Belfast Fashion Spy: 'I like to see what Joanna Lumley and Twiggy put together'
Emma Deighan checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
Imelda McCollum (65), retired, Cushendall
Wore what? Jacket, £60, Zara; jeans, £40, Oasis; shoes, £30, TK Maxx; bag, £45, TK Maxx.
Why? I try to mix and match expensive clothing with high street pieces. I would say my style is smart.
Who? I like Joanna Lumley or Twiggy’s looks. They’re around my age and I like to see what they put together.
Beverly Dunsmore (41), mortgage advisor, Belfast
Wore what? Cardigan, gift; top, £40, Phase Eight; trousers, £49, Phase Eight; shoes, £35, Next; necklace, market in Mallorca; bag, £70, Marks & Spencer.
Why? I would say my style is relaxed but classy.
Who? Gwyneth Paltrow has a similar style to me. It’s always relaxed.
Katie Bryce (24), personal shopper, Belfast
Wore what? Top, £28, dsntrecords.com; trousers, £20, Zara; trainers, £50, Office.
Why? My style is effortless and a bit quirky.
Who? I draw my inspiration from those in the past rather than the present day. I love Stevie Nicks’ style.
Amy Knight (22), student, Lisburn
Wore what? Top, £10, Primark; trousers, £20, Stradivarius; shoes, £50, Nike Airforce One; bag, £70, Longchamp; sunglasses, £20, Quay.
Why? My style is very streetwear and simple.
Who? Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian are always simple and rarely over the top.
Claire Young (47), bank clerk, Gilnahirk
Wore what? Top, £49, Boden; jeans, £59, Rant and Rave; shoes, £98, Zamba; bag, gift.
Why? I like to wear colourful, bright clothes.
Who? I love Holly Willoughby’s style. She’s always very smart and wears a lot of high street.
Helen Laird (20), student, Lisburn
Wore what? Bodysuit, gift, prettylittlething.com; trousers, gift; shoes, £18, Topshop.
Why? I mix and match and just decide on the day what I’m going to wear. It’s not something I really think about.
Who? Vanessa Hudgens’ style is pretty.
Freddie Perrins (24), personal shopper, Belfast
Wore what? Top, £34, Topshop; jeans, £42, Topshop; boots, £65, Topshop; sunglasses, £14, Topshop.
Why? My look is girlie, preppy and pretty but polished.
Who? Alexa Chung’s style is great because she wears simple looks but makes edgy look pretty.
Emily Young (16), student, Gilnahirk
Wore what? Shirt, £30, Urban Outfitters; vest, £10, Urban Outfitters; necklace, £17, prettylittlething.com; jeans, £30, Topshop; boots, £25, Topshop.
Why? I wear a lot of dark colours and a lot of black. It’s simple and works.
Who? Zendaya is quite cool. I like her look.
Belfast Telegraph
