Welcome to the Wardrobe!
Hey Guys and Dolls!
We live in a dark age of styling. Gok Wan Is too busy signing books on his tour, Trinny and Susannah were eaten by Trisha and frankly, Rachel Zoe is going “Bananas!” So who you gonna call? How about Sir Clucky?
Someone at Wicid.tv suggested that the site needed some more “Fashion” and “Culture” content on the website so I had an idea – Light bulb!
I’ve decided to post up my “Top 5 Beauty Buys” and “Frockin’ Fabulous Five” pieces of clothing of the moment.
I’ll try and do this as often as possible because as well as trying to help you, it’s just plain fun!
This week’s theme is “Blend with a Bang!” Drum Roll Please!
All the things I’ve found today are from there are so many colours, styles fabric and there’s a range of prices too if the pennies are precious, so here’s my favourite flavour of the month!
This is just a stunning and simple blazer with a plunging neckline and single-button design. The sleeves are at elbow length and finished off with a nice caramel and black trim on the fold.
Wear it with any top but avoid shoulder pads, you’ll ache! Pair with some black leggings, a pendant and your favourite heels!
Talking of a pendant, check out this beauty.
Enough said!
The basic foundation to any outfit is the top so I’ve found one that could go with anything and if you don’t believe me, see for yourself.
Show me a fan of feathers and you’ve got me! This would go perfectly with anything you want to wear. A blazer and leggings, a shrug and jeans or go edgy but chucking some volume on the bottom and rock a Carrie Bradshaw circa 2009 look!
Some women are shoe fanatics and I’m not exception but if there is one thing I love more than my a killer Court is a Terrific Tote!
I just died! As with everything I’ve shown you, this is completely transferable and it’s got an expensive look. Throw this next to a Chanel Tote from 2008 and you wouldn’t know the difference but I’ll tell you the difference. £240!
Anyway. Back on the subject of shoes.
Forever21 link 5
I have seen heaven and it smells like patent leather!
These shoes may seem as out there choice but I’m not into the whole “Match your accessories with your top” look, it’s dull! Of course if you do like that look then order the grey pair instead of the cream.
Let’s all say it with me “Forever, Forever 21!” I really hope you’ve enjoyed my first “Frockin’ Fabulous Five” and I hope you’ll read the other to come :)
Next time I’m going to make you see things my way as I dress up my favourite part of the body. The eyes.
Stay Fierce! ;)
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Beads, beads everywhere but not a sequin in sight! That’s right, Summer is on its way and it’s time to look effortlessly chic.
I’m going to start with the best! This is an American site, so although you’ll probably find bargains as far as prices go, the shipping could be put on to your accountant as a “Offshore Charge” but for how gorgeous the stock is, you’ll wonder how you ever bought clothes anywhere ELSE!
Introducing www.modcloth.com and this pretty in pink floral bangle set for less than ten dollars – or about 7 pounds!
If floral isn’t your thing, why not introduce some wood and a lil’ bit of gold.
River Island and less than ten pounds!
Don’t be afraid to inject some colour into that neutral top – it’s in my opinion the best place for accessories and jewellery. Of course, it’s Diva from Miss Selfridge! Coming in at fifteen pounds.
Now personally I think it’s a bit ridiculous to spend nearly 20 pounds on a bangle, unless it’s this one! Again from Miss Selfridge and £18.50.
Now this one isn’t strictly a bangle, but it is chic, it’s local, it’s cheap and it’ll compliment any of the above. It’s a brown buckle belt from Asda for less than four pounds – go grab a bargain!
So, bring on Summer, cause we look ready for it!
Next time, I’m going to go back to last season and get some glitz, because when you’re on a night-out nothing picks up the disco ball quite like a sequin.
Till next time!
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Just because it’s freezing out, doesn’t mean you’ve got to cover that fabulous personality of yours. Who says you can’t look sexy in chunky knit? Who says you can’t look curvy without your peep-toes? Who says winter colours are lacking? Whoever they are, they don’t know what they’re talking about.
Now, scientifically, women just feel the cold more – less muscle, less fat and less hair, generally! So let’s start with a winter staple.
Trend = Chunky Knit, check! Colour = Poppin’, check! Style = Stripes, check, check and more check! This will keep you warm, but you’ll hardly blend in. Plus an open collar, always a bonus.
Next, the perfect jeans, because let’s face it even if you grow your leg hair out you’re still not going to reach for your jeggings with snow on the ground.
There’s no better time to borrow your man’s jeans, and these have an Aztec pattern on the pockets which makes them season-less.
This doesn’t even need a write-up, get it now!
http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/bags–purses/leather-bags/brown-leather-hinged-satchel-610320
I personally feel no sympathy when people wear 6 inch heels on an iced-over pavement, but at the same time I hate UGGs *shudder* so here’s a nice little boot for you all – who knew fashion could be useful?
And what would winter be without a pom-pom? Bit pricey for a scarf, but it’s House of Fraser (Oooooh!)
Hope you enjoyed my Winter Wonder class, and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. 27 days!
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