tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32079557400998669462024-03-12T23:51:50.376+00:00Surpassing StyleAbbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-37519291780877137092011-07-08T12:13:00.001+01:002011-07-08T12:13:28.690+01:00Top Knots<p>If you only wear one key beauty trend this Autumn, make it the bun. Practical, versatile and easy to do, the bun was the stand-out hair trend from the catwalk. </p> <p>From a simple twist to a dramatic beehive, the bun fits in with next seasons mantra: anything goes. Pioneering this trend were New York’s designers – from simple, sophisticated up-dos at Donna Karan to daring waves at 3.1 Philip Lim.</p> <p>Take inspiration and get creative!</p> <p><img src="http://fashioncow.com/flowerpower/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/trsl01_donna_karan_fall_2011-370x280.jpg"></p> <p>Jac Jagaciak and Frida Gustavsson at Donna Karan</p> <p><img src="http://bohochicbride.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/thakoon3.jpg?w=640&h=482" width="372" height="282"></p> <p>Thakoon</p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgka2wC5WTJUUsnEgJDYdqfBRzLzdKvBOgkmHqe3baP47vllnPVp8r8kPGnsy4a8vrRi3n0jsR9f-52puoyqEV6ZL3YFTQsfMt4-QeIuPrNHrXtU162z0FsIRVeXvtD1mTc3-1mMKqsjPw/s320/Chanel2.jpg" width="312" height="460"></p> <p>Chanel</p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw8e5WjLAYBi-Bc9z4u3BR-Zcu-Arwj7ix0_QEnTgwogw3oHk8arps3xMlbf4kdK_9IUoTIjGytUIZPomuD0_aQaotY_LUHiCklPsTHktYUvyir-cODHyr3O5Yb0g7zi-0Syq8HMRM_I/s320/YSL+2.jpg" width="296" height="436"></p> <p>Yves Saint Laurent</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-81202384904786733442011-07-04T13:04:00.001+01:002011-07-04T13:04:28.078+01:00Colour, texture, print: clash clash clash!<p>July. The month when the new season dawns on us. Trends, collections, new faces; we have to research and remember them all, whilst balancing the summer season which is still upon us.</p> <p>However, this season it is made slightly easier by one fact: rules have been banished. Wild textures, clashing colours and crazy outfits have marched into the room, or the catwalk, and knocked down wearabilty and subtle on their way in.</p> <p>Fashion ‘no’s’ have become fashion ‘musts’. Impracticality has replaced sensible. This season, anything goes.</p> <p><img alt="Christopher Kane" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/christopher-kane/autumn-winter-2011/collection/kane-rf11-0967-christopher-kane-london-autumn-winter-2011/6848303-1-eng-GB/kane-rf11-0967_a.jpg"></p> <p>Christopher Kane</p> <p><img alt="Proenza Schouler" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/proenza-schouler/autumn-winter-2011/collection/schouler-rf11-2428-proenza-schouler-new-york-autumn-winter-2011/6781749-1-eng-GB/schouler-rf11-2428_a.jpg"></p> <p>Proenza Schoulder </p> <p><img alt="Givenchy" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/givenchy/autumn-winter-2011/collection/givenchy-rf11-2714-givenchy-paris-autumn-winter-2011/6905593-1-eng-GB/givenchy-rf11-2714_a.jpg"></p> <p>Givenchy</p> <p><img alt="Jonathan Saunders" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/jonathan-saunders/autumn-winter-2011/collection/saunders-rf11-2380-jonathan-saunders-london-autumn-winter-2011/6824395-1-eng-GB/saunders-rf11-2380_a.jpg"></p> <p>Jonathan Saunders</p> <p><img alt="Dolce & Gabbana" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/dolce-gabbana/autumn-winter-2011/collection/dolce-e-gabb-rf11-0921-dolce-gabbana-milan-autumn-winter-2011/6877337-1-eng-GB/dolce-e-gabb-rf11-0921_a.jpg"></p> <p>Dolce and Gabbana</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-89851277667885973292011-06-06T16:51:00.001+01:002011-06-06T16:51:15.806+01:00Dare To Bare<p align="center">If there was ever a time to brave a bikini, it is now. The catwalk was swarming with bikinis of all types, from simple bright colours to bold digital prints. Many different shapes were also to be seen, so make a purchase that flatters your body type and that you feel comfortable in.</p> <p align="center">Here is my pick of the best bikinis around, from the affordable to the not-so-affordable, and the wearable to the not-so-wearable!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OJntFLkvJXA/Tez3Q-AgHKI/AAAAAAAAATI/1AT1sQVrNEY/s1600-h/Blumarine%2525202%25255B8%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blumarine 2" border="0" alt="Blumarine 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aK19lUjMif8/Tez3SuUNi1I/AAAAAAAAATM/EaPdzFgasUk/Blumarine%2525202_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="300" height="414"></a></p> <p align="center">Blumarine</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/looks/2011/Look_0004388_1.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[]&set=key[width],value[]&set=key[height],value[]&set=key[x],value[]&set=key[y],value[]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="291" height="339"></p> <p align="center">H&M</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7grtmMI65lg/Tez3bj62PcI/AAAAAAAAATQ/CFq8cFXhQ0Y/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yNp469sjxSo/Tez3ch4fDRI/AAAAAAAAATU/a_pydZrjUO4/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="209" height="240"></a></p> <p align="center">Dorothy Perkins</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://sunstylefiles.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/nanette-lepore-spring-2011-floral.jpg?w=325&h=488" width="295" height="438"></p> <p align="center">Nanette Lepore</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://lp.hm.com/hmprod?set=key[source],value[/environment/2011/A69_0011_159R_0.jpg]&set=key[rotate],value[0]&set=key[width],value[3304]&set=key[height],value[3863]&set=key[x],value[-7]&set=key[y],value[139]&call=url[file:/product/large]" width="271" height="316"></p> <p align="center">H&M</p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Fluorescent Yellow Triangle Bikini" src="http://media.topshop.com/wcsstore/TopShop/images/catalog/03L17YYLW_normal.jpg"> <p align="center">Topshop</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://sunstylefiles.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/rosa-cha-ss2011.jpg?w=402&h=594" width="273" height="395"></p> <p align="center">Rosa Cha</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-34840612879721396922011-05-26T16:38:00.001+01:002011-05-26T16:38:09.769+01:00Paul and Joe S/S 2010<p>After many no-nonsense, uptight shows, Paul and Joe came as a welcome relief. One by one, models burst onto the catwalk – sporting big grins on their faces and a spring in their steps. </p> <p>The collection itself held the same feel. Young, fun and flirty, it had a 60’s and 70’s vibe to it, whilst regaining modernity. Playful jumpsuits, wearable sandals and <em>very</em> short skirts were the stand out pieces of the summer collection. </p> <p>After Karlie Kloss had pranced off of the catwalk and the show had closed, the vibe remained amongst the audience. Summer had begun.</p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4837-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563220-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4837_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4307-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563437-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4307_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4383-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563402-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4383_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4722-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563262-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4722_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4533-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563332-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4533_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4497-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563346-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4497_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Paul & Joe" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/paul-joe/spring-summer-2011/collection/paul-e-joe-rs11-4592-paul-joe-paris-spring-summer-2011/5563311-1-eng-GB/paul-e-joe-rs11-4592_a.jpg"></p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-22655547448316289582011-05-10T13:30:00.001+01:002011-05-10T13:30:46.681+01:00Beauty Colour Blocking<p>Colour blocking is not just for clothes, this season saw faces popping with brilliant colours. Forget smudging and blending, now is the time to stand out – be bold!</p> <p>Eye shadow or eyeliner on the lids <em>and </em>under the eye will make the greatest impact. However, if this is too far outside your comfort zone, try using your hands to apply a bright eye shadow to the lid. This look is still bold, yet much more wearable.</p> <p>To avoid looking like a clown, keep the face fresh – put down the blusher. If you are feeling particularly daring, try a bright pink lip. Red is risky, but, depending on the bright colour on your eyes, it could work.</p> <p>Take examples from Loewe, Louise Grey and Peter Som’s spring/summer shows. The latter is a simple, bright colour on the eyelid - the easiest way to work this trend – whereas at Louise Grey the models’ eyes were caked in two brilliant shades of blue, and Loewe’s bold yet no-fuss orange swipe sits somewhere in between.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/Tckv6mENmHI/AAAAAAAAAS4/dhY1dRmc7-U/s1600-h/Peter%20Som%5B5%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Peter Som" border="0" alt="Peter Som" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/Tckv77rBFzI/AAAAAAAAAS8/mfBZi0TmvKY/Peter%20Som_thumb%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="240" height="179"></a></p> <p>Peter Som</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF0h43i4EZkbHObEJH4iPK7n7Xa6J0GoZkAbZeTQkAfm95igncySuIv9Wb_Waznf3AEn53dkkx2bzO2ZYfvE_XVMcTKIHycfYx3vKAWpFFzZZrTnrERYGLLQAW1s1DAtkfUzPYs80roc/s1600/GRAY_BS_SS11_0005.jpg" width="216" height="313"></p> <p>Louise Grey</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/Tckv8iRsmCI/AAAAAAAAATA/LemiHI69H9k/s1600-h/Loewe%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Loewe" border="0" alt="Loewe" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/Tckv9YLhJMI/AAAAAAAAATE/mqd9fvJM83E/Loewe_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="333"></a></p> <p>Loewe</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-49382037871928495992011-05-07T18:38:00.001+01:002011-05-07T18:38:35.397+01:00Boldest Of The Bold<p>Will you dare to wear prints this season? How bold will you go? <p>In this case: more is more. The bolder and brighter the print, the better. This is the season to experiment; to be noticed. Prints give you freedom, there are no rules, just plain fun. Only one this is needed to pull off a daring print - a bucket load of confidence.</p> <p><img src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2010/Oct/01/2862/moschino_cc_print_thumb.jpg"></p> <p>Moschino Cheap and Chic</p> <p><img src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2010/Oct/01/2862/fashion_jill_sanders-2_thumb.jpg"></p> <p>Jil Sander</p> <p><img alt="Christopher Kane" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/christopher-kane/spring-summer-2011/collection/kane-rs11-0764-christopher-kane-london-spring-summer-2011/5297464-1-eng-GB/kane-rs11-0764_a.jpg" width="270" height="403"></p> <p>Christopher Kane</p> <p><img src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2010/Oct/01/2862/animal_print_blumarine_thumb.jpg"></p> <p>Blumarine</p> <p><img src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2010/Oct/01/2862/missoni_print_thumb.jpg"></p> <p>Missoni</p> <p><img alt="Prada" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/prada/spring-summer-2011/collection/prada-rs11-2223-prada-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361106-1-eng-GB/prada-rs11-2223_a.jpg" width="276" height="412"></p> <p>Prada</p> <p><img alt="Akris" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/akris/spring-summer-2011/collection/akris-rs11-8345-akris-paris-spring-summer-2011/5509112-1-eng-GB/akris-rs11-8345_a.jpg" width="282" height="417"></p> <p>Arkis</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-18464443647484379692011-05-06T17:11:00.001+01:002011-05-06T17:11:02.079+01:00Stripes<p>Dark stripes, light stripes, plain stripes, fancy stripes, thick stripes, thin stripes, bold strips, subtle strips: think stripes can’t be diverse? Think again.</p> <p>This season saw a variety of stripes like never before. Take the simple Breton stripes at Margaret Howell and compare them with the bold, colourful stripes at Marc Jacobs. Sticking to this seasons mantra: there really is something for everyone.</p> <p><img alt="Margaret Howell" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/margaret-howell/spring-summer-2011/collection/howell-rs11-0272-margaret-howell-london-spring-summer-2011/5276585-1-eng-GB/howell-rs11-0272_a.jpg"></p> <p>Margaret Howell</p> <p><img alt="Marc Jacobs" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/marc-jacobs/spring-summer-2011/collection/jacobs-rs11-0375-marc-jacobs-new-york-spring-summer-2011/5139325-1-eng-GB/jacobs-rs11-0375_a.jpg"></p> <p>Marc Jacobs</p> <p><img alt="Prada" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/prada/spring-summer-2011/collection/prada-rs11-2309-prada-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361071-1-eng-GB/prada-rs11-2309_a.jpg"></p> <p>Prada</p> <p><img alt="Jil Sander" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/jil-sander/spring-summer-2011/collection/jil-sander-rs11-1034-jil-sander-milan-spring-summer-2011/5394871-1-eng-GB/jil-sander-rs11-1034_a.jpg"></p> <p>Jil Sander</p> <p><img alt="Isabel Marant" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/isabel-marant/spring-summer-2011/collection/isabel-marant-rs11-1890-isabel-marant-paris-spring-summer-2011/5481702-1-eng-GB/isabel-marant-rs11-1890_a.jpg"></p> <p>Isabel Marant</p> <p><img alt="Fendi" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/fendi/spring-summer-2011/collection/fendi-rs11-5335-fendi-milan-spring-summer-2011/5366120-1-eng-GB/fendi-rs11-5335_a.jpg"></p> <p>Fendi</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-54803915058766552872011-05-03T17:46:00.009+01:002011-05-03T17:46:58.615+01:00Blog Revamp!<p>Hi everyone. I’m very sorry for deserting you, I’d gotten out of the habit of blogging and kept forgetting! I thought it was time for my blog to have a change of style – also in hope that it will help me to remember to blog, as I really enjoy it.</p> <p>My new URL is <a href="http://www.surpassingstyle.blogspot.com">www.surpassingstyle.blogspot.com</a>. I have also changed my layout. As you have probably noticed, I have cleared my posts and started again. However, the reviews or trend-alerts that I am particularly proud of I have kept and reposted on my blog.</p> <p>Expect to see my name on your dashboards a lot more!</p> <p>Abbey x</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-53485676566611031302011-05-03T17:46:00.007+01:002011-05-03T17:46:54.833+01:0016th February 2011: D&G S/S 10<p>Picnics, tea-parties, walks along the beach, flowers, glorious sunshine – summer. D&G’s show undoubtedly transported everyone back to the summer months. <p>The collection consisted of classic sundresses, girly blouses, pretty headscarves and even wellington boots. The Italian duo made a perfect collection for the British summer, and there is no doubt that the feminine, floral trend will hit the high street very soon. <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-5598-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361834-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-5598_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-5683-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361792-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-5683_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-6325-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361477-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-6325_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-5825-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361729-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-5825_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-5913-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361687-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-5913_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-5841-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361722-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-5841_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="D&G" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/d-g/spring-summer-2011/collection/deg-rs11-6299-d-g-milan-spring-summer-2011/5361505-1-eng-GB/deg-rs11-6299_a.jpg"></p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-14993336810595872502011-05-03T17:46:00.005+01:002011-05-03T17:46:46.781+01:006th January 2011: Bright Colours<p>For A/W 2010, beige, camel, nude and pastels were the colours of the moment. For this summer, designers had a huge change of heart! Expect to be seeing the brightest of colours around you. From hot pink to neon yellow, whether a little splash of colour or a fully bright outfit: the catwalk was exploding with colour! <p><img alt="Jil Sander" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/jil-sander/spring-summer-2011/collection/jil-sander-rs11-0980-jil-sander-milan-spring-summer-2011/5394920-1-eng-GB/jil-sander-rs11-0980_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-0920-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5318173-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-0920_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Just Cavalli" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/just-cavalli/spring-summer-2011/collection/just-cavalli-rs11-9177-just-cavalli-milan-spring-summer-2011/5396801-1-eng-GB/just-cavalli-rs11-9177_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Gucci" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/gucci/spring-summer-2011/collection/gucci-rs11-1921-gucci-milan-spring-summer-2011/5341382-1-eng-GB/gucci-rs11-1921_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Marc Jacobs" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/marc-jacobs/spring-summer-2011/collection/jacobs-rs11-0665-marc-jacobs-new-york-spring-summer-2011/5139192-1-eng-GB/jacobs-rs11-0665_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Lanvin" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/lanvin/spring-summer-2011/collection/lanvin-rs11-6510-lanvin-paris-spring-summer-2011/5483986-1-eng-GB/lanvin-rs11-6510_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Giambattista Valli" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/giambattista-valli/spring-summer-2011/collection/valli-rs11-0007-giambattista-valli-paris-spring-summer-2011/5524102-1-eng-GB/valli-rs11-0007_a.jpg"></p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-4556054290199046542011-05-03T17:46:00.003+01:002011-05-03T17:46:39.351+01:0022nd September 2010: Burberry A/W 10-11<p>Burberry Prorsum ended London Fashion Week on a high! With numerous celebrities on the front row, including Alexa Chung, Sarah-Jessica Parker and the unlikely Andy Murray, Christopher Bailey was under high pressure to deliver – and he did. <p>Sticking to the brands staple of outerwear, the Spring/Summer show kicked off with their classic coats. However, as the show continued, it was apparent that this season there was a new focus: biker jackets. From tough to feminine, studded to metallic, black to camel – biker jackets were sent down the runway in all shapes and sizes. <p>So, who is the Burberry girl this season? She is a biker, who loves bright colours. She loves studs, but also prints. She has grungy make-up and hair, but wears sexy ankle boots. The Spring/Summer 2011 Burberry girl is a girl of contrasts – and that is what I love about her. <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-0959-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5318152-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-0959_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-1535-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5317886-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-1535_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-0862-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5318208-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-0862_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-1469-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5317914-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-1469_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-1407-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5317942-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-1407_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Burberry Prorsum" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/burberry-prorsum/spring-summer-2011/collection/burberry-rs11-1450-burberry-prorsum-london-spring-summer-2011/5317921-1-eng-GB/burberry-rs11-1450_a.jpg"></p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-11768993285255750922011-05-03T17:46:00.001+01:002011-05-03T17:46:21.167+01:007th August 2010: Lace<p> <p>Although not as big as last season - lace is still a major trend for A/W 2010. It is extremely versatile and can look gothic, girly or anything in between.</p> <p>For feminine inspiration, look to Dolce and Gabbana. Known as the masters of lace, the models looked incredibly sexy in their creations. For more gothic-inspired lace Paul and Joe's is your brand. Paired with ankle boots and fishnet tights their creations are definitely not saccharine-sweet.</p> <p>If you are nervous about wearing lace, try it in the form of jackets. They will instantly glam up a casual look. Or, if even that is a step too far, lace bags and accessories are a simple and easy way to wear the trend.</p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxu0aE7bPkze9q-fc_d_8vxWTQOYdo5zY-Y4g_q72loNOKz4fn08yqprrlNGtt-wK50ABaq2MtRxZGNRoY0ju1YG9AmkP3sA_xJ_DoIkzKJJu3psc1ZA2apxLfMVVFPa6Bc88V7Cv_5w/s400/Dolce+and+Gabbana+2.jpg"></p> <p>Dolce and Gabbana</p> <p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vYsjzhB4F8KqCTb5HUOBF7oMIeRrEiQ378jxxNCgqNCSmwE90ZHTRPTINOb0FzX9OOG0JEHEDzdwLrh3J8Avv-rGO3fFw90Xy8MvsJjRbpFZfRRMxqV6uNsY2VQ2HR4kBHqQz6Wkfe4/s400/Paul+and+Joes.jpg"></p> <p>Paul and Joe's</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-79419289062360585462011-05-03T17:45:00.003+01:002011-05-03T17:46:27.193+01:0012 September 2010: Celine A/W 10-11<p>Phoebe Philo – well, where shall I start?! The biggest designer in fashion right now, Philo is leading the way for a fashion revolution. Last season, she boldly did away with OTT clothing and ridiculously high heeled shoes and bought a <em>new</em><i> </i>kind of elegance to the table. Chic. Beautiful. Sexy. But in a completely different way. <p>Celine A/W 2010-11 was the most highly anticipated show this season. Would Phoebe be able to live up to her Summer collection? <p>The answer: Yes. Structured coats, beautifully simple white shirts, flattering evening trousers and a monochrome colour palette were the basis for a revolutionary collection. It may sound boring – but it just isn’t. No, there may not be any flashy details. No, there may not be bright colours or prints. No, there may not be huge necklaces that are almost the size of the models. What the collection does have is a beautiful ease about it. It is simple yet exciting. Masculine yet chic. And, possibly the best part, women of all shapes and sizes will feel strong and comfortable wearing the clothes. <p><img alt="Celine" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/celine/autumn-winter-2010/collection/celine-rf10-0740-celine-paris-autumn-winter-2010/4636313-1-eng-GB/celine-rf10-0740_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Celine" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/celine/autumn-winter-2010/collection/celine-rf10-0675-celine-paris-autumn-winter-2010/4636348-1-eng-GB/celine-rf10-0675_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Celine" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/celine/autumn-winter-2010/collection/celine-rf10-0999-celine-paris-autumn-winter-2010/4636201-1-eng-GB/celine-rf10-0999_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Celine" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/celine/autumn-winter-2010/collection/celine-rf10-1059-celine-paris-autumn-winter-2010/4636180-1-eng-GB/celine-rf10-1059_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Celine" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/celine/autumn-winter-2010/collection/celine-rf10-0933-celine-paris-autumn-winter-2010/4636229-1-eng-GB/celine-rf10-0933_a.jpg"></p> <p><img alt="Celine" src="http://www.elleuk.com/var/elleuk/storage/images/catwalk/collections/celine/autumn-winter-2010/collection/celine-rf10-0650-celine-paris-autumn-winter-2010/4636362-1-eng-GB/celine-rf10-0650_a.jpg"></p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207955740099866946.post-19013385404849852392011-05-03T17:45:00.001+01:002011-05-03T17:45:10.435+01:005th August 2010: The Fashion Revolution<p>Gone are the days of over-priced and over-sized clothing. Gone are the days of unflattering shapes that only suit the slimmest of women. Led by Miuccia Prada and Phoebe Philo, designers are making clothes that women want to wear, and can wear. At Prada, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein – ‘real’ models with ‘real’ curves were chosen to showcase the collections. At last, women of all shapes and sizes can wear the latest trends.</p> <p>Simple silhouettes, flattering cocktail dresses, evening trousers, beautiful coats, toned-down colours, cute little kitten heels – what’s not to love about next season? Embrace your curves, embrace your style and embrace the fashion revolution. <p><img alt="W - Celine" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/TFrr-wx5LLI/AAAAAAAAAM8/lf0QjgytIlA/W%20-%20Celine_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Celine</p> <p><img alt="W - Prada" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/TFrsAKBGBGI/AAAAAAAAANE/cDURAcFaNo8/W%20-%20Prada_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Prada</p> <p><img alt="W - Stella McCartney" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/TFrsBdAfy1I/AAAAAAAAANM/5_uILj7-3S4/W%20-%20Stella%20McCartney_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Stella McCartney</p> <p><img alt="W - Isabel Marant" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/TFrsCum2z3I/AAAAAAAAANU/GZ5Q2xkhCmI/W%20-%20Isabel%20Marant_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Isabel Marant</p> <p><img alt="W - Chloe" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sWXLEYeUNOg/TFrsDiklUeI/AAAAAAAAANc/r0IwTlwA9Aw/W%20-%20Chloe_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"></p> <p>Chloe</p> Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14324278637404379014noreply@blogger.com0