Missoni led the way for this season with their tribal-inspired prints on the Spring/Summer catwalk at Milan Fashion Week. From details on shoes to statment jewellery to full on head to toe prints, the tribal look is a big look for the summer.
Heels £85.00, flats £55.00, both Office. Tribal scarf print Maxi dress, Warehouse, £85.00;Etched bangle, £9.99, Warehouse; Republic; House of Harlow ring, £65, House of Fraser.
While all the focus has been on Kate Middleton’s dress for her big day the Princess-to-be was clearly thinking more about her honeymoon as she picked up these flowery numbers from Warehouse this week.
The dresses which cost £65, £45 and £45 respectively are perfect for the beach holidays some of the team are taking to take advantage of next week. But snap them up quickly, anything that Kate wears or buys does not hang around on the shelves.
Warehouse has gone premium with its latest collection which I’ve been looking forward to seeing for a while now. The new Luxe collection which they describe as “a collection of luxurious and modern investment pieces” include premium detailing and hand drawn prints in quality fabrics.
The range is small which, like a menu in a good restaurant, is quite nice actually in not presenting too much choice, and the pieces predominently come in white, black, grey and my favourite colour of the season – coral. Personal favourites include this leather sequin dress at £160 and this pretty tiered dress at £120.
Here’s a little look at all the items in their shoot video.
Looking for a little retro inspiration? Step back in time with 60s-inspired pieces available from some of your favourite high street retailers.
There’s something wonderfully feel good about the 1960s. Ok, so it wasn’t all rosy, but they always seem such halcyon days. And the style is seeing a revival. After watching ‘Made in Dagenham’, we’ve fallen for the shift dresses, fabulous false eyelashes and beehive hairstyles all over again.
Left to right: Camel 60s swing dress, Warehouse £35; Diamante trim black shift dress, Topshop £55
The pieces are oh so flattering too. A shift dress can disguise a midriff that’s carrying a few extra chocolate biscuit induced-pounds! An A-line skirt skims over a curvaceous hip. And a big animal print faux fur coat will detract from anything else concealed within it!
Left to right: Animal print 60s tunic dress, Dorothy Perkins £29.50, Leopard print faux fur coat, Biba at House of Fraser. £165
The A-line skirt below ticks so many on-trend boxes. It’s mid-length which is bang on this season. It’s camel coloured – again another trend tick. Plus, it’s got that 60s vibe about it. We love it!
Left to right: Stripe top, Oasis £30; Midi-length A line skirt, Warehouse £45
Now, just grab your false eyelashes (we recommend you have them applied at Shu Uemura, House of Fraser) and start backcombing your hair into a beehive that would impress even Amy Winehouse.
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. To support this brilliant campaign, some of your favourite brands have launched special products to raise funds for breast cancer charities.
What better reason can you get to shop? You get a great fashion or beauty treat and breast cancer charities get a donation. That’s a double whammy feel good factor!
There are oodles of pink goodies around, but here are some of our favourites available from Westfield London stores.
From left: H! Henry Holland T-shirt, Debenhams £15; Per Una stripe bow detail jumper, M&S £25; Graphic print Tshirt, Warehouse £25
From left: Pink shimmer brick, Bobbi Brown at House of Fraser £29.50; Clinique long lasting lipgloss keychain, Boots £15; Beautylicious pamper set, Debenhams £15, Mavala pink nail polish set, Debenhams £9.95, Floozie by FrostFrench spotty make-up bag, Debenhams £10
Warehouse is launching a brand new collection with a recent design graduate and we reckon you’ll love it. It arrives in store on Thursday 16th September, but we’re giving you a sneak preview here.
Left: chiffon maxi £100, leather T-shirt dress (worn underneath) £150, corset belt £45.
Right: jacket £350, skirt £40, top £45, belt £26.
Warehouse teamed up with the British Fashion Council’s Colleges Council to run a Design Talent competition and the winner was Daisy Craver of University of Westminster. Daisy won a six month placement with Warehouse to develop her collection with them. Now, Daisy’s collection will be available to buy in Warehouse – how amazing is that?
If you want to release you’re inner rock chick, this is the collection for you! Check out the studded black trousers and leather T-shirt dress for starters. Pieces range from £40-£300.
Left to right: studded trousers £200; marble print dress £90; jewelled black dress £100
They’ll be celebrating the launch of the Daisy Craver collection and London Fashion Week in our Warehouse store from 5pm on Thursday 16th September. Head along and check out the collection for yourself.
Animal print is the statement print for Autumn/Winter. It is everywhere! Unleash your inner leopard and go wild with the print.
Coat £200, dress £45 and snood £25, all from Warehouse
The statement coat is a key piece and a faux fur leopard print number will certainly make a statement. There are great vintage styles around, whether you’re looking for a super-warm winter coat or a snuggly shorter jacket. A leopard print fur coat or jacket is a one piece wonder which you can throw on for instant glamour.
Left to right: Leopard print faux fur jacket, French Connection £120; Vintage leopard print faux fur coat, Topshop £98
Take one bold print piece, like these skinnies, and contrast them with different textures and layers. Mix with lace and even florals now, then add on chunky knits as the weather gets chillier. Or take a floaty leopard print dress (check out Reiss and Warehouse) and team it with a leather Aviator jacket.
Left to right: Animal print day top, Star by Julien MacDonald for Debenhams £40; Print court shoes, Dorothy Perkins, £25; Leopard print skinnies, Topshop £45; Zip detail print pumps, Oasis £40; Animal print zip detail skirt, River Island £29.99
Is leopard a bit fierce for you? Scared of the bold print? Just go for an accessory. You’ll find bags, shoes, belts, lingerie, hats, scarves, gloves and even bangles featuring the print. There’s no escaping it this season, so be brave and release your inner Bet Lynch.
Summer dressing and floral prints seem to go hand in hand. This year’s no exception. We’ve spotted some rather stylish celebs in cute floral dresses this week – Cat Deeley, Eva Longoria Parker and Whitney Port, to name but a few.
We love Whitney’s dressed down look here. It’s slouchy, relaxed and casual with her simple embellished flipflops. She’s kept her hair loose and tousled for a style that looks effortless (even if it took an age to put together).
If you want to adopt the romantic floral look, check out some of these sweet, ditsy dresses.
Left to right: Roseprint dress, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £40; Sophie tea dress, Oliver Bonas £69; Romantic floral dress, Warehouse £30 now £25.
Looking for some pieces that will see you through from summer to autumn? You can’t go wrong with a few neutral items that are hot right now and will be holding strong into the new season.
Utility fashion is ideal for summer and makes a change from cute ditsy florals, bold prints and statement maxi dresses. Choose khaki and typical safari tones and team them with simple white or neutral pieces for summer cool.
Cargo pants are the trousers of choice right now. Look out for super skinnies, peg leg and hareem styles. Style them up with some hot heels - platforms, wedges or wooden sole clogs.
Left to right: Utility skinnies, Warehouse £15 now £10; Khaki peg trousers, Dorothy Perkins £28; Khaki zip back hareem pants, Topshop £35.
A simple vest, tee or classic white shirt is the ideal partner.
Left to right: Compact cotton sleeveless Tee, Uniqlo £14.99; Ecru vest, Next £16; Military vest, H! by Henry Holland at Debenhams £16
The utility trend isn’t all about cargo pants though. You’ll find a range of safari-inspired pieces around too. Whilst utility trousers are all about being relaxed and slouched, dresses and skirts are more structured and tailored.
Left to right: Safari shirtdress, Karen Millen £165; Military skirt, Next £28; Scout dress, Cos £65.
Finish off with chunky jewellery. Gold looks great with these neutral tones.
It’s that time of year again. Festival season is upon us. With Glastonbury this weekend and Reading/Leeds, Big Chill, Bestival, Latitude and so many more yet to come, it’s time to sort out your festival wardrobe. And now is such a good time to shop with the summer sales in full swing. You could pick up some brilliant bargains!
Right now, the sun is shining and people are smiling. Festival dressing is so much easier when it’s warm and dry. But looking good is made trickier by the camping and festival shower situation. Our advice is to aim for cool, comfy and relaxed styling.
Go for slouchy vest tops teamed with cute shorts or leggings. Add fringed or buckled ankle boots or Gladiator style flat sandals.
Left to right: Denim boyfriend shorts, Uniqlo £14.99; Felicity Gladiator sandal, Schuh was £29.99 now £20; Festival print vest, Republic £16.99; Mint ticking stripe short, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £25; Mai fringe bootee, Office £60 now £30; Black Logan cutout T-shirt, H! by Henry Holland at Debenhams £14.
Work the prairie look with ditsy print dresses and playsuits in florals or checks. Dresses can be long or short but remember that maxis may trail in the mud. Layer it up with a cropped denim jacket, crochet cardigan or relaxed denim shirt. Layers are the secret for festival dressing, you never know when those clouds and chilly breezes are going to come along.
Left to right: Cropped denim jacket, Dorothy Perkins £42; Floral playsuit, Next £20; Paisley print maxi dress, New Look £35 now £28; Denim shirt, Oasis £38 now £20; Cream crochet cropped cardigan, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £32.
Embellish and accessorise! Add some sparkle to a simple vest and tee combo with an embellished waistcoat and some tribal jewellery. Load up on chunky bracelets. Top it off with your must-have hat and don’t forget your sunnies and sunscreen.
And if the weather does turn rubbish – it is Britain after all - don’t forget your parka and wellies.
Left to right: Embellished waistcoat, River Island £24.99; Straw trilby, Next £5.50; Floral printed bangles, Accessorize £10; Black oversized sunglasses, Marks and Spencer £5; Batwing parka, Warehouse £55.
Need more inspiration? Steal Alexa Chung’s festival style!
