Wolfords, House of Holland, Oh My!

Within the last three years, leg wear has become quite popular once again.  From hosiery, pantyhose, to tights nowadays these have been updated with amazing patterns, colors, and textures.  They are made for various use and for under all kinds of garments.  There are so many selections now that it is so hard to choose!

Yes, they can be quite spendy but investing in a good leg wear can last you more than just this season.  Some of the best brands out there are Wolfords, Oroblu, and House of Holland.  They run anywhere from $35 to $55 on average.  However, having been addicted to leg wear from these brands for the last three years, I still own a lot of them today (with good care, of course).

Wolfords...

House of Holland...

Another pretty good European brand is: Oroblu



Oroblu can be fun.  They have great patterns and fit very comfortably.  You can purchase these at an affordable price, between $18 - $35.  Nordstrom has a pretty good selection of Oroblu (and Wolfords) but each store carries different inventories.

You also have the choice of Falke:

Here are a couple of good places where you can purchase some of these brands online:

• Bare Necessities
• Urban Outfitters (good place for House of Holland)

TIP: How to keep your leg wear, long wearing?

So I've actually had to throw away brand new leg wear because I snagged them on my nails, as I pulled them on.  What can you do to prevent these?  Hosiery Gloves of course!

They are silky and will help prevent snags, rips, and runs on your new investment.  The ones above are by Wolfords and you can buy them at Net-a-Porter.com.  Nordstrom also carries their own brand and a little bit cheaper than Wolfords.  However, it is not available online so visit the store there is one in your neck of the woods.

Urban Turban

The trend has been set.  It is now Spring, heading to Summer.  What classic fashion accessory is coming back so fierce? The Turban.  The Huffington Post had a great pictorial of Fashion Week in NYC back in Feb. 2011. 
Here is a peek:

At Notoriety Inc., they posted looks from Prada and John Wu SS2011 and gave us a preview of what was (or IS now) to come:



The look, when done well can be quite elegant.  I certainly like the look but my big ears may hinder its elegance.  But, will try it anyways and get back to you!

A little history...
This look is not for the fainted heart.  It requires confidence and fierce commitment to pull off this accessory.  First popular during the 1940's and 1950's, when women would glamorously wrap their heads with a silky luscious and colorful turban adorned with bows or a jeweled pendant.




Source: Burda Style

In this season, we see updated looks of this classic fashion icon:

Vogue, Jason Wu

Source: Issa, Glamour UK



Source: Fashion Gone Rogue



Source: Hanneli

 Finally, how do you create this look?  Here are a couple of How To videos on YouTube by ModCloth.



Urban Farmer

Not at the farm this morning! Rather, strolling Nob Hill in comfy overalls and modern clogs.  Who knew clogs can look so fashionable?

Overalls are great! In a previous post, Jumpin Denim', you saw various version of jumpers and overalls.  Nowadays, it is not just limited to farmhands, fashionistas such as yourself can pull these classic denim from casual to urban night-outs with the girls.  Try pairing them with pumps, cool jewels, and simple tanks (or T's).  You can even do a denim-denim duo!

What do we have on?

Ray Ban Catty Clubmaster

Cooperative at Urban Outfitters shirt

H&M Cardigan

GAP overalls

Vince Camuto clogs

ASOS satchel