THE ENGLISH RIVIERA
Spring has finally arrived, and I think you’ll agree it’s been far too long since we last saw it. We can finally enjoy the outside, but most importantly we can finally look forward to summer! This transitional stage doesn’t have to be a mish-mash of winter and summer however; we can finally embrace the warmest trend to hit our fair shores. Coming out of catwalks is a lovely combination of the staple naval trend with the brighter, more glamorous St Tropez trend.
You don’t have to be a celebrity to look like one, and you don’t have to be basking in the warm rays to look just as hot. GAP are leading the way with their reliable everyday staples, with these wonderfully understated women’s navy pattern shorts (top right) a red hot steal at £14.99. For chaps, we can always trust the chino to steers us through, with subtly tailored ones again from GAP for only £29.99. For layers, think light and bright for the occasional windy nighttime get-togethers: this Ben Sherman red knit, with its double breasted nod to the naval (left) guarantees you stand out from the crowd and is only £52. For a touch of glamour, Armani have these show-stopping white skinny jeans (right) for women at just a snippet at the original price for £106.25. Stay light, bright and on the right side of your student finances!
SUITED AND BOOTED
Now we all know that British springtime is a wonderful thing. No other nation quite does the season like us; Pimms, quintessential sports and the standard down-pour. For this season’s most dapper trend however, we’ve got to give a nod to the French – their spring tailoring and evening wear will keep you cool.
With Summer Ball, college balls, graduation, end of year socials and probably a few events when you need to look nice for your parents, there’s never been a better time to invest in a suit by The Kooples. This suave grey number (left) is available now at a fraction of its RRP. You don’t need to always look your best, you can liven this look up with a paisley shirt, or tone it down with a mid-washed denim shirt, sleeves rolled up, finishing the look off with some brilliant brogues. Girls won’t be left behind by this continental brand, with this vintage-inspired lace number (right) guaranteed to offer you a spring alternative to the LBD.
FLORAL FANCIES
Spring floral trends are as predictable as flowers themselves popping up, and is just as widespread! Nothing says summer more than a perfectly worn floral piece, and the trend is so versatile. You can either go all out and wear floral mixed with similar tones from head to toe, or you can take a more selective approach to the trend and opt for blossoming accessories to liven up your favourite wardrobe staples.
York Designer Outlet certainly doesn’t disappoint us this season; if you love these easy to wear designs that are gracing the cat walks, then you can guarantee the McArthurGlen York Designer Outlet will have plenty for you! . Known for his perfect prints, this red tonal piece helps to keep you looking immaculately fashionable even in the bedroom! Floral definitely isn’t limited to warmer climates, you’d be a pretty bad student if you didn’t treat yourself to a few new floral fancies. Try these delicate floral flats from LK Bennett (above) for only £50. Add these to your favourite skinny jeans to rejuvenate any outfit, or you can throw them on with a casual dress to look like the darling bud of May!
LOVE WHAT YOU SEE? Student shopping night Thursday 17th May will run from 4pm-8pm. Free shuttle buses will pick up from York University (Student Centre at James College) and York St John’s (Student Union, Clarence Street) at both 3:45pm and 5:15pm returning from the outlet at 7:15pm and 8pm.