The Observer - New essentials for girls

There is no denying that “course-related costs” is a gloriously ambiguous term. We here at The Observer consider it to mean all costs associated with looking fresh to death. Therefore, assuming that you have not already spent the entirety of your course-related costs on Jagerbombs at Fever Club, it is time to invest in some essentials to see you through 2014 in style.

The Lingerie



While wearing underwear as outerwear would likely induce your grandmother into a haemorrhagic stroke, the underwire creations of Lonely and Lover are simply too perfect to keep hidden. We love Lonely’s Sabel Underwire Longline Bra from Belle Bird and Lover’s Lace Bralette from Slick Willy’s.


The Cami



If you thought that spaghetti straps had died with the ‘90s, you were sorely mistaken. Silk camisoles are back in a big way. Jump online and pre-order the Miss Crabb Dream Love Top in crème for all of those upcoming 21sts. Alternatively, order the Woven Plunge Neck Hammered Satin Cami from ASOS or pick up the MLM Cami from Belle Bird for a quick fix.


Winter Warmers



Scarves and Beanies are a must in Dunners during the colder months (i.e. all year round). A few exemplary options for the five blistering minutes you have to walk from St David’s to the Link include Stolen Girlfriends Club Sabbath scarf from Slick Willy’s, Karen Walker’s Guru scarf from Belle Bird and our personal favourite, Zambesi’s fringe scarf/beanie combo (available in both fudge and brownie at Plume).

Now, for you gals out there in need of some serious socks for your boots (perhaps our favourites Beau Fives), head to Slick’s for some Hansel from Basal socks. These are sure to keep your toes warm through those riveting CHEM191 lectures at eight in the morning.


The Silk Dress



The silk dress will cure all cases of I-have-fucking-nothing-to-wear-itis. Wear with Vans to the neighbourhood keg party or with Beau Coops Scands to Law Ball. Miss Crabb is of course the queen of silk, but we advise bypassing the Summertime dress (been there, done that) and instead checking out the Floating dress and the Nirvana dress. Alternatively, Liam’s Fleeting dress is a solid investment.
This article first appeared in Issue 10, 2014.
Posted 4:20pm Sunday 4th May 2014 by Emma & Liam.