The Art of Classy Dress On A Budget

Let's fact it, the fashion industry is designed to make us believe that we are incapable of classy dress without designer staples and this is something which is reiterated by stylists all over the world, but for most up and coming fashionistas, Designer is impossible. But let me introduce to you dear readers, the revelation that is budget shopping. 

Thinking of a decent work outfit? How about this ensemble which totals at a mere R240.00? 

Colourblock Peplum Dress: R119.99

Electric Blue Courts: R99.99

Pyramid Stud Earrings: R19.99

designer what you say? good quality does not have to translate into unfathomable prices ladies. 

All items available at Mr. Price South Africa

Spring 2013 Trend: Textures

Spring is generally a time where soft fabrics rule, with the exception of eyelets and delicate laser cut-outs. If Fashion Week (or Fashion Month as it should be called) has proven anything, it's that Spring can be far from fragile.

The start of FW/M in NY saw textures in the form of coarse fabrics, and then  it all went a little wild...

Tassles; Scales and Minute Frills

Altuzarra glammed up their collection with scales, a nod to this season's Asian influences

Fashion Fringe put an edge on the neutral trend by adding texture with scales

Nina Ricci channels some of this year's Jazz Age flavour with a tassle/fringed dress

Altuzarra on the other hand kept tassles to a minimum with gold tassle accents

Textured Knits

Guy Laroche Spring 2013

Embellishments

Fashion Fringe saluted the peplum craze with embellished peplum add-ons

Lanvin went dominatrix-chic with a fully embellished one-shoulder jumpsuit

Give your ensembles some edge this season and contrast those billowing blouses with statement skirts and above all, ACCESORISE, ACCESORISE, ACCESORISE.

All images courtesy of style.com