Trend Alert: Bowie

We can't be sure if this Trend Alert is inspired by this Red Or Dead Raleigh Starstruck with its classic 1970s retro shopper design, OR, the current David Bowie is exhibition on at the V& A. Either way, it has got us seeing stars. And thunder flashes.

Here are our favourite Bowie-esque buys:

Add a subtle flash of Bowieness with these fun acrylic thunderbolt earrings that pay homage to his   iconic Aladdin Sane album cover.  With this look, Bowie did everyone who has been invited to a fancy dress party last minute (and the makers of red and blue face-paints) a MASSIVE favour. Thanks Dave.

Thunderbolt Earrings. £4.50 from the V&A shop.

We feel that is Bowie was going to wear a bike helmet this might be it and its mirrored so you can check your Glam Rock make-up is still on straight, Bobbin Gold and Chrome helmets £36.99

This is such a versatile easy cotton t-shirt. Wear it in the daytime with denim to be a Jean Genie or dress it up, put on your red shoes and dance the blues.

Embellished Bowie T-shirt. £25 from ASOS.

Our red star Miss Bobbin reflective sash blows our minds and will ensure you are a Star(wo)man.

Miss Bobbin Reflective Sashes. £22.50 from Cyclechic.

Stars AND flashes in neon OH MY. You can totally Bowie up your bike with these. They can also act as percussion as you sing and ride. Yeah, we do that.

Snap on bike spoke beads. £6 from Topshop.

For some added glam (rock) here is Kate Moss' Lasting Finish Lipstick for Rimmel. No, not for your lips. For drawing a massive flash across your face. 

Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick. £5.49 by Rimmel.

Kate knows:

Lastly, is it pronounced 'Bowie' or 'Bawie'? Discuss.

'David Bowie is' runs at the Victoria & Albert Museum until the 11th August 2013. See vam.ac.uk for more details.

Jude Brosnan

Trend Alert: Leopard Print

We are going WILD for this safari print Bobbin Birdie. Often associated with bar maids in soaps, we don't care, we love leopard print so much we are fully prepared to model ourselves on Pat Butcher giving Bet Lynch a hug.

Here are our favourite leopard-ey catches:

If you think full on leopard print is a bit too bold these Vans are only half leopard. Era style vans are ideal for cycling in as they are super comfy with a thick sole.

Era Leopard Vans. £56.99 from Office.

We love wearing this helmet and mixing it up with other prints to create a style statement. See how our model has teamed it with a nautical striped top and sequined bolero. HOT.

Sawako Furuno Leopard Helmet. £84 from Cyclechic.

This is great for anyone who caries the world upon their shoulders. We carry so much stuff around around with us it's not unusual for us to be backpack and pannier laden.  We love this Mi-Pac backpack with it's contrast pocket.
Mi-Pac Leopard Backpack. £25from ASOS. 

Add a subtle flash of leopard spots to your outfit. Great with jeans or to jazz up a black dress this belt  goes well with smart or casual looks. There is a danger you may wear it all day, everyday. Not a problem.
Leopard-Spotted Skinny Belt. £28 Anthropologie.

We love it when you get two trends in one. This long sleeved bodycon top is not only leopard print but it also features a cat face *contemplates Trend Alert: Cat Faces*.
Cat Face Bodycon Top. £45 Lazy Oaf.

If you really aren't much impressed by this trend, here is a video of Shania Twain working the look from hood to toe that might change your mind. We are sorry.

                             
Jude Brosnan