Poppy Delevingne isn't exactly a new face on the model circuit, but it's only in recent months that she's really upped the style ante and planted herself firmly on my fashion radar. She is a force to be reckoned with on the party scene, showing her face at every London bash worth its salt and looking rather fabulous in the process. The other night, however, Miss Delevingne (great name, too) really pulled it out of the bag when she wore this stunning ensemble to Brian Ferry's album launch in Soho.
I love this outfit because it is super simple, yet super effective. The components are nothing new: biker jacket, skinny jeans, silky tee and leopard print bag. But the key is in the execution: gorgeously slouchy jacket edged in bright gold zips, dark tan leopard print Alexa bag, nonchalantly crumpled tee and, best of all, casual topknot paired with bright red-orange lips. It's the perfect outfit formula for a low-key evening event; obviously we don't all have album launches to go to, but the same rules could equally apply to a dinner with friends, a casual date or even post-work drinks. It could, in fact, work for a multitude of occasions because it's so versatile. The jeans and tee say casual, while the leather and leopard print sex things up a bit, and the hair swept away from the face and stark bright lips say after-dark sophistication.
So how to emulate Poppy's effortless evening elegance? First you will need a great pair of skinny jeans, for which I never look further than Topshop (I know, surprise, surprise). Their Jamie jeans are seriously the comfiest, stretchiest things in the world, though, and I can't recommend them enough. I love the Coated Black Jamie Jeans here, £40, to keep things feeling more PM than AM. Pair these beauties with Marks & Spencer's Scoop Neck Satin Shell Woven Blouse, £19.50, and then sling a classic biker on top; sadly I couldn't find any with gold zips (and trust me, I've been looking for years) but Oasis' Cropped Biker, £130, is surely a worthy silver substitute. As far as leopard print arm candy goes, I've fallen in love with Reiss' Leopard Print Satchel, £245, but sadly I can no more afford that than I can Poppy's Mulberry, so I'll have to settle for River Island's much more budget-friendly Brown Print Bowler Bag, £39.99.
I love this outfit because it is super simple, yet super effective. The components are nothing new: biker jacket, skinny jeans, silky tee and leopard print bag. But the key is in the execution: gorgeously slouchy jacket edged in bright gold zips, dark tan leopard print Alexa bag, nonchalantly crumpled tee and, best of all, casual topknot paired with bright red-orange lips. It's the perfect outfit formula for a low-key evening event; obviously we don't all have album launches to go to, but the same rules could equally apply to a dinner with friends, a casual date or even post-work drinks. It could, in fact, work for a multitude of occasions because it's so versatile. The jeans and tee say casual, while the leather and leopard print sex things up a bit, and the hair swept away from the face and stark bright lips say after-dark sophistication.
So how to emulate Poppy's effortless evening elegance? First you will need a great pair of skinny jeans, for which I never look further than Topshop (I know, surprise, surprise). Their Jamie jeans are seriously the comfiest, stretchiest things in the world, though, and I can't recommend them enough. I love the Coated Black Jamie Jeans here, £40, to keep things feeling more PM than AM. Pair these beauties with Marks & Spencer's Scoop Neck Satin Shell Woven Blouse, £19.50, and then sling a classic biker on top; sadly I couldn't find any with gold zips (and trust me, I've been looking for years) but Oasis' Cropped Biker, £130, is surely a worthy silver substitute. As far as leopard print arm candy goes, I've fallen in love with Reiss' Leopard Print Satchel, £245, but sadly I can no more afford that than I can Poppy's Mulberry, so I'll have to settle for River Island's much more budget-friendly Brown Print Bowler Bag, £39.99.
The final touch is to ensure you adhere to Miss Delevingne's exemplary beauty rules: swirl your hair into a loose topknot and team flawless skin and barely-there eye make-up with statement lips. I love Rimmel's Lasting Finish Lipstick in Retro for Poppy's fabulous orangey-red shade (poppy red, you might even say?), but if you're more of a classic pillar-box-red girl, then try Topshop's Lips in Rio Rio, £8. And there you have it... a pared-down evening look fit for a model.
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