Wishful Thinking - Vivienne Westwood

This is a new item that I have decided to do for the blog. It is basically the 'If money was limitless' buys! The designer items that I dream of owning (but cannot afford!)

First up one of my all time favourite designers - Vivienne Westwood...
This Dress from Liberty is beautiful - if I could afford it, I would buy it in every pattern & colour!

The bio on the site describing the dress makes me want it even more!:


This fifties style dress nips in to enhance the waist, with a full skirt perfect for twirling around a dance floor.

Grey Twist Monroe Dress, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania

Price £325.00

London College of Fashion - Live broadcast of Runway show

On Thursday at 19:00 you can watch a live broadcast of the London College of Fashion's graduate runway show!

For your chance to watch possible future players in the world of fashion go here on Thursday-

http://www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/

Image - 'Twin Love'  Doh Lee - BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

Get the look - Fringed Bags

Whether you choose Boho, Western, Festival or Chic; a fringed bag is one of those accessory styles that isn't going away.
It's a great way to update your look, as the fringed bag is enough of a statement piece to to do the talking. Just team with a simple look and you're good to go.

Images - Daily Mail, Hippie girlie.com, and Look

Style Steal SATC2 special - Carrie

Yes ladies, it is time for the fourth & final installment of my SATC2 style steals. Last and most certainly not least, Miss Carrie Bradshaw.

Carrie has the most envied and most outlandish wardrobe of all four of the girls. She also has the most envied walk in wardrobe ever after the first movie!

I hope you have enjoyed my SATC style steals (any feedback would be greatly appreciated!) 

*images from Miami herald .com, Metro .co.uk, huffington post and Instyle

• Perfume print vest, Peacocks -  £12
• Grey Satin cardigan, Miss Selfridge - £35
• Full contrast panel skirt, Matalan - £16
• Double handle stripe mesh bag, Marks & Spencer - £9.50
• Pink peep toe shoes, Dorothy Perkins - £45
• Flower cuff, Miss Selfridge - £14
• Strapless Grecian dress, Miss Selfridge - £35
• Gold bugle bead clutch, Accessorize - £28
• Crinkle cotton maxi dress, South @ Very - £20
• Nude open back dress, Dorothy Perkins - £35

• Checked shirt, Peacocks - £10
• Black shopper, Asda - £2
• Ladies roll up skinny jeans, Peacocks -  £18
• Fluorescent green wrist band, American Apparel - £3
• Grey mega platform studded courts, Dorothy Perkins - £40
• White linen waterfall jacket, New Look - £25
• Hareem jumpsuit, New Look - £25
• Pewter sequin scarf, Next - £16
• Embellished sandals, Next - £28
• Silver filigree cuff, Dorothy Perkins - £10
• Blue belted sleeveless dress, Next - £55
• Pink oversized shopper bag, Boohoo - £20
• T bar shoe, ASOS - £35

• Headwrap, Glitz4Girls - £3.50
• Embroidered one shoulder dress, Topshop - £50
• Silver flower pendant, Pilgrim at Debenhams - £28
• Shoes, Desire Clothing - £25
• Sequin cardigan, Giles Deacon for New Look - £27 (was £45)
• Taffeta puffball skirt, Trinny & Susannah for Very - £39
• Twist front shoe boot, Yogo Ego - £38
• Black and white sequin gathered dress, Quiz - £26.99
• 'Carrie' dress, CeMe London - £48
• Statement necklace, Accessorize - £16
• Gold aviator sunglasses, ASOS - £12
• Clutch bag, Aldo - £22
• Pointed heels, Aldo - £60

Tesco Price Blitz

Clothing at Tesco currently have a 'Price Blitz' sale on! And I decided that as my Tesco Purchases the other day were a prize-win, it doesn't count so I was allowed to get one or two things in the sale!

You may recognise the vest from my Tesco Looks for £30 post, and the skirt from my Alexa Chung Style Steal (my very 1st post!)

There are plenty of other bargains to be had - get them before they go!

Here are some of my picks:

Style Steal SATC2 special - Samantha

Samantha tends to dress the most 'sexy' out of the four girls and can sometimes be a bit risque, but you can do Samantha's look a little more toned down. You can take certain elements of her look and make it more suited to your style, or if you want you can do head to toe Samantha - have fun!

*images from Miami herald .com, Metro .co.uk, huffington post and Instyle

My Picks for Samantha's Look

• Red studded pattern dress, Desire Clothing - £25 
• Multi Row seeded necklace, Miss Selfridge -  £12
• 3 hook buckle belt, New Look - £3
• Ivory embellished dressing gown, Debenhams - £25.50
• Gold T-bar sandals, Marks & Spencer - £19.50
• Large envelope clutch, Accessorize - £20
• Black strapped back dess, Desire Clothing - £18
• Cream plaited wedges, Oasis - £55
• Grey waterfall jacket, New Look - £25
• Sequin hareems, F&F at Tesco - £30
• Diamante strap heel, New Look - £40

• Silver bustier dress, Lipsy @ Next - £65
• Assorted jewel collar necklace, Marks & Spencer - £18
• Semi precious cuff, Wallis - £18
• Asymmetric studded waist belt, New Look - £8
• 'Mousel' sequinned clutch, Aldo - £22
• Suedette boots, F&F at Tesco - £18
• Rainbow stripe maxi dress, YOGO EGO - £24
• Tan one shoulder satchel bag, Peacocks - £7
• Purple peeptoes, Linzi Shoes - £30
• Lace bead chanilier earrings, New Look - £5
• Purple multi-way dress, Love Label @ Very - £39
• Large blue studded waist belt, Boohoo - £8
• Silver hammered bangle set, New Look - £8

• White Jersey dress, New Look - £7
• Mixed chain hoop earrings, Accessorize - £12
• Woven belt, Peacocks - £7
• 2 pack filigree stretch bracelets, New Look - £6
• Snake shoulder bag, New Look - £30
• Long sleeve golde dress, Vicky Martin @ Very - £75
• Swirl maxi dress, New Look - £30

SATC2 premiere, the red carpet looks

In my new organised scheme for the blog, I will be posting red carpet picks each Wednesday.  (I am trying to rotate my regular features, still trying to suss this blog business out so feedback would be appreciated!)

I know I'm probably doing Sex and the City overkill at the moment, but even if you don't like SATC you have to accept the impact that it has had on fashion. And if you still aren't convinced, don't worry I will be done with the SATC2 stuff soon!

So, now I have got my blabbing out of the way, here are my picks from the Sex and the City 2 premiere

images from Instyle , Look, Marie Claire, ABC news

Gok-A-Licious

Auntie Gok is back ladies! 

A new series of Gok's Fashion Fix started last night on Channel 4 (If you missed it you can catch up on 4OD)

Whilst I loved How to look good naked, Fashion Fix is my favourite Gok show. It has a bit of everything; trends, a makeover, product testing and the designer vs high street face-off. What more could a girl want on a Tuesday night?!

I love that whilst Gok does love labels,  he is also championing the high street.
I'm a firm believer in looking good within your means and I think that it should be all about your personal style.
I'm also love that he is showing people to make an outfit their own, and to not be afraid of a little customising.

And his attitude to women's hatred of their bodies is hopefully having a positive impact. He's been teaching women all over the country that it isn't about surgery, it's about embracing who you are and maximising your good bits.

I can't wait for the rest of the series!

Gok's Fashion Fix is on Channel 4, Tuedays, 8pm (you can also watch on 4OD)



*images from channel4.com

Style Steal SATC2 special - Miranda

This is the part two of my sex & the city 2 style steal.

Next up Miranda - whilst initially Miranda was not the most stylish of the girls, as the seasons progressed they developed a signature look for her. In the movies she is less corporate, and in this one especially she is sporting some gorgeous patterned maxi dresses.
She has great skin and for those with similar fair skin will find this colour pallet flattering.

*Images from Miami herald .com, Metro .co.uk and Instyle

My picks for Miranda's look

• Teal diamante hoop split dress, ASOS - £45
• 'Glamazon' printed maxi dress, Fashion union - £25
• Statement pearl collar necklace, Accessorize - £15
• Yellow pleat front dress, Jane Norman - £70
• Tan stud waist belt, Dorothy Perkins - £12
• Ridged cuff bracelet, Boohoo - £10
• Long shell drop earrings, ASOS - £7
• Platform shoe, Chokers Shoes - £35
• Trilby hat, Jasper Conran @ Debenhams - £12
• White linen jacket, Marks & Spencer - £35
• White maxi dress, Marks & Spencer - £29.50
• Tan whipstitch belt, Miss Selfridge - £15
• Shell chandelier earrings, Miss Selfridge - £10

• 'Lugano' V neck dress, Monsoon - £85
• Large croc buckle belt, Matalan -  £5
• Black cut out heels, New Look - £15 (Was £20)
• Slouch stud bag, New Look - £15
• 'Nancy' one shoulder dress in Magenta, Rise - £20
• Textured jacket, South at Very -£49
• Painted double drop earrings, Dorothy Perkins -£9
• Spectrum print maxi dress, Ted Baker at ASOS - £199
• Straw cowboy hat, ASOS - £15
• Hook front leather belt, ASOS - £25
• Flower print dress, Matalan - £28
• Printed scarf, New Look - £7
• Cahndelier leaf earrings, New Look - £6
• Bangle stack, New Look - £15
• Strappy snake heels, New Look - £15 (was £20)

Style Steal SATC2 special - Charlotte

Unless you live under a rock, you will be well aware that SATC2 comes out this week. To honour my love for the fashion I have decided to do four special Style steals based on the girls' looks in the new film!

Starting off with Charlotte -
Charlotte's style in SATC has always been ladylike and quite prim and proper, as her character has developed her wardrobe has too. Some of the looks from the movie are quite 'matchy' and if that is a little too much, try matching the dresses with nude heels to tone it down.

*images from miami herald, huffington post & Instyle

 

my picks for charlotte's look

• Red bandeau maxi dress, Dorothy Perkins - £28
• Bib necklace, Dorothy Perkins - £12
• Green dress, Fashion Union - £35
• Turquoise court shoes, Schuh - £49.99
• Green bag, Aldo - £14.98 (reduced from £35!)
• Pink blouse, ASOS - £28
• Floral skirt, love label @ Very - £18
• White court shoes, New Look - £20

• White pin tuck blouse, A-wear - £16
• Cake apron, Harrods - £12.95
• Red tribal print maxi skirt/dress, Dorothy Perkins - £30
• Embellished headband, Glitz 4 Girls - £3.25
• Black sequin bandeau dress, Lipsy - £55
• Red/white summer dress, Boohoo - £15
• Floppy straw hat (white) Peacocks - £5
• Print shawl, Jaques Vert @ Debenhams - £39

• Black one shoulder dress, Vero Moda @ Very - £24 (was £40!)
• Leggings, American Apparel - £22
• Boater hat, ASOS - £15
• Gold clasp belt, Topshop - £15
• Dip dye Kaftan, M&S - £35
• Closet pink jersey dress, Dorothy Perkins - £22
• Pink chain detail bag, A-Wear - £20
• Peep toe slingbacks, Hush puppies @ Freemans - £60

New Look Autumn/Winter Look Book Shoot

New Look TV have posted a video of a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot for their A/W 10-11 look book. It gives a little preview of what to expect from New Look next season.
(Don't forget to check out their other videos)

I know we have only just started to get a Summer! I'm definitely not wishing it away, but I always like a sneaky look at the next season...

VOGUE.com Daisy Lowe fashion diary

I have a bit of a girl crush on Daisy Lowe, and if you do too Vogue.com is following what the model is wearing for the month of May - Check it out here

image from Vogue.com

Good News!

Totally forgot to share my good news! On Friday, Natasha Bailie (Seller of amazing vintage dresses and blogger) announced that I won the Tesco competition! Did not think I would win at all, entered in hope that it would promote my blog a bit and also just thought it was a good idea for a blog!

I was soooo chuffed :)

Hopefully it's a good sign for my and my little blog xx

Pretty Pastels

Apologies for the wait for this post, I have been doing techical things to my blog! 

Think candy floss, bon bons and sherbet shades...

• If you don't want to do head to toe pastels, try mixing with black accessories (as in the Luella SS10 collection
• Those with pale skin should opt for greens and blues as the other colours may wash you out
• darker hair & darker complexions are better complimented with warmer hues such as corals 
• Try mixing the look by colour blocking various hues - two trends in one!
• If pastels aren't really your style but you want a little piece of this trend their are some gorgeous accessories out there in pastel shades. Try just adding a pastel clutch, shoes or jewellery for a hint at the trend.

MY PICKS:

 

1. Lilac baby doll dress - A-wear, £30
2. Deco print sundress, Oli -  £35
3. ASOS 'Odessey' bandeau dress - £36
4. 'Minkpink burn out' jersey maxi dress, ASOS - £80
5. Mint over sized clutch, ASOS - £35
6. Blush panel dress, Dorothy Perkins - £35
7. Zip lace slip, Topshop - £25
8. Gingham bra top, Miss Selfridge - £18
9. Long line cardigan, Dorothy Perkins - £25
10. 'Cheryl' lilac flower ring, Boohoo - £8
11.  Pastel blue denim shorts, Miss Selfridge - £25

12. nail varnish in 'parma violet' and 'gone fishing', Topshop - £5
13.  'Ruby' dress in Lilac, Rise Fashion - £19
14. Bethzy long sleeved chiffon dress, Miss Guided - £25.99
15. Green popper tank, A-Wear (other colours avaiable) - £6
16. Pastel floral mini, Miso @ Republic - £14.99
17. 'Dartania' shoe, French Connection - £75
18. Stone set mirror bangle, Miss Selfridge - £12
19. Clutch bag, Dorothy Perkins -  £18
20.  Pearl lowe for peacocks - £30

21. Floral vest, Miso @ Republic - £19.99
22. Sundress, F&F at Tesco - £14
23. Tiered ruffle skirt, New Look - £16
24. Pastel flower cluster studs, Miss Selfridge - £7
25. Three colour tube dress, Rare - £39
26. pop lip pastel, ASOS - £12
27. Minkpink button through vest, ASOS - £35
28. Textured jacked, Matalan - £28

29. Chino trousers, ASOS - £22

 30. Interlace wedge, New Look - £30

Reese Witherspoon Style Steal

Saw this pic of Reese Witherspoon wearing this great summer look, and as I have been enjoying the last couple of days of sunshine, I thought I would use it for my new style steal.

Image from 'Fab Sugar'

Trillby, F&F at Tesco - £5

Dress £28.00, Joe Browns at Very

Sunglasses, New Look - £5.00

Denim Jacket, South at Littlewoods - £30

Stud detail Sandal, Peacocks - £18

2 Pack Fashion hoops, New Look - £3

Dark brown shopper, warehouse at ASOS - £35

Seeing Spots

One of the biggest trends for S/S10 is pattern, in all its forms.
One pattern trend that seems to everywhere at the moment is polka dots, so if floral is too girly for you, or just not your thing, go dotty!

The great thing about this seasons polka dots is that you can mix them with other pattern trends. Yes, clashing is allowed!
If a full on polka dot outfit is a bit much for you, there are plenty of dotty accessories out there to perk up a plain outfit. (Just avoid head to toe dots with dotty accesories, there are limits!)

Personally I love them (I think I have serious mini mouse issues from my childhood!) But I'm not the only one...

Katy Perry (Image from Zimbo)

Jameela Jamil (Image from Elle UK)

Fearne Cotton (Image from Posh 24 .com)

DRESSES

£30 - Yogo Ego

£15.00 - Boohoo

 £35 - South at Very

£40 - Pearl Lowe at Peacocks

£25 - F&F at Tesco

£16 - New Look

£15.00 - Boohoo

Spot 2-in-1 Dress £39 - Miss Selfridge (Click HERE to view)

TOPS & CARDIGANS

£15 - Very

£14 - F&F Tesco

£9.99 - MissGuided

£19.99 - MissGuided 

£16.00 - Fashion Union

SKIRTS

£35 - Fearne Cotton for Very

 

£12 - Boohoo

£20 - New Look

SHORTS & PLAYSUITS

£25 - Warehouse

£20 - F&F Tesco

 

£18 - Boohoo

Multi Coloured Spot Playsuit £35 - Miss Selfridge (Click HERE to view)

ACCESSORIES

Bracelets £10 (Pack of 2) - Very

 Hair slides £1.99, Hairband £1.99 - Both MissGuided

Bag £3 - Matalan

 Tights £6 - Boohoo

Socks £4.00 (3 Pack)  - New Look

*all images from the sites of the stores mentioned - links are all direct to the sites