Thursday, 22 May 2014

Tropical Heat


































































After an array soggy bank holiday barbecues and rainy weekends, the sun has finally made an appearance. It's that glorious time of year again; meaning our wardrobes have suddenly got a lot more interesting. Drab shades of grey and black have been replaced with a rainbow of  luminous brights, sumptuous prints and strappy sandals.

For a fresh look this season, invest in a chic pair of printed trousers. This tropical Miss Selfridge pair make for a vivid summer look; the floral print injects splashes of neon and evokes images of sultry rain forests and scorching summer heats. Over load on colour and team your zesty prints with a bold crop top. This acid yellow beauty is a spring time staple. The high neck line adds an elegant touch, while still allowing you to show off your tanned midriff. Team your outfit with a block heel, gold accessories and a massive pair or sunglasses to keep the look catwalk cool.

Primark Heels - £12.00



Thursday, 8 May 2014

Prom Perfection


































Dresses are the easiest way to add a feminine touch to your day time attire. This stunning party dress is perfect for SS14 - the baby blue hue and gorgeous shape make this a wardrobe essential. The adorable skater design gives the look a soft edge while the bustier front vamps up the look for added impact. Keep the look simple and choose delicate accessories; strappy heels and a clutch compliment this look beautifully.

If can't leave the house without lashings of jewels laced over your fingers and drizzled on your neck - hunt down a pastel statement necklace. Miss Selfridge and New Look do some dazzling floral beauties. If you want to inject some more pizazz into the outfit - slip some floral rings on your claws and add some omph to your locks. Tong sections of your hair and leave the rest to dry with a natural wave.

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Sumptuous Wristwear
















































For an outfit that really dazzles - you need accessories. Whether your layering on lashings of midi rings or draping your midriff in Rhianna inspired body chains - these are the pieces that make your look stand out from the crowd. After all, imagine Glastonbury without a hair hiding trilby, a gig without metallic jewels cascading up your arms or god forbid - slipping into your trusty LBD and not having a statement neck piece on.

Glamorous wrist wear is having a moment this S/S. Whether your flicking though a magazine, catching up on Made in Chelsea or simply grabbing lunch with the girls - your bound to spot some jewels wrapped around someones wrists. Thomas Sabo and Pandora bracelets are everywhere - but if dainty charms aren't your thing  invest in a oversized Watch. This rose gold Marc Jacobs beauty adds the perfect amount of grown up glamour to any outfit. The masculine time keeper has an array of bronze rhinestones scattered around the watch face and a shimmering finish which compliments tanned skin perfectly. 

To add a girlie edge, check out Monica Vinader's friendship bracelets. The jeweler has a wide range of adorable string designs with engraved gold or silver panels. These are the perfect way to rock the 90s trend and bring back memories of weaving friendship jewelry from scoobies and our mums sewing box.

The friendship bracelet just got a whole lot cooler.

Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Hottest Online Destination



Black Jumpsuit - £15.76
sheinside.com


We've all been there. Selfie snapped, heels are on and you're primed to party perfection. It's Saturday night and the club is filled with glamorous girls laced in vivacious velvets, powdery pastels and crisp white ensembles. As you make your way to the bar, you saunter through a mask of expensive perfume and the unmistakable scent of L'Oreal Elnett. That's where you spot her; with her brunet hair coiffed into a chic chignon surrounded by beauties armoured in Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Lavish Alice.

She's wearing the same outfit as you.

The lime green Boohoo two piece you ordered especially for tonight. It's a fashion face off. Your efforts have been thwarted and your cheeks are turning a deeper shade of crimson by the second.

What do you do? There are these options:

One -Run. Run as fast as your 6 inch stilettos will let you and dive into a dark corner not resurfacing until closing time.

Two - You could order a large glass of wine and hope that your embarrassment will dissolve with the help of more alcohol.

Or three - Deal with it head on. Work that lipstick, pucker a smile in her direction and vow to never find yourself in this situation again.

With every high street packed out with the same shops, it's inevitable that we're going to bump into someone else wearing the same outfit as us. A chorus line of New Looks, Forever 21s and Zaras are cascaded all over the country. For a truly unique look, head to online boutique SheInside.com.

SheInside is a fresh and vibrant online store that delvers catwalk looks and innovative styles ahead of the trends. The site is updated almost daily with flirty floral designs, stunning short suits and sumptuous jumpsuits.
Little Red Dress - £14.75
Little Flowery Dress - £13.08



Red Body Con Dress - £26.69
Tropical Body Con Dress - £18.98





PU Black Skort - £18.04

http://www.sheinside.com/

Tuesday, 22 April 2014

White Out


































There's been a white out on the red carpet lately, from  ivory suits to creamy court shoes - white is the hue of the moment. The bleached out trend is the perfect way to stand out from the crowd with minimal effort.

For a refreshing spin on the look, find a quilted two piece. Textured fabric and simplistic outfits have been favoured by Chanel, Lagerfeld & Co. for years. The classic tailoring never dates and makes for a chic outfit no matter the occasion.

Head to Missguided and invest in a Bridget Bardot inspired crop top. Make the style icon your muse and rock one of her infamous off the shoulder tops. Dare to bare your collar bones and streamline your arms with the stretchy fabric. To take the trend one step further, transform your outfit into an adorable suit with a matching skirt. If you're scared of heading out top to toe in crisp shades of white - break up the look with hints of black. Monochrome is still a huge trend and black detailing is the easiest way to slim down areas we wish weren't so curvaceous.

An all white ensemble adds the perfect amount of decadence to any evening outfit and a perfect hint of power to any board room meeting.


Sunday, 20 April 2014

Mod Behaviour

































Leggings are a wardrobe staple. They're every girl's best friend for good reason - their stretchy nature means they'll glide past your thighs with ease (even after a lunch time carb fest!) and their soft material means they're perfect for lounging round the house on a lazy Sunday. Channel your inner mod and sport a houndstooth pair this season. These high waisted beauties hide a multitude of sins - they have the sucking in power of spanx, while the busy design accentuates the derriere giving you a booty to rival Kim K & Co.

They're the perfect transition piece to take you through Spring without your knees chattering in a leg baring mini. The eye catching print works best when paired with a simple black top. Head to Bank and invest in a Bridget Bardot inspired crop top. If you're feeling a bit too pasty to bare your midriff, team the 60's leggings with a plain white tee and let your legs do all the talking.

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Spring Greens

































The pastel parade has been in town all winter and it seems to be staying for S/S too but that doesn't mean we can't indulge in a little bit of neon now and again. Pale pinks and subtle lavenders have been splashed on our outfits for months and they have even found their way into our make up bags - but now the sun is beginning to shine and the evenings are getting lighter - it's time to inject some of that brightness into our wardrobes. Take a trip to your local Topshop and pick up this grass green garment. The strappy dress is perfect for lazy Sundays in the park and looks equally as gorgeous on a night out sipping a Pinot or two. Make your outfit a real talking point and accessorize this jade beauty with a kitsch necklace. This adorable bird chain is from Topshop and really accentuates the look. Inject an extra pinch of personality and add some shades to your dishevelled hair. Now you can infuse some sunshine into your look - even if it's not actually shining...

Topshop Dress - £10 (Sale)
H&M Shoes - £14.99