Posts Tagged ‘party frocks’

14 October 2010: 09:00

Pixie Lott for Lipsy

We’re so chuffed that Lipsy is opening in Westfield London today. Get yourself down there for launch goodies and fun! The timing is perfect as Pixie Lott’s new collection for the high street fashion brand has just landed.

There are two distinct looks in her collection – Pixie Rocks and Pixie Party. If you’re feeling a bit ‘rock chick’, you’ll love Pixie’s biker jackets, leather skirts and stud detailing on a number of pieces. If you’re feeling a bit more girly, look out for the Pixie Party prom dresses and pretty evening dresses with cute details like bows, lace and ruffles.

Pixie Lott says:  “I’m having such great fun turning my style ideas into an actual fashion range so am really excited to be launching my second collection with Lipsy. This time I’ve taken inspiration from some of my favourite style icons like Bridget Bardot and Edie Sedgwick and what I love to wear out with my friends.”

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14 December 2009: 09:13

Party Dresses for Your Shape

Christmas party dressing can be a nightmare. Not only do you need to find something that will make you stand out in a sea of sequins, but you also need to get the perfect dress for your shape. Well worry no more, as we’ve searched the high street for find the perfect frock for your body dilemma!

If you hate your arms… cover them up, but not completely. Look for dresses, like this one from Next (£65) with a chiffon sleeve, which will hide your arms but still look party pretty.

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If you hate your tummy… choose dresses that softly skim the problem area, but don’t go for anything too tent-like! We love this gorgeous studded dress from Monsoon (£95), which will hide any bulging bellies, and even allow you to indulge in an extra mince pie or two!

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If you hate your thighs or bottom… emphasise your top half and waist, while ensuring the bottom half of the dress skims over your hated areas. This dress from Wallis (£60) is the perfect frock for you!

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You hate your legs… choose a floor-sweeping, stunning maxi dress! Long dresses are still big fashion news this Christmas, so make like a celebrity and wear this amazing Topshop one (£75). If you do want to wear a shorter dress, keep it to the knee and wear black opaques.

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You want to add curves… if you’re slim and boyish, but want some added va-va-voom, look for dresses with in-built curves, pleating or draping to help add those inches. We love this bright pink party dress from M&S (£35), which will surely make you stand out in a crowd.

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1 December 2009: 09:00

The Little Black Party Dress

The Little Black Dress or LBD is the epitome of timeless elegance. Seen on everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Rihanna, the LBD is the satorial equivalent to  George Clooney – classic, good looking and ever so versatile!

With the festive season in full swing, the LBD is also the answer to your Christmas party dilemmas. Not only will you look fabulous at every festive gathering, but because it’s so adaptable, you’ll only need to splash the cash once. Clever accessories, uber glam shoes and great jewellery will mean you can rock a different look each night with the same frock.

Thankfully, one shop has made the hunt for the ultimate LBD very easy, by stocking several fabulous designs all under one roof. Warehouse has such an amazing array of various little black dresses that we spent ages trying on various styles to find our perfect frock.

We’ve chosen three of our favourite styles, but to really see what they have on offer, pay them a visit to find your perfect party dress. There really is something for everyone – all shapes, sizes, ages and tastes – so we recommend putting Warehouse on your must visit list.

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(L-R) Ruffle shoulder shift dress, £65; Fringe maxi dress, £180; Deco beaded dress, £150

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19 October 2009: 16:17

Steal Stacey’s Style!

The X Factor may be the UK’s search for the best singing talent, but we can’t wait to see how each popstar-in-the-making is styled each week! This week, our favourite outfit belonged to Dagenham diva, Stacey Solomon. She looked every inch the star when she walked on stage to sing At Last in her pink vintage-looking number. Simon didn’t share our sentiment however and felt her look wasn’t quite right, but then this is a man who wears his trousers under his nipples…

The great news for all you X Factor fans is the dress is from the high street – TopShop no less – and retails at the very non-starry price of £45.

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We say snap it up now – it’s the perfect festive party frock! Just add a clutch and a cute hair accessory and while you may not get a recording contract and the popstar lifestyle,  you’ll definitely be the belle of the ball!

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