Betsey Johnson

Hey,

As I'm sure you're all aware New York fashion week is taking place right now for ready to wear spring/summer 2012.

As I was looking through the show photos, I felt uninspired, yes Zac Posen has wonderful dresses, Tommy Hilfiger played up the plaid look and DKNY were adventurous introducing bright blue and red patterns, although all of these shows looked interesting I didn't feel excited about any particular collection. Until I stumbled across Betsey Johnson.

I hadn't heard of her before but I looked through the show photos and I felt excited and inspired. I love her collection, I would describe it as playful, grungy but yet still girly. I think what pulled me in was the use of the girly colours, pinks, baby blues and floaty pretty styles but then a leopard print bra peeping through and a lightening bolt earing, the contradicting styles shouldn't go but it works so well.  

Even the more rock looking styles still keep with the girly style but with a little more sex appeal.

I think this is an exciting, playful, fun collection which makes me want to play-up my pretty summer dresses with a little rock!   

I'm also a sucker for shoes and the shoes featured in this collection are gorgeous, definitely worth coveting the lace-up booties with a ribbon tie. 

xoxo

Pippa Middleton's Bridesmaid Dress

I'm sure the majority of the population of the UK and many abroad are aware of the stunning Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen design for Pippa Middleton's bridemaid dress, that was designed specifically for Pippa for her sister Kate's wedding to Prince William. It was a dress that captivated the attention of many male and female audience a like throwing Pippa into the spotlight. 

Now the high street store Debenhams are said to be selling a copy of the figure hugging dress after many requests from customers wanting a similar dress. It is to be sold at £170 later this year. Aswell as Pippa's bridemaid dresses there will be replicas of the flower girls dresses priced at £48 and £52 and another Pippa Middleton dress this time a green floor length gown by Alice Temperley which was worn by Pippa to Kate and Wills evening reception. 

Russell Fish, head of occasionwear design at Debenhams said about the dresses "We have taken the best of the dresses and added our designer twist. Now you can get the Middletons' look at high street prices," 

For anyone wanting to own one of these stunning dresses they will have to join the "lady-in-waiting list" by emailing their details to ladyinwaitinglist@debenhams.com to gain updates on availability.   

xoxo

The Leather Store

Hey,

My blog today is about this lovely website called The Leather Store, it was featured in Vogue magazine's must have summer style. The website mainly sells handcrafted leather bags, with a wide range from handbags to rucksacks. My particular favourite bag is a "grey leather slouchy tassle tote" I love the colour a light grey with a hint of purple and blue. It's a very nice design big enough for books aswell as the everyday handbag essentials, I particularly like it as it is simple but chic with it's single tassle. Another bag that caught my eye is this daring little "grab bag". I think it looks gorgeous with the fills prettily covering the opening. I personally wouldn't wear it as it's a little bold for me in it's orange tan colour but it would make a lovely day and evening bag for anyone daring to be seen.

Aswell as bags the leather store also sells waist belts mainly in beautiful subtle colours with the exception of a very bold pink belt which of course I love being a fan of anything pink! The belts range from soft suede to the more daring glazed leather which could fit in perfectly for the new fetish trend seen on the catwalk this autumn/winter.  

Surprisingly the store also stocks leather jewellery mainly consisting of large leather flowers on necklaces, bracelets and rings. But I most like the hair clips with the simple flower. I think the flowers look beautiful and the use of leather will give a different look and texture than expected. My favourite is the beige nearly white flower which I believe gives the feel of innocence and romance with the contrasting feel and look of the leather.      









Check out the leather store here: http://www.theleatherstoreuk.com/

Beth
xoxo

 

 

Fiat 500 by Gucci

I've always told my dad and brother when they questioned the desire of designer products that it was exactly the same as Lamborghinis, ferraris and porsches. The most desired cars are the most expensive. 

While flicking through my latest Elle magazine I came across an advert which saw a model draped across a car with the writing 500 by Gucci. I thought they were advertising the clothes or necklace on the model it wasn't until I looked closer I figured that actually they were advertising the fiat 500 designed by gucci. Finally I had the proof that cars were not too dissimilar to designers. 

  The car comes in Black with glitter or white with glitter. You can get two versions the twinair or 1.2. The twinair has leather interior and 16" alloy wheels diamond aswell as many other options. The car has a strip of italian colours, green and red and gucci written on the window frame and back.   

Without any extras you'd have to invest £16,000 for a twinair by gucci. Way too much for a fiat 500 atleast that's what my dad told me!

xoxo

Lipsy Competition

Hey,

I have just finished my A-levels today, my last exam was today so I am now free of revision, meaning I will hopefully have more time to blog about anything fashion or beauty related!

I'm now officially on my summer holidays and that means I need some summer clothes especially as I'm going on holiday to Italy, hopefully it'll be sunny there! I have recently entered a competition to win a £1000 lipsy gift card. This competition is running to celebrate their new Pixie Lott range, this is her third range and they just get better and better. The range consists of California Dreaming, a casual collection and Pixie Party a stunning range of gorgeous party dresses.

My favourite item from California Dreaming is this lovely flowery playsuit (above), I love the colour and how the flowery pattern isn't too over powering, the perfect outfit for a hot summers day. (£55)


My favourite dress from the Pixie Party range has to be this gorgeous teal party dress, I think it's perfect for a night out it can be dressed up or down and the colour and detailing is beautiful. (£75)

I really love the clothing in Lipsy as it's so stylish and never the same, it has both casual and more out and about clothing.





For example I really like this cute top (right) that could be either styled with denim shorts for a causal look or dressed up with wide led trousers and heels. (£30)

Another item I love is this Kimono top, I would wear this as a cover up over my bikini on the beach, it is so cute I love the detailing and unlike other cover ups I've seen it actually shapes the body instead of hanging off it. (£38)

Don't forget your summer sunnies my favourite pair (below) come in either gold or silver gives the perfect hollywood finish to any summer outfit (£22).

I haven't been able to shop in lipsy before as I find it too expensive but I think the £1000 Lipsy gift card would sort out perfectly my summer essentials.

Check out the last Pixie for Lipsy video to be in with a chance to win the £1000 giftcard. http://www.lipsy.co.uk/pixielott/launchday  

Beth 

xoxo

The Beauty Department

This week I came across a new website it's called "The Beauty Department"
It is a beauty and hair blog, brought to us by Lauren Conrad, her make-up artist Amy Nadine and hairstylist Kristin Ess.

It contains tips, tricks and inspiration for anything beauty related. Although I expected it to be all about the celebrity Lauren Conrad, it isn't she plays as much of a role as the rest of the girls, each girl uploads their own posts and gives an insight into each of their favourite trends.

My favourite part of the blog is the many tutorials that are quick and simple and easy to follow.
My favourite tutorial is "Rosie Romantic" http://thebeautydepartment.com/2011/04/787/ I think it's really sweet and cute and does not over power, perfect for a sunny day.

Check it out here: http://thebeautydepartment.com/

Beth
xoxo

The Royal Wedding

Today was the big day for Kate Middleton and Prince William. Many lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the happy couple, and even more gathered as families to watch the ceremony live on the television. It was a day of celebration.

The big talk before the wedding was who was going to design Kate Middleton's dress and what it was going to look like. I thought it was gorgeous, soft lace on the bodice with lace sleeves covering her shoulders for underneath was a strapless dress cinched in at the waist with a beautiful full skirt and satin train. It was designed by Sarah Burton who is the creative director for Alexander McQueen. Kate looked stunning with her signature hair, half up and half down, topped by a Cartier Halo tiara borrowed from the Queen especially for today.

Beth

xoxo