Saturday Steal 014: Feather Hem

Now this one might be delving into the archives a little bit, but back in 2010 Emma Watson really wow-ed at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.

She wore a vintage Rafael Lopez and I personally think it was one of my favourite looks EVER! Open backed, lace, feather hem, and dangerously short, it really was a show stopper.

But now, a year and a half later, Lipsy have managed to pull it out of the bag with a near identical version. Whilst their take isn't quite as sheer, other than that the shape and design are very much pay homage to the original dress that Emma wore.

At £150 it's hardly in my price range, but in comparison to the money-can't-buy original, it's still a steal in my book!

Saturday Steal 013: Disco Pants

Now Disco Pants never really got my attention. That was UNTIL... I saw Jessica Wright of TOWIE fame (yes, hardly the most iconic style icon I know, but still) rock up to her single launch party in them.

I think her outfit looked great; and not half as trashy as the gear you'll see other TOWIE cast members rock up in. And she really proved to me that you don't have to be the size 4 model you might think you need to be to wear a pair of skin tight shiny leggings!

I accept the description I just gave makes them sound atrocious, but if you search through a few blogs of girls wearing these trousers I guarantee your initial reaction will be changed.

Anyway, at £70 they were just a bit too steep for me to really be able to justify. *sob* but following a browsing session in River Island today I discovered what appear to be a near identical pair, for just £30.

Admittedly I haven't tried them on but River Island is a brand I do trust, so fingers crossed for finding the next best thing!

What are your thoughts on Disco Pants?

Best dressed of the Week: Blake Lively

Blake Lively has been on a promotional whirl wind recently, talking about her new film Savages, and boy has she put on a show!

Having attended a couple of premieres, a few TV appearances as well as a handful of events dotted all over the globe, the running total for her wardrobe allowance must be into the hundreds of thousands by now!

First she wow-ed us all with her Zuhair Murhad gown, worn to the LA premiere. She paired it with red lips and nails recently in a very retro glamour inspired look and is something she pulls off perfectly.

The following morning she was up early for Good Morning America, wearing a red Michael Kors suit, something a bit more grown up than we're used to seeing her in, but the red really made her stand out.

Next was a white Jenny Packham number worn to The Late Show with David Letterman. A lot more understated than her previous days attire, but glamorous, classy and understated none the less. I think this was my favourite look of the week.

Following this was the bright pink Lanvin dress; a fairly simple shape which was quite 50s in feel. She wore it with some spiked Louboutins (top right) and let the colour stand out, as a neon pink should do!

Next another premiere, and a buttercup yellow Gucci gown. The turquoise earrings, fish tail plait and bronze eye make up made it another show stopper,

And finally for one more TV appearance we saw Blake in a Marios Schwab bottle green and lace pencil dress. The Giuseppe Zanotti bejewelled heels were another winner, making for a sophisticated look for the evening.

Was is your favourite look from Blake when promoting Savages so far?

5 of the best: Summer Sandals

1 // The Neon One // The toes don't come out too often, so when they do, and they're tanned, why not throw on some neon to really set them off! The bright the better!


2 // The Blingy One // A golden strap given this one a bit of a Grecian feel, perfect for Summer. But not half as much as...


3 // The Grecian One // These are too cute to resist! They may be a bit on the pricey side, but they're too adorable to ignore! Although be careful if wearing during the Olympics, or in Greece, as people might think you've gone a bit overboard on the theme and mistake you for a torch bearer or something...


4 // The Animals One // Everyone needs a bit of an animal trim, and this subtle bow is great for a more neutral pair of sandals.


5 // The Tribal One // The orange and turquoise on these are perfect for a more tribal look. They're a bit chunkier than the others and make a bit of a statement, but are cute none the less.

What sandals will you be wearing this summer?

Get the Look: Kate Upton

 

Sunglasses: Topshop // Blazer: Topshop // Vest: Topshop // Necklace: Oasis // Bag: Oasis // Jeans: Topshop // Shoes: Miss Selfridge

You might not have heard of Kate Upton before, but bascially she's a US model who's covered Sports Illustrated, and seems to be cropping up a lot lately. As well as being my latest girl crush.

The girl is stunning, and always seems to dress flawlessly when out and about (which you might not see very often and she seems to be photographed more often not wearing any clothes than she is wearing them)

But anyway, I particularly liked this get up, so found some inspired pieces from around the web.

Do you enjoy Kate Upton's style or think she's a bit trashy?

Colour Crush: Peach

Next in my colour crush series is Peach.

I love this colour as part of the ice cream pastal trend which is always big for Summer, it flatters almost every skin tone (but obviously looks best with a deep golden brown tan gained on your holidays.. *sigh*) and is everywhere at the moment.

Keep things subtle with just a nail colour or clutch, or go whole hog with jeans or a playsuit, how do you think this colour will fit into your wardrobe this Summer?

Saturday Steal No 007: Louboutin Studded Courts

Christian Louboutin's shoes are no doubt some of the most equisite out there. Classy, sophisticated, desireable, sexy, they have it all, and it's no secret that I'd give anything to have a pair. This week they launched their English online boutique, and after I'd spend most of my lunch hour drooling, I decided I need to have a pair of studded courts in my life.

At £695 the originals aren't going to be gracing my feet any time soon, but Missguided have cottoned on and offer an uncanny pair for just £40.99.

True they're not the real deal with the red soles, but they'd do me just fine!

Colour Crush: Mint

In the second of my colour crush series I've gone for colour of the moment: mint.

I really love this colour for summer, it's so fresh, bright and is easy for anyone to wear. The braver might want to go for the jeans, or if you'd rather keep is more subtle, the Topshop bandeau under a vest top. You could even add an injection of colour with a mint blazer like the River Island one above; the perfect way brighten up an outfit.

I'm personally in love with the Miss Selfridge playsuit, it's got a gorgeous cut out at the back and is easy to dress up or down for any occasion.

Do you have any mint coloured itemed in your wardrobe?

Wednesday Wants

 

A few things have been catching my eye lately and I thought I'd share.

I saw this cute book clutch bag on ASOS and couldn't resist! I saw a few celebrities holding similar ones and thought it was cute a nice idea, I'm thrilled ASOS have made a similar one.

Spring is slowly but surely arriving so I thought this blue blazer from topshop and floral trousers from H&M would make perfect additions to a Spring wardrobe, I'm really looking forward to wearing some bright colours again after a winter of blacks and blues!

Revlon Lip Butters have been getting a lot of attention recently. I've decided Pink Truffle is the shade for me, but I'm having real difficulty finding these in any shops, but I'll percieveer and get hold of it eventually I'm sure!

And lastely these Wedge High Tops and Navy Shirt Dress from River Island. I think the dress will be good for when I can't really get away with jeans and trainers at work, and I've already done a post about how much I like hidden wedge high tops, and I think I might just have to purchase this pair if I see them in store. I can't wait to try them on!

What's been catching your eye this week?

Saturday Steal No 006: Versace Mermaid Print

One of my favourite collections from the Spring Summer shows was that of Versace. In Rome they showed lots of under-the-sea inspired  pieces, including shell, sea horse and mermaid printed jackets, skirts and blouses, mermaid style flowing gowns, and lots of jewel tones, including aquamarine, jade, and lime green.

I loved the quirky prints they used, and River Island have clearly taken inspiration from these with their Mermaid Print Lace Hem Top. There's actually a cut out at the back, and I think it'd look fantastic paired with some stone wash skinny jeans and a pair of summer sandals.

How do you feel about Versace's mermaid print trend?