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04 September 2010

I have always been a "Skins" fan, but lately I have become particularly enamoured with Effy Stonem's sense of tough yet nonchalant style.



Effy always never tries.

(follow this link for some music to set the mood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOyfLBYtuU&ob=av2e )



I can picture her wearing this with a pair of her fishnets, Doc. Martens or black buckle boots, bucket loads of necklaces-and of course, her trusty black leather jacket.
Forever 21, Shimmer Woven Dress, $24.80



Worn with nearly every outfit, black fishnets are an Effy essential. They can be purchased at stores like Target or American Apparel, or online at We Love Colors for $9.




These boots are surprisingly spot-on. Effy treks everywhere in her Doc. Martens or buckle boots, but seeing as Doc. Martens cost $100-plus, we're going to go with these :) They can be worn with everything from short dresses with tights to custom-cut t-shirts to jeans and tops.
Forever 21, Buckled Leatherette Boots, $32.80





Perhaps one of my favourite outfits Effy wears is her customized horse t-shirt with her black lace bra peeking out. The best thing about this look? You can easily make it yourself! All you need is a plain or printed oversize, preferably longer, t-shirt and scissors. Perhaps the simplest of all DIY projects-just cut off the sleeves and down the sides a bit. Good luck!!





Of course, this post would not be complete if I didn't include a leather jacket! Worn practically in every other episode, this could be considered an Effy "classic." It is a bit more expensive than many of the other items I post. However, this is a classic piece that you can wear for as long as you can fit into it, so it should be well worth the investment.
Forever 21, Asymmetrical Leatherette Jacket, $39.80