Rocker Chic

Everybody I know loves watching American Idol and tell me who doesn’t? Ryan, Simon, Randy, Kara and the other lady I don’t much care to mention (who in my opinion doesn’t have the resume to justify her sitting in the judges’ chair – well that’s another story…) make for an exciting watch week after week. This season I’m roping for Crystal ….what about you?

The rocker inspired way of dressing has been on every fashionista’s list. Top designers like Balmain had practically re-invented this style of dressing and made it well…almost unaffordable to mere mortals like us. I’m sharing some great shots of his S/S 2010 (above) pieces for you to drool at anyway.

Ok, enough drooling. With a little creativity and sense of style, you could get the same chic look.

Break it down:
1) Great fitted jeans is a can’t-do-without wardrobe staple. My advise – invest in a really good pair even if it means coughing up some serious bucks.
2) Cool T-shirts. If you walk into Topshop, t-shirts can cost more than a hundred bucks. But you know, for something as basic as that, why splurge? Go to any shop that carries t-shirts at very affordable prices. You’ll be surprised that if you go to the major malls where there are smaller booths, you can actually find t-shirts at RM5 upwards! If you buy plain ones, you can get your artistic friends to draw tattoo like artwork on the t-shirt using fabric paint. That way, you ‘ll have a one-of-a-kind t-shirt that’s 100% your own. Or…get a pair of scissors and hack away at your t-shirt. Believe me, if a Balmain ripped T-shirt can cost thousands, your personalized ripped t-shirt may look just as expensive. Just make sure you wear it with attitude.
3) Blazers - this piece in your wardrobe is what would make your look current and young. Roll up your sleeves and throw on the blazer over jeans or tights.
4) Boots – Nine West has some pretty rockin’ designs. Check out my blog on Shoes Fetish. You’ll get some ideas.
5) Accessories – for these, most boutiques have collections at affordable prices. However, if you really want ones that rock your world, then invest in pieces from Folli Follie and Swatch Bijoux. Better yet, if you visit net-a-porter.com, you’ll find that pieces from new designer Daisy Knights will give you that rocker edge in a more refined way. Go surf, you’ll know what I mean.

So, now that you’ve got the 101 on rocker chic, why not belt out your best this weekend? Sway those hips and know that you look ‘smashingly’ great!