From runway to your everyday!

From runway to your everyday!

Her mission: Find ways to recreate 3 top designer trends on the cheap.
The result: back-to-school clothing and accessories that won’t break the bank.

PARISIAN ART STUDENT CHIC

Select an A-line skirt that’s just right for you and layer a basic crew neck sweater over a crisp shirt. Opaque  tights and gloves add that certain “je ne sais quoi” and are a definite must for  the cooler weather.  

Sparkle beige A-line skirt, $59.90 H&M
Gold Chain and pearls necklace, $9.99 Ardène
Brown crew-neck sweater, $19 Zara
White tuxedo shirt, $90 Aritzia
Black tights, $3.96 Wal-Mart
Motorcycle gloves, $22.90 H&M
Leather bag, $119.99 Aldo
Tinpod iPod case, approx $16.95 [at] tinpod.com

 

THE ALL-CANADIAN FASHIONISTA 

Bring Summer’s crop jeans into Fall with a fabulous waist-length jacket and frilly white shirt. Top it off with long gloves and a chain belt.

725 Black wedge, $15 Wal-Mart
Black gloves, $39.90 H&M
Antique Earrings, $8.99 Ardène
Chain belt, $14.97 Wal-Mart
Crop jean, $60 Powder Room  
White shirt with frill detail, $45 Zara
Cheetah crop jacket, $59.90 H&M
Black purse with white stitch detail, $19.97 Wal-Mart

THE LONDON LOOK

Layer a textured long dress over a simple white long sleeve for warmth. Accessorize with striped arm warmers and a  knit cap. Don’t forget an oversized bag in a strong colour  that’ll handle all your book baggage.

Cherry iPod case, $14 Claire’s
Black lace dress, $49.90 H&M
BLue cap, $18.50 Aldo
Black and white arm warmers, $4.99 Ardène
Big Red Bag,  $34.90 H&M
Black bead necklace, $11.99 Claire’s
Cream V-neck sweater, $29.90 Zara
Gemma black slip-on shoe, $89.99 Sandolls, various retailers


Your mission: We’d love to see how you recreate your fave designer looks! Tell us how you did it (and what you spent) by emailing sara[at]youthculture.com a photo of you in your most stylin’ BTS outfit.

Runway Photography: Franco Rossi
Product photography: arash moallemi