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London Olympics 2012 - Fashion Fever

Jul 25, 2012
Show your Olympic spirit with Clark's Union Jack desert boots. (www.piperlime.gap.com)
Show your Olympic spirit with Clark's Union Jack desert boots. (www.piperlime.gap.com)

Time to wear your true colors -- red, white and blue! To celebrate the upcoming Olympics in London, many fashion companies are offering lots of ways to get inspired both here and across the pond. Here's a roundup of some of my favorite things to get you in the winning spirit, just in time for the summer games.

--The official site -- Start your search for Olympic-inspired fashion here at www.teamusashop.com. It's chock full of everything from collectible pins and accessories to T-shirts, hats and jewelry for the whole family. My favorite is the USA flag logo bracelet made of stretchable paracord. It will stretch 15 feet if you ever find yourself in a situation demanding a strong rope. Fifty shades of red, white and blue? Hmm ... $44.95.

--Boden USA -- One of Britain's well-known retailers for women, men and children, established by Johnnie Boden in London in 1991. Boden was launched in America in 2002. This summer, you can find all kinds of stylish accessories online, too. The Union Jack flag charms are memorable additions to a charm bracelet. (www.bodenusa.com)

--Judith Leiber clutch purses - Another way to get into the British spirit big time. Judith Leiber is famous for her jeweled minaudieres, which have become a collector's item since the Hungarian-American designer founded the company in 1963. This year, Leiber has new crystal clutches that are tributes to the Olympics. My favorite features the Union Jack flag, priced at a mere $3,495. (www.judithleiber.com)

--Gemvara stackable rings -- In celebration of the 2012 Olympics, Gemvara is introducing a limited edition of stackable-style rings inspired by the official Olympic rings. The online retailer of fine jewelry produces more than 1,500 original designs that can be customized using your choice of gemstones and precious metal options to create one-of-a-kind looks. The rings cost $150 to $250. (www.gemvara.com)

--Dannijo necklaces -- Dannijo is another luxury jewelry company named after two sisters, Danielle and Jodie Snyder, whose designs have a rock 'n' roll vibe. (Beyonce is a favorite customer.) To celebrate the Olympics, the Snyders created unique "collar" necklaces studded with red, white and blue Swarovski crystals, making a bold style statement and another jewelry collectible for $995. (www.dannijo.com)

--Old Navy T-shirts -- You don't have to actually go to London to show your team spirit, you can just pick up a "Team USA" T-shirt at Old Navy stores. Check out the dozen or so graphic Olympic-inspired shirts ranging in price from $6 to $22. And while you're there, pick up a pair of red, white and blue flip-flops! (www.oldnavy.com)

--Union Jack boots -- Yes, this has to be one of my top picks! Clark's has come up with a great-looking pair of canvas desert boots with the Union Jack flag printed on them. Talk about real show-stoppers, and they've got to be really comfy! Grab 'em quick. They are on sale for $89.99 at www.piperlime.gap.com.

--Red, white and blue nails -- Nails Inc. celebrated their British heritage with red, white and blue nail polish shades for the Queen's Jubilee. Paint alternate shades on each finger or create miniature Union Jacks, the ultimate tribute to the Queen. In "St. James," a classic blue red, "Floral Street," an opaque white, and "Baker Street," a cobalt blue. Priced at $9.50 each, these nail colors are available at Sephora and Sephora.com. I'm going for the "Baker Street" blue; I've always had a thing for Sherlock Holmes.

Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.

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  • Rihanna flashes fans in a cropped Union Jack tee.
  • Leigh Francis a.k.a Keith Lemon displays his London Olympics 2012 fashion.
  • English fashion model Daisy Lowe grabs a Union Jack clutch.
  • Katy Perry shows off her Union Jack nails.
  • Trendsetter Luke Worrall? Kelly Osbourne's former beau wears Union Jack tee in 2010.
  • Katherine Jenkins' red carpet Olympic fashion.
  • Miley Cyrus goes for the ragged Union Jack look.
  • A classic black and white take on the Union Jack clutch.
  • Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke in a Union Jack jacket.
  • Kylie Jenner walks the runway in a short red, white, and blue mini skirt.
  • Willow Smith always wears the hottest trends.
  • Paloma Faith displays her Union Jack pride.
  • Paul Ross decked out in head-to-toe Union Jack attire.
  • David Hasselhoff in a Union Jack jacket and tee.
  • Solange Knowles gets in the Olympic Spirit with Union Jack painted nails.
  • Agyness Deyn coordinates red gloves and socks with her Union Jack clutch.
  • Geri Halliwell's sexy Union Jack dress.
  • Paris Hilton wears a Union Jack beanie.



 

 

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