Party Shoes Wishlist

This season, as you prepare to go to the ball: Don't forget your magical slippers...

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Happy first of December my lovelies! It is officially party season. I have taken it upon myself to become your holiday fashionable fairy Godmother, after all if you are going to tear up the dance floor, make a move on that guy in the office and look fabulous, you going to need some help.

Today I have decided to write all about shoes.  The reason I have chosen to kick of my holiday fashion guide with shoes, (not that decision needs justifying -who doesn't love shoes) is because, like my mum says, "You can't go wrong with good shoes and good hair". Shoes are so important to making the outfit outstanding, and offer the opportunity to go nuts with glitter, print and colour. 

Save or Splurge, get yourself some stunning shoes and get to strutting show stopping this season:

Spend: 

Treat yourself spend:

Marc by Marc Jacobs £265

Gianvito Rossi Python & PVC Pumps: £619

Giuseppe Zanotti £610

J Crew Glitter finished yellow pumps, £300

Jimmy Choo Metallic Sandals (available in gold too!)

Gianvito Rossi Mirrored leather & PVC pumps (exclusive to net-a-porter) £495

Jimmy Choo Lang texured-lam´e sandals, £495

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Ostri 120 eyelet-embellished suede slingbacks -£695

SOPHIA WEBSTER Nicole feather-trimmed ostrich sandals £495

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, Yvette suede boots, £575

Treat your wallet save:

Left to Right:

High heel court shoe £39.99, Zara

High heel Leather lace up bootie, Zara, 49.99

Leather Court Shoe, Zara £49.99

Patent High Heeled Mules: Zara, £39.99

Dune Ladies Burst Green, £85.00

Brook Pewter, Dune £79.00

Loves & Finds : Zara Duffle Coat

Perusing the aisles of Zara as I am known to do I came across this gorgeous Duffel coat with over sized fur trimmed hood.  I fell in love and had to share.  There is nothing like the embrace of fur around your face, and the comfort & security an oversized hood brings. I am really impressed with the quality of faux fur these days, gone are the days of rough rat tailed trimmings, now faux fur presents it self as a real fashionistas alternative to animal fur. 

Below is the link to buy x

Zara, Duffle coat £159.99

AW Trends: All About: Glitter.

Glamour Dec 2014 Glitter Sequin Jacket by Ashish

My lovelies, I am feeling sparkly lately. Maybe it's the Christmas cheer, maybe it's just because I am fabulous, but something has me feeling like Tinkerbell sprinkled her fairy dust on me & I love it. What's even better? The fashion industry is feeling it too, as designers get on board with glamorous, no apologies glitter ensembles. My favourite? Ashish, who has wowed me with a glamorous take on the casual denim casuals. Always one for embellishment, this season no punches are spared with this full impact show stopping collection.

Now I know glitter may not be for all, but I think that everyone can enjoy adding a little sparkle to their day. So I have compiled a list of how to work the glitter trend for the not so brave, the brave and the bravest. First, the bravest.

The Bravest:

Shimmer sway into the day with this fabulous glitter collection by Ashish

You can either work full glitter, head to toe like the runway looks below or pick an item to work into your wardrobe and cool it down with a cotton tee & complimenting accessories.

2. For the Brave: Try glitter eyelids.

The great thing about glitter eye shadow's is you can scale it up or down depending on your resolve. Pick a colour that compliments your skin tone, I am particularly a fan of coral bronzes, and of course gold flatters most skin tones. This season is the season to sparkle, so go on, give it a go. 

Close your eyes and reflect the sun. The best glitter eye shadows: Here

For the not so brave conservatives: Glitter Nail Polish.


I was thrilled out of my mind to see this new Essie Lux Effects Glitter nail polish. I'm off to get the gold one now. Glitter nails are a great way to work some optimistic shimmer into your day. The collection has 6 shades. So go nuts.

#AW14Trend Retro Revival Splurge vs Save

Yesterday I blogged about the Retro Revival AW14 Trend that has taken the design houses by storm, featuring Alexander Mc Queens contribution to the retro revolution, a beautiful ribbon cuffed dress.

However the best revolutions are shared and this Save vs Splurge piece is for all. Highstreet vs Designer- whatever your budget, look fabulois. 

Splurge:

Gucci Dress, Matches.com - £2,390

Alexander McQueen Bag, Matches.com £1,195

Gianvito Marble Suede Boots, Matches.com £680

Thomas Sabo Rebel at Heart bracelet, Thomas Sabo £275

Save:

Glitter Funnel Neck Shift Dress, Asos £90.00
Hydro Heel Sandals, Asos £50
As if Clutch, Missguided, £17.99
Sunglasses, Zara £19.99

Spulrge:

Balenciaga Coat, MatchesFashion.com £4,750
Valentino Dress, MatchesFashion.com £2,175
YAZI Macaroon Coco Clutch, Wolf & Badger, $249
Boots, Paul Andrew, MatchesFashion.com, £625

Save:

Dress, ASOS £35.00
Printed Bomber Jacket, Zara, £45.99
Deva Sequin Clutch Missguided, £27.99
Boots, Dune £115

More Retro Dresses from ASOS:

Retro Revival With MatchesFashion.com

This season fashion gets nostalgic and pays homage to the iconic looks over the decades with retrospective collections. Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent & Valentino lead the way with beautifully crafted retro looks that are so worth reviving.

Image Via MatchesFashion.com

Online store and editorial MatchesFashion.com head the fashionable forecast, and here are my best picks, with suitably chic accessories to throw these back (pardon the pun) into the 21st Century. For more looks, see my Nov 6th Post for a save vs splurge special to suit all budgets :)

Alexander McQueen Dress

Saint Laurent Cape

Versace Clutch

Christian Louboutin Boots

The It List : Oversized Poncho Scarves, Mustard, Luca Michelle & Utter Couture

The scarf that launched a thousand shopping trips. I am sure you have seen it, thanks to Burberry poncho scarves are not just for grandma,  and I couldn't be more pleased. It's about time fashion got more warm, comfortable and well, practical. See Burberrys full range here

So how to wear them and not look like granny? Pair with a autumn coloured sweater: think black, mauve or bottle green, Skinny wet look jeans, high boots and a statement wide brimmed hat like Olivia's below.

Mustard

I called this like 3 weeks ago, but it is time to make it official. Mustard is in! And I could not be more happy, its my favourite autumn hue. The perfect way to brighten up the season and pop your colour. 

How to wear it.

Like Lupita, Mustard works really well with a strong berry Autumn lipstick, it also plays nicely when framed with distressed leather (brown or black) and bottle green accessories . 

 Lupita pairs mustard with cool white, berry lips and bottle green for a A* look.

Olga Kurylenko in this Cos Mustard Dress. Get it here

Arizone Muse rocks mustard, accented with subtle greens and tans to the Bally opening

Mustard is great for those with cocoa skin tones (like Lupita), as well as those with red hair (like Olga) 

 Have a go and make it yours this season. See my favourite mustard pieces from this season below.

MISSGUIDED PLEATED MIDI SKIRT

£19.99, Missguided

CANDACE SCUBA MIDI SKIRT, MISSGUIDED

£9.99 Missguided

Twiggy Mustard Trousers, Pretty Little Thing £18.00

Luca Michele Kita Bag.

This gorgeous structured bag is the work of London based, Italian born designers Luca Michele and is available at Wolf & Badger. Inspired by 'Tokyo & Italian craftmanship' the bag benefits from a bang on trend east meets west design. 

Buy Here

Utter Couture

I met the fantastic crew from Utter Couture on Thursday at the Serge DeNimes launch, and started talking to them because their unique personal style made them really stand out.  Once I learned that these stylish individuals ranan online  retail platform for new and emerging designers, I had to research more. 

What I found at www.uttercouture.com was impressive, fresh, unique statement urban street wear at prices that I can get on board with. Below are my lust haves from their online store. It is always good to support emerging designers (like they do), and to support young brilliant enterprisers- (like you can do) Check them out for yourself at www.uttercouture.com