What We Can All Learn From VB

There's an interview with Victoria Beckham in Grazia this week. And the quote they've picked out in the headline is "I never follow trends."

Now I love Victoria Beckham, always have and always will. She sometimes goes way too over the top with fashion (especially at the airport) but it all adds to her charm. Yet, when I first read the quote my immediate thought was "liar, liar, dVb pants on fire!" If there is ever a trend in fashion you can count on Victoria giving it a go. She doesn't follow trends? Whatever.

But then I gave this some more thought. Sure, she always wears the hottest fashions, but the key elements to her style have stayed the same throughout the years - the ultra-high heels, the pout, the Hermes handbag and the little black dress. And I think Victoria's at her best when she's in classic Posh Spice mode. We can learn a lot from her practised looks.



The full-skirted LBD she wore to the Burberry spring/summer show (the one I complimented her on and received a 'thank you' for in return) is from her own collection. If you're looking for the perfect LBD for festive parties this year it's the shape to go for.

Victoria's design has the most dramatic skirt and the highest price-tag, but Topshop has a great version for £50 and Alexander McQueen's McQ dress looks a lot more voluminous on than it does off. All of the dresses would look fantastic with a statement necklace, but you could also go super-chic and minimalist like Victoria, and just add a pair of black pumps. Either look will be totally 'major'.

So yes, thinking about it more I agree with Victoria. She doesn't follow trends, just sometimes sets them. Agree?

catwalk image from style.com