Wednesday 23 February 2011

Something I threw on...

How I jumped for joy, well as near as anyone can jump for joy at half ten at night under a purple velvet throw, when I watched the weather report after the London & South East news. It is warming up - it is official! On Friday, why it is positively sweltering at 14 degrees Celsius.

Of all the trends that make a small but continuous impact, the crafty, prairie chic, ugh excuse me for typing the next word, hipster look is the one I pass on every time. Yet there is one aspect of this look that I own.

I blame it on watching too many spaghetti westerns or maybe it was because in the 70s my mum put me in them a lot....it is of course the poncho.

The poncho is a word not about to fill you with a warm fashionable glow but equally if you move from cape to poncho during warmer months you don't have to give up your style stakes. There is a poncho out there for every occasion and if truth be told you could make your own with a large square piece of material and just make an opening for your head. Don't let an doubts enter for this strike of individuality. There is a style for every preference, sporty, sloaney, live in wet area and for the daring fashionista.
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  1. Ruby Tuesday23 February 2011 at 08:37

    I love the last one..I am a sucker for something stylish that is also warm and easy to wear xx

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  2. Sharon S23 February 2011 at 08:53

    Hi my dear-love the last one too, I would love to thrift a plain black wool one, will have to keep my eyes peeled!!

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  3. Cybill23 February 2011 at 09:11

    I can't quite make out the details on the first one but I think its a bit fabulous.
    I remember watching St Elmo's Fire in the 80's and Demi Moores character had a red cape/poncho thing with (hopefully) faux tails hanging from it. My god I loved that cape, I looked everywhere to find one and couldn't, and I probably shouldn't say this out loud, but I'd still really like to own it.

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  4. Alex23 February 2011 at 09:39

    They scare me more than chinos do! Oh, I'm hopeless.

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  5. Alison Cross23 February 2011 at 10:02

    A poncho!! I could do a poncho!!! Come on Alex, we can hold hands and get ponchos and chinos together ;-D

    Ali x

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  6. Reddest Roar23 February 2011 at 11:39

    The Topshop Boutique one looks damn cosy...and it certainly doesn't feel any warmer in this house! x

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  7. Style At Every Age23 February 2011 at 12:07

    I like the last one best. Partial to a poncho as it covers everything up so well!

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  8. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted23 February 2011 at 14:15

    Dear Kate, I love poncho's. The last one is my favourite. The kagoule one scares me as do chino's. I don't mind them but they would never suit me.

    I bought a John Rocha cream wool one on Ebay last week for £1.70. I must blog it but I'm a bit behind due to hangovers! I'm glad LFW is over now.

    Hope you're having a good week xx

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  9. Vix23 February 2011 at 14:50

    I do love a poncho but they are so common in charity shops round here I tend to wear them a couple of times and gand them back. Perfect festival wear around the campfire. xxx

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  10. Tricia23 February 2011 at 15:48

    I've got an old (vintage?!) winter white Donna Karan poncho that I wore for my wedding rehearsal and dinner. A favorite piece, it's short and super long, I can't describe it well but I was pretty amazed at the time how elegant it was for a piece of fabric with a hole cut out of the head!

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  11. Filipa23 February 2011 at 19:12

    I have never even tried poncho on, I'm afraid I might look silly. But I saw Marina (from the Diamonds) wearing it at LFW so I might get one soon! She's such a style setter for me :)

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  12. CameronPoe240923 February 2011 at 22:28

    I really like the fringed one, never worn a poncho but be quite happy to try one now, quite like the idea of dressing for comfort while still being stylish! xx

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  13. Pearl Westwood23 February 2011 at 22:35

    I liked the rainmac it would be perfect for festivals - not that I do that but you know if I ever did!

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  14. Anonymous24 February 2011 at 00:33

    i love effortless chic on lazy days! what a fab post, thanks for sharing!
    xx

    http://charlesbgoode.blogspot.com

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