Showing posts with label Lipsy. Show all posts
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Thursday, 24 September 2009

Trend Tracker - Chiffon Luxe

Although Chiffon started as more of a summer fashion trend, it seems this trend is here to stay. Designers from Philip Lim to Zac Posen have displayed there winter "layered" version on the Fall catwalks:



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Here's some tips for this trend:

* Chiffon dresses look fantastic especially the layered ones but if you feel a little overwhelmed by all those frills, add a contrasting ribbon worn as a belt. This gives great shape especially for curvy girls!



Lipsy - £175.00

* A chiffon top is the way to wear this look in the day, simply add a cami underneath and team with a pencil skirt and flats - perfect for the office!



Koodos Blouse - £39.00




Marks and Spencer skirt - £19.50


* If you dont want to go head to toe girlie, then wear a cute chiffon mini with some studded ankle boots to add some edge.



Coast - £115.00


Designer Lust - Roberto Cavalli silk-chiffon halter gown - Original Price £2,046 Now £1,227.60





I mean come on it's on sale! wonder if it'd ever go down to £100? :)

Thursday, 17 September 2009

Trend Tracker - Long Sleeved Mini Dresses

Long Sleeve mini dress are currently HOT HOT HOT! Many a celeb has been seen sporting one:

Here are some simple tips on this trend:

* Wear mid thigh length or shorter if you have legs to be proud of and keep them bare!

ASOS - £28

* Retro looks suit a high neckline and detailed shoulder dress


Warehouse - £30

* Not keen on your legs? Wear playful tights or draw the attention upwards to your decolletage by having a sccoped or slashed neckline.


Lipsy - £20

* Hourglass shapes suit body con outfits and if your conscious of your hips add a contrasting belt.


American Apparel - £36


Yellow Belt - £12.00

Designer Lust - Balmain Jewel-embellished velvet dress - £4,705


How i would LOVE to own this dress!
What do you think of the mini dress trend? I love it but i'm one of those people who is always cold so i'll be happy to pair it with some leggings and snug boots come fall!