Pop Tart: Spring Colour in Elle Magazine

French Elle Magazine
Model: Toni Garrn
Photographer: David Slijper + Fabrice Bouquet
Styled by: Julie Chanut Bombard

I didn't think anything would be better or cooler than black nail varnish, but, Wow! Isn't this spring 'pop of colour' funky? The coral nail avrnish is divine and refreshing whilst the block colouring eyeshadow really makes a statement. Spring is definately here and I'm loving it! What do you think? Love or loathe girlies?

I shall keep my eyes peeled for similar colours on the highstreet and letyou know what I find! (Though I won't be able to buy any because of my shopping ban! haha)

Hugs and cupcakes,

This Season's Must have Trousers: The Wide Leg

The Wide leg. hmmm...... now this one is definately a difficult one because it doesn't suit all body types and it's not always the most flattering. Lets face it, it 0% shows off your amazing pins/booty because they're covered up by a million folds of material! and sometimes even for slimer people they can cling in ALL the wrong places so be careful of the fit!


from Varsity.co.uk


Because of the shape it looks best on tall figures but if you're petite, you could always go for pin stripes and heels to elongate your legs and don't go for such a wide cut. Heels are kinda a must for this fashion anyway because they tend to drag on the floor a little if you don't! If you are tall you can get away with a wider cut and if you're curvy try and go for more of a flare shape to bring out your curvy hips! (ooo lala!)

As there is so little structuring on your bottom half you need to make sure you pair it with something quite fitted and unfussy at the top. A simple tshirt and jacket would look great for example but not a blouse which is too huge.

Anyway, play around with it! and email me some of your outfits so I can post them as style inspiration.

Hugs and Cupcakes,

This Seasons Must Have Trousers: The Chino

Heya peeps! Ready to make Chino's your new Spring staple?

Number one in this season's must have trouser style is the Chino. This three quarter length tailored trouser are usually made from crisp cotton and you can dress it up or down, so they really are versatile. They're also a great transition piece from spring to summer. Too cold for shorts, yet too warm for trousers and you want to look smart/casual? Go for the Chino!

The great thing about these is you can get some slightly different cuts to suit your body type so they suit all kinds of body shape. For example, if you're worried about having a 'muffin top' go for a high waisted version which is going to pull you in.

 

 

Here's a piccie of me wearing some black chino's, shoes and bag from Topshop and a jumper from Oasis.(Excuse the camera, no one was around to take a piccie for me!) At the time I was planning a work interview outfit but I went for something different in the end. It's still pretty smart though!

Hugs and Cupcakes,

How to Wear this Seasons Trousers

Picture from River Island

So left to right we have the Chino, then the Pallazo (or wide legged trousers), the Skinny Combat and The Flare.  Over the next few days I'm going to be showing you some cool ways to wear them and my top tips to understanding which type will suit your body type best!

I can't wait!

Hugs and cupcakes,

Spring/Summer Fashion Shows - Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Spring summer collection featured electric block colours of orange, golds, blues, pinks and purple in a style which Marc Jacobs called ‘Camp taste.’ There was a distinct feel of the orient with exotic flowers, sequined pandas and the animal print trend being updated from last season to include the electric colours and Chinese-style collars. The collection also included some bright variations on the flapper dress where the dresses tassels were picked out on the shoes and accessories. In many of the collections this season we can see a fusion of masculine and feminine styles and I love the structured shoulder dress with the fuchsia orchids. Whilst it could be seen as a bit eccentric for some, expect neon colours and floral patterns (but not too floral, just a touch) in your high street stores next season.

Love and Cupcakes,

Paris Spring/Summer Fashion Shows

Paris Spring/Summer Catwalk collections

Over the next week I am going to do a review of the Spring/Summer collections of the most influential designers in the fashion world and give some indictions of up and coming trends. The first one is one Chanel but coming up are reviews of Louis Vuitton, Elie Saab and Stella Mcartney.

Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld’s ready-to-wear collection for Chanel was absolutely exquisite.  Smart and classic, the collection featured egg shell blues and pinks and feather embellishments which were particularly used at the bottom of dresses, around the collar and on the shoulders. (This trend has already been picked out my Miss Selfridge in some of their Christmas party dresses) The collection overall could not be described as colourful as there was an abundance of blacks, greys and white but it was definitely crisp and fresh. My favourite pieces were the umbrella shaped like a classic Chanel hat and the dark washed skinny jeans which, when looked at closely, had beautiful detailing.

Love and Cupcakes,