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Have A Crowd Green With Envy

Monday, May 5th, 2008

calvin-klein-washed-silk-dress-2.jpgShine as the centre of attention in this Calvin Klein washed silk dress. The stunning green dress will definitely give you the ‘x’ factor.

With a snug and flawless fit the 100% silk pale green dress is flattering and beautiful. The ideal dress for any summer formal event, wear it to weddings, to summer balls or even to prom! Match with a gorgeous small clutch and matching strapped shoes, possibly white or cream. The dress is fully lined with a zip fastening at the side.

Buy your own Calvin Klein Washed silk dress at Net A Porter online costing £900.


To the Max!

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Roberto Cavalli Maxi DressFor ultimate elegance and glamour this summer opt for a maxi dress, top designers such as Stella Mc Cartney, Missoni and Chloe have all created stunning maxi’s to tantalise our fashion senses but Roberto Cavalli is successfully battling the competition with his fantastic take on the popular maxi style!

Prints are huge this season and Roberto Cavalli have done themselves proud with this beautiful poetic floral and fruit print that is perfectly positioned on this fantastic floor length silk gown. The colours work so well together and the print definitely gives it that wow factor! A style that can be worn with heels or even flats for those taller ladies that can carry off the long length!

This dress can be purchased from the ultimate designer shopping site; net a porter for £2,440!


Go Grecian with Ferretti!

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Ferriti Grecian contrast DressGo Grecian with Alberta Ferretti! In my eyes there is nothing more stunning than a floaty Grecian inspired dress and Alberta Ferretti obviously feel the same with their spring/summer Grecian inspired dress collection.

This dress is certainly in keeping with the romantic mood that is flooding our high street stores this summer. The asymmetric design accentuated by contrasting colours works really well and is perfectly set off by the stunning side embellishment.

Be prepared to wow your friends in this little number! Purchase the Alberta Ferretti Bi-colored Grecian dress from net a porter for £1,655 today!


Mango’s LBD Collection!

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Yousefzada at MangoIf you’re partial to a little black dress like me you will be pleased to know that Mango has teamed up with London- based designer Osman Yousefzada to produce an innovative limited-edition collection of 10 LBD’s for us all to swoon over!

Yousefzada has quite rightly said that “The little black dress is a staple and a must have for every woman’s wardrobe.” This is very true; I certainly can’t live without my little black dress, it’s so versatile, no matter what occasion you can’t fail to feel extra chic and sophisticated in the essential LBD!

Check out this collection online; expect to see interesting shapes and gold accents, very striking!


Romantic Frills!

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Topshop Frilly DressI am so into the romantic look this season, soft frills in delicate chiffon and silk is so feminine and will make you any woman feel like a lady!

Topshop have got the look down to a tee with this beautiful silk frill dress. The tiered ra ra skirt is a key piece this season, so this dress works perfectly with the tiered ra ra effect that is on the bottom half of the dress. It gives it a fun flirty feel whilst the delicate fabrics maintain that romantic mood that oozes elegance and femininity.

The pale grey really works on this dress; however it does come in a stunning dusty pink that is ultra feminine and would look fab with a tan!

Buy yours today from Topshop online for £65!


Marios Schwab Unique Dress!

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Marios Schwab Lilac DressMarios Schwab never fails to create a great dress and this dress certainly follows Schwab’s flawless reputation in the dress department. Schwab has really experimented with this truly unique dress! It’s such a stylish design that was inspired by the inner structure of garments resulting in internal features being applied to the external look of the garment; a bizarre idea that works surprisingly well!

I think the print is really striking on this dress; it is uniquely placed and brought together by an elastic strap that creates cap sleeves; a very complex design that is definitely a head turner!

For £850, it is definitely worth every penny! You can buy yours today From Browns Fashion online!


A Chain Reaction

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

albertaw-ferretti-chain-embellished-dress.jpgLook super chic and trendy this summer in this Alberta Ferretti Chain Embellished Dress.

The Grecian theme in fashion is so feminine and summery and the buttermilk coloured draped short dress is the perfect stereotype, as seen on the runway. The flattering shapely dress has chain and stone embellishment given it the wow factor, an elasticated waist and is fully lined. Just as much as I can imagine it on a celebrity on the red carpet I can see it looking stunning on any women living the luxury on a yacht or in St Tropez/Puerto Banus.

Get the Greek chic Alberta Ferretti Chain embellished dress at Net-A-Porter online priced at £2,060 now.


Cheap & Chic

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

moschino-cheap-chic-flared-ruffle-dress.jpgLooking for a gorgeous summer mini dress? Moschino Cheap & Chic just might have your answer with this yellow silk and cotton blend flared dress as seen on the runway.

A summery colour and sixties vibe this sleeveless wonder is ideal for anything, be it a summer day or evening in St Tropez or Puerto Banus or a fancy dress Austin Power themed event. With a large ruffle through the front of the dress it gives it an overall flattering style and the extra bauble detail detachable brooch makes it prettier. It would look perfect with some beautiful black stilettos and small clutch.

Get your Moschino Cheap & Chic Flared ruffle dress from Net A Porter for just £325.


All The Glitz & Glamour You Need

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

herve-leger-paillette-covered-bandage-dress.jpgBecome the hit of the party in this Black Paillette Overlay Bandage Dress by Herve Leger. Sparkly little numbers like these look like dresses you would expect to see on a celebrity at a red carpet event but this is ideal for any black tie event you may have planned.

The sequin embellished dress has a square neck and panel detailing throughout proving sparkle is still in season. Also the body-con trend has lingered in the fashion world over the last few seasons and this dress captures it at its best.

Get your Herve Leger Paillette covered bandage dress at Net A Porter for the pricey £1,575.


Tempted By Temperley

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

temperley-london-isaline-mini-dress.jpgEach week I am excited by a new dress I decide to lust after, I might add it really is just lust as I could no way afford to drop a 1,000 each time, but if I had the resources this would be another dress at the top of my list.

The Temperley London Isaline mini dress is elegant and poised with a jewelled halter neck and ruched bust. It reminds me of one of the many gorgeous and cool dresses the band members of Girls Aloud wear and make beautiful so very well.

As I said before the dress is pricey but if you can afford to spend £1,250 then you would be wise to do so on this dress at Net A Porter.