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Sunday 29 May 2011

Style Icon - Christine Centenera

Forget Fearne, Alexa (god help us) and fellow fashion slave tosh, style icons don't measure up to this funky fashion ed. Nobody does laid back luxe as well as Christine Centenera, of Harpers Bazaar Australia. Up there with the likes of Kate Lamphear (Elle US), these ladies consistently channel the right amount of tough luxe, whilst integrating casual basics. The result: insanely edgy outfits that don't scream pretense but allude to something that's off the scale cool.

I'm loving the mix of slouchy boyfriend jeans, biker chic jacket with armoury details, all perfectly offset with elegant courts. This girl can't go wrong!

Who would have thought that a leather mini would make an outfit look so stylish. The assymetric zip detail lends a rock and roll vibe to basic seperates.

A diaphanous shirt, teamed with leather look slacks is the perfect marriment.

For me, this ensemble exemplifies why Centenera deserves her accolade. Rich earthy tones, puntuated with gold accents...need i say more?

These boots, juxtaposed with an ethereal dress creates my favourite 'pretty tough' aesthetic...beautiful! I have similar boots and i love to team them with jeans, oversized knit and blazer.

A basic jersey dress is made all the more appealing with a silhouette enhancing jacket with splices of leather, girly draping and chunky wedged shoes. It's rock and roll but with feminine undertones.

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