Archive for August, 2008

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Faux fur gilet for a cheap boho chic look

 
Layer up this autumn for a comfortable boho chic look.  Coleen McLoughin/Rooney sported this look at the V Festival where she apparently spent thousands entertaining her friends, and why wouldn’t you if you had the money.  For those of us without the funds to wear designer to the festivals, here’s how you can get [...]

27Aug2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Temperley long evening gown

You will shimmer like a grecian goddess is this stunning Temperley evening gown which is available from mytheresa.com for approximately £1747.  The plum coloured silk dress is complemented perfectly by the bronze coloured embellishment on the bustier which is sure to sparkle and glimmer under the spotlights.  You won’t need much in the jewellery department [...]

27Aug2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Purple frill front dress like Denise Van Outen’s

I only caught the end of ‘Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire?’ with Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan the other night and was struck by how demure Denise looked in her purple dress.  The jewel colour is bang on trend for this season and it worked perfectly with her blonde hair.  I’m afraid I [...]

26Aug2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Richard Nicholl Colour Block dress seen on Gok’s Fashion Fix

   
If you loved the colour block dress by Richard Nicholl picked out by Brix Smith Start on Gok’s Fashion Fix for the autumn season episode and can’t find it, that’s because it’s coming soon.  Fuschia, tangerine, black and cream, sounds very hot and summery, but like Brix said, it will also look great [...]

26Aug2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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60’s style embellished shift dress from French Connection

   
This 100% silk shift dress from French Connection  has beautiful teardrop embellishment around the neckline and further embellishment on the cuff of the long sheer sleeves.  It has a gorgeous 60’s boho chic look to it (think Sienna Miller) and would look fabulous as a going out dress with platform heels and patent handbag, or [...]

25Aug2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
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Matthew Williamson patent butterfly bag

 
If butterflies are your thing, then this grab bag from the Butterfly by Matthew Williamson collection at Debenhams is definately for you.  The black patent version has embossed gold butterflies and a MW chain charm attached, the pink version just has embossed butterlies in the same colour and also has the MW charm.  Personally I prefer [...]

25Aug2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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High Heeled Art from Mark Schwartz

Ok, I’m not bringing you an actual shoe you can wear here, but for all of us who just adore shoes, we don’t actually have to put them on to enjoy them, they are a piece of art.  Remember Rose (Toni Collette) in the film In Her Shoes?  A whole closet full of the most [...]

24Aug2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
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Statement Yellow Miu Miu high heel shoes

Not for shrinking violets these sunshine yellow Miu Miu sculptural high heels!  They have a platform which is about 1inch, the high heel is about 5 inches and is a twisted cone shape.  It has a very elegant ‘art deco’ feel to it with lots of curves and contrasting black against the yellow.  Wear with a completely black outfit [...]

24Aug2008 | Lisa | 2 comments | Continued
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High neck black lace dress

New Look has a great take on the lace, Victoriana story for this season with this Lace & Ruffle Dress for £30. The high ruffle neck with square lines of lace gives the gothic edge to this black dress, whilst the ruffles at the hem soften the look.  It’s not the full on lace that we [...]

24Aug2008 | Lisa | 6 comments | Continued
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Multi strand silver ball statement necklace

Add a bit of bling to an outfit without breaking the bank with this multi strand silver ball necklace from Kew.  Wear it with a little black dress and you won’t need much more in the accessories department.  It would also look great with a girlie pink prom dress or to add lots of layers to [...]

23Aug2008 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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