Hey there, I'm Anja from Sweden. I came across your blogg today and i'm LOVING it. It's officially my new favourite blogg. Anyway, I'll be graduating high school this summer and it's tradition that girls wear a white ensemble however we may have a few hints of other colours, e.g. black. I'm going a for a rock-glam look a little a la Rihanna, but still traditional with the white and a little black. I was wondering if you could give me some pointers. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks, AnjaAnja darling,
Thanks for your question! Your studenten, or high school graduation, will
be a day and night of jubilant frivolity...champagne, gifts, laughing and singing to your hearts delight! What a perfect time to live out your rock-glam party girl fantasies. I love the fact that you are thinking seriously about your outfit (you're a girl after my own heart, sugarplum). After all, looking and feeling beautiful is the foundation for a fabulous graduation!Let's start at the top, shall we? Like American graduation caps, Swedish graduates wear a traditional graduation hat, in the form of a much more stylish white sailor-type cap. The studentmössa, as it is called, is actually the perfect accessory for your glam rock look. Glam rock, by the way, is best exemplified by the designs of the Heatherette duo; they have this whole look down to a science.
Heatherette Spring 2008 RTW
For you, my love, the easiest way to go rocker-glam is to start with a flouncy tutu skirt. Tutus are huge for Fall 2008, so you'll be absolutely on trend wearing one.
Miss Rihanna has totally taken advantage of the ballet-inspired look. As a matter of fact, when you think of Rihanna's star style, how can you not think of a tutu skirt and a cinched waist? Here are just a few of the reasons why:
You can easily duplicate this look in traditional white with black accents. Paris Hilton actually wore an over-the-top version of the look I'm envisioning for you to the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
Young, flirty and fun, right? It all starts with the skirt. You can find tulle tutu skirts in vintage stores and at goth or dancewear shops on Ebay. I found these while trolling the Internets:
Romantic Tulle Tutu Starting at: £17.50
(Make sure to wear a slip or dark boy shorts underneath if it is too sheer)
White Adult Tutu Bid now price: $34.00
Tutu Cute Tutu's does custom-made tutus in adult sizes. Not going gaga over the tutu idea? A slightly more subtle tiered skirt can give you the same effect. Brit It Girl Alexa Chung demonstrates this well:
The best part about these types of full skirts is that they can look great when worn with a simple tank...
Urban Outfitters Racerback Tank $14
Urban Outfitters City Limits Tee $12
...or glammed up with a strapless corset.
White Bustier $45.00
A black belt will pull it all together. Choose a corset style belt to balance out the flounciness of the skirt.
Bebe Black and White Belt $59.00
Linea Pelle Black Belt $97.99
In terms of shoes, you want to wear something you can hop, skip and party all night in. There's nothing worse than having to end a great night early due to a baby toe that's on fire. However, if you are one of the lucky few that can climb mountains in their stillettos, I would wear booties (like both Paris and Alexa demonstrate above). Open-toed summer booties are super chic.
Nine West Heel $81.99
On the other hand, for comfort you can try these:
Target Polka Dot Peep Toes $6.24
Go Jane T-Strap Wedge $21.99
So my dear Anja, feel free to take these ideas and make them work for you. You can't go wrong if you trust your own style instincts. Whatever you wear, channel your inner Rihanna and wear it with supreme confidence. I'd love it if you sent me pictures of your day! Good luck, buttercup and have a swig of bubbly for me!
Stay fabulicious,
Elle
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