Wednesday, 20 April 2011

DAME HELEN MIRREN LONDON 'ARTHUR' PREMIERE


At another premiere for 'Arthur' last night Helen Mirren, once again, looked stunning in a completely unexpected look. Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana animal print maxi dress and leather biker jacket she looked amazing whilst upholding her red carpet equation. I'd like to thank her for honouring my earlier post........ I love being right.

Friday, 8 April 2011

STYLE ICON: DAME HELEN MIRREN

Dame Helen Mirren looked breathtaking wearing Lanvin at the New York premiere of her new film 'Arthur' this week. The mixture of different fabics in subtle grey hues, completed with a baroque style pearl neckace, creates a look that is both interesting and beautiful. This year the actress has really stood out for me as a style icon.

Lanvin- New York 'Arthur' Premiere


In my opinion she was the best dressed at the 2011 Oscars wearing a Vivienne Westwood Couture gown and looked flawless wearing Badglet Mischka at the 2011 Golden Globes. She clearly knows what suits her on the red carpet with a simple equation of a floor length gown, with sleeves, and a statement necklace. Her style is very sophistocated and elegant whilst being unpredictable and interesting.

Vivienne Westwood- Oscars 2011
Badgley Mischka- Golden Globes 2011

redcarpet-fashionawards.com is a great site to see the latest celebrity and catwalk looks and I check it most days.

WEEKLY SHOPPING LIST: MISSGUIDED.CO.UK

Hetser Floral Printed Tiered Detail Midi Dress £24.99

http://www.missguided.co.uk/p4736/Hetser-Floral-Printed-Tiered-Detail-Midi-Dress/product_info.html

Poppy Brogue Shoes In Cream £20.99

http://www.missguided.co.uk/Shoes/c45/p4296/Poppy-Brogue-Shoes-In-Cream/product_info.html



Kella Platform Court Shoe In White Floral £32.99

http://www.missguided.co.uk/Shoes/c45/p4743/Kella-Platform-Court-Shoe-In-White-Floral/product_info.html


Elana Suede Look Platform Heels In Beige £32.99

http://www.missguided.co.uk/p4967/Elana-Suede-Look-Platform-Heels-In-Beige/product_info.html



Syreeta Studded Open Toe Shoes In Grey £24.99

http://www.missguided.co.uk/Shoes/c45/p2650/Syreeta-Studded-Open-Toe-Shoes-In-Grey/product_info.html

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

JEWELLERY STAND JEWELS


On my weekly tour of the charity shops in my town I came across these ornate grape weighing scales for £4. I bought them before I had dreamed up a use for it (I don't spend a lot of my time weighing grapes) and thought it might look nice as a jewellery stand. I already use unconventional items to display my jewels including a beautiful cut glass rose bowl which is perfect for earings and brooches, a cut glass jug and fruit bowl and a cup holder stand (all charity shops). My latest find is perfect for displaying long earings and holding small brooches in the bowl.


PRIMARK SUNGLASSES CONTINUE TO SHINE

I've always been a fan of Primark's sunglasses and find them just as fashionale and high quality as their higher priced competitors.


 
There isn't much difference in quality, not that I've ever owned a designer pair but I'm guessing if you sit on either they'll brake and I'd much rather have spent £1 on them! I personally like the large square style they seem to renew every year and I now have them in black, cream, yellow and this years contribution- baby pink and mint.

PRIMARK £1

SPRING HAS BLOSSOMED

With blossom blooming on the trees and sunshine warming our faces it's time for the scarves and gloves to hibernate and the Summer wardrobe to re-awaken.


 
 
 Whilst shopping for work clothes last week I accidentally bought this floral printed midi skirt in Matalan for £16. I've been watching re-runs of Sex and the City recently and it reminds me of Carrie at her best. Strolling around in the Spring sunshine I teamed it with a blush pink cami, acid wash denim jacket, sandals and my new favourite £1 Primark sunglasses. It would look equally good with heels and maybe even a petticoat. I'm slightly obsessed with floral prints, not only on clothes literally anything I can get my hands on from make-up bags, place mats and a huge lamp shade I got from a charity shop yesterday for £1. I don't see any signs of this relationship ever coming to an end.
MATALAN £16
 http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Skirts/Full-Cotton-Midi-Skirt/32658&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand