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,

Chino inspiration: What I Wore Today

Heya Girlies,

I was totally inspired by my blog on Chinos yesterday so I decided to have a little 'spring fling' with them this morning and I just had to share it with you. At the moment I have my mid-terms in so it's all super boring library time. (The books are proof that I'm actually working!)but I always think that if you look good, then you feel good and then you'll do good work. So it justifies look fabulous!

My apologies for the grumpy bathroom shot! haha! Literally none of my friends were around to take a semi-decent picture of me and this was the only place in the library with a) decent lighting and b) a mirror to take a piccie myself. Well, Fashion isn't all glamour when you're a poor student like me! :)

I'm wearing: a Brown tshirt with a silk ruffle from Mango, A Coral cardigan from Primarni, some black trousers from Topshop and some grey plimsolls and a thin brown waist belt (Not a clue where these are from!)

It did make me think this morning as I tried to recreate the looks I showed you yesterday that you really do have to get creative with what you've got. Trousers look great with any colour tshirt on top and a little cardigan or blazer and if it's something really structured like a Chino, it looks really good of you add some movement in your top half by having something loose. Also, notice how I've drawn attention to my waistline with the belt as this is a part of my body I love.

Anyway, I must get back to the grind. I hope everything's good with all of you fabulous people!

Hugs and cupcakes

Emma xx

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,

Street Style: Check it Out

Heya,

Thought I would give you some style on the streets from my hometown. This is my brother (yes ladies, he's single and straight ;-)) who is wearing a gorgeous checked shirt from Soul Star and jeans from Burton. These checked shirts have been all over the highsteet for a while and are fantastic for helping proportion the body by drawing the eyes across the torso and down the body.

Let me know what you think. I've been looking at Topman/River Island and Burton recently and the highstreet really seems to be lacking a real fashion presence in men's clothing at the moment.

What do you think? loving the outfit? You can now rate at the bottom of the post if you like.

Hugs and cupcakes,

Picture of the Day

From Kind over Matter

This would be so great if you printed this out and stuck it around your workplace/school/university/college/home.

Everyone deserves compliments :)

Hugs and cupcakes,

Style Inspiration: Grace Kelly

“I am basically a feminist. I think that women can do anything they decide to do.” -Grace Kelly

"Fairy tales tell imaginary stories. I am a living person. I exist. The day someone tells of my life as a real woman you will discover the true person that I am." -Grace Kelly

“Why get angry? Getting angry doesn’t solve anything… I don’t like yelling and fighting and I can’t quarrel, I prefer to let it drop… When people use disagreeable words, I feel crushed and remember them for a long time.” -Grace Kelly

"The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it." -Grace Kelly

“I avoid looking back. I prefer good memories to regrets.”

“I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds, and who was a kind and loving person. I would like to leave the memory of a human being with a correct attitude and who did her best to help others.” -Grace Kelly

If there's one thing that American movie star Grace Kelly will be remembered for, it's her elegant beauty and class. She was never a 'reveal-all' actress, preferring to keep her body and private life under wraps but she was still incredibly attractive. She had timeless style and, as can be shown from her quotations, was full of good advice as well.

Top tips for getting Grace Kelly's style:

1. Pearls aren't just for Grandma. Pearl earrings and necklaces can be really stylish when paired with a simple LBD. If you want a modern take on a classic go for a single pearl on a silver chain or pearl earrings
2. Wear only two colours at any one time.
3. Wear hats, turbans and headscarves.
4. Use simple makeup - glowing skin and a little red lippy, nothing too fancy or caked on.
5. Have a capsule wardrobe of key pieces which you can wear all year.
6. Of course, the last tip is to buy a Hermes 'Kelly' bag, which was made famous in the 1950's and has a one year waiting list to purchase one.

Hugs and Cupcakes,