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Accessories, Fashion Tips, Features, Gallery, How to Wear, Opinion, plus size, Weddings
By Lauren Bravo on June 5th, 2013
Never mind what to wear on your own wedding day – what the hell do you wear on everybody else’s? Luckily, we’ve rounded up more than a few ideas.
Weddings! WEDDINGS! ALL THE WEDDINGS! Wait, aren’t you meant to be at one RIGHT NOW? The sun is out and with it, thousands of twenty and thirty-somethings in suits and crumpled fascinators standing around queasily on railway platforms, picking marzipan out of their hair.
Far harder, really, than the question of what to wear on your own wedding day is the question of what to wear on everybody else’s. Are black and white still banned? Will sugared almond shades look adorably winning or like you’ve crawled out of Mothercare? Are floral head garlands pushing the Pinterest agenda just a BIT too hard?
Factor in multiple matrimonies in a single summer and you’d be forgiven for giving up and Skyping in your attendance from beneath the duvet. But let’s not lose our sense of perspective – there are free booze and profiteroles at stake, remember.
The way I see it, you can either be the guest everyone loves – tasteful, appropriate, elegant but not scene-stealing – or the guest everyone sort of hates, because you’re rocking an incredible outfit they never saw on their endless trips from Monsoon to Coast and back again, and the photographer keeps stealing you aside for separate photos, muttering “this will be really bloggable”. Or you can strive for a delicate balance of both.
Weddings are costly enough, without you having to buy a pile of pastel polyester that you’ll never wear again. So forget the nuptial standards and just choose something wonderful instead – you’ll look so much more comfortable than you would in identikit pastel pink Reiss. Go loud, go proud, and then go home after the Grease Megamix.
Clean t-shirt maxi dress, £58 Topshop
I am obsessed with this dress. Mainly because I know there is little in the world that would suit me less than this dress, and so I want everyone else in the world to wear it on my behalf.
It comes in a beautiful, wedding-perfect colour spectrum of cornflower blue, coral and turquoise, and with its juxtaposition of slinky Japanese satin and t-shirt shape it’s all business at the top, party in the bottom. You’ll be the envy of everyone in a badly fitting multiway bra.
Tags: ASOS, dresses, full skirt, M&S, maxi dress, Missguided, occasionwear, sequinned dress, skater dress, summer, TopShop, Virgos Lounge, wedding guest outfits, weddings
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dresses, Ethical Fashions, Fashion Crush, Fashion Tips, Features, Opinion, Sleeves of the week, Uncategorized
By Lauren Bravo on May 18th, 2013
Fairtrade, eco-friendly and frankly, fierce – this week’s sleeved dress is giving Laurens a great name
You don’t get a lot of Laurens in fashion. Lauren Bacall was pretty much flying the flag for stylish Laurens by herself for several decades, before Lauren Hutton joined the cause in the ’70s and Laurens Goodger and Conran (they’re probably friends, right?) took up the torch in recent years. But on the whole, Laurens don’t have a whole lot of representation out there – even with Lauren Bush Lauren nobly taking taking husband Dylan’s surname to raise awareness twice over. Of course, myself and all the other Laurens in the world held our breath for her to go the whole hog and just be ‘Lauren Lauren’, but you can’t have everything.
Anyway, this is all by way of introducing our latest Sleeves of the Week, which is this frankly awesome frock by People Tree. It also happens to be called ‘Lauren’. With my wonderful co-editor Daisy Buchanan never more in vogue thanks to The Great Gatsby, it seemed fortuitous that the loveliest dress in my inbox this week also has my name. BUT ENOUGH ABOUT THAT.
If you haven’t yet discovered People Tree, it’s definitely time to. The “pioneers of sustainable and fair trade fashion,” they’ve been making clothes in partnership with farmers and artisans in the developing world for over 20 years. Everything’s made with fabrics and methods that bare minimal environmental impact – and they’ll have maximum impact on your wardrobe because the designs are damned nice too.
This jersey number has my second favourite sleeves, bracelet-length (balloon sleeves are my first favourite) and a beautifully flattering fit in a print that manages to be both fresh and springlike, but also suitable for the steeliest of grey-skied days. It’s also got that rarest of things, a high-but-not-too-high neckline that won’t squash your boobs into an unfortunate lump.
Basically, it would almost be unethical for you NOT to buy it… but then, I would say that. It’s a Lauren thing.
Tags: dresses, ethical fashion, fair trade clothing, floral, jersey dress, Lauren Bravo, Lauren Bush Lauren, Lauren Goodger, People Tree, sleeves, sleeves of the week, sustainable fashion
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Designer Fashions, Designers, dresses, Features, Gallery
By Ashley on April 22nd, 2013
Monochrome – the evergreen fashion theme that keeps on giving – is back big time this Spring/Summer. From wide black and white humbug stripes and large bold colour blocking, through to the ditsy polka dot, it is everywhere now. This is fashion at its most democratic! This clean-cut, sharp 60’s influenced monochrome look can work brilliantly for anyone regardless of age, size and budget.
Geo Bow Print Dress with Skinny Belt £22.75
A sleeveless woven dress featuring a geo bow print and skinny belt. Contrast double pointed collar with self-tie neck. Elasticized waist and slip with adjustable spaghetti straps included. Semi-sheer and partially lined.
Forever21
Tags: 60s, dresses, fashion black and white, mod, monochrome, op art style
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By Andrea Petrou on September 25th, 2012
Danielle Harold, Jacqueline Jossa and Hettie Bywater
The Eastenders trio go for short frocks in black, white and silver.
PA Images
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Tags: Corrie, dresses, EastEnders, Emmerdale, fashion, Hollyoaks, Inside Soap Awards, Red Carpet
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Celebrity Style, Features, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on May 8th, 2012
Hollywood’s elite stepped out last night to celebrate the Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum.
Sporting the big, almost flamboyant frocks, were Beyonce, who went for a sheer black lace number with a blue feathered train, and Florence Welch who went for a three tiered sequined dress. They were joined with this trend by Scarlett Johansson who went for a pale pink sequined bodice and netted skirt.
Going for a simple white frock were Ashley Greene and Amy Adams, while Cameron Diaz went for a slinky silver number.
However our best dressed ladies of the evening had to be Alexa Chung, who went for a leather frock over a secretary style blouse, Rihanna who opted for a slinky black animal print dress, and Gwyneth Paltrow who went for a short silver futuristic number.
See all the fashion in the gallery below.
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Tags: Alexa Chung, Amy Adams, Beyonce, big dresses, Carey Mulligan, Chloe Sevigny, Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum., dresses, Florence Welch, Gisele Bundchen, gwyneth paltrow, lace dresses, Lana Del Rey, pictures, red carpet dresses, Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson
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Tags: Adele, Brit Awards, Celebrity dresses, dresses, Jessie J, Kylie Minogue, Lana Del Ray, Little Mix, Red Carpet, red carpet dresses, Rihanna
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Designer Fashions, Designers, Features, Gallery, Haute Couture, Top Five
By Andrea Petrou on January 25th, 2012
Yesterday we bought you all the fashion fun from the Versace Haute Couture show and today we only thought it fair that we included a range of the other gorge designs shown off at this event.
We’ve therefore decided to put together what we think are the best five looks from a range of designers at this year’s fashion shin ding.
Of course we couldn’t compile a list like this without including Chanel, which amongst other great designs gave us a very 50s sequined blue shift frock with a hint of 80s styling in the shoulders.
Dior gave us a stunning girly net tea length dress, while Louis Vuitton went all lacey and 60s with a cute cream frock.
Over at Giorgio Armani the tone was all glam, with our fashion eyes landing on a metallic fishtail frock and bolero, while Stephane Rolland went all out with a flamboyant twisted white skirt and black bodice. We heart.
See the gallery below for our top five.
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Tags: "Haute Couture fashion week", catwalk looks, chanel, Christian Dior, dresses, fashions, Louis Vuitton, Paris, SS 2012, Stephane Rolland, Versace
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Christmas outfits, Gallery, Top Five, Trend Alert
By Andrea Petrou on December 19th, 2011
Love it or loathe it snakeprint has slithered from associations with Scary Spice and ‘Ender’s Kat Slater into this season, making it one of the hottest trends to be seen it.
Prada showcased this print in its AW 2011 catwalk in the shape of shoes, plastic garish coats mixed with fur, while Chloe showed off something that little bit more subtle with this trend appearing in floaty chiffon frocks.
Go for the bright look – we’re talking pinks, blues and oranges – shown at Angelo Marani, keep it subtle with creams or go all out with 70s inspired snakeprint trousers.
Whatever you choose you’ll be bang on this season’s trend.
See the gallery below for all the designer inspiration.
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Tags: Christmas party outfits, dresses, gucci, New Year's eve outfits, Prada, shoes, snake print, snake print dresses
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Christmas outfits, Features, Gallery, Top Five
By Andrea Petrou on December 7th, 2011
As we pointed out in our last post, metallics were hot on the AW 2011 catwalks. Balmain bought us the blazer, while Stella McCartney showed metallic pieces in sporty silhouettes, which is great news for the ladies who aren’t as girly as some.
And of course the highstreet is packed full of these sparkly lovelies, which brighten up any style, just in time for the Christmas party season.
Go for a simple tunic dress for a casual work party or go all out with a fierce bodycon number. If you’re not too keen on showing off those pins then there’s also a great range of metallic tees, which look great teamed up with shinny jeans.
See our top five picks in the gallery below.
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Tags: Balmain, Christmas party dresses, Christmas party outfit ideas, dresses, Metallic dresses, sparkly dresses, trends
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Christmas outfits, dresses, Features, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 23rd, 2011
We’ve gone all starry eyed for today’s Christmas party outfit ideas bringing you a great range of star print frocks and accessories to make sure you really twinkle at this year’s events.
Thanks to the 80s influences this season and the likes of House of Holland and Christopher Kane making them key pieces in their AW 2011 collections, stars are hot this season.
Choose from a printed frock, which can be worn with heels for an evening look, or go for something that stands out a bit more with a sequined number.
Those who want to make more a subtle entrance can also opt for a pair of star print tights or simple accessories, which give a nod to this trend.
See the gallery below for our best picks.
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Tags: Christmas party dresses, Christmas party outfits, Christopher Kane, dresses, Henry Holland, House of Holland, star prints
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dresses, Features, Gallery
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 18th, 2011
There’s not better way to get noticed at your Christmas party than making a glittering entrance in a gorgeous dress. Check out these five dazzling party frocks for inspiration (and let us know if you’ve found even better ones!)
Love label beaded vintage dress - £75
Add some vintage glitz and glamour with this Love Label dress by Very . Get in now for £75.
Tags: beaded, Christmas dresses, dresses, H&M Versace, party dresses, party season, sequin, sparkly, vintage
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on November 15th, 2011
Kristen Stewart
Kristen steals the show in this blue sequined number complete with a split
Vince Flores/UK Press/Press Association Images
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Tags: Ashley Greene, black carpet, Breaking Dawn part One, dresses, Kristen Stewart, nikki reed, premiere, Red Carpet, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Twlight saga
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Celebrity Style, dresses, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on November 15th, 2011
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda goes for a white lace net frock
Elizabeth Pantaleo/ABACA USA/Empics Entertainment
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Tags: "Zoe Kravitz", Amanda Seyfried, cdfa, CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, chloe moretz, Doutzen Kores, dresses, fashion, Olivia Wilde, red carpet fashion
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Celebrity Style, Gallery, Red Carpet
By Andrea Petrou on November 7th, 2011
Hayden Panettiere
The Heros starlet rocks a black frock with lace detailing
Doug Peters/PA Images
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Tags: "Bar Refaeli", dresses, Jessie J, katy perry, lady gaga, meat dress, MTV EMA, pictures, red carpet dresses, selena gomez, star style, The MTV European Music Awards
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Celebrity gossip, Celebrity Style
By Andrea Petrou on October 31st, 2011
Sophie Cranston says Duchess Catherine has helped her business “enormously”.
The brunette beauty was seen wearing one of Sophie’s Libelula frock coats in January and the designer says she’s very grateful of the publicity she has given the label.
She told vogue.co.uk: “Kate has helped the business enormously. Through all the press we got, people abroad began to take notice. When she first wore it, our website crashed – it went up 2,000 per cent – and we actually has to get a better servers to make sure we could cope with number of enquiries. Since then, business has grown steadily – it’s impossible to maintain that level of interest, but it’s been quite constant. She has had an amazing effect on the label. Kate looks pretty good in anything. She is fairly representative of the people that buy the brand, but we hope Libelula appeals to a wider demographic. She’s a pretty nice person to have wearing your designs though.”
Sophie also revealed how Libelula’s clothes suit most women because of the way the clothes are made.
She said: “This winter a black lace and wool dress I created just flew off the shelves. I think it was to do with the flattering shape – something I always focus on – and the contrasting fabrics. I always think about boobs and bottoms; clothes should be flattering. A lot of shapes are initially cut in a size 14-16, so that everyone looks gorgeous in them.”
Tags: "Kate Middleton", dresses, get the look, royal wedding, Sophie Cranston, style
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