Trending...Pastel Colours

New year, new season, new trends (plus a few of the old favourites of course!) so I decided to do a few get the look pieces encapsulating some of this seasons biggest trends.
To brighten up the cold winter blues I thought I'd start with Pastel colours, think ice creams, spring flowers and sunshine!!

Here's a bit of inspiration...

Ok, I have gone pastel crazy and found a TON of stuff so here goes....

Dresses

Miss Selfridge £32 - Encapsulates the pastel and draping trends while still being quite casual

Miss Selfridge £32 - For those who don't want floaty "pretty pretty"

Topshop £30 - Ladylike glamour, very Chanel!

Topshop £36 - Great for covering up in the cold weather

Topshop £80 - Really stylish, sleek and great shoulder detail.

Tops and Jackets

Miss Selfridge £28 - Great with skinny jeans or smartened at the office

Miss Selfridge £28 - gorgeous sky blue, pair with pastel pink jeans for a bubblegum look

Topshop £24 - This style looks great with skinny jeans and big heels for  sexy evening look

Topshop £30 - Try this over a fitted skirt with a skinny waist belt

Topshop £32 - This would look great with skinny leather trousers/leggings for a great hard/soft contrast.

Topshop £55 - I love the ladylike cut of this, wear with a floaty top and smart chinos

Topshop £45 - Gorgeous draped shape, wear with a fitted black maxi dress underneath or leather trousers for a contrasting look

Trousers, Shorts and Skirts

Topshop £12 - These leggings would look great under a white chiffon shirt for a minimal look

Topshop £28 - You can't beat a pair of chino's! Try a printed leotard and killer heels for an alternative evening look

Topshop £22 - more for summer admittedly but would look great with a loose fitting tee and brogues

Miss Selfridge £22 - Wear with some girly floral tights and  a plain  blouse for a  pretty feminine look

Topshop £32 - love the shimmery effect! A fitted roll neck  would set off this sleek silhouette, or a tweed jacket.

Topshop £32 - LOVE these!!!!! For Gossip Girl style wear with stilettos, blouse and a matching or cute tweed jacket (again!) 

Topshop £40 - Hells and a peplum style top for an evening look, or ballerina flats and a cropped tee for a daytime look

Shoes and Accessories

Miss Selfridge reduced to £4.87 - Great minimalist look

Miss Selfridge reduced to £4.87 - This hair clip is really unusual,  wear in loose hair clipped just behind the ear for a glimpse of colour

Topshop £10 - Cute and ladylike purse :-)

Topshop £16 - Love these retro shades!! Wear with a white shirt and pastel chinos for a Marilyn look

Topshop £16 - Perfect with blue skinny jeans for a preppy look.

Topshop £25 - Again, old school glamour, great with a day dress and pumps, think Olivia Newton John in Grease.

Topshop £36 - Travel in style with this weekend bag!

Topshop £60 - For a more androgynous look wear with tailored straight cut trousers and a shirt or pair with a pretty flirty dress for a contrast

That's it for the pastel styling really enjoyed looking through all the gorgeous colours, hope you enjoyed trawling through the mass of images!! xx

Celeb style crush...Blake Lively

It was only a matter of time before I had to do a piece on the gorgeous Blake Lively! Everyone loves her effortless style and she's grown into an international fashion icon since she burst onto the scene in Gossip Girl. I would love to post pictures of her red carpet triumphs but since this is a piece on how to get her look I've gone for an evening look that everyone can imitate for a night out!! Hope you like it...

I LOVE this look on Blake. She has long slim legs so short skirts look great on her and are a great way to show off those pins!! The sequin jacket is a really flattering shape, accentuating her waist and giving the illusion of curvier hips. The detailing on the waist is a nice focal point for the outfit and picks up on the shine of the jacket. I've tried to recreate the look as best I can below...

I know this isn't sequin but I really like the shape. It's really flattering, the nipped in waist and tulip style hem all help to create the illusion of curves for slimmer girls and accentuate the curves of those girls lucky enough to have them!!! Make sure you get it nice and fitted to achieve the right look :-) This blazer is £30 from Miss Selfridge.

To accentuate the nipped in waist and add some detail to lift the black jacket this belt does the trick. It's a great shape and the thickness won't get lost on the jacket the way a skinny belt might. This is £25 from Miss Selfridge.

I know this is technically underwear but with a statement necklace to cover the detailing on the bust this will look great under the blazer. It's higher neckline will provide a good background for a necklace and the fitted style is in keeping with the overall look. This is £22 again from Miss Selfridge.

 Here is an option if you don't want to wear such a tight top, this will look great tucked into the skirt without the blazer too and it will still provide the perfect background for a statement necklace! It is £22 from Miss Selfridge. *Note it has a chiffon back so make sure you wear a pretty bra! Or a nude leotard if you don't want bras on show!*

I really like this piece, not too much diamante going on and the grey stone looks great set in all the gold!! The colours will set off the outfit nicely and liven up the plain top. It will also mean the outfit can work minus the blazer and belt too. Don't be afraid to go big on the bling, you may think the belt and the necklace will look OTT together but the whole look will create a theatrical, embellished feel :-)

I decided to go for a textured skirt similar to Blake's but the beauty of this is you can wear it high on the waist for a shorter look or on the hips if you want to be a bit more covered up! I would recommend wearing it high so the blazer sits over the top of it and you can't see the cream top underneath it to achieve the best look. The focus should be on the belt and if you can see the light top underneath it will ruin the effect. This is £65 from Topshop, I know it's pricey so i've put some more alternatives below...

Alternative and cheaper skirts!!

Great for enhancing hips! £32 from Lipsy

Subtler textured skirt £22 from Miss Selfridge.

Shorts are a great alternative to skirts and these pretty lace shorts are really feminine and these Motel shorts are £38 from Topshop.

For a sexy, outerwear as underwear look try these satin knicker shorts from Miss Selfridge for £28. Dare to bare or add some tights underneath...

£10 - Pretty Polly

Reduced to £6 - Pretty Polly

£6.50 - Pretty Polly

£8 - Pretty Polly

Anyway that's all for this look!! Hope you like it!! If anyone decides to try this please send in pictures, would be great to see some examples of what you put together!!!

xx

Celeb Crush of the week...Amber Rose

I am a little bit in love with Amber Rose at the moment, like Beyonce and Rihanna, she's a great poster girl for killer curves.
Yes, she can be a bit extreme but she's sexy, she knows it and she's embracing it and I always think it's refreshing to see women with curves being revered for their figures, not how tiny their waists are!!!!
And on top of that, anyone who can rock a shaved head and still look that beautiful gets my respect!!!

This picture is amazing, it's got a great 80's vibe which is right up my street and I had to put it on here!!! I love this kind of fashion so I decided to hunt around and see if I can recreate the look for you!!!!

This top is £45 from Topshop, accessorise with gold necklaces or brooches to jazz it up

This jacket has a very similar feel to the jacket in the Amber Rose image, it's £48 from Topshop again, and, being a bomber jacket it's definitely in keeping with the 80's/90's feel!!!

This chain print shirt has a great designer feel to it, add collar embellishments or overload with necklaces to glam it up, £55 from Urban Outfitters

I also found this from Topshop for £48. Again, it's got a real retro MC Hammer vibe to it, not quite like the shirt in the image but definitely a great look!!!

A plain black bodysuit and tights complete Amber's look and American Apparel have some great bodysuits and a huge selection so something for everyone!

As well as American Apparel, many other high street stores and online stores such as ASOS regularly feature leotards and bodysuits, and if not, try a swimsuit!!!

Now not everyone wants their bums out so for those wanting to channel the retro vibe why not flip the look? Leotard on top and retro trousers or leggings?

These fantastic leggings are from Miss Selfridge and they are only £20!!

I found these from River Island for £30, they would look great with some high tops or a pair of killer heels, whichever you feel like!!!

I also found these from Topshop for £20

Anyway, hope you enjoyed this piece, I will be doing more like this so if you have a specific look you would like to recreate or a celeb who's style you want to try let me know and I will make sure I do it for you on here :-) xx

January Sales Styling

Miss Selfridge


Orange side cutout body was £22 now £10 (sizes 12, 14 and 16 left)


I'm a huge fan of leotards, they're so useful to have; to put under a loose or otherwise too revealing top, to wear with a skirt or to dress up a pair of jeans. I have quite a few but this one is great, the colour and style is really old school Bond girl and would look great with a pair of denim shorts in the summer.



Bright diamond tube skirt was £26 now £12 (All sizes still left so hurry!!)


This is a nice alternative to a block colour tube skirt. The print is quite Christmassy but I think it would look great in the summer with an equally brightly coloured top to really stand out from the crowd. For now, while it's still cold out pair it with a loose fitting wooly jumper and thick black tights.




Feather print dress was £45 now £15 (All sizes except 4 left)


I am so tempted to buy this but I know I don't really have anything to wear it for! This is a great style for feminine shapes, it's really flattering and the low back is a nice attractive feature. I would wear this for a formal dinner, an evening event or even a wedding. You definitely need heels to complete this look, black or blue depending on what colour you want to pull out of the dress and complete it with a smart wool coat, long, but not longer than the dress!



High waisted shorts was £32 now £15 (sizes 10, 12, 14 and 16 left)


For those who love the 70's! If you want to go full on 70's or perhaps you've got a 70's themed party to attend team this with black tights, black patent knee high boots and a long sleeved black polo neck top, and to keep warm a glamorous fur coat. For those not wanting to embrace the era so much, this would look lovely with bare legs, gold buckle pumps and a loose jumper or t-shirt tucked in. Alternatively wear with a cropped corset and heels for an evening look.


Cut out playsuit was £45 now £20


Two colours now left in stock - Ochre, sizes 4 and 8 left.
                                                   Teal, sizes 4, 6, 8 and 10 left.


I chose this playsuit because it's so versatile, these have been popular for a while and continue to be. The long sleeves make them perfect with tights and boots in the colder months but they are equally ideal in the spring with bare legs and pumps. Depending on how strict the uniform policy is at your place of work, with tights and maybe a vest top underneath to cover the back this would be good work wear. Dressed up with jewellery and heels they are great for a night out too and at £20, a worthwhile buy.

IT'S SALE TIME!!!

I've decided to do a piece on sale styling today. Everyone always has that moment where they see a dress for £5 reduced from £50 and want to buy it just because it's sooo cheap!!! But then what do you do with it when you get home?
I've scoured the online sales to bring you my selection of best buys and how to style them...enjoy!

River Island
Green tube pencil skirt was £20, now £10 (only size 10 left!)

This is a great investment piece. Pair it with tights, boots and a cozy jumper for the colder months and pair it with sandals and a leotard or cropped t-shirt for the summer months. It's always good to look for pieces that you can wear year round as you really get your moneys worth!



Brown leopard print chain detail scarf was £13 now £3


Scarves like this are a great way to accessorise an outfit. I would wear it with a darker palette so it stands out, maybe a black vest dress and chunky knit cardigan, it would also work well with a knit jumper and the green skirt above.


Beige velvet lace cocktail jacket was £49.99 now £15 (sizes 8, 10 and 12 left)

I love how vintage this jacket looks and it's a great saving, it looks really designer and at that price it's a worthwhile investment! My immediate choice would be to wear this with black, but a navy blue, silver, emerald green or plummy red would also work well with this colour. Pair this with a cocktail dress or jumpsuit for a classic evening look.


Pink waistcoat was £40 now £20 (sizes 8, 10,12 and 16 left)

I am so in love with this I am still deciding whether to buy it or not! The colour is beautiful and it's a great way to spruce up formal wear. A wide legged jumpsuit would look good under this as would a short loose shift dress with bare legs and high heels.



Beige peep toe ankle boots was £64.99 now £20 (sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 left)

The reason I chose these is because they're versatile year round. Wear them with wooly tights and layer with dresses, jumpers and scarves for winter time and the fabric of these boots means they work really well in the summer months with little summer dresses or tailored shorts.

Hope you've enjoyed these pieces from River Island, I will do some more stores later today and tomorrow. If there's anything you've bought that you're now wondering what to do with send in some pictures and i'll do my best to help :-) x