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Lovely Lace

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Christmas is upon us, and what better to wear throughout the festive period than a lace dress. Lace is always stylish and with so many options to choose from at the minute you can’t go wrong when finding a good style that suits you.

Lace is chic and sophisticated without being too over the top.

First off is exactly that. A classic take on a lace dress. This dress by Malene Birger £279, is simple yet chic, completely timeless and a great shape. On trend with the black leather trim details and glamorous. This is an all round perfect dress and can be worn teamed with heels or flats on Christmas day!

 

 

Next is this figure hugging lace dress by Reiss £110. This is a great dress if you do not want to wear all lace. The lace sleeves flatter the arms. Looks great worn with opaque tights!  This is also a great staple black dress for your wardrobe.

 

 

This lace dress from Topshop £48, is perfect if you want to try lace in another colour.  This dress is a very flattering shape that clinches the waist. This is so versatile and can be dressed up with heels and a clutch bag or dressed down with ankle boots and flat pumps. A brilliant day to night piece!

 

 

 

Last but not least I have to mention this stunning dress from Karen Millen £135, in the sale from £199. This dress is gorgeous with sleeves that flatter and a great classic shift dress shape. I love the lace embroidery. This dress is a fantastic addition to your wardrobe for seasons to come and will never date.

 

 

 

We would all love to hear your views on our pick of lace dresses this month and any other style tips your after, do not hesitate to post onto Facebook and Twitter!

 

 

 

Shoe Boots

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Shoe boots are the perfect piece of footwear for this time of year. With the temperature dropping you don’t want to be going out in the evenings with your feet exposed. They are a great item to wear with your day to night outfit at work, ideal for all the Christmas office parties coming up and they are also one of the more flattering / sexy pieces of footwear you can own!

Like with any shoe, the size of the heel is vital. Always make sure you buy the heel this right for you and for when you want to wear it. Some sky scraper heels can be mega sexy but not if you can’t walk in them! Kitten heels can be very practical but be sure to avoid the frumpy look. Always good to think as well if you want a shoe boot that will look good with both jeans and skirts/dresses as some are more suited to trousers, so try remember this when you’re trying them on, envisage them in another outfit as well!

Here are some of my favourite shoe boots available at the moment…

For those of you who don’t want to risk wearing something too high try these, from Ash (available on my-wardrobe)

 

 

 

£155

 

If you can handle a bit more height to your heel try these from LK Bennett:

 

 

 

£195

 

Or if you’re confident on stilts then these are for you, Bertie platform shoe boots:

 

 

 

 

 

£95

 

 

Stylish Knitwear

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

A good few pieces of knitwear is the perfect addition to your wardrobe this season. Jumpers and cardigans that are good quality will look stylish and be wearable for a long time.

Here is a selection of some classic designs that will look chic this season!

 

This is a classic roll neck from DVF £180, works with so many outfits, looks great thrown together with jeans or looks chic and stylish for work tucked into a pencil skirt and add a skinny belt to make an outfit.

A lovely warm colour for winter and flattering on the shoulders!

This chunky cream sweater from Reiss £140, originally reduced from £175. A classic cable knit sweater. The length is nice and long.

Perfectly cosy for winter days, and looks on trend at the same time.

 

 

For something slightly smarter this fine knit from Mango £27.92 is gorgeous. I love the sheer sleeves that make this an interesting piece.

Great if you want to cover up your arms in the evenings.

Stunning day to night piece. Simply team with pencil skirts, trousers or jeans for a smart casual look! Love the polka dot detailing and the bow neckline!

 

 

 

 

Last I had to include sequins my latest obsession! This cardigan from Topshop £48 is one of my favourite pieces.

Looks great just with a t-shirt and jeans or alternatively on a night out over a black dress!

The half sleeve is very flattering and the sequins are not to over the top! Also I have to say the price point is also good considering the gorgeous detail! A must have bit of sparkle for the Christmas period.

 

 

 

 



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