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“Fashions fade,
style is eternal”
Yves Saint Laurent
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Mar 9

Will You Be Bearing All???

Posted in Latest Fashion, Uncategorized

Olivia Palmero, The City

Anna Dello Russo, Vogue Japan

This summer lace and crochet garments are set to take the world by storm. But have you got the guts to bear all???

Lace and crocheted garments were big in the late nineties and have made a massive comeback for this summer. There are many ways to wear this look either with a nice feminine slip underneath or if your brave with nothing but a bra and some knickers, the decision is yours. Though some may say wearing a see through dress with only your bra and knickers can be quite revealing and even slutty, it really depends on how you put the look together.

Well this will definietly be a look I’ll be wearing this summer, the question is will you? I better get down the gym and start those crunches today!!

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Mar 3

Get The Look

Posted in Designers, Flannels, Kurt Geiger, Latest Fashion, Net-a-Porter, Prada, Spring Fashion, Styling Tips, Topshop, Uncategorized

After finding this gorgeous jacket on Net-A-Porter I started daydreaming about what I could wear this beautiful ensemble with. My imagination always seems to get the better of me whenever I spot a beautiful garments, I start putting together outfits in my head and then I start hunting the world wide web for these garments I’ve made up in my head and for some strange reason I always manage to find them. The joy’s of being a stylist ay!!! I love it!

Anway’s see below for what I managed to come up with:

Roksanda Ilincic, Basket weave silk jacket, £780.00 www.net-a-porter.com

Yellow Frill Sleeve Top, £25.00, www.topshop.com

Prad Fluid Silk Crop Hareem, £205, www.flannelsfashion.com

Carvela , Gallant, £130.00, www.kurtgeiger.com

Nai nai xx

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Feb 23

Spring Wardrobe Essentials

Posted in Aldo, Latest Fashion, Net-a-Porter, New Look, Oasis, Spring Fashion, Topshop, Uncategorized, Warehouse

With Spring only around the corner I think its only right to have your wardobes filled with those essential items that will get you through the chilly mornings, cool evening, cold nights and have you looking like a star. Though the weather can sometimes have you feeling down in the dunps, when you look good you definitely feel good, so I think its only right to look your best whether its rain, sun, sleet or snow!!! Don’t ya think?

As mentioned before this spring/summer promises to bring an array of styles and colours which I’m absolutely loving especially as my wardrobes more or less sorted with every style possible which is great. However I’ve just a come across these fashionable beauties, I’m still contemplating whether to go grab a few of them .

So while I decide, take a look and let me know what ya think!

1. Grey Summer Tie waist mac by Boutique, £150, www.topshop.com
2. Cherry Blossom Scarf, £7.99, www.newlook.com
3. Brie Stretch Jersy Cowl Neck Top, £85, www.net-a-porter.com
4. Beige Chelsea Girl Vintage Satchel, £79.99, www.riverisland.com
5. Tuck & Drape, £60, www.oasis-stores.co.uk
6. Cape Maxi Dress, £35, www.warehouse.co.uk
7. Notify, Bamboo mid-rise Skinny Jeans, £215, www.net-a-porter.com
8. Waterfall calf Skirt, £40.00, www.topshop.com
9. New Guard, £100, www.aldoshoes.com
10. Tan Canvas Mix Heel, £48.00, www.missselfridge.com

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Feb 8

Fashion of the Week

Posted in Latest Fashion, Spring Fashion, Styling Tips, Uncategorized

With spring only around the corner, I think its only right that I start revamping my wardrobe with some spring clothing.Though I’ve been looking for hours I’ve managed to find a couple of must’ve goods one including Dip-Dye water colour Kimono from Topshop.

Dip -dye Water Colour Kimono,£38, www.topshop.com

The thing I love about this Kimono is that it is so versatile. It can be worn in many differnet ways. I’ve pictured myself wearing it in the summer with a pair of denim shorts and a pair of engineer boots. However they could be worn with some skinny jeans and a pair of courts or even over a swimming costume on the beach.

I’m definitely loving this item, its a wardrobe must have.

Chow for now!!!

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Jan 26

2011 Trends…..Bad Girls Gone Good!!!

Posted in Latest Fashion, Styling Tips, Uncategorized

After flicking through a few mags and checking out some of the latest catwalk shows last night like last years trends this years are going to be vibrant, chic, and very sexy. However this years trends are set to be a lot more sophisicated and not as hard. If you rememeber last years trends were a mix of hard and soft i.e military wear, sporty, hard jackets, tight dresses etc. Whereas this years fashion is going to be a mix of soft materials, loose dresses, wide legged trousers, dolman sleeve tops etc. Much more lady like.

So far my favourite trend by far is the mid length and long skirts and dresses. Like the maxi dress this trend is set to sweep the nation having us all looking like the ladies we are.
The mid length and long skirt can be dressed up with a corset top or even a blouse or dressed down with a pair of combat boots and t-shirt…..

STYLE TIP OF THE DAY:
Wearing your mid length skirt just below your calf give the illusion of a longer leg. This being due to you not actually being able to see where your knees are ,which is what usually gives away your leg length. So to all you people with shorther legs this could be the look for you!!!

This year the girl has definietly transformed into a lady!!

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Sep 16

Fashion on the Streets…..Soho, New York

Posted in Latest Fashion, Uncategorized

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Aug 11

Little Black Number

Posted in Designers, Latest Fashion, Styling Tips, Uncategorized

I’m sure all you women out there know exactly what I mean when I say ‘Little Black Number,’  as a little black number is something all us women have tucked away somewhere in the depths of our wardrobes, that dress you always look good and feel sexy in.

Just in case you’re not familiar with the little black dress here are some things you should know about the Little Black Dress:

  • The Little Black Dress is that one item of clothing that you never throw away and is a classic buy.
  • The Little Black Dress is that dress that can be worn in summer autumn, winter or spring.
  • The Little Black Dress is the dress you pull out when you are in a dilemma and cannot find anything else to wear.
  • The Little Black Dress is that dress you wear on your fat days, you know the day’s when you look in the mirror and all you can see is rolls and ripples even though they are none existent.

The good thing about little black dresses is that they are quite easy to accessorize.  All you really need is a pair of diamante studded earrings a chain if you need one, a nice pair of strappy shoes or maybe a pair of courts, a nice clutch bag and you’re good to go.

Though I’m a gal that likes putting together outfits when I’m going out,  I do have them days when I can’t be bothered to think of what to wear  so I take my little my little black dress out and it  never ever lets me down.

If you haven’t yet got your hands on a little black number hurry up and go out and buy yours as it will never let you down and you’ll be able to wear it forever!!

  1. Corset Cut Dress, £55, www.oasis-clothing.com
  2. Polka Dot Silk Twill Dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 385, www.net-a-porter.com
  3. Stella McCartney Batwing Jersey Dress, £675, www.net-a-porter.com
  4. Graphic Bandage Dress, £135, www.karenmillen.com
  5. One Shoulder Signature Dress, £180, www.karenmillen.com
  6. Vivienne, £120, www.reissonline.com
  7. Ruched Bandeau Dress ,£45, www.topshop.com
  8. Ruched One Shoulder Dress, £60, www.warehouse.co.uk



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Jul 17

Let’s Talk About…….Spanx

Posted in Latest Fashion, Styling Tips, Uncategorized, Underwear

Spanx, Bodyshapers, Suck Me in Pants and Power Panties are the various names given to this god given item that all women should have.  Whether you’re a size 8 or size 18.

Many women don’t realise that wearing the right underwear can make your outfit look ten times better.  Actually put it this way if you look great whilst wearing the wrong  underwear imagine how you’ll  look whilst wearing the right underwear……. a million dollars!

Spanx is the name given to the shaping underwear, the magic underwear that is made to hide all of your unwanted lumps and bumps.  There are so many different types of spanx; there are ones that will take 5 inches off your waist, spanx that give you slimmer thighs, spanx that lift your booty.

If you’re anything  like me then  you’re a person who’s always admiring celebrity bodies and wondering how- on- earth their bodies manage to look so good all the time.  I know they have personal trainers and go on theses weird diets but is it really possible to look so picture perfect all the time? No. Like us they do have fat days and their bodies are not oh so perfect. So what is their secret…….SPANX!  Beyonce wears spanx, Katie Perry also wears spanx   and yes super model Naomi Campbell  wears  spanx too.

Like I said before, I wear spanx and I’m a size 10.  However, the reason I wear them, is to give my body a smooth finish when I’m wearing that tight little black number.  Control pants help to smooth out the little roundness on your tummy which many of us do have. They also help to define our curves and acts as a base in which helps our dress to fall better.  I wear my spanx whenever I wear a dress or something clingy that will show unwanted lumps, I love them and could never live without my Trinny and Sussanah Magic knickers.

Until next time. Chow!

1. Plie High Waist Control Brief, £25 – www.shapewearonline.co.uk/plie-shapewear

2. Trinny and Susannah Magic Knickers, £35- www.trinnyandsusannah.com

3. Trinny and Susannah Tummy Flattener Thong, £30- www.trinnyandsusannah.com

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Jun 14

World Cup Fashion Face Off

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It’s that time again when the whole country goes a little, or very, crazy. The reason is football, and the World Cup, but luckily this might actually turn out to be a good thing for all us fashion fans because very.co.uk are having a fashion face off – featuring styles inspired by the countries playing in the World Cup.

In the first round we had ‘Cool Britannia’ vs ‘USA College Girl’ which is actually pretty good – I really like the themes that they’ve got going on. England is a mix of festival glam (I particularly like the addition of some funky blue wellies) and union jack inspired pieces, with a few girly touches like floral tops and funky retro accessories.

The USA College Girl look is a bit more diverse and has items like cute checked shorts and US inspired tees as well as denim miniskirts and cut-off shorts for that ‘All American’ vibe. The grey bandeau dress is my favourite piece in the USA look – cute and casual and can be dressed up with accessories. Hoodies and Converse finish off the American style. They’ve got the look down to a tee and it’s definitely one I can see walking down the high street, while the UK one is a bit bland in comparison.

Although in the football stakes I will of course be supporting England, in the fashion face off the USA have come out on top so I’ve voted for the ‘college girl’ look. I can’t wait to see what other looks they put together for the different countries so I for one will be keeping an eye on the World Cup fashion face off! I can imagine the looks for Argentina and Mexico are going to be very colourful and inspiring…

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May 3

It’s that time again……Shoes

Posted in Latest Fashion, Uncategorized

Yes as you’ve probably guessed I’ve brought another pair of shoes or two.  During my fortnightly browse through Westfield Shopping Centre London, I decided to take a look in Next.  Next not being my usual place to shop I must say there latest clothes and shoe collection has taken it to the High Street.

I managed to pick up 2 pairs of courts for £68 in total.  Yes you heard right £30 for one pair and £38 for the other.  Yes I know….. a bargain.  The thing I love about them is they fit comfortably and they look no different from what I’d usually buy from Dune or Aldo. What I love about courts is that they can be worn with anything from a casual pair of jeans to a evening dress.  You can dress them up or dress them down.

I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the current shoe collection and will definitely going back for my summer sandals.  If you’re not one to shop in Next like me (though that has now changed) I’d suggest you take a trip down there and take a browse you’ll be surprised by what you’ll find.

Mink Court, £30, Next

Black Suede Court, £38, Next

www.next.co.uk