Playing With Peplums

Peplum Top by kayleya featuring peep toe sandals

Oasis peplum top
$70 - oasis-stores.com

Skinny leg jeans
$76 - topshop.com

Peep toe sandals
£70 - riverisland.com

Satin Cube Hard Case Clutch
£30 - accessorize.com

Peplums are big news at the moment following their dominance of the A/W catwalks, as well as being given the seal of approval from celebs including Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Carey Mulligan and Blake Lively.

They are definately flooding the shops at the moment. If you type "Peplum" into any of the high street shops web sites and you'll find them in all sorts of forms; evening wear, day wear, tops, dresses, jackets, blouses.

Killer Curves

I think they're the perfect way to add a bit of a fancy floursih to what might otherwise be a plain outfit, as well as giving your curves a bit of a boost by creating the illusion of a more nipped in waist and wider hips. Perfect if you want to emphasise the curves you have, or give the impression that you've got more than you really do!

I love this offering from Oasis, a white peplum top with pearl detail on the shoulders, and I think paired with some black skinnies it make for the perfect outfit for a Spring evening.

A hard white clutch from Accessorize and some killer heels from River Island and you're good to go.

How would you wear a Peplum this season?

Spring Summer Trend Guide Part 1: Dapper Flapper

As the dreggs of the Christmas sales have finally made their way out of the shops to make way for the shiney new Spring/Summer clothes, we at last get to see the trends from the cat walk be translated into affordable clothes we can wear!

In part one of my Spring Summer Trend Guide I've chosen the 1920s inspired looks which were seen on the cat walks of Gucci, Etro and Roberto Cavalli.

I love the glamour of this look, no doubt inspired by popular TV programmes at the moment including Boardwalk Empire and Downton Abbey. It might not involve feather boas and those long cigarette holders, but pleated midi length skirts, the odd bit of fringing, drop waist dresses, a looser silouette, and heavy embellishment are fairly prominent in the shops, so there's no excuse not to look to the 1920s for some Summer inspiration!

In terms of make up, heavy lipsticks, victory rolls and those tucked under curly up dos will suit this look perfectly, just make sure you don't go overboard and look like you're going to a fancy dress party!

Which element of the flapper look can you see yourself wearing this Summer?

 

1. Wallis Pink 1923 Embellished Dress £45 | 2. Accessorize Crystal Cascading Rose Bridal Alice Band £28 | 3. Topshop Bow Front Cloche £25 | 4. Topshop Cream Embellished Cami £36 | 5. TopshopMetallic Pleated Midi Skirt £36 | 6. Dorothy Perkins Black Flapper Style Dress £35 | 7. Office Karen's Peach Metallic £62 | 8. River Island Gold Tone Chain Chandelier Earrings £10 | 9. ASOS Shell Clutch £26

1 Dress: 5 Ways

I've got to admit I'm a sucker for a dress which can be worn multiple ways, to work, to a bar, to the shops, if it works hard it's a wardrobe must have! Topshop's basics often tick that box, including their Lace Flippy Tunic, for just £32 it'll take you to any occasion, and can be dressed up or down.

Here's my suggestions for five different ways to style this dress, which is your favourite?

Kurt Geiger Dragon Shoes £210 | Miss Selfridge Diamante Hand Chain £12.50 | Lipsy Crinkle Biker Jacket £70 | Marc B The Knightbridge Bag £42

 

Dune Metallic Mirror Court Shoe £43 | New Look Vintage Box Clutch £12.99 | Oasis Gavin Contrast Jacket £15 | House of Fraser Velvet Bow Tie £45 | MAC Viva Glam Lipstick i £13.50

Kurt Geiger Agnes Black Court Shoes £69 | Karen Millen Metallic Jewel Bag £140 | Wallis Berry Short Faux Fur Jacket £60 | Accessorize Retro Enamel Fan Earrings £5 | Love Label Spot Sheer Socks £10

Missguided Deina Suede Platform Lace Up Shoe Boot £40.99 | Peacocks Vintage Satchel £12 | USC Vila Jonna Belt £7 | Topshop Triangle Pendant £8.50 | Topshop Curved Felt Pork Pie Hat £25 | Bobbi Brown Long-Wear gel eyeliner £16.50

 Miss Selfridge Sciliy Pink Platform Heel £50 |  ASOS Leopard Ball Clip Frame Purse £18 | Miss Selfridge Metallic Faux Leather Biker Jacket £30 | Accessorize Flat Stud Alice Band £3.50

How would you wear this dress?

LBDs for NYE

We're in that awkward time of year when Christmas is over, yet the tree is still up and (some of us) aren't required to work for a few days. So what do we do? Well I browse the internet for New Years Eve inspiration. I'm not lucky enough to be on the guest list for any swanky, dressing-up occasions, but if I was below are the looks I might very well be adopting.

 

Dress: Rare Opulance £105 | Shoes: Kurt Geiger C'est £175 | Bag: Accessorize £30 | Earings: Forever21 £4.90

 

Dress: Dorothy Perkins £42 | Shoes: Kurt Geiger Emma £75 | Bag: Acessorize £35 | Ring: Topshop £8.25

 

Dress: French Connection £140 |  Shoes: Kurt Geiger Grass £75 | Clutch: Forever21 £10.50 | Coat: House of Fraser £40

Which is your favourite and what are you plans for when the ball drops?

Coveting for Christmas

1. Luella's Guide to English Style | 2. Warehouse Faux Snake Phone Cover | 3. Couture Couture by Juicy Couture Solid Perfume Bracelet | 4. Warehouse Premium Leather Stud Cuff | 5. Warehouse Faux Fur Slipper Boot | 6. Forever21 Plaid Trapper Hat | 7. Miss Selfridge Oat Slipper Socks | 8. Miss Selfridge Cosmos Printed Legging | 9. Accessorize Poison Arrow Ring | 10. Kurt Geiger Elliot Red Court Shoe | 11. Barry M Lip Paint Set | 12. Benefit Bright and Badder

With Christas a mere 22 days away, I thought it'd be the perfect opportunity to share those things I am secretly coveting for Christmas.

What's on your wish list for this year?

Chanel A/W 2010 Look book- Ice Age

At Paris fashion week Chanel's show had a very ice-queen slash native-American slash arctic feel to it. He went all out, even importing a 265 foot iceburg from Scandanavia and I'm sure I saw a photo of an actual Yeti... Think knee high fluffy boots, heavy fur coats and toasty tights with delicate dresses underneath and your Winter Wonderland is complete. Here's a few of my favourite pieces from the high street that go with this look.

As a side note, I'd sell my own mother for that fur trimmed cape dress or those feather boots. Literally, I would...

Faux Fur Earmuffs, Monsoon £16

Greta Square Toe Mary Janes, Topshop £60

Fur Trim Cape Dress, Topshop £80

Diamantee Pears and Feathers Hairband, Accessorize £40

Mesh Tube Dress, Rare £49

Curve Sequin Shift Dress, Topshop £120

Ivory Faux Fur Coat, Wallis, £85

Feather Cowl Back Jumpsuit, Topshop, £60

Scene Feather Boot, Kurt Geiger £390

Ivory Sweetheart bag, Debenhams, £30

Silver Look Diamante Cluster Ring, River Island £7.99

Stone Bird Studs, Topshop £8