We had only just celebrated the resurgence of a chic safari trend for the summer ahead in our regular Weekend Style column when Karen Millen appeared to offer up their own version of safari luxe. Safari and tribal trends are a recurring theme in fashion and can look quite classic – think crisp white shirts, earthy tones and carefully considered prints.
To get that out of Africa look from their Spring Summer 09 collection, without looking too wild, Karen Millen suggests we “try the bold colour block shift dress, or again think separates and wear the colour block pencil skirt with a structured waistcoat or jacket and a belt to focus on the waist”.
Pleated and pegged fronts are the new shape in pants but can be tricky for those of us are are concerned with out hips. They tell us not to worry about the added volume from these shapes that, “the wide fitted waistband makes the shapes ultra-flattering. Wear them with the suede platform gladiator sandal in khaki or black. Our favourite summer daywear sandal as it’s not too high!”
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