Solent Fashion Soldiers

You would think that trawling the streets at 9am on a Sunday morning, you’d be unable to find anybody with an interesting street style. With Southampton, that is not the case. With an array of Sotonians on the streets, finding people with an interesting street style was relatively easy. People use their clothing to tell a story to the world: their class, age, personality and interests all stem from the style of clothing that they wear. Here, 4 girls tell us what their shopping habits and street style inspiration are, as well as their favourite stores. Listen up ladies, you might get some info on where to look next for your newest, hottest, winter piece.

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Jess, 18, Student

Where do you most frequently shop?

Primark, River Island and H&M

Do you prefer the high street or vintage/designer clothes?

High street. Designer labels aren’t worth the price you pay for them.

Where was your last item of clothing bought from?

This denim jacket from Primark

What would you describe your style as in 3 words?

Girly, practical, comfortable

Is anyone a huge fashion inspiration to you?

Mainly mainstream celebrities such as Katy Perry and Eva Longoria

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Louise, 18, Student

Where do you most frequently shop?

H&M, Topshop and New Look

Do you prefer the high street or vintage/designer clothes?

High Street. It’s just easier

Where was your last item of clothing bought from?

A midi skirt from Topshop

What would you describe your style as in 3 words?

Girly, normal, laid back

Is anyone a huge fashion inspiration to you?

Rochelle Humes. I love her style

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Cara, 19, Student

Where do you most frequently shop?

Topshop, River Island and Primark

Do you prefer the high street or vintage/designer clothes?

High Street but I do occasionally buy from vintage boutiques

Where was your last item of clothing bought from?

A coat from New Look

What would you describe your style as in 3 words?

Casual, stylish and affordable

Is anyone a huge fashion inspiration to you?

Kate Moss. I take a lot of inspiration for my going out outfits from her

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Natalia, 19, Student

Where do you most frequently shop?

River Island, Topshop, ASOS

Do you prefer the high street or vintage/designer clothes?

High Street

Where was your last item of clothing bought from?

Shoes in River Island

What would you describe your style as in 3 words?

Quirky, girly, practical

Is anyone a huge fashion inspiration to you?

Not really. I look at magazines for a bit of inspiration but I mainly like to follow my own style.

 

So there you have it girls! Hit the high streets ASAP. Get your winter wardrobe decked out and own that pavement like you’re walking Dior’s S/S ’14 show.

I’m walking on sunshine

Unfortunately Katrina (and the Waves, sorry guys) I don’t mean literally. but walking in my new Nike Air Force, I’m pretty sure is the equivalent of walking on a cloud. The comfort of these shoes makes good street style an effortless task, and the walk to university a delight. I’m telling you kids, they were worth the £65. pretty cheap for Nikes eh?!

The whole “Air Max” trend is getting a little tired now. Every man, woman and baby seem to have them on so I decided to go for something a little different. although, Air Forces are becoming more and more popular.

If you’re aiming for the retro sport style boys, try Nikes. If you’re not a fan, try Puma Suedes or Adidas trainers. A cheaper and equally stylish look!

[VIDEO] Jhene Aiko ft. Childish Gambino – Bed Peace

Jhene Aiko releases the beautiful visuals to her UK debut single ‘Bed Peace’ featuring Childish Gambino paying homage to John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Currently on tour with Drake this songstress is gearing up for the release of her EP on 12th November ‘Sail Out’.

When Drake’s album ‘Nothing Was The Same’ leaked across the internet, Jhene Aiko became one of the most exciting female vocal discoveries for music lovers the world over. Featuring on standout track ‘From Time’, Jhene captivates fans with her effortless, soulful and emotionally charged lyrics and delivery due to their ability to capture the soul within.

Although her catalogue of music has already been highlighted in the United States, accumulating a YouTube presence of over 35 million hits in the process, Jhene Aiko has only recently come to light in Britain and prior to her inclusion on ‘Nothing Was The Same’, the singer songwriter also featured on Big Sean’s latest single alongside Lil Wayne, ‘Beware’. However, dig a little deeper, remove the layers of commercial charts and mainstream hits and there’s an incredible library of music readily available at your fingertips from the enchanting songbird.

Debut mixtape ‘Sailing Souls’ was released in 2011 and featured the incredible talents of Drake, Kanye West, Miguel and Kendrick Lamar. Whilst Jhene has a sensually sweet and soft voice, her choice of lyrics and beats often take a deeper and more aggressive stance giving her music an empathetic and relatable edge over the fanciful and romantic, something which has had huge appeal to the Hip-Hop crowd she works so closely alongside, as well as the young no-nonsense generation.

Making her UK debut, Jhene Aiko releases the stunning ‘Bed Peace’ featuring Childish Gambino from her forthcoming E.P ‘Sail Out’. A beautiful take on modern day love, in true Jhene Aiko style, the track is a concoction of heart filled and sensual yet sex driven, drug fuelled and passionate. The video paying homage to John Lennon and Yoko Ono ‘Bed-ins for Peace’ protest against the Vietnam War. Released on the 12th November as the lead track to her E.P, which includes features with Big Sean, Ab-Soul, and Kendrick Lamar on the track listing, Jhene Aiko sails in to your soul, captures your senses and slams down the rights to why she’s becoming such a modern day sensation.

Metrosexual: How far is too far?

They’re coming. An army of preened, perfect, hair-gelled soldiers. They are: the metrosexual.

Come on boys, admit it. You’re turning into one of them. It’s happening slowly. Slow enough that you’re not able to notice it, but quick enough for your girlfriends, sisters, even mums, to notice. A bottle of extra firm hold hairspray here. A tube of Dove’s moisturiser there. You are slowly adding to the ever-expanding male aimed beauty scene, as boys continue to take more time attending to their appearance.

Studies show that men are spending a marginal 19p less than women on beauty products every month. Before you know it you’ll be buying “guyliner” and “male UGG boots.” Face it lads, it’s not a good look. You’ll end up looking like Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy.

I’m not saying that you can’t take care of your appearance boys, but face it, you don’t need to be putting concealer and foundation on. A girl wants her man to look rough, ready and manly (courtesy of my flatmates opinions). They don’t want a fake-tanned, hair-removal-creamed, eyebrow-plucked little boy.

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Your clothes also reflect this femininity guys! Unless you are Marc Jacobs, it is very unlikely that you can pull off ‘meggings’ (male leggings). He can wear a skirt at the Met Ball and look stylish ‘cos lets face it, he’s the Artistic Director for Louis Vuitton for gods sake! You go out wearing a skirt and you’re going to look like a Scottish wedding reject. An occasional statement piece is acceptable. Personally I have been known to wear meggings, but I’m of the homosexual tendency and can sort of make it acceptable (completely adhering to stereotypes here).

So boys, let’s look at levels of the metrosexual and what you can do to make sure you don’t go full blown Rylan Clark. Style your hair, that’s fine. But when you start using more products in it than your girlfriends, and let’s face it, they need more, it’s becoming an issue. Make-up: personally I’m not a fan of the make-up-wearing male, but if you are going to do it, keep it minimal. A little bit of concealer to cover up those blemishes should be all it takes. Clothes: keep statement pieces like male skirts or leggings to a minimum. Look at GQ Style if you want to take some inspiration as to what key pieces this season are offering for you fashion conscious men out there. Over and Out boys. Speak soon.

Adian Coker drops Vitriol + Mixtape Artwork

Adian Coker has been trailblazing a path since the release of his track ‘Cream’ early this year, attracting heavyweight plaudits on both sides of the Atlantic.

Combining a self-produced, intricate and layered piano instrumental laced with Adian’s trademark languid, conscious raps, ‘Vitriol’ is the latest release before his mixtape ‘Young World’ drops November 11th.

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