Lately the Brains + Beauty team has been developing a slight fashion crush on IT-girl and upcoming style icon Alexa Chung (24). Alexa -who is a former model – sure knows how to dress. She describes her own style as “Something in between a child and a grandmother” and that is exactly what we like. She mixes Luella (one of her favorite labels!) and Chanel with Topshop, American Apparel and vintage with a lot of geek. To create Alexa’s look we recommend finding a balance in between wearing a look and adding your own twist. She always manages to look hobo chic without looking scruffy and geek without looking boring. To create Alexa’s look why not:
- Pair a cute feminine dress with geeky accessories such as knee-socks and brogues (or some geeky glasses) to add a twist to a plain black dress as Alexa has done below, we love the patent brogues mixed with the “vintage washed” outfit:
- Tuck a loose tunic into some tight high waisted denim shorts or a high waisted shirt to create a casual but polished look as Alexa has done below with a cute H&M tunic:
- Pair your cute evening dresses with ankle boots or high heeled brogues to give your classy chic look a twist:
- Who said sandals and socks don’t work! Pair your chunky strappy wedges with thick grey sock, make sure the rest of your outfit isnt too “vintage: to avoid looking too scruffy:
- Pair a pretty and polished (Alexa is wearing Luella) skirt with a band t-shirt, scruffy shoes and tie your belt in a knot (as seen on Alexa and 3.1 Philip Lim). Finish the look with some pearls to sweeten the toughness of the leather:
- Pair a feminine dress and bag (We love this Luella Bow Bag!) with chunky ankle boots and a millitary inspired coat for some edge!
Watch the video of Alexa’s latest Elle cover shoot:
Good luck and e-mail your favorite style icon to brainsbeauty@live.co.uk
XX Brains + Beauty…!
I’m dying to get a pair of those geeky glasses, but i can’t find them anywhere? Any ideas?
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I absolutely LOVE that vintage school satchel that Alexa’s rocking with that blue Luella skirt!
Hi Rawnie,
The geeky glasses are a huge hit and were already seen on the Luella catwalk 2 years ago! For your own pair we recommend American Apparel, any type of vintage store (try brick lane/spittalsfield market/portobello market). For a cheaper alternative take some of your parents or grandfathers over sized glasses and replace the prescription glass with normal glass.
XX Brains + Beauty…!
alexa chung has amazing seemingly effortless style!
–i saw your picture on style scout as well & i love the hair accessories– you remind me a lot of me at your age; your ambition is inspiring!
hi rawnie… its so easy you can find dem on http://www.asos.com, http://www.urbanoutfitters.com, or american apparel… werever…….. or specs shop..
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I love Alexa…She can pull off even a bin bag!
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That pink bag is to die for, the cutest thing ever!