Bafta Beauties

OUR BEST DRESSED on the red carpet tonight at the BAFTA's:


The winner of best dressed is Lupita Nyong'o, this lady has been nailing the RED CARPET looks this award season and today's outfit, a Couture Dior dress in vibrant green did not disappoint!  In fact it has made us even more excited about what she will be wearing at the OSCARS!!!

We also have to mention Fearne Cotton, who was looking super sexy in a William Vintage dress a 1980 Scaasi Gown to present from the red carpet for E!  Fearne you looked smoking HOT!

Lilly Allen also blew us away in Vivienne Westwood, whats not to love the colour is high octane and the fit is just so Vivienne!!!!  Not 100% behind the head gear but if anyone can rock it, the lovely Lilly can!

Also on the red carpet was British You Tube make-up guru Tanya Burr, showing that you do NOT have to be head to toe designer to hit the mark on the RED CARPET.  Tanya's dress is from Coast, we are not sure why Tanya was at the Bafta's but we are sure we will get to find out more on her YOU TUBE channel very soon! 

Then we have to mention the most exciting outfits of the evening….. Being suckers for Jumpsuits and trouser suits,  we LOVED Ruth Wilson's  Antonio Berardi suit.  Lots of people hated this on the red carpet coverage but we think she looks fantastic, comfortable and sexy!

And Ruth was not alone opting for the trouser option… Angelina also wore an Yves Saint Laurent tux!  In fact so did Brad so they were really match match and it looked great.

Now to watch the actual prize giving bit and start our Oscar Outfit predictions!

Fantastic Furs

As the weather has turned cold i have been looking at there ever present Faux Fur trend to find that perfect snugly coat option and I have finally found the perfect coat from Miss Selfridge.  It was £89 and since trying it a few weeks ago none have quite felt as cosy as this one!

If you want something shorter and a little retro I would highly recommend this Faux fur from Ted Baker, it is £199  and will work really well through the party season!

Or try this Coast one for a more glam look, it is £250 and a classic shape and will stand the test of time.  Not to mention looking fab whilst walking down Bond Street under the Christmas lights with a Tiffany's bag in hand!

Party dress part4 - the hourglass

4 fab dresses for those with the hourglass figure.

This bandage pleat dress £89.99 from Phase Eight clings to all the right place to show off those fabulous curves.  It is also very accommodating for a bigger bust!

If you fancy a bit of print this party season then this dress from Coast £125.00 is a fun and flirty option.

But for va va voom this sequin number £90.00 from Warehouse ticks all the boxes for flattering a curvy figure but is also great fun add an oversized clutch and you will look instantly stylish.

For the really glam party outfit check out Damsel in a dress as they have an amazing selection of figure hugging sexy full length dresses.  This red dress is £219.00 and is available in John Lewis, I always opt for red over black (what can i say i love that Chris de Burgh song).

Perfect party dress Part 2 - Apple shaped ladies

5 top dresses for all you apple ladies:

My first top pick for ladies who are apple shape is this jersey dress from Ted Baker £110.00 as it is tight fitting through the hip and thigh area to show off fab pins but has a great slouch waist to disguise the tummy area.  Accessorise this with a fab long necklace to make it feel more glam.

For a more glam option try this gorgeous dress from Coast £125.00 as the ruching is really flattering on a tummy and the neckline flatters any size bust.

If your wanting something more fun for a party try this fab little dress from Very £49.00 add high denier tights and some killer heels and your ready to party.

For the glam Christmas party option this dress also from coast £145 is perfect with its capped sleeve and ruched waist.

One last option for the more mature apple is this fab dress£45.00 from Per Una at Marks and Spencer's.  I could hardly believe that this was Per Una when i saw it as it has much more of a limited collection feel. Either way this  dress is great for flattering a bigger tummy.

Tomorrow is the turn of the rhubarb. 

Dress me for the wedding..

Yes Wedding Season is soon to be here and I have 3 so far in the calendar so finding that perfect outfit is in the back of my head every time I surf the net or go shopping.  But being a stylist I don't want to run the risk of wearing something from the high street and then turn up and see someone else in the same outfit!!!!  That would just be an absolute fashion nightmare so I end up spending a small fortune on outfits to ensure this never happens..

I have shipped Betsey Johnson dresses from the US for that perfect wedding look and in fact have 3 that have done the rounds in various combos, adding bespoke cummerbunds or adapted silk shirts into jackets for the perfect 50's silhouette.  But this year I want to do less sewing (I need to make new curtains my priority)

The first Betsey dress which I have worn to 2 weddings and a party.

The 2nd Betsey dress..

The pink cummerbund I used as belt. 

The Coast shirt I adapted into a Jacket

The other Betsey is in the wardrobe being saved for a party on the 2nd which is Mad Men themed!!  (I will of course blog images.)

So let me introduce you to..  (drum role please)  Suzannah, the dresses are to die for and the price tags mean that I am going to be working like a dog to afford them but I think they may just be worth it.

First on my wish list is this gorgeous One Shoulder Tulip Dress £650, The colour is so vibrant and the cut is perfect.  Just think of the colour clash shoes I could do with it too!!  This will be great for the black tie wedding in Chicago.

Then 2nd is this adorable Bat Heart fifties Amy Dress £365 which will work a dream for the traditional English wedding in the summer and maybe for various parties throughout the year!