Heaven Is A Halfpipe - Naomi

Tshirt c/o Bank Fashion, Topman Shirt, Primark Leather Jacket, Topshop Jeans, Topshop Beanie, Topshop Backpack, New Look Boots, mee mee white fishnet top

 

 

 

 

The Celine and Missoni SS14 collections saw a massive skate influence which has now started to filter down into the high street ready for Spring! Queen Cara being the muse for this trend and how to wear it - casual, cool and confident! 

The new Fenchurch tees from Bank fashion fitted this look perfectly with the bright coloured prints and motifs they worked perfectly with my black ripped jeans and a leather jacket. Skate is all about clever layering, casual sweats around your waist and checked shirts under oversized jackets will give that just thrown on kind of look you want to achieve. 

I layered my tshirt with checked shirt and leather jacket with my white fishnet top around the waist. Beanies are a must and so is a trusty backpack- mine and Amy's wardrobe essential! You can opt for a trainer or skate shoe but I felt my black cut out boots were more me with this look and they look great with my jeans! 

How is Cara influencing your wardrobe this spring- are you skated over by this SS14 trend?

Heaven Is A Halfpipe - Amy

Vintage Denim Jacket via Rokit, Fenchurch Tee c/o Bank Fashion, Topshop Dip Dye Shirt, Topshop Tartan Check Soft Trouser, Topshop Lilac Beanie, Vans Authentic

The skate trend is going to be so big this SS, we couldn't resist doing a second one almost instantly. In contrast to my first look, I wanted this one to be all about the colour, especially those in this amazing t-shirt from the new Fenchurch collection which you can buy here

The colours in the tee take me back to watching the skaters on Venice Beach a few summers ago but with an English January being a far cry from a Californian August, I needed to take on a winter twist to my inspiration so paired the bright summery tee with a pair of warm, burgundy tartan soft trousers and then an oversized jacket to contrast the slim trousers. A shirt around the waist and a beanie are key to this look and what an excuse to dig out one of my 100's of pairs of vans.. Especially as these came to Venice Beach with me!

Let's Skate - Amy

Topshop Oversized Check Shirt, Cheap Monday Roll Neck Tee Dress via Asos, Topman Striped Bobble Hat, Freedom for Topshop Eagle Necklace, Topshop Black Rucksack, Topshop Sports Socks, New Balance 410 Trainers

With Christmas over and done with for another year, it's time to get ready for SS and this year the skate trend is going to be huge. Check shirts with board shorts, beanies and backpacks and Californian causal attitude are must haves so dig out that old pair of Vans.

This outfit is skate influenced with a bit of a twist - I've minused out all the loud colours from the trend to create a more grown up and fashion forward, monochrome look but have used all the key pieces. 

I started with the boyfriend shirt with its long shape giving a more modern take on just your average check shirt and paired it with a boxy t-shirt dress with a roll neck collar for a sleeker feel yet the slouchy shape keeps the cas element. The jet black against the check creates a nice mixture of texture without any garish slogans or patterns too! 

Accessories are what makes this trend so a bobble beanie and rucksack were essential but it's this seasons 'it' shoe that really sets the perfect tone of sleek everyday wear.