Celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a stylish colour-coordinated wardrobe based on the Brazilian flag colours to pay tribute to the vibrant host country.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be starting this Friday and for the ladies who are flying to Brazil for the games, we know that you are busy scrambling through your wardrobe for outfits to wear for the occasion.
Some of you might be there by choice, but there are also some who are dragged halfway cross the world by their partners. Whichever it might be, a global jet set like yourself should always look good.
So, why not pay homage to the host country by coordinating your looks with the Brazilian flag colours – blue, green and yellow?
Here, we have four outfits prepared for you to take you through your trip from a day out at the games to a leisure dinner party. Read on to see more.
(Available at Valentino, McQby Alexander McQueen, Marc by Marc Jacobs and net-a-porter.com)
Out in the city
If you're not too keen on sweating in the fields with the men, head down to the streets of Rio de Janeiro for a day of adventure and shopping. The key when exploring the city is to wear loose and comfortable clothes. Culottes pants are the best pair of pants you can find for both style and ease in movement. Pair that with a sleek comfortable pair of mule shoes and a large tote bag and you're set to strut down Rua Visconde de Pirajá in Ipanema.
- Valentino The Rockstud medium neon leather trapeze bag (RM 7,500)
- McQ by Alexander McQueen Croc-effect leather mule shoes (RM 2,000)
- MM6 Maison Martin Margiela cotton wrap top (RM 1,050)
- Marc by Marc Jacobs set of two braided cord and enamel bracelets (RM 200)
- Roksanda Ilincic Hepworth wool-crepe wide-leg culottes (RM 4,500)
(Available at Mulberry and net-a-porter.com)
Down to the games
Even if you are a real football fanatic who can't wait to be where the action begins, that doesn't mean you can't do it in style. Always remember that short skirts/pants and sleeveless tops are recommended to stay cool undr the heat. Sunglasseses are essentials to help you keep a good eye on the game without the glaring sun and you need to forget about wearing heels. Put on a stylish pair of gladiator flats and you're all set to climb to your seat.
- Giambattista Valli neon tweed-paneled jersey top (RM 1,800)
- Alice + Olivia gilberto cotton-lace skirt (RM 1,100)
- Anna-Karin Karlsson cat eye acetate sunglasses (RM 2,000)
- Chloé green leather sandals (RM 2,000)
- Mulberry Kensal leather shoulder bag (RM 4,800)
(Available at Emilio Pucci and net-a-porter.com)
Rejuvenating by the pool
After a long day of shopping, exploring or cheering for your favourite team, it is time for some rest and relaxation back in the hotel's private beach or swimming pool. For this occasion, a silky smooth coverup is a must-have to protect you from the harmful sun rays, unless sunbathing is part of your itinerary. Bring a beach totebag for all your essentials like SPF products, beach towels and sunglasses. If you are out for a swim, a nicely fitted and modest two-piece is better than an all-out skimpy bikini - the latter leaves nothing for the imagination.
- Norma Kamali Ruched one-shoulder bikini top and briefs (sold separately for RM 420 each)
- Rosantica Himalaya gold-dipped agate necklace (RM 1,800)
- Emilio Pucci printed cotton and silk-voile kaftan (RM 3,900)
- Eugenia Kim sunny toyo wide-brim hat (RM 1,200)
- Proenza Schouler leather-paneled printed cotton-canvas tote (Rm 3,000)
(Available at Giuseppe Zanotti, Lanvin and net-a-porter.com)
Celebratory parties and soirees
Your team won a big match and you have decided to go for a celebratory dinner down at Téreze, Santa Teresa - one of the most exclusive fine dining venues in the city. This is the time to pull out your evening gowns and stiletto heels. For the finale, add a floral hair piece and statement earrings on your loose hairbun to create the je ne sais quoi look ala Gisele Bundchen.
- Shourouk Montana gold-plated, Swarovski crystal and sequin clip earrings (RM 1,500)
- Giuseppe Zanotti alien crystal-embellished suede sandals (RM 3,900)
- Lanvin one-shoulder ruffled crepe gown (RM 18,000)
- VICKISARGE + Sam McKnight Floramorta acetate and Swarovski crystal hair slide (RM 1,500)
- Oscar de la Renta embellished satin box clutch (RM 5,000)
(Photos courtesy of all respective brands and net-a-porter.com)
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