Bafta Boo Boo"s

I love the award season because it should bring with it stunning dresses that make us non A-Lister's long for our very own red carpet moment.  But last night's Bafta's was a complete disappointment, I could only pick 3 dresses that actually worked for the actresses and one of those was Helena Bonhem Carter!  I mean who would of thought my favourite kooky dresser would actually have matching shoes, ok she was in Vivienne Westwood as she always is but it was figure flattering.

I predicted right with Amy Adams wearing that fab Elie Saab dress, I just wish she had opted for the green that I picked as it would have had more red carpet presence.  But my favourite look of the evening was Thandie Newton who looked stunning in this gorgeous Monique Lhuiller gown and to be honest made everyone else look less than average.

So let's look at the dud's..

Emma Watson usually gets it bang on but for some reason the hair, accessories and the Valentino gown just didn't work for her last night.  When I look at this photo I keep thinking she looks like Julie Andrews in the dancing scene from 'The Sound of Music' and I think from the look of this image she may have felt the same.

Young newcomer Hailee Steinfield who is only 14, looked a little granny chic in this Miu Miu number which needs a dose of sexy and a killer heel to carry off.  She gets points for fashion know how but I would rather see her in something more age appropriate for the Oscars.

OMG.... I can't believe that Jennifer Lawrence left the house like this...  The Stella McCartney dress is stunning but it makes her look like she has American football players shoulders, her bust looks ready to make a break for it and her choice of choker as an accessory just highlights the bust and shoulders.  A perfect example of when a beautiful dress and a beautiful women don't a great outfit make!

Is Eva Green auditioning to play Nigella Lawson in a new movie?   This Tom Ford dress makes her look much larger than she is!

I want to 'Scream' for Neve Campbell as this Roberto Cavalli dress is so very nearly great but the ruching on the bust makes her boobs appear a little saggy and the fall on the skirt is making her look hip heavy.  Her stylist should have adjusted her straps by an inch which would have corrected the bust, bought her waist higher and the skirt would have flowed over hips in a much more flattering line! 

Mini Driver looks Blah in this Temperley gown.  I cant help but think if this had been worn in LA it would have worked better but she should have popped a fur shrug with this to make it look less wedding and more red carpet.

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!