British Fashion Part 1

On a recent trip to England, I discovered a whole new world of fashion. Not only are the British extremely stylish, but they have such poise and elegance sporting their new looks. They even take the basic jeans and t-shirt up a notch. I bet they would even look good in sweatpants (not that they wear them). Over the next few posts I will be sharing with you a few trends and outfit ideas straight from the streets of Harrogate and London.

Right: From flirty dresses to dainty earrings, nothing says spring like floral patterns. What better way to welcome spring after a long, cold winter than to wear it?

Here are two ideas of how to incorporate floral into your wardrobe. Stick to one floral piece in your outfit: for example, if you have a floral skirt, pair it with a neutral-coloured top.

I'm sure you've seen them everywhere, especially since Will & Kate tied the knot a month ago: those crazy British hats. The more headpiece-style ones are called fascinators (such as the one Kate Middleton is wearing, right), while the hats are just called, well, hats. The history behind these dates back to the 18th century, when British women tied their hair in a topknot and paired it with flowers, feather, jewels, and ribbons clipped in. The styles have obviously changed since then, British women now sporting elegant hats, clips, and fascinators on special occasions.