Showing posts with label Alexander Mcqueen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alexander Mcqueen. Show all posts

Saturday, 25 August 2012

Baroque Brigade


The A/W catwalks have taken inspiration from the great queens of the 17th century. The baroque trend first exploded on the runway at Alexander Mcqueen and Balmain and not it's taking over the high street too.Think Downton Abbey but with plenty of swagger.

Dorothy Perkins have interpreted the style in a muted fashion and have given it a Gothic edge. This is the perfect collection if you prefer to keep your winter months dark and stylish.

Some stunning baroque finds can be found in the Topshop sale. The stunning hot pants featured below have a summery vibe due to the blue palate - wear on your holidays and flaunt your tanned legs in the last summer months. When the Autumn evenings draw in - team the shorts with black opaques and some black wedge ankle boots. Celebrities such as Rhianna and Holly Willoughby have been seen rocking the vintage inspired baroque sequinned dress below. This dress flatters all figures as the black background and skin tight design of the dress gives the illusion of a silhouette even Victoria Beckham would be proud of. The Topshop garment which has caused the stunning garment to sell out. The dress can still be found on Ebay with prices starting at £45.99 - not bad for a dress found in the wardrobes of TVs finest!

Miss Selfridge - £20
Dorothy Perkins - £10 

Topshop - £18 SALE
Topshop @ Ebay - £45.99


Monday, 11 June 2012

Pretty In Peplum

Hello Sugar Cookies!




Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley, Giambattista Valli & Giorgio Armani Spring 2012


The peplum certainly packs a punch. The frilled detail adds classic, lady-like glamour to any outfit. The flattering shape creates an instant hourglass silhouette. This design looks stunning with skinny fitted trousers or you can take inspiration from Dior circa’ 1947 and pair it with a slinky pencil skirt.

The peplum is the new minimal so ensure it’s sleek and sculptured and you’re onto a winner.

Team your outfit with some pastel wedges for some day time girlie glamour or killer-black heels to show the world how much of a vintage vixen you are.  
   

Vivienne Westwood - £298


Alexander Mcqueen @ Harrods £479


Matalan - £14


Lipsy - £30


Dorothy Perkins - £27 


Miss Selfridge - £26

USC - £19


Miss Selfridge £26


Topshop - £32