Saturday, September 24, 2011

Tomboy

Catwalks are flooded with 'tomboy chic'. But it's a trend that's more Katharine Hepburn in slacks than scuffed knees and dirty plimsolls.
The term 'tomboy chic' can be incredibly misleading. It implies faded denim, scuffed knees and plimsolls. And while that is most definitely one way of describing the joyous tomboy look, it isn't the whole story. Because tomboy chic can be posh, it can be in cashmere and it can carry four figure price tags.
I've always been a massive fan of tomboy style. But what I especially love about the style is that it isn't just about the clothes, it's about an attitude.
Despite the style's longevity, the term tomboy hasn't been much in vogue recently. The fashion industry has preferred the prefix 'boyfriend', or 'mannish'. Both perfectly suitable, but they do imply that the style is somehow borrowed and ultimately belongs to the boys. Whereas, to my mind, tomboy chic is inherent and doesn't belong to anyone. 
Are you a tomboy fan?
Happy weekend beauties!!!




 
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42 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Great top and heels u look fabulous dear kisses

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  2. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Those shoes are gorgeous, don't think I could walk around in them too well though!

    Louisejoyb xo | Bits&Bobs

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  3. Louise McSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    I love the tomboy chic look, so laid back cool. Have a great weekend. X

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  4. sugarhoneybabySeptember 24, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    You look great!
    Chic look:)
    Have a nice weekend!

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  5. Nagore GonzalezSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    lovely shoes
    http://www.smokeinmycloset.blogspot.com

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  6. From Bilbao with loveSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    i really love your shoes!

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  7. roberto syriousSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    wow super lovely shoes!!
    love them
    Very cute blog, i'm following you by Google Friends box hope you'll do the same only if you'll like mine :)
    sweet italian kisses

    Syriously in Fashion
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  8. NatkaSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Beautiful photos. I love your shoes!
    http://photosbynatalia.blogspot.com/

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  9. MarySeptember 24, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    LOOVE THE SHOES!

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  10. DespinaSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    those pants and shoes are awesome!such a great outfit!u look awesome :)

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  11. a story about MSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    great look! :) your shoes are just amazing!
    xx

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  12. GosiaSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love your shoes!

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  13. Once Upon A Time...September 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    ma dove li trovi quelle meravigliose scarpe?! sei sempre stupenda!

    buon weekend,

    jos xx

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  14. VandaSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Grazie per tue parole!!! I like Tomboy style, and you do it well, but girl, I adore you in romantic sexy dresses!!!

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  15. TeddiSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    looking very good in your tomboy chic federica! i didn't know plimsolls was an actual word. i just thought they were just some band called the plimsouls from the 1980's. their music was on the valley girl soundtrack, & the goo goo dolls covered the same song. you rock! thanks for voting for me. :)
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  16. MilicaSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Cute shoes!

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  17. Frannie PantzSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I def love to dress tomboy every now and again and I love your tomboy look! I love that you added the heels to keep it feminine. Have a great weekend!

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  18. Gabriela PolettiSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    i love your blog!
    would you like to follow each other?
    I already follow you!
    kisses from www.siickofit.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    OMG those shoes are so lovely!!
    let's keep in touch hun?
    let me know

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  20. the nyanzi reportSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    cool combination and pictures. i love it.

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  21. YajairaSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    cute outfit
    love the pants
    casual look

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Love tomboy style!!!
    Nice outfit
    See you Federica!
    Kisses

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  23. kristina@beancakes ★September 24, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    hello my dear friend! LOVE this tomboy style that you have going on ~ that black tee is really nice and casual with the cool pants and awesome heels!! hope your weekend's going great federica!!!
    baci ~ ks

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  24. Michelle LeeSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    great heels and pants :)

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  25. RachSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    your heels are soo lovely! wonderful tomboy chic!
    www.sugarfilledcloset.com

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  26. MellySeptember 25, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    I love the pants and the heels to of course!
    your a VERY tallented blogger
    http://meldrasblog.blogspot.com/

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  27. ManiSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I am in love with your outfit! So young, so chic and so fabulous!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  28. VanesaSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Love the look with the black tee!
    Kisses!

    xx
    http://www.thelipstickcandy.com/

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  29. Mónica C. WeltonSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    awesome outfit!

    Love,
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  30. Wait Until The SunsetSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    rocking outfit!! :)

    waituntilthesunset.blogspot.com

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  31. SentaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Great post, very informative, and nice outfit ;)
    I guess I'm not the kind of person that can wear tomboy-chic. Too curvy, in my opinion it just doesn't look right on me. But you absolutely can wear this!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love the trend on you! But i don't see myself looking good on that!beijoss

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  33. Coffee Cream and the CaffeineSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    i love your heels and clutch...

    www.coffeecreamandthecaffeine.blogspot.com

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  34. Les Tenues de YuliSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    So chic in tomboy my Federica, love that.
    Love so much your heels my dear
    Bisous bisous
    Yuli

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  35. KatSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    your shoes are gorgeous!!! :)

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  36. hotelissimoSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    i love the shoes, xoxo!

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  37. JustPatienceSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Amazing pictures. Look so editorial. Love these pants and the shoes. The belts adds a nice pop to the outfit.

    Happy Monday girl.

    Patience
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  38. MagdalenaSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    This is a super style that I love seeing at other girls but to be honest, it's not for me! Maybe I should try it!! You, honey look amazing though!! I love the jeans and the heels!!

    Have a great week, sweetie!!

    xoxoxo

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  39. yiqin;September 26, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    gorgeous heels <3

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  40. The Fashion DiariesSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    bellissime scarpe! :)

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  41. ANDWHATELSEISTHERESeptember 26, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    as a tailor to pants myself, your rolled-up cuffs are just adorable. it's sleek, boyish, and yet very vintage look. cute preppy work!

    ANDWHATELSEISTHERE

    SHOP

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  42. ShasieOctober 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I'm so loving your tomboy inspired look. I've really loved wearing menswear.
    Shasie of Live Life in Style

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