Although it has to be just the right kind of weirdness as trends in clothing have such a rapid turnover I don’t feel its worth just buying something that is in fashion for the moment. I see clothing as an investment rather then something I will throw away as soon it has gone out of fashion.
So I will kick of with my first ‘investment’ with this fun little number found in Camden Market. Camden has always been a haven for me when it comes to markets and just about anything really. It can only be described as the ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of markets, I have found some real gems here in my time.
I love the ‘fun’ feeling I get from this top the vibrant green reminds me of summer and as yet I have not seen anything like this in any high street shop which goes back to my point of finding gems in places like markets etc.
Its versatile too as you can wear a vest underneath it to so it looks like your wearing two tops in one but without sounding like an outdated cliché : “If you’ve got it, flaunt it” as the top is designed to be worn like this.
It’s perfect for girls who feel self conscious about their bottoms on show as it falls over it nicely.
So let the first drum roll start off this category as we present our fun friend with the Most Quirky FOSCAR.
The next piece I have picked out is definitely a one off as it was created by a fashion student at Southampton Solent University where I studied for my PR degree. It was part of their final year project and was sold to me at the pricey sum of £5, so not only couture but a bargain too!
I’d love to promote this designer so if you’re out there please get in touch so I can put a name to this gorgeous halter neck piece! Going back to our old cliché of having it and flaunting it I’d say this top definitely the top to do it in.
It’s totally backless* and very sexy as it still leaves a little to the imagination ;).
Its one size which means it fits anyone and you can wear it above the belly button or below making it longer.
This has to be a great little clothing investment as halter neck will always be in fashion and being a one off design too means that no one else has it apart from me . I am going to present this top the Sexy Couture FOSCAR.
Moving on to the high street now, this little number came to me one day browsing in one of the shopping centres in Southampton. Its kind of ‘punkyfish’ inspired with the zips and the stand out image print on the top. Like our fun little quirky number before its a long top and comes just above the thighs. However it has strings attached on the bottom sides so you can wear it quite short and tie the sides up or leave them long.
I love the zips on the shoulder blades as it gives you the option of wearing it off the shoulder or just as a normal top with it all zipped up. Again another versatile little number which allows the wearer options.
I am going to award this little number the Funky Versatile FOSCAR. It has an original design and I just love the stand out image of the tiger. Its grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat (sorry I couldn’t resist!).
I have mentioned punkyfish clothing in a previous blog and earlier in this one too. I also made a point of punkyfish having a cutting edge look (which comes mainly from the punk era) and how recently they have taken a bit more of a ‘mainstream edge’. However the next item which I have purchased recently reminded me of what I love about the label and I’m sure many other punkyfish lovers will also agree too :)
One of the most unique items of clothing I have and how very versatile, I honestly think this is the way forward for fashion! This definitely deserves a drum roll too…
It’s a pair of jeans that can be turned into… a skirt!
Yes that’s right two items of clothing in one! Not only is it versatile but they are so funky and comfortable to wear too. (I am wearing them as I write right now!).
This skirt/jean combo deserves the Versatile Funky Combo FOSCAR. Like the tiger print top above its versatile and gives the option of wearing it two ways, in this instance, all together or separately.
The style of the jeans is baggy (as the picture shows) and can be teamed up with a nice pair of Timberland boots (or equivalent) for that urban kind of look. For the gifted leggy beauties amongst us, the skirt is great to show of those long limbs or give the illusion of long limbs for those of us who aren’t necessarily blessed with the gift that Elle, Naomi or Kate have.
We now go to the high street where our good friend New Look triumphs once again with this cool hoody. Inspired by what looks like the layout of a comic book this is one of the most unique hoodies I have seen. I love the stand out print and it looks great with plain jeans and a top for that casual yet funky look.
Since buying this hoody I have to say I started to see a lot more of them. So not only unique but a definite trend setter too ;)
I present this hoody the Most Unique Trend Setter FOSCAR.
Staying on the subject of hoodies and hoodies that are unique, I am going to present the next two hoodies the Changing Public Perceptions FOSCAR’s. Before these hoodies, let’s face it when people thought of hoodies they usually associated it with anti-social youths who cause trouble (or CHAVS as they are affectionately known as) and often intimidate little old ladies.
But then across the pond six sexy ladies decided to make them sexy and fashionable again, in my opinion changing the perception of our once beloved hoody. Now when we think hoody we don’t necessarily get the image of “you best gimme your money yeaaaah before you get beatings yeaaaah” but instead we think ‘funky, functional’ and maybe even sexy.
Pictured below is head pussycat doll Nicole Scherzinger wearing ‘those’ hoodies from two of their best hits. I need not mention them everyone knows them because lets face it there’s a little pussycat doll in all of us ;)
So the most obvious stand out things about the hoodies are the fact they have the song lyrics on the actual hoody, so to really utilize the hoody you have to actually wear the hood and because it looks cool you wont be afraid of looking intimidating, and little old ladies are safe in the knowledge that you won’t be taking their purses but instead giving them something to smile about :)
# Shoes are a girls best friend #
And now ladies and gentlemen, fashionista’s and fashion lovers everywhere we finish our FOSCAR extravaganza with every girl’s best friends (apart from diamonds that is!), shoes! I present my top three pairs (like every fashionista I have an endless collection that would probably rival Carrie Bradshaw’s but I will feature only these three to save time).
All of them happen to be from the Rocket Dog brand. Now Rocket Dog are a funky brand that still maintain that funky edge but still appeal to the mainstream. They do this by creating ‘regular’ shoes as well as funky shoes. However this blog post is about unique things thus I have chosen to talk about my most unique shoes I have.
The first pair I am going to talk about is what Rocket dog has called ‘Rock a doodle do’ (love the names!). They have a crazy ‘graffiti’ design on them inspired by a rock ‘n’ roll theme, whereby the ‘messy’ design has the Rocket dog logo incorporated into it.
You know you have a special pair of shoes when people particularly strangers will comment on how great they are and this makes me beam like a parent who gets told their child is beautiful :)
As well as my ‘babies’ having a unique design they are also so comfortable (despite being 3 inches) and functional. They go with most things, mainly plain outfits as I stay away from wearing other printed things as the design of the shoes are ‘busy’ any way, but in a good way obviously ;)
The rock chic of all shoe glamour I am going to award these ‘rockers’ the Most Unique and Quirky FOSCAR.
Stepping in at number two are the gorgeous ‘Glam rock’ shoes. As the name suggests like the previous entrants they are inspired by rock ‘n’ roll but the more ‘glamorous’ side with the diamante’s on the shoe.
These shoes are great to wear with almost anything and being black helps too, so there is not much thought required as to what you can wear and if it clashes or not. Again like the rockers above they are really comfy, despite being 3 inches (I have worn these to work and gone on a night out afterwards and my feet didn’t hurt at all after the night ended- now that’s what I call rock ‘n’ roll!) and I was made to feel like a proud parent when I received complements too.
What I also love about these shoes, like some of my clothes and other accessories they are very functional in the sense that they are smart but still casual too. Thus they can be worn on a night out but also casually.
This is a very useful function to have with anything you own fashion wise, especially if you, like me in these hard times do not have the bank balance of Victoria Beckham, to splash out on multiple accessories or shoes for different outfits and occasions. Gok would be so proud :)
So staying on the theme of functional I am presenting these functional beauties the Functional and Funky FOSCAR.
Now the end is here, and so the FOSCAR’s face the final curtain but they are definitely going out with this cool, funky number. Rocket dog have called them ‘Klash’ (the fact its spelt with a ‘K’ instead of ‘C’ just shows how cool they are!). Ironically they do not clash with anything but go with everything being white. I now hear my Mothers advice with why you only need two pairs of shoes: “You need just one white pair and black, they go with everything”.
Well Mother was right about one thing: you do need a pair of white shoes and for me it’s these ones :). Comfortable but still stylish they go with everything and if need be can be worn on a night out especially if your outfit has a rock chick chic look going on.
Like the shoes before it has the same design with the diamantes but instead of suede like material its canvas instead so it oozes casual as well as dressy/funky.
And so we face the final drum roll and FOSCAR. Before I reveal the last FOSCAR, I’d just like to Thank God, my stylist… Sorry I got carried away there! Well it is a prestigious fashion ceremony we have just witnessed ;)
On a serious note though I hope you enjoyed reading about my unique fashion items as much as I enjoyed writing about them.
So finally we end the FOSCAR’s with presenting my personal wardrobe staple white shoes with the Kool but Kasual FOSCAR. Functional yet stylish these pumps can be dressed down or dressed up and any fashion accessory that is capable of doing that is worthwhile investment to have and hold onto ;)
Until next time, Happy Fashioning :)
