DON'T BE A WALL FLOWER

D&G Spring Summer 11

Nothing says Spring Summer quite like florals and this year they are blooming marvellous!.  

The catwalks saw floral frenzy that would make even Alan Titchmarsh weak at the knees.  The likes of Erdem and Alberta Ferretti inspired us with romantic prints on flowing gowns, whilst Stella McCartney and D&G have kept prints playful on tailoring, jumpsuits and cute dresses so that this Summer nothing is going to escape these beautiful blooms.

Yes hold your hay fever at bay because clothes will be scattered with soft subtle peonies and poppies or bursting with vibrant roses and orchids.  From printed wedges to palazzo pants, Spring Summer has never looked more vibrant.  Forget all notions of the classic garden party floral print dress and choose your prints wisely.  Make a statement with one loud and proud print or embrace the botanical and mix and clash them to make your outfit eclectic and unique.

If your winter wardrobe can’t wait till Summer for floral explosion then cheer it up now. Don a tulip print kimono instead of your knitwear or mix beautiful floral print blouses with wide leg floor skimming trousers for that instant update. 


Here are some of the floral looks that have inspired me.

Stella McCartney SS11/ RST - this tailored combo is a great way of getting florals into your work wear. 

D&G SS11 jumpsuit a really playful alternative to the classic florals look, if i had the money this is the piece  that I would buy.

Alberta Ferretti SS11, why not mix your floating florals with your knitwear?

Erdem SS11 had prints to die for from etherial to modern so take your pick!

Fashion Sushi

Some of you may remember the maternity wear post I did a few weeks back.  If so you will remember me talking about the fab brand Isabella Oliver.  Well last night was the Isabella Oliver preview evening for the Spring Summer 365Collection, and despite the drizzly London Weather it was easy to feel instantly summery when viewing the collection.  Not just because the collection had some fab summer staples, but because the Isabella Oliver offices are light, bright and beautiful, any girl in her right mind would love to work for them with the fab clothes and gorgeous surroundings.

I thought the collection was like great sushi (which by the way we munched on while sipping champagne).  The reason I say that is because it's full of great basics and interchangeable fashion pieces!  So like sushi some garments work really well on their own..., like this fab one shoulder dress for example its so great why would you add anything to it?

Yet other pieces will work as a great capsule wardrobe from which you can create your California roll of choice!  Mix the cotton twill shorts with the perfect tank and add in the everyday biker jacket for an easy day look or swap out the tank for the gold sequin vest for a great summer evening glamour.

As soon as the collection goes live (which is next month), I will be spending this fab 30% off voucher on the black one shoulder dress and the gold sequin vest.  I suggest you all keep your eyes peeled as these are great summer staples that a girl should not have to live without!

Sparkly Rawhide!

The Ashish Spring Summer 2011 show was like stepping into the most exciting western film know to mankind, imagine a wild west that has been dressed by drag queens with a serious addiction to all things glitter and you will begin to touch on the 'Rodeo Drive' collection.

The collection was a feast for the eyes and what else would we expect from the king of glitter!  There wasn't an element of the wild west missing.  The shirts were sequined ginghams or polka dots, the denims, distressed and fringed with chains, tracksuits were printed with paisley and  the headdresses inspired by native american indians were truckers caps adorned with feathers! 

The looks that really stood out for me where the red carpet worthy and with the throng of pop stars, Paloma Faith, Diana Vickers, Pixie Lott to name a few.. on the front row, I am certain we will be seeing them very soon and I vote the short Red Indian style for Diana, The cowgirl for Paloma and The fringed top for Pixie!