Setting the mind free with socks
So I did say I was down for Prada AW07-8 arms and legs and off to Prada I totted yesterday to acquire some legs (er...not actual legs... the leg-warmers/footless socks). Ok, so if you REALLY think about it, the same effect can be achieved with some knee-length socks and some scissors but at £40 a pop for the wool ones (£60 for the silk ones) in a plethora of colour combinations, let's just say that sheer laziness and immediate post-pay day is at play here. The thing about any of the colour combinations of the socks is that because there is that element of randomness about them, it bounces back onto the outfits you'd wear with them. For me, where I would have tried SOME semblance of colour co-ordination, instead, the socks impelled me to try all kinds of different things. It's like 'Ack, red and brown aren't really supposed to go together....might as well clash a few more with them....'. So I did the primary colour thing, the matchy-matchy thing, the two tone, the same tonal values and the mixed all-sorts. A dull afternoon spent colour swatching with the socks is immensely satisfying.
Red satin shirt, As Know as De Base green skirt, vintage green snakeskin slingbacks, grey wool beanie // Uniqlo blue polo shirt, vintage purple vest w/ circular pleats, yellow skinny belt, AA yellow headband, As Know as De Base green skirt, Topshop purple moc-croc slingbacks
Julien Dossena for 1,2,3 navy oversized pullover, vintage plum satin dress w/ velvet hem, Office navy suede lace-ups, navy beret // Vintage blue lycra dress, Uniqlo scarlet long sleeved top, H&M yellow ribbed tights, blue patent flats
Roland Mouret olive textured top, Sophia Kokosalaki for Topshop brick puffball skirt, vintage red belt, Yves Saint Laurent taupe platforms // Whistles purple cardigan, yellow ruffled tunic, vintage blue sweatshirt skirt, Tabio purple tights, Faith brown brocade wedges
(Background pics from Prada AW07-8 lookbook)
Susie, you rock !!!
love the color palette.
Posted by: Alix | 30 July 2007 at 00:45
I REALLY like them! They're understated but striking at the same time. Plus some days choosing between stockings and leggings is way too hard!
I think I may have to ease into it before being brave and going straight for a bold pair!
Posted by: selina | 30 July 2007 at 01:36
Susie, hopefully this will forwarn a lot of store buyers....I looked last Christmas for my daughter for any kind of legging or footless socks and all anyone had was black. I was told they just didn't know how in demand they were going to be. I think this look is fantastic and it's going to be a good year for the hoisery departments! Let's hope they are prepared for it.
Posted by: Kim | 30 July 2007 at 01:37
I love the colour combinations - much more interesting than black footless tights!
Posted by: CM | 30 July 2007 at 02:29
where is that lovely mustard ruffly wonderful top from?!
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Posted by: Shop Star Style | 30 July 2007 at 05:53
i love it all.. (maybe the blue dress a little less, but its still quite lovely)
i think it would look even more amazing in life
must...get...those....socks....
Posted by: jessica | 30 July 2007 at 07:05
love all your outfits :)
xoxo
su
Posted by: The Stiletto Effect | 30 July 2007 at 15:15
I am loving the mix of bold colors and how you have styled these outfits. It didn't really like this Prada collection, but I am starting to warm up to it.
the top left photo is definitely my favorite.
Posted by: Jessica | 30 July 2007 at 15:56
Oh, I really like the last and the second outfit. It's fun to play around with socks like that. I do it myself when I'm bored one sunday afternoon.
Posted by: Josefine | 30 July 2007 at 16:33
Wasn't the mustard top part of one of the outfits you wore to Fashion Week? And I loved the look of the footless socks, they're perfect for stopping annoying things chafing your heel.
Posted by: Drusilla | 30 July 2007 at 17:22
I really like all the outfits, the circular pleats on the blue top is fab.
Posted by: Chic Looks | 30 July 2007 at 22:23
I don't think I could afford to splurge on prada socks...but I've been wanting to splurge on these marjan pejoski owl socks I saw!
Love the 2nd to last outfit
Posted by: Gloria | 31 July 2007 at 13:55
I'm a particular fan of the first and third outfits. I love how the colors first struck me as fall, but with all your color playing and the playfulness of the socks themselves, they work perfectly for the remaining hint of summer.
I'm also a fan of your stirrup-like way of wearing cutoff socks and long leggings.
Posted by: Cameron | 31 July 2007 at 21:46
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Formerly ambivalent about them, now I want a pair. Esp. love the outfit with the Koko puffball skirt and red belt: beautiful. You've got such a fantastic eye.
Posted by: Iheartfashion | 31 July 2007 at 23:01
i love these so much and next time i pass prada, i'm going to try some on! fortunately i live a few blocks from the soho (nyc) store :p
Posted by: laurel nyc | 01 August 2007 at 19:54
Hey Sussie, just wanted to thank you for freeing me from all the old ideas of color-matching stuff! They are really driving me mad sometime. And now I'm just gonna try let the bright colours fly in my wardrobe :) your outfit brights up my day! xxx
Posted by: Lya | 02 August 2007 at 14:37
Fab fab! I dislike it when people have preconceived notions of what colors go together, or what you're 'allowed' to do. Thanks for your vivacious color joy; it's wonderful!
Posted by: l.a.girl | 04 August 2007 at 02:25
The first two outfits are amazing, quite simple, but really pretty.
Posted by: Kate | 04 August 2007 at 06:04
Do you know where I can find the prada socks in the states?
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Posted by: jone | 18 October 2007 at 14:01
u rock
love them
i've been looking for some replica's to cutt
so where did u find the two tone socks
Posted by: terria clark | 02 April 2008 at 11:47
Terria: My socks are from Prada but Tights Please does a really similar version!
http://www.tightsplease.co.uk/index.php?page[product]=814
Posted by: susie_bubble | 02 April 2008 at 11:50