Add Pops of Interest To Your Outfit


No matter how you want to turn up the impact of an outfit, just a few tweaks will do — reimagine a dress as a tunic, play up a clutch, or draw attention to your shoes.

City Style and Living Magazine Summer 2019 Fashion Trends
/ Courtesy Marcus Luengo

No matter how you want to turn up the impact of an outfit, just a few tweaks will do — reimagine a dress as a tunic, play up a clutch, or draw attention to your shoes.

Rethink Existing Pieces

Above: At Marcus Luengo, a leather dress is reimagined as a tunic. Take inspiration from this runway transformation and use a long dressshirt as a dress, or pull a skirt up to below the collarbone as a maxidress.

City Style and Living Magazine Summer 2019 Fashion Trends Shoes
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Shoes! Take the first step

Go the extra mile in styles that are as comfortable as they are striking.

Clockwise from top left:
Strappy Sandal Pumps: Opened toe shoes are formal and elegant; in a bright, bold colour they are functional yet luxe.

Heeled Sandals: Get a leg up on summer with slim ankle straps that looks sophisticated in a goes-with-everything shade.

Patent Leather Mules: Slip on these super comfortable numbers with a pair of jeans or a workday skirt. 

Gladiators: When a stiletto is too much and flat is too little, a slightly lifted heel feels just right for this style.

City Style and Living Magazine Summer 2019 Fashion Trends Bags
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(Convertible) Clutch! Grab and go-go-go

Go hands-free with summer’s sunniest accessory, a clutch is the perfect arm candy, and makes any outfit happier!

Clockwise from top left:

Mellow Yellow: A nod to the 1960s pill box with a fresh colour and convertible handle. 

Large Buckle Envelope Purse: A calming white outfit balances the intensity of this eye-catching orange full of optimism.

Woven Two Tone: Show off this taupe clutch which is an elegant and updated version of a classic, beachy straw purse.

Round Laser-Cut Pattern: Add interest to an otherwise simple look with this piece which is just so on point!


This original fashion article first appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.

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