one thing – that you’re headed to or have just finished a workout. There’s nothing fashionable about trainers outside of a workout environment, and the material they are made of (usually mesh or rubber) screams ‘functional’. The trick is to look like you’re somewhere between a workout and running a fabulous errand such as a wardrobe fitting or a hair and make-up session.

Gigi Hadid: athleisure

DON’T be brand monogamous

Play the field a little! Wearing a single brand from head to toe makes you look sponsoredand you'll miss the point of the trend completely. Mix up athletic brands with other fashion labels.
 Kylie Jenner: athleisure

DO make statements

Wear items such as tops, leggings or caps that feature logos. Graphic text on clothing is a great way to draw attention to your look – but do this sparingly, of course.
Athleisure trend

DON’T wear freebies

To really pull off this look, that T-shirt you got at your last fun run is not going to cut it. Yes, your outfit should be casual and comfortable, but it should also look well-thought-out.
Selena Gomez: athleisure

Find your perfect athleisure outfit for your next workout (or coffee date!)