The Outnet

Hey,

I came across this website "the outnet" from the side magazine from this months Elle magazine. In the back it gave a selection of websites which were "style for less online" I looked up a few and they were all really expensive as they were either new designers or current ones. But on The Outnet I found this section called flash sales and in that they have a giveaway of a Giuseppe Zanotti clutch worth £1,005. Giuseppe Zanotti is a shoe and bag designer well known among the A-listers such as Katy Perry. The clutch is bead embellished black suede and the giveaway only has 4 days left.

Beth
xoxo

 

Hey,

So I've recently turned 18 and for my birthday I took my boyfriend over to Cardiff of course I couldn't go over to Cardiff without shopping. I was really disappointed though as I couldn't find anything I liked. I love all the romantic colours and clothing and there was loads in the shops but I just don't have anything to wear the colours with as I normally wear blues.

I then reverted to trying to find myself a nice day dress, I didn't succeed in this either. I found a really adorable dress in New Look that my friend wore to my party, but I decided against buying it as it was black and I've got enough black dresses. I then got put off as I knew I wouldn't wear any of these summery dresses.

I found results in shoes!! After finally giving up and going to lunch I found myself some more energy (or just desperation) and I checked in a few more shops one being River Island. I mainly stuck to the sale items and i found these amazing shoes. They were exactly what I loved. Brown boots above the ankle with fur on the lining and buckles on the front and round the heel.  Best thing? They were in the sale £50 down from £73. Even better? I nabbed the last in my size! Now I am matching with my aviator jacket i got for christmas. 

















Beth
xoxo

New York Fashion week

Hey,

New York fashion week ended a couple of days back and we've moved on to London but i'd like to pick out a few of my favourites from New York.

Dracula Orchid

I was really inspired and impressed by one designer Christian Siriano, although his actual collection isn't what I'd normally really like it's still beautiful and i love how he was inspired. He said this collection was inspired by a flower called the Dracula Orchid. So the collection was dark and creepy using laser cut petals on dresses and even oversized lapels that looked like leaves or petals. To the right is my favourite dress as you can really see the inspiration with dark petals covering the dress.



My personal favourite collection from the New York fashion week was Herve Leger by Maz Azira. Maz Azira displayed three collections and he said this was because women have 10 different ways to express herself and these collections were just 3 of these ways. This Herve Leger collection was about evolving the bandage dress using a lot of white and beige colours and the skirts were often shorter than seen in previous collections but with a nice mix of long as well. The collection is full of sexy and powerful dresses. This is my particular favourite item. I love the detailing in the tight bodice and then down to the flowing skirt. I think this engages the sexy and powerful feel.

To see more of New York fashion week head to Vogue.co.uk

Beth
xoxo

Award shows

Hey,

We've just seen two big award shows for music and film. One being the Grammys held on Monday 14th and the second was the BAFTA's held on Sunday the 13th.

From the grammys red carpet I particularly liked:
Lea Michele in a wonderful lace Emilio Pucci dress.              

Selena Gomez in a shimmering J. Mendel gown

















Jennifer Hudson in a beautiful blue Versace Gown

















From the BAFTA's my personal favourite dresses were:
This blue versace gown featured on Jessica Alba

Emma Watson's Valentino Haute Couture dress


As for the winners?
BAFTA's = King's speech
Grammy's = Lady Antebellum

Beth
xoxo

David Koma

Hey,

Recently it's been reported that the designer David Koma will be launching a capsule range for Topshop. He was thrown into the limelight when Cheryl Cole wore one of his designs on X-factor in 2009.

David Koma's spring/summer 2011 had a modern swan-lake look to it. With ruffled pleated skirts and sheer and whites used. Some pieces see a splash of colour often yellow mixed with black.
This photo to the left is my favourite piece from the collection this shows the swan type features in the feather shapes on the shirt and I love the clash of black and the beautiful white, it looks stunning.

As for his recent Topshop collection it again looks very modern with the use of low scooping neck lines and the curves that he seems fond of. In my opinion I like the dresses they have a sort of edgy, military look to them. My favourite out of the few dresses is this one to the right. I love the use of curves in the metal beading which helps make the body look more hourglass as it brings in at the waist. You'd have to splash out some cash for this dress though as it's £350!

This collection is to be in store on the 18th of February

Beth
xoxo

SAG Awards

Hey,

So another award show has taken place this time it was the SAG's, but again Natalie Portman and Colin Firth left the night with best actor and actress in the bag.

As for the fashion another amazing red carpet, with reoccurring trends from the Golden Globes red carpet my favourite being the pale pink romance dresses. Two Glee stars chose amazing romance dresses for the night Heather Morris in a stunning Romona Keveza design and Jayma Mays in a beautiful Jenny Packham dress.

I had never seen these designers collections before so I took for their websites and they are worth a look. Featuring beautiful dresses and gowns and each with a bridal collection. I especially like the textures seen on the Romona Keveza dresses, such as this feathery look to the right, and I also love the colours in these elegant gowns such as the one seen below.












Beth

xoxo

Golden Globes

Hey,

It's award show season again! And what comes with award shows? Red carpets! This is definitely a noted date in my calendar as I'm not only intrigued as to who will win but I love to see what the celebrities chose to wear.

The Golden Globes were held last week with Natalie Portman scooping up Best Actress for Black Swan and Colin Firth sealing best actor for King's Speech.

The main colours seen on the red carpet were dark green, seen in Mila Kunis' stunning Vera Wang dress, hot red and pale pink, seen on Megan Fox and Sandra Bullock but no one could beat Lea Michele in a gorgeous pastel pink Oscar de la Renta gown.

The traditional stunning black straight dress met fishtail at this red carpet with a amazing figure hugging Zac Posen dress seen on Eva Longoria.

A trend that's definitely going to be seen this season is minimalist with a good nod at the golden globes from Calvin Klein's simple designs.

Beth
xoxo