insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 83

FASHION+BEAUTY cream of the crop With the season's temperatures peaking, naturally, the layers have come off. But are you brave enough to bare a little more skin and embrace the crop top? Here are some handy style tips from Fremlin Walk to get this trend ‘covered’. The crop top was everywhere in the 90s, but please don’t rush to put your favourite clothes on a hot wash – this time wearing crops is all about keeping it simple and staying on the right side of feminine. Think sophisticated as opposed to over exposed. With hundreds of ways to work this look, you just need to think about the type of event you are dressing for. Remember, crop tops are statement enough without trying to ramp up the sex appeal, so preserve your modesty with a V and A Cordelia Crop Top £40, Oasis at Fremlin Walk high neckline and high-rise bottoms to balance your silhouette; the tighter bottom half with a high waist will elongate your legs and shape your curves. Add a killer pair of heels and you’re sure to lose your crop-induced nervousness! For bustier ladies, avoid flowing or frilly fabrics on your top half that draw a lot of attention to your assets. Avoid bold prints and in-your-face styles, instead focusing on simple fabrics, colours and structure to get you feeling body confident in a little less clothing. Add more drama for the Double Fabric Blazer £39.99, Zara at Fremlin Walk evening by throwing on a tailored blazer, which will create lines and help to hide a multitude of sins. For slightly less curvy figures, use the crop to your advantage and play with shapes to sculpt your silhouette. Opt for a top that's looser and contrast a floaty top against a shapely midi skirt or fitted jeans. Feeling bold? Play with vivid block colours and flirty floral prints to add another dimension to your look. 90s Knitted Ribbed Crop Top £22, Topshop at Fremlin Walk Fringed Crop Top £7.99, H&M at Fremlin Walk www.fremlinwalk.co.uk @fremlinwalk fremlin walk's british summer festival 25TH JULY – 16TH AUGUST Visit Fremlin Walk for a truly British bash this summer! Each week celebrates a selection of the Brits’ favourite things about this wonderful country, including the return of Fremlin’s local music festival #FremlinFest, in conjunction with KMFM. Other events include a fete, with your chance to be the very first Fremlin Bake Off champion; and a Summer Garden Party with pampering for adults and a free trail with treats for the kids. If you fancy a little break from all the action, pull up a beanbag or deck chair in Fremlin Walk’s summer gardens. 83