Leg warmers by Steven available at Itsocks at £6.20

The other trend that has been back in fashion are over knee socks. Prada’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection of Prada showcasing models in the thick ribbed over knee socks validated this trend and all the highs street brands followed. The over knee socks in this season should be ribbed preferably opaque made out of thick cotton or wool.

Pixie Loft ..”Loves her long socks…) Source http://teenstarsworld.com

Toeless over knee socks are type of leg warmers and over knee socks combined into one. The advantage of the toeless socks is that they can be worn over the shoes with no problem of trying to squeeze thick socks into your tiny Jimmy Choos. Also socks worn over the shoes will elongate your legs- always a good tip for looking taller and slimmer.

Toeless Over Knee Socks Arabella by Veneziana available at Itsocks at £7.20

The focus on legs and fashion hosiery in 2010 has led to another big revival – hold ups. Traditionally seen as a part of sexy nightwear hold ups have become an alternative hosiery option for ladies. The choice on the market is much greater than in the past and offers great thick opaque hold ups with reinforced silicone band that stay on all the time. Also the fashion trends like animal print has been transferred and visible on the hold ups. So are the patterns of all kinds including flower, tattoos and even bandage as seen on the Wolford hold ups worn by Cheryl Cole.

Patterned Hold ups Susan by Fiore available at Itsocks at £9.25

What’s hot?

Opaque coloured tights are a big trend for the Autumn/Winter 2010. One of the designers that embraced this trend is Jean Paul Gaultier.
The collection showed in Paris Fashion Week was inspired by the traditional folk costumes from different countries all over the world. Featuring bold colours, prints and embroidery. Jean Paul Galtier’s designs also included coloured tights in many bright hues like red, green, turquise and orange.
Itsocks.co.uk offers Tights Kaya 40den in many bright colours : red, green and yellow and many more at just £3.99 they  are a perfect  fashion fix for your wardrobe.

Jean Paul Gaultier – Catwalk Photo’s

Another trend seen in Jean Paul Gaultier’s collection were patterned over knee socks. It is  a great sexy look, especially when worn with fitted jacket.
Itsocks offers  patterned over knee socks Lola – as seen in the picture below at just £7.35

Over knee Socks – Catwalk

Representing an opposite fashion direction Giambattista Valli presented his Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 collection.
Catwalk was full of classic and sexy clean cut dresses worn with black semi opaque tights.
Even the light beige dress suit was accessorised by black tights creating a catchy contrast.
Check out Tights with decorative undergarment Klara 20Den or for a more opaque finish I recommend Black Opaque Tights Rosalia 60Den

Alexander Wang ‘s Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 collection combined 2 trends of leg wear: over knee socks and leggings worn over the shoes over shoes.
Black opaque toeless over knee socks provided a contrast with a smart fitted suit with rounded collars- very sexy combination indeed.

To imitate this look we recommend either Toeless over knee socks Arabella by Veneziana at just £6.95 or Black Over Shoe leggings Riyo 04 By Gatta at £9.99

Prada’s collection Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 was inspired by the feminie silhouette with waist pinching dresses and coats derived from 50s fashion trends. But there were also present designs with a  clear inspiration from the 60s with short simple empire line and coats and A line skirts. Tights and socks were a big part of the collection. Thick woolen ribbed tights and foldover knee highs worn with sandals and court shoes complemented the garments. Tights were mostly grey with black with contrasting brights colour shoes.

Prada’s – Catwalk To copy this look Itsocks.co.uk recommends- Grey Ribbed hold ups Air Costina at £13.99
or Grey Herringbone Tights Indira 90Den at £19.99 both by Veneziana. Alternatively if you are looking for knee highs- black and red Knee highs Lin by Fiore at £3.20 are a great pick

Lindsay Lohan has her own fashion line 6126 and I have found the Star Leggings with ripped texture pattern. Available from farfetch.com priced £88

Star Leggings

Howvere If you like the design but find it a bit pricey, check out our very own Panta Angel at £10.99 it is a steal.

Wear ripped leggings with edgy, yet elegant shoes by Louise Goldin for Topshop

And to balance the colour contrast add a Crochet Lace Short Sleeve Tee

With florals and other patterns dominating the high street. The following leggings stand out Camouflage patterned Spy leggings by Miss Sixty priced at £55

or Aftreshock Lottie Leggings priced at £55 available from House of Fraser

Wear it with great Carvela sandals Krill priced at £95 available at

Also great Capri leggings with heart pattern Milli 01 by Gatta available in red or white at Itsocks.co.uk priced at £11.65

leggings with heart pattern

Also checkout out huge selection of patterned leggings where there is something for everyone.

Anna x

Chanel's latest tatto look

you can’t help noticing the resemblance of our own
lovely flower tattoo by  “Sherry Ann 03″. without the
hassle of applying body tattoo transfers.

as seen below.

Sherry Ann, flower tatto tights

Chanel  ready to wear collection Spring Summer 2010 also featured models wearing white tights with heavy clogs.
It creats a great contrast and the purity and lightness of white tights making chunky clogs look quiet elegant.
We will definitely see clogs worn with floral print dresses and summer skirts or even leggings in upcoming summer season.

Also another trend brought by Chanel are black tights with white tattoos

You can find this type of trend at Itsocks.co.uk – just see tights Nila by Fiore.

As seen below.

Tatto tights by Fiore

It’s also nice to know that people are noticing our great range of tattoo tight , check out blogger Roisin Marie’s fantasic tattoo tights overview

My personal favourite tattoo tights are the “No 406 Tattoo Tights” by Lores, which is also one of our biggest sellers this season.
As seen below

Tattoo tights red and black flowers

Try some tattoo tights and you’ll be all the talk of the party.
xx

We have launched the blog page during London Fashion Week and the first 3 days shows have been fantastic. For the Spring/Summer 2010 there have been loads of bright colours and patterns, feminine dresses worn with coloured socks caught my eye.

Betty Jackson used bright colours socks worn with sandals to make knee length dresses look modern and cool.

Betty Jackson Spring Summer 2010

Louise Grey also used bright orange socks worn under high heel sandals to make grey dungarees look more feminine. It seems that this look combines a comfort with glamour and is definitely going to transfer to high street fashion.

Louise Grey Spring Summer 2010

PPQ Spring Summer collection was influenced by the tribal African look with geometric prints fabrics and simple design halterneck dresses.  The designers have also used bright colour socks to create a flow from dress to the colourful shoes, making the whole outfit look well finished.

PPQ  Spring Summer 2010

A great selection of colour socks are coming to itsocks soon.

Anna x