Chiconomy: look luxe for less
Attempting a refined, sophisticated, 'luxe-look' is tricky for us mere mortals. Our morning hairdresser and make up artist often have better plans and our bank balances are consistently ending those online shopping parties. Chasing your tail can lead to scraggly shoes and "but it's warm" jumpers.
It's a slippery slope.
Why not take a leaf out of the Parisians style book and spend a similar amount, on less. This style psyche will improve the overall quality and longevity of your wardrobe, giving you strong canvas pieces to fling more fun, wild and disposible style decisions at.
It doesn't have to be silly prices, just a few pieces that are versatile, evergreen and don't scream 'high-street'. What's more, they have great desk-to-drink potential, equipping you for that whirlwind lifestyle (with a few pennies left over for cocktails - priorities, please).
Shop my edit of the best 'Chiconomy' choices available to buy online now below:
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Belted faux suede mini dress, £130, THEOUTNET.COM
Down from £350, form a queue ladies!
Geo-Rose Print Slim Flares by Boutique, £45, topshop.com
If you flare crops, they're more flattering and look FAB with some chunky heeled sandal boots.
Classic Collar Jumpsuit, £350, eileenfisher
More chic than chiconomy but this covers top, bottoms and 'wow factor' for any party, day or night, home or abroad...Eileen Fisher has sorted you out.
Leopard Print Belt, £45, brandalley.co.uk
Give any dowdy black dress a face-lift with this leopard print belt from Jaeger.
Drape Leather Tote, £179, eileenfisher
Who said you needed to save hundreds for a flash bag? This one looks simple, gorg and can carry your life in it. Tip: go black for an everyday bag and you can go wild on the prints with your outfit.
Bosworth Sunglasses, Finlay and Co, £100 gatherandsee.com
Expensive sunnies are a lovely idea (when you manage not to lose them). Cheap sunnies can often reflect their price - say hello to the middle ground. Think, 'instant Bond Girl'.
Silk Print Culottes, £150, eileenfisher
Be a billowy, silky sensation at any/EVERY garden party this summer.
KMB Sandals, £75, Zalando.co.uk
Beach-to-resto, these sandals will transform the most basic dress/trousers/jumpsuit and are screaming for some silver nail varnish. Go on...
Printed Crop, £25, ASOS
The inky print on this little crop puts it right at the front of our summer wardrobe.
MAKRU earrings, £130 gatherandsee
Wear all white. White trousers, a loose white cricket jumper and white sandals. Then put these beauties on and find your brightest red lipstick to seal the deal.
Tailored Cotton Trousers, £65, stories.com
We are going mad for white trousers this Spring/Summer. They're chic, easy and look great with a glass of summer bubbly.
Sandalettes, £95, stories.com
Statement shoes in understated hues. Two pairs please.
Honeycomb Ring, £200, Tessa Packard
For a honey of yours.
Grey Tote, £95, stories.com
A more refined approach to the fringe trend.
Sting Me Bee Charm, £100, Tessa Packard
Stick this on a velvet choker and you've arrived.
White top, £45, otherstories.com
Every item in your wardrobe and jewellery box will be friends with this top.
Square Detail Leather Slippers, £55, stories.com
Wearing flats doesn't have to be boring.
Didem Necklace -white gold, navy enamel eye, £225, alemdara.com
Yes, so it's a little chic and less chiconomy but when pitching in for a friend's birthday, you have yourself a white gold navy enamel Alemdara necklace that she will wear for ever and ever.
Cotton Blend Trench Coat, £145,
stories.com
Interview-to-BBQ. Keep this one away from the ketchup (it's not that versatile).
Stirrup Bracelet, £50, aspinaloflondon.com
Challenge ANYONE to guess the price of this bracelet.
Twig Studs, £47, ilovealassie.uk.com
Delicate, pretty and curiously weird. That's how we like them.
Elastic Hem Crop, £25, ASOS
We're wondering how we lived without this in our wardrobe before.
Florette cashmere print scarf, £125, Beulah
Wedding/party/picnic - this scarf gives simple tones a splash of fun and is abnormally soft.
Salcombe Watch, £95, shoreprojects.com
Look smart and smirk at the knowledge that your bank account hasn't suffered a beating.
Kylie Nylon Pouch, £18, paulsboutique
'Chic' should never mean 'boring'
