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My latest venture with Jackie Dixon for her blog!
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Colour Blocking.....
TIP...go glam and mix your silks I have updated a simple black blouse with retro colours and the bright waistband give great shape and makes the trousers look longer and more shapely
blouse by banana republic http://www.bananarepublic.co.uk
trousers by bhs http://www.bhs.co.uk
waistband made with ribbon from vv rouleaux http://www.vvrouleaux.com
shoes by rupert sanderson http://rupertsanderson.com
TIP...leather is a great way to update the black trouser and add a bold colour jumper for a casual look if wearing peep toe shoes go for a strong nail varnish and red lipstick for an added detail
jumper by topshop http://www.topshop.com
trousers by acne http://www.brownsfashion.com
shoes by polini http://www.pollini.com
geranium lipstick by christian dior http://www.dior.com/beauty
TIP...this dress cover 2 trends colour blocking with a 40's twist let the dress be the statement and style with a different coloured shoe for more impact don't match it just compliment the colours
dress by primark http://www.primark.co.uk
shoes by aldo http://www.aldoshoes.com
photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Spots.....
TIP...go for androgony this season and get experimental with neckties and accessories like these perspex bangles for a more rock n roll look add snakeskin boots to clash the textures
blouse by river island http://www.riverisland.com
necktie and bangles by impulse http://www.topshop.com
jumper by m&s http://www.marksandspencer.com
trousers by dorothy perkins http://www.dorothyperkins.com
boots by lk bennett http://www.lkbennett.com
glasses by givenchy http://www.selfridges.com
TIP...play with details and look for collar or cuff details and pair with spotty culottes or simple trousers if you just want subtle detail and the hat gives the 70's twist
blouse by hobbs http://www.hobbs.co.uk
culottes by very.co.uk http://www.very.co.uk
shoes by thakoon http://www.net-a-porter.com
hat by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk
TIP...the black spotted dress is a ket evening dress for autumn and go crazy with spots by adding polka dot tights but patent brogues gives the look more of an interesting edge for a short dress
dress by julian macdonald for debenhams http://www.debenhams.com
spotty tights by pretty polly http://www.prettypolly.co.uk
photographs by myself
Sunday, 26 June 2011
Tailoring.....
TIP...mix and match your suiting mix up a bold colour with neutrals and add a furry scarf to finish off the look
blouse by lina osterman http://www.linaosterman.com
trousers by lala berlin http://www.brownsfashion.com
hairy scarf by masion martin margiela http://www.brownsfashion.com
TIP...for a more casual approach to a printed blouse go for this great holey jumper perfect to show off your prints and also makes the look more casual wear with leather for a harder edge
blouse by erdem http://www.net-a-porter.com
shrts by iro http://www.my-wardrobe.com
boots by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk
TIP...layer a coloured blouse under a dress for an instant update and a more feminine feel to tailoring play with colour blocking for a modern approach
dress by tatanaka http://www.tatanaka.com
shoes by jaegar http://www.jaeger.co.uk
photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk
Exclusive: Diesel Jogg Jeans
THE JOGG JEAN...Diesel have given me the onlin eexclusive for a brand new invention for casual wear combining denim and sweats. I was sent the 3 styles to try out and offer you ideas of how to wear them before they are launched firstly in selfridges from the 1st July and then nationwide in Diesel stores from August. They start at £150. The jeans are made using a circular weaving technique that has been used in their denim before bt helped invent this new type of trouser. Basically they have the effect of looking like jeans with the comfort of tracksuit bottoms and have been converted they are truly comfy and from afar you would think they were jeans! Definitely worth having a look for yourself and see below for the different ways to wear them.....
TIP...this is a great wash and the texture is perfect to match with the tribal trend that will be big for autumn layer the trousers with statement boots and a blanket style printed coat or cardigan the hems of the trousers can be bunched at the boot to give the look of slouchy socks
blanket coat by oasis http://www.oasis-stores.com
blouse by topshop http://www.topshop.com
jogg jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
boots by charlotte olympia http://www.charlotteolympia.com
hat by rokit http://www.rokit.co.uk
feather neclace by erickson beamon http://www.ericksonbeamon.com
TIP...the dark wash of these trousers are great as they can work well with a strong colour like the blouse. I rolled up the hem to add to the effect of the trousers being denim and the waistcoat is a good autumn layer with a 70's twist the snakeskin boots are a must have for winter
waistcoat by topshop http://www.topshop.com
blouse by lina osterman http://www.linaosterman.com
jogg jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
shoes by pedro garcia http://www.pedrogarcia.com
TIP...I love the faded grunge wash of the trousers and have given them a 90's look with a loose knit jumper and printed creepers but keep the trouser size tighter to add sexiness and a hat finishes the look
jumper by united colours of benetton http://www.benetton.com
jogg jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
shoes by ashish http://www.selfridges.com
hat by anthony peto http://www.oki-ni.com
photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Checks.....
TIP...a scarf is a key accessory for the season ahead and a great way to mix your fabrics (update your own oversized scarf and attach a strip of faux fur to the middle) I have added silk wide leg trousers for a more glamourous daytime look
grey marl jumper by gap http://www.gap.com
silk wide leg trousers by roksander illinic http://www.brownsfashion.com
scarf with fur attachment by sonia rykiel http://www.net-a-porter.com
TIP...sheepskin is a key wardrobe update add it to tartan and it instantly updates the look keep shapes clean and simple and let the print come to life
dress by ashish http://www.selfridges.com
coat by christian blanken http://www.christianblanken.co.uk
shoes by office http://www.office.co.uk
TIP...I have contrasted the 50's with the 90's with this great a-line skirt and pick a loose jumper but keep the skirt on the hips for a more laid back feel and add coloured shoe laces to your boot for an extra detail
mohair jumper by atelier lala berlin http://www.brownsfashion.com
skirt by anne sofie back http://annsofieback.com
boots by replay http://shop.replay.it
photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk
Sunday, 12 June 2011
What to buy in the sales.....
TIP...tribal is all over the catwalks from blanket coats to aztec prints tbut if you want to keep it modern and simple pick these 3 key pieces the poncho, coloured jeans and a simple blouse
poncho by evil twin http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
blouse by equipment http://www.my-wardrobe.com
jeans by hudson http://www.hudsonjeans.com
sunglasses by missoni http://www.retrospecs.co.uk
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