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How to wear white – the ultimate summer trend

Sara — Thu, 27 May 2010 09:06:57 +0000

When I think of wearing white, my mind goes back to the late 90′s, early 2000 – an unfortunately unfashionable time in my life. I had many fashion phases during that time, from shell suits, to platforms from skater girl to tarty (lycra was my fabric of choice) – I’ve been through it all and where white was included spelt disaster. Not the smallest of girls, a white lycra mini skirt coupled with a white halter top isn’t a proud fashion moment for me, and I swore off white FOREVER… But that is all about to change; I’m planning on making a white comeback this summer with a couple of these beauties I found.

ASOS Aqua Contrast Trim Cut Out Dress £110

Preen Asymmetric White Dress £778 @ Matches Fashion

Karen Millen Modern Jewel Strapless Dress £199

American Apparel Piqué Dolman Sleeve Dress £34

ASOS Exaggerated Peplum Bandeau Dress £38

Vogue.com have given us the following information on the white wash trend:

White is a perennial favourite but this season’s fun is to be had with shape, form and fabric.

“More than a blank canvas, white focuses the eye on form and line, and now runs the gamut from pure innocence to power dressing” – Emily Zak, acting executive fashion editor.

The white blazer returns triumphant courtesy of Calvin Klein and Michael Kors.

At the very least, a white shirt should be top of your shopping list.

Have you got the (W)edge?

Nathalie — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:06 +0000

Style 3: The Wedge

The good old trusted wedge, it’s come in and out and will never disappear as far as I’m concerned. Some might remember I’ve stocked up in last seasons sale and my lovely Nicole Fahri wedges have already come to good use.

I love wedges, so comfy, stylish yet so easy to walk in, none of this wobbling about on a small heel. Having recently moved to Switzerland where every second street seems cobbled, they will be the choice of heel for me this season. Although careful, as they can be heavy and depending on the strap they could get very uncomfortable as they hang off your ankle. But these little things should not hold you back and if you’ve not got already one in your collection, make sure you get one!!

Here are some of my favourites under £150 (it was so hard again as Miu Miu, Christian Dior and all the great designers have created some master pieces):

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania @ Asos £120

Purple & angel wings, how much better can it get?

Jeffrey Campbell @ Stylebop £157

How fierce do they look?

Sam Edelman’s Katrice wege @ my-wardrobe.com £145

A bit of animal print always works for me. And if leopards is not your thing, how about zebra print?

Massai @ Dune £65

Radiant @ Dune £75

I do love the selection of wedges at Dune, hard one to choose from

Carvela’s Kit wedge @ Kurt Geiger £85

Lacey @ Pied-a-Terre £135

Tribal Wedge @ Miss Selfridge £50

Feud Whisper Wedge @ asos £130

I love the rounded heel, if you do too, make sure to check out Heather Blake, although a bit pricier, their wedges are divine and they’ve mastered the rounded heel

Ash @ farfetch.com £120

Some sensible ones for the not so sunny days

Wear your ♥ on your sleeve

Nathalie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:30:37 +0000

and we mean literally. Cliche? Probably but we couldn’t resits, we ♥ these products!

Oasis Heart Sequin Dress @ johnlewis.com £60
Stud Heart Jumper @ New Look £22
Vivienne Westwood earrings @ Vivienne Westwood £55 (sadly out of stock)
Bleeding heart @ Solange £5,800
Lola Rose Signature Heart Ring @ asos.com £63
Heart Clutch @ Oliver Bonas £19.50
Heart Boyfriend Cardi @ Oasis £55
Heart shoes @ Office £20 £55
Aaliyahs Heart shoes @ Office £45
Lauren Moshi T-Shirt @ stylebop.com £116
Vivienne Westwood – Anglomania @ Coggles.com £90

What’s in your wardrobe: Claire Heggadon & Baby Sylvie

Sara — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:33:07 +0000

HOT MAMA!!! Claire used to work over at Pod1 with Nat, Tracey and I and we had to have her and her gorgeous little girl Sylvie on our wardrobe feature. How Claire manages to look so polished with a baby in tow is a mystery to us (we reckon it’s just bloody good genes) but this gives me some hope that one day I might be able to pull off looking this hot with a gorgeous snotty baby on my arm too…well, here’s hoping hey?!

JACKET

Claire: This dress I got for a fiver from Ebay, the label is in Japanese so I have no idea of the make, but I love it because its like a proper Japanese schoolgirl dress, very naughty, and a bit too short! The jacket is real fur, apparently its made of muscat – I have no idea what that is but they make very warm snuggly coats! I get why people don’t approve of fur, but personally I don’t see the difference between that and eating meat, neither are essential and its up to the individual.

BAG

Claire: So, basically its all about the bag! This is my favourite thing that I own, it looks like a punk Chanel, its awesome. Its too ostentatious to wear with much though, but definitely livens up a dull outfit. Sylvie’s shoes are so cute, she can’t even walk yet and she has better trainers than I do!

PLAYSUIT

Claire: This playsuit is one of the most versatile things that I own, its from Kate Moss’s first collection for Topshop so its a few years old now and I still love it. Its great in the summer with bare legs and sandals, or in the winter with big boots and thick tights – or for a night out with heels. You get the picture! I wear these boots almost every day, they are a bit more feminine than most of the worker boots around- more like old style hobnail school boots like they wore in the original St Trinians films. Ive just realised there is a bit of a schoolgirl theme going on in my wardrobe- worrying perhaps? Sylvie looks adorable in her bear suit- I love the little paws on the feet! People stop us in the street and coo over her whenever she wears it.

What we found

1. Vila Faux Fur Jacket £50 £35 from oli.co.uk 2. Dior – Quilted chain tote bag £1,289 from farfetch.com 3. Lipsy Galaxy Print Playsuit £48 £33 from oli.co.uk

To shop for baby clothes like Sylvie’s, then check out the links below:

♥ Nanoou – oscarselk.com

♥ Vertbaudet – verbaudet.co.uk

♥ Topshop Mini – topshop.com/mini

♥ Bonpoint – bonpoint.com

♥ Mothercare – mothercare.com

* Pictures of Claire and Sylvie were taken by Helen Lenarduzzi