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Candy Colours Trend SS12

Mary Homes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:28:36 +0000

SS12 is all about candy colours and soft pastels! Lemon yellows, pretty pinks and cool hues of blues and mint will be filling the shops!

Already there are some gorgeous pieces that would be a great addition to your wardrobe!

Pastel colours are a brilliant way of adding colour without being too bold. Colour blocking will still be on trend but will be less vibrant and replaced with a soft palette.

Many designers demonstrated this trend on the catwalk such as Erdem, J.Crew and Louis Vuitton!

I love the soft fabrics and the tones of colours being used. Here is a selection of a few pieces spotted on the high street, that will ease you into spring!

This cotton sweater from Zara £19.99 is a perfect piece. This is such a versitile top and can be worn with jeans and skirts a great item to mix and match with your existing wardrobe.

Next this pretty pink peplum dress from Moschino £240, this dress is stunning and fitted at the waist, while accentuating curves. A gorgeous dress for spring and also good for any occasions over summer. This dress can be worn in many ways and can be teamed with heels, flats and wedges! Overall a brilliant investment item!

For a hint of pastel colours this blouse from Topshop £18.00, is a easy way to have a hint of colour and be stylish at the same time. This blouse is so effortless and can also be dressed up with a skirt or worn casually with a pair of jeans, this is great for the weekends, for a relaxed casual look!

For any questions on the trends and key pieces for your body shape and lifestyle, do not hesitate to get in touch on Facebook and Twitter , and we will be on hand to offer all styling advice!

Winter Boots

Mary Homes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:36:57 +0000

Can you believe it’s November! And for the first week of November, I thought boots is one of the first winter items to shop for.

Although the weather has been mild, it is definitely time to shop for winter essentials.

I love boots they are one of my favourite pieces to go shopping for, and you can never have enough to keep you through winter.

My debate was whether to write about ankle boots or knee highs boots, I could not decide as both are a winner for this season so I decided to post about a mixture of styles.

If you feel like your stuck in a style rut a new pair of boots can update your wardrobe instantly.

It can take time trying different boots to see what suits you best, but once you find a good pair, it is easy to build outfits.

Whatever your size and shape a good pair of signature boots is a must have in your wardrobe.

The Riding Boot. Something that I think will never go out of fashion. The heritage look is really on trend for winter and these are a real staple. A good investment, and will last for a few winters. These are from Office £120.

The Animal Print Boot. Animal print is really in fashion this season. Leopard print, seems to be the best investment and these are great if you just want a subtle hint of print, these are also another bargain from Asos £40 reduced from £50 !

The Ankle Boot. Great with jeans and paired with dresses. The ankle boot is a must have wardrobe piece. This pair from Alexander McQueen £720, Are suede and look great teamed with your favourite skinny jeans.

The Brogue. One of my favourite types of boot and I am always on the hunt for a good pair! I am in love with these ones from ASOS £27. Reduced from £45. An absolute bargain! These have a cute little heel, are great to dress up jeans. Also very flattering on the legs and the lace up is a nice added touch.

The Biker Boot. I adore biker boots, sometimes it is hard to find a pair that are not chunky, but still feminine. Zara have some gorgeous winter boots these are perfect for wearing casually, but still looking stylish. Zara £59.99.

The Knee High Boot. For these dark winter evenings these knee high boots from Topshop £95. Are fantastic, the fact they have a heel means they are also super stylish!

Crazy for Canvas!

Lizzie Edwards — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:26:33 +0000

Canvas is a great fabric of choice for a bag as it can be lightweight, come in a variety of colours and prints and, as it tends to be a whole lot cheaper than the leather alternatives, it can be a cheap way of updating your wardrobe and look. Here’s three picks we just adore:

We love the candy coloured stripes of this little clutch - perfect for injecting a bit of fun and colour into any ensemble. ASOS, £8 (down from £25!)

After a practical canvas bag? This one is the one! Coming also in a blue colour, we like the contrast between cream canvas and dark accents which give the bag a rather smart, utiliterian look. ZARA, £19.99.

Another practical bag now with this offering from Deena & Ozzy at Urban Outfitters, £48. Lots of compartments and the option to go from hand to shoulder to cross body – how’s that for practical, functional fashion?