Acid Brights at Centre Court Shopping

Acid Brights have exploded on the runway and high street for SS13, with Burberry Prosum and DKNY injecting hi-res colour to their collections. 

Crystal has on, a very 60’s inspired take on the trend which has a real Louis Vuitton feel to it, the Coral dress is by ALMARI at OASIS £49.95, the Pink and orange clutch is from ACCESSORIZE £29.00 and then to make the look more DAY!  we popped the Elissa brogues from JONES THE BOOTMAKER.

If the shape of the Oasis option does not work for your body shape then take a look at this great dress from VERO MODA AT OLIVER BONAS £34.00, the colour really pops when put with this Necklace also OLIVER BONAS £26.00.  The summer Hat is from ACCESSORIZE £20.00 and give the outfit more glamour!

Another great look that we used was this H&M number, the jacket £29.99, trousers £24.99, top £14.99 and gloves all came from H&M. Then with so much colour we toned the outfit down with a metallic shoe from MODA IN PELLE £59.95

So be daring and highlight your wardrobe this season with florescent pink, orange or yellow and if wearing the colours in garments feel a bit to out there!!!   Go for neon accessories instead.

For more fashion ideas or to book into the next Centre Court Shopping Centre event go to http://www.centrecourtshopping.co.uk/

The dress that works for you.. 1st instalment

I have had so many of you ask me for tips on buying that perfect dress that can cover a cross section of events, so i thought i would put together a little post to give some hints and tips.

Whether you are heading to a wedding, a works party, a dinner or a date it is important to make sure that your dress does the hard work without breaking the bank every time one of those occasions pop up.

If you have multiple weddings or events with different groups of people then you can invest a little bit more in the dress as it will take you more places.  So here are my top tips..

Invest in the perfect canvas dress.. this means it is the dress that you will adapt for each occasion.  If you are wearing a dress to lots of events then i would always invest a little bit more as it will hold its shape and a classic shape is the easiest to give different looks.

My top choice would be this Diane Von Furstenburg, 'Jori Dress' which is £300 it comes in 3 different colour options and the fit is super flattering on most body shapes.

2nd choice is this Isabella Oliver 365 "soft pleat dress' £109 so a bit cheaper and more stretchy but still has the same effect.

The belted pleat neck dress from Oasis £45 is also a great idea if you are on a bit more of a budget.

Once you have your canvas dress it is time to get creative with styling it to give you multiple looks...  

The statement necklace will give it interest for a dinner out.  The first 2 necklaces are from Stella and Dot and the yellow and pearl necklace is from Kate Spade.

A real statement hat makes a blank canvas dress come to life for a wedding, make sure you clash your shoe or bag choice so that you have 3 colours going on in the outfit...

To get your dress in work mode add a blazer, I love the shape of this Orange cropped blazer from H&M and it is only £24.99 (it comes in black and nude to for you reluctant colour clashers)

This is also a great versatile blazer from Zara £69.99 

The really important thing is that you get the perfect cut and fit on the canvas dress and always opt for a colour (no one wants to be a wall flower).  Then with a few carefully chosen extra's your dress can take you to so many different events.

http://www.hm.com/gb/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=4294926712

Over exposure..

No I am not talking Brittney Spears or Jennifer Aniston!  I am talking camera!
I love an over exposed picture.. It seems more dreamy and gives the image a more grainy aged look!
These were taken on Hampstead Heath with my blackberry (hence the over exposure) but I think they are beautiful!

Clothes are by H&M, Gap and Oxfam and he necklace is ... yes you guessed it Lucy Hutchings.