This could very well be one of our favourite Victoria Beckham photoshoots ever! The unstoppable fashion designer is one of the cover stars for i-D’s Pre-Spring 2012 ‘Whatever the Weather’ issue, posing rather playfully in a very cute hat from her own collection.
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The Blazer – where would we be without it? Utterly versatile, the blazer is both our go-to for that all important job interview and our ante-upper when we’re looking to dress up a pair of jeans. A good blazer really does carry serious fashion mileage, and that’s why we think it’s only right to invest in a good quality piece at the beginning of a new season to see us through all situations – from the office to the dancefloor! The trends for SS12 are by no means subtle, so we’ll be looking to keep our tailoring neutral to offset and complete our outfits perfectly. Looking for something to throw over your Great Gatsby flapper dress? Look no further – the blazer is your friend. Plus, nothing complements a pastel more perfectly than a simple white blazer, and no doubt we’ll be needing a blazer to save our blushes for when we’re donning the SS12 pyjama trend too… So, with that in mind, here are our three must have blazers for Spring/Summer 2012: Michael Kors Long Sleeve Collection Blazer, £215, available from my-wardrobe.com. French Connection Solo Crepe Jacket, £120, available from French Connection. Reiss Jude Drawstring Blazer, Was £195, Now £97, available from Reiss.
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Candice Swanepoel, is that you? The Victoria’s Secret beauty looks virtually unrecogniseable with her darkened locks, porcelain skin and ruby lips in Prabal Gurung’s spring/summer 2012 ad campaign, although her bedazzling blue eyes and signature pout give her away!
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We don’t know quite how to say this, but Stella McCartney’s spring/summer 2012 advert kind of reminds us of the ever popular Where’s Wally? puzzles (or for our Stateside readers, Where’s Waldo?), and would very much like someone else to see where we are coming from so we don’t sound completely crazy.
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A power house like Chanel is inevitably going to be putting on one almighty show, so we weren’t in the least bit surprised with the extravagance of it all. You’d think a show at Paris’s Grand Palais would be grand enough… but not for Karl Lagerfeld.
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Kate Moss has been revealed as the face of Mango’s spring/summer 2012 collection, looking fresh-faced and fabulous in the Spanish label’s latest ad campaign shot by renowned photographer (and Kate’s good friend) Terry Richardson.
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HOW is this only Giambattista Valli’s second couture collection? You’d think judging by the sheer intricacy of every single piece on the runway that Giambattista Valli had decades of couture experience under his belt, but as we reported at the end of last year, the Italain designer received couture status after just one collection!
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The last few Agent Provocateur ads have been edgy, sexy, playful and very ‘in your face’ – but the latest spring/summer 2012 campaign couldn’t be more different!
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Prepare to be blown away: Karlie Kloss, i.e. the 20-year-old American model the fashion world (quite rightly) can’t get enough of, is reprising her role as the face of Oscar de la Renta in the spring/summer 2012 ad campaigns.
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If we could actually sing even a little bit, we’d definitely try out for X Factor if it meant designing our own clothing range would soon be in the pipeline, a’ la Diana Vickers.
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To say the Calvin Klein Jeans spring/summer 2012 adverts are glistening would be a severe understatement.
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To quote Hannibal in the wonderful The A-team, we love it when a plan comes together! The on-going conflict surrounding the spring/summer 2013 fashion week show dates has finally been resolved, as London and New York have agreed to change their schedules to comply with the new dates of the Milan and Paris shows.
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We know that Alice Dellal has been snapped up by Chanel to be the new face of its Boy Chanel handbag collection (we even have a sneaky pic to tease you with until the full campaign emerges) but it looks like Marc Jacobs also wants a piece of the model and musician too.
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Soon all the January sales will have finished and our favourite stores will suddenly be awash with new collections. However, it is sometimes hard to know exactly what and what we should be looking out for in the forthcoming season. Thankfully, help is at hand as MFL is here to end all your trend-forecasting woes. Here are top five spring trends- they are the ones we love, the ones we will be following and the ones you should too! PASTELS If there is one trend see in abundance on the catwalk at the last fashion weeks, it was creamy pastels. Pale lemon, mint green, candy pink and baby blue all featured heavily. Take the icy pastel blues at Christopher Kane and the ultra pale lemons at Carolina Herrera for inspiration. Ease yourself into the trend by adding a pastel piece to your wardrobe- a pale pink sweater or mint green bag for example. FLORALS Yes they pop up every year, but this time round florals are bigger than ever. Erdem’s classic blue florals drew admiring glances all round, while Valentino’s monochrome blooms took a fresh approach to the trend. It is a simple trend to wear and might even be one you have in your wardrobe. Pair that floral tea dress with a candy coloured cardigan for ultimate fashion kudos. VINTAGE AMERICANA One of our absolute favourite trends this season was the Vintage Americana look which steamrolled in at the last shows. We mean, did you see Prada’s cute a quirky car print motifs?! Jil Sander also followed suit with retro blue and white gingham. One of the more daring trends but that’s part of the appeal! BOLD PRINTS If you are going to do prints this season, make sure they are big, bold and brash! Take a look at […]
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With the latest technology around, and outrageous, boundary-pushing stars such as Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj to compete with, we totally understand why many ad campaigns are going that extra mile to stand out from the rest.
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Check out Lindsay Lohan looking all pretty (albeit overly-airbrushed) in these ad campaigns for Philipp Plein’s spring/summer 2012 collection.
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Calling Karlie a “golden girl” in these adverts is not only predictable, but a severe understatement. Karlie Kloss is the face of Elie Saab’s spring/summer 2012 ad campaign, as shot by Cédric Buchet and styled by Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou.
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Craig McDean had (what we can only assume was) the absolute pleasure of photographing Kate Winslet in a series of images for the latest St John ad campaign.
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It may have been a few months since My Week with Marilyn hit our big screens, but Michelle Williams is still every inch the leading lady. She turned up to the California’s Palm Springs International Film Festival red carpet looking flawless in an embellished Prada number, complete with sparkly Forevermark bangles and matching shoes.
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Time for another brightly coloured spring/summer 2012 ad campaign now, this time courtesy of Mulberry. We’ve waited patiently like good little fashion bloggers for this campaign to finally surface, and we’re delighted to announce that after what felt like forever, it’s finally here!
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Ok, we’ll say it: Roberto Cavalli’s spring/summer 2012 campaign is just awesome on so many levels. Not only is the collection itself utterly fabulous, but the campaign features some of the world’s biggest and most influential supermodels of all time. Naomi Campbell, Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy and Daphne Groeneveld strike some fierce poses for photographer Steven Meisel’s camera lens and our jaws are well and truly floor-bound.
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The spring/summer 2012 Donna Karan ad campaign, which was shot in and inspired by Haiti, may have caused some controversy in the past, but we hope that can all be forgotten in order to simply focus on the sheer beauty of Adriana Lima and the gorgeous pieces she is modelling.
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Icy blonde model Milou Van Grosen has replaced Sasha Pivovarova as the main star of Giorgio Armani’s spring/summer 2012 womenswear ad campaigns.
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The Chanel spring/summer 2012 ad campaign appears to have been created by the ultimate dream team. With Karl Lagerfeld behind the lens and Carine Roitfeld on hand to take care of the styling, the end result was inevitably going to be fabulous. Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls showcase the movement of the latest Chanel pieces as they pull structured, acrobatic poses in the black and white images, which were set against a stunning backdrop at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes France – the same place the Resort 2012 show took place. While ordinary spring/summer campaigns would naturally choose to feature bright and bold colours and prints, Chanel has gone in the opposite direction, which is what ultimately sets it apart from the rest and makes it such an irreplaceable brand. Muted elegance and timeless beauty is what we expect to find from Chanel – and that’s exactly what we got! Flawless as usual, Karl! [Sassi Sam]
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It was only a few weeks ago we were gushing about the all-new Burberry Prorsum campaign images featuring brand favourites Cara Delevingne and Eddie Redmayne, but now we have a whole new selection to glance at!
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Last year (well, only a few weeks ago) we showed you the very clever ad campaign for Dolce and Gabbana’s spring/summer 2012 menswear collection, which was shot in a sepia tone with real-life Italian actors as opposed to models.
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Dolce and Gabbana is paying homage to Italian cinema for its spring/summer 2012 menswear campaign, so instead of using traditional male models, it has instead chosen to use famous Italian actors. What a charming idea – and the results are fabulous!
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Everything about Prada’s spring/summer 2012 ad campaigns screams ‘vintage’ as not only has the fashion house gone for a 1950s pop culture theme in the clothing and backdrop , but it’s also using two of the finest golden oldies to pose in them.
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We admit that it’s ad campaign overload this morning, but who can blame us when we are presented with such stunning works of art? Versace favourite Gisele Bündchen is the face of its spring/summer 2012 ad campaign and can be seen basking in a hue of blue light in two of the hottest (and in our opinion most memorable) pieces from the brand’s latest collection.
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The Victoria’s Secret Angels seem to be taking over the spring/summer 2012 ad campaigns – and this time it’s the turn of Adriana Lima to pose pretty for Donna Karan.
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Cara Delevingne and Eddie Redmayne are the stars of Burberry Prorsum’s spring/summer 2012 advertising campaigns, looking chic, playful and inevitably gorgeous in their Burberry getup.
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Hot off the success of Versace for H&M, the high-street store has announced that its next big name collaborator will be the fabulous Italian brand Marni.
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It may be bleak and grey outside, but that hasn’t stopped the Spring/Summer 2012 advertising campaigns rolling in. Miranda Kerr’s first new season campaign to see the light of the day was for Bally’s ready-to-wear and accessories collections, shot at Gstaad Palace Hotel last month.
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It’s a strange concept that, when upping the heating by a few degrees and being stalked by dull skies, we should be thinking about spring, but alas, fashion is nothing if not far-out at times. And so it was that yesterday we were transported to far sunnier climes when we popped into Topshop’s press day to see what’s in store next season – and as the high street store presented its first stand-alone presentation (without the rest of the Arcadia group), temps were soaring to say the least. Split into four sections – festival, metallic luxe, tropical and scuba – you can expect to be wearing the following next season: candyfloss colours with ombre effects, cropped pastel knits, delicate lace dresses (often in acid shades), slathers of metallic silver, tropical prints and scuba details. Highlights include a cream chiffon maxi dress decorated with pink embroidery, a nude patent biker jacket that screams tough Upper East girl, ombre shades on silk trousers and a lightweight blazer, a shiny silver leather mac fit for a flight to the moon, an Eighties-bright tropical print blouse and an Erdem-esque floral printed silk top. Shoes, both heels and sandals, get the silver touch too, but the most impressive piece, perhaps, was Mary Katrantzou’s limited edition dress. As close to the designer’s mainline as it could possibly get, her signature prints and structured shapes have been translated across a 14 piece capsule collection set to hit stores next February. So far a colourful contrast print puff-ball dress is the only glimpse we’ve been given, but you can take our word that it’s likely to become Topshop’s most successful designer collaboration to date. We’re only allowed to share five images of Topshop’s new collection, so, naturally, we’ve tried to pack as many pieces into those pictures as […]
Read MoreIt’s Friday, and we’re not about to let the damp drizzle get us down in the dumps. So, to sweeten the soggy skies, we’re hitting the sales to satisfy our need for sartorial splendour, starting with Jaeger.
Read MoreAfter being named “Stylemaker of the Year” by the Accessories Council last year, American rapper Kanye West has remained a firm fixture on the fashion scene ever since, and it doesn’t appear he’s going anywhere fast.
Read MoreIt’s official: we’re obsessing over nail polishes as much as platforms, pinafore dresses and anything else wardrobe-worthy this spring.
Read MoreSpring is the time for new beginnings, and in the same way you clear out your wardrobe for new summer clothes, it’s a good time to think about revamping your hair.
Read MoreLace is the ultimate feminine fabric – from its delicate design to the flash of flesh it shows, it’s great for every occasion.
Read MoreThis season is all about bright colours. Rainbow shades have exploded everywhere in fashion, and they’ve continued to make a splash in the beauty world, too.
Read MoreSpring is here, and we’re not going to lie – its new shoes are damn cool. With the warm weather finally breaking through the cold, we’re totally ready to put on a pair of platforms, flash those peep-toes and wear our wedges until the sun goes down. And to make sure you’re with us, we’ve rounded up 20 pairs of amazing spring shoes that you’ll be obsessing over all season. We’ve picked our favourite pairs of spring-ready stompers to bring you our edited selection of the season’s hottest styles that’ll have you putting your most fashionable foot forward. See below for the flats, platforms and wedges that are making us weak at the knees this spring… Script high vamp platform wedges, £70, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! Laurence Dacade carved wood platforms, £755, available exclusively at Browns. BUY NOW! Opening Ceremony platform Mary Janes, £335, available at Browns. BUY NOW! Camilla Skovgaard blush slingback wedge, £360, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! See by Chloe woven wedge sandal, £248, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! Mulberry D ring wrap wedge, £506, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! By Malene Birger Hilende flat jewelled sandal, £286, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! Kurt Geiger grunge wedge, £150, available at Kurt Geiger. BUY NOW! World gold rope cork wedges, £60, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! Chrissie Morris Cissie snake and stingray sandals, £820, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Diane Vone Furstenberg Flama sandals, £260, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Cream bow clogs by Swedish Hasbeens, £170, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Dalila sandals, £260, available at ASOS. BUY NOW! Miss L Fire Mahalo floral wedges, £70, available at ASOS. BUY NOW! Surface To Air brown block heel shoe, £280, available at Urban Outfitters. BUY NOW! Catwalk platform sandal, £260, available at Jaeger. […]
Read MoreRussell Brand’s new film Arthur may have opened to some lukewarm reviews, but that didn’t stop stars flocking to the London premiere to show their support in Leicester Square last night. Amongt them was 90210 actress Jessica Lowndes looking so pretty in emerald we turned green with envy. Jess chose an emerald green cocktail dress which was perfectly offset against her pale skin and jet black locks. And it seems like she’s been reading our advice about rocking brights with nude accessories, as she chose some hot leg-lengthening nude sandals and a matching clutch bag. A fresh and fun spring look that’s easy to copy, we’ll be searching for a green dress for the bank holiday right about now! [poll id=”92″]
Read MoreIf you’re not looking to splash out this spring but you still want to look slick, don’t worry – you don’t have to spend a fortune to feel fab. We’ve discovered the dreamy designer dresses you need this season, but hey, we love a bargain too, and boy have we got one – or five – for you. We’ve been hunting the high street for the hottest spring must-haves, and we’ve found five fab dresses under £50 that’ll blow your mind without blowing your budget. From fun to flirty, see below for our favourite five dresses under £50 this spring… Cream flower crochet insert dress, £34, available at Topshop. BUY NOW A crisp white dress is a summer staple, and we love Topshop’s fit and flare frock – the peek-a-boo crochet panel adds a fun and fresh twist for spring. Picasso stripe slouch dress, £42, available at French Connection. BUY NOW! Ideal for those days when getting dressed is too much to think about, French Connection’s striped slouchy dress is an easy, effortless throw-on – and it’ll make a cool beach cover-up, too. Cream pansy border print dress, £36, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! If Erdem’s prints are a tad too pricey, Topshop’s pansy border dress will give you the painterly patterns you lust after. Warehouse blue pocket tunic, £45, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! For chic, understated styling, a lightweight chambray dress is the perfect pared-down piece. Practical, versatile and sleek, Warehouse’s denim-look dress is modern minimalism made easy. Orange paisley lace up tunic, £29, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! If brights and neons are bit too bold, try making a splash with a vibrant paisley print. We love Topshop’s lace-up tunic, guaranteed to add a zingy edge to spring’s Seventies accessories.
Read MoreA week into spring and it’s looking like the sun’s here to stay. Ok, that’s probably a tad optimistic (what do they say about April showers?), but that’s no reason to dampen our desires for new spring style. We’re finally getting prepped to put on a fresh spring frock, and if you’re looking to make a serious splash this season, we’ve picked our five favourite designer dresses that you need to get your hands on now. From simple whites to show-stopping brights – via prints and pleats on the way – take a look at our edit of the hottest designer dresses to snap up for spring… Jonathan Saunders silk spray print dress, £948, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Work an effortless feminine style this spring with Jonathan Saunders’ silk spray print dress – floaty, fluid and directional, it’s this season’s coolest colour and cut (halter neck all the way). Stella McCartney denim button front dress, £690, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Join the white-out with Stella McCartney’s crisp button-up dress. It’s the perfect pared-down partner to this season’s brights, and we love the added cut-out detail at the hem. Marni Edition embellished silk dress, £615, available at Browns. BUY NOW! Marni Edition’s dress is relaxed, but it’s got gallons of gutsy glamour. Wear it to garden parties and evening dinners for lesson in low-luxe. Milly floral dress, £375, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! A floral print in a sunshine yellow will put a spring in your step on even the cloudiest of days. We love Millie’s chic slim-fit dress for a contemporary twist on a retro style. Marc Jacobs silk blouse dress, £905, available at Farfetch.com. BUY NOW! Marc Jacobs’ silk blouse dress might just become the most versatile piece you own. Wear it with […]
Read MoreJeepers, creepers, where’d you get those peepers? Ah yes, the sun has finally got his hat on and is shining for all its worth, which is great, save for its blindingly bright rays. Luckily, it’s the season for sunglasses, and boy are there some great styles this spring. From retro round shapes to cool cat-eye cuts and classic oversized frames, designers haven’t held back on big, bold shades that make a striking statement this season, and nor should you. Whether you’re waving the cash at a wear-forever style or looking for a fun, affordable thrill, we’ve found 10 pairs of sunglasses you’ll be glad to get your hands on this spring, and we promise they’ll protect your peepers as well as looking down right pretty. See below for our pick of the chicest shades around… Tom Ford Rhonda sunglasses, £201, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! Peach large round sunglasses, £18, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! Cacherel tinted lens sunglasses, £325, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Chloe square-framed sunglasses, £195 £78, available at theOutnet.com. BUY NOW! Retro Sun vintage Dior butterfly sunglasses, £150, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! Carrera gold metal sunglasses, £98, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Suri retro resin sunglasses, £69 £34, available at Reiss. BUY NOW! Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Darling sunglasses, £269, available at mytheresa. BUY NOW! Catwalk sunglasses, £85, available at Jaeger. BUY NOW! Cheap Monday cateye sunglasses, £22, available at Urban Outfitters. BUY NOW!
Read MoreForget a new pair of shoes to set off your spring style, here’s five that’ll have you feeling first class without breaking the bank. When we caught wind that Dune might be having a little sale on Friday (stay tuned for details), we couldn’t resist a sneak peek at what’s in store and a chance to bookmark our favourites. But, hey, who are we kidding? We can’t wait until Friday to share them with you – we’ve found five fab pairs of wedges under £100 that you need now. See below for our favourite footwear dreams from Dune that you’ll want to wear all spring. 1. Noise tan espadrille wedge, £75, available at Dune. BUY NOW! 2. Narrow espadrille sandal, £85, available at Dune. BUY NOW! 3. Metallic gladiator wedge, £75, available at Dune. BUY NOW! 4. Nancie ankle tie wedge, £85, available at Dune. BUY NOW! 5. Nevana mid wedge, £55, available at Dune. BUY NOW!
Read MoreAlready started shopping for your staple spring outfits? Don’t forget to accessorise. Accessories can make or break an outfit, turn a look from drab to fab and make a simple style totally striking – and this season, the stakes are especially high. Whether you’re after the latest lust-have bag, whimsical wedges or a touch of statement sparkle, we’ve rounded up the hottest accessories that the fashion crowd are going crazy for this spring. See below for our edited selection of this season’s most wanted accessories that you need now… 1. Bucket bag Allier duffle bag, £225, available at Reiss. BUY NOW! If you’re tired of your tote, try a bucket bag – spring’s most versatile shape. Wear it slung over your shoulder with slouchy denim or use it to add a relaxed edge to city tailoring and delicate dresses; it’s this season’s easy grab ‘n’ go arm candy. 2. Floppy hat Spiceblush floppy hat, £32, available at French Connection. BUY NOW! Channel the Seventies with a subtle approach to style this spring. Not only is a floppy hat super chic, it’s practical and it’ll hide those bad hair days. 3. Neutrals Chloe strappy sandals, £425, available at farfetch.com. BUY NOW! Neutral accessories are the perfect pared-down partners to spring’s block colour brights. Opt for a classic nude bag or simple sandals to counteract a colour splash, or wear them as a chic understatement this season. 4. Tassel belt Diane Von Furstenberg Julie leather belt, £194, available at Matches. BUY NOW! Tassel belts are a great way to add a playful edge to an outfit. Be bold and layer DVF’s Julie belt with block bright colours, or use it to make a vibrant splash against crisp whites. 5. Envelope clutch Marc by Marc Jacobs leather envelope clutch, £260, available at mytheresa. […]
Read MoreBritish Summertime officially kicked in yesterday, and though we don’t have the sunshine to prove it this morning, we sure have the bleary eyes (we want our hour back, by the way). But what this means, of course, is that spring has officially sprung, and to get you in the mood for the sun-filled months ahead, our editor’s been compiling her list of new-season must-haves to make sure you’re on your way to style stardom this summer. See below for her top picks that’ll have you walking on sunshine, even when the sky’s a little cloudy. Boutique by Jaeger stripe scallop dress, £130, available at Jaeger. BUY NOW! I’m all about detail this season, and I love Boutique by Jaeger’s scallop trim on its stripe dress – it’s the perfect way to add subtle interest to a simple spring staple. 2. Tangerine pleat shorts, £30, available at Topshop. BUY NOW! A pair of softly tailored shorts are one of the most versatile pieces you’ll own. Topshop’s tangerine pair will put a zingy zest in my step all season long. 3. Peacock dress with embroidery, £195, available at Reiss. BUY NOW! A white lace dress is my wardrobe fail-safe. I’ll be wearing this one from Reiss throughout spring while I attempt my best Gisele impression, and I’ll take it with me to autumn with the addition of black opaques – my staple wear-everywhere piece. 4. See by Chloe navy cut-out platforms, £267, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW! I can’t get enough of chunky shoes – the higher the better. See by Chloe’s navy cut-out sandals will provide a vibrant splash of colour, but their wooden block platform will prove ever-versatile. I’ll wear mine with cute ankle socks and a simple dress for a preppy edge come summer. 5. Thierry Lasry Lingery […]
Read MoreKimberly Taylor is a twenty-five-year-old designer born and raised in the stylish city of New York. After debuting her eponymous label back in spring 2009, she instantly gained recognition for her signature silk basics. The Taylor foundation quickly grew to become a complete multi-dimentional ready-to-wear brand, with the Gallatin graduate crediting her minimalist chic design success to the city she grew up in – the Big Apple. Always designing with the modern girl in mind, Kimberly Taylor is definitely not one to miss this spring season, with her new SS11 collection boasting a beautiful array of simple, sophisticated, versatile separates that can easily translate into evening wear. Her Journey, not the Destination collection delves into the sophistication and glamour of travel, bringing a welcomed worldly vibe to this season’s line, complete with sheer blouses, silk shorts, fitted dresses, chiffon scarves and layered silk blazers to boot in a soft pastel palette. Delicate and feminine with just enough edge, Taylor’s simple staples are effortlessly easy for spring. Find Kimberly Taylor at FadMashion.com – don’t let this chic inner city girl’s contemporary style pass you by. [nggallery id=10]
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