Milly Summer Magic 2014

I love a label that speaks in modish tones to the majority of the fashion-loving world, and not just to models or celebrities. And Milly is exactly that. The creative spark behind the New York based brand, Michelle Smith, merges contemporary style with feminine flair, presenting practical clothes that are within affordability. Milly's fun, youthful & trendy style aesthetic makes this label a growing favourite amongst celebs like Beyonce, Lea Michele, Mila Kunis and Rachel Bilson. 

Michelle's foundation in sportswear is reconditioned with sophistication and refined comfort for Summer 2014. She enhances the female form with graceful hourglass silhouettes and sexy bodycon dresses that are made to hug every curve. The cropped top trend goes tropical in punchy printed bralets and flowers bloom across a pretty range of tulle veiled dresses and skirts.

Milly caters to the working girl with chic appeal, offering polished shirt dresses and flaired skirts to enhance your office wardrobe. This season, Michelle artfully crafted a varying range of little black dresses that will fit into any style, be it sporty, retro, feminine, sexy or straight-laced. Book your entrance into the hottest summer events with digi-print and cobalt blue shifts, silky slip tops and corset mesh dresses. The collection also prepares us for a very voguish transition into Fall, with embossed bomber jackets, elegant crepe and lurex overcoats and featherlight tweed pieces.

A playful array of frou frou fringed jacquard and feathered evening wear highlight this irresistible range, along with the swishing skirts of beautiful maxi gowns that cement the graceful simplicity of Milly's style stance. 

This is a look into the beguiling Summer 2014 collection from Milly.

Flower Power

Office Appropriate

Club Tropicana

Little Black Milly Dresses

Black in Bloom


Summer Party Style

Into Autumn

Outerwear

 Fully Fringed

Sway Away

You can shop all these stunning looks and more at Milly.com. Whilst they only deliver within the US, they do have stores and retailers located across the world.

Which of these Milly Sets Suit your Style?

P.S. I am away this week and will be posting again on Thursday.

Wedding Guest Dresses Summer 2014

Wedding Season is upon us, which means it's time to dust off that pretty little party dress in the back of your closet....or even better, shop for a new one. Whether the wedding theme is classic, modern, formal, vintage, indoor or out, I located a few different looks to help inspire you. These occasion wear pieces are from one of my favourite online stores, Coast.

A Cobalt and Coral Cocktail

From top to bottom: Branda blue peplum top £35. Herona coral cropped jacquard trousers £45. Coral necklace £20. Jango drop earrings £18. Marcha coral maxi dress £95. Groucho blue earrings £12. Amy printed bandeau dress £115. Michela coral sandal £30. Lucy cobalt blue lace detail dress £160. Layla blue suede clutch £45. Zaza floral printed clutch £22. Lupita coral fitted dress £95.

Under the Summer Sky

From top to bottom: Ginivie white sequined top £55. Harper sky blue skirt with floral overlay £75. Harper sky blue cropped top £45. Cozette silver metallic midi skirt £85. Milo bracelet £12. Milo necklace £17. Ciel pearl earrings £12. Juliette metallic lace dress £125. Mirade mono clutch £22.

Tropical Destination

From top to bottom: Niah printed maxi £135. Neon orange sequin clutch £22. Cali cord necklace £45. Amaline yellow jacquard dress £85. Isadora yellow python heels £35. Margeaux emerald green maxi dress £95. Hera multi-hue earrings £7. Alaina coral lace dress £175. Cerise envelope clutch £17. Michela peach & orange heels £65.

Black Tie Affair

Top to bottom: Rio white feather top £75. Cannizaro printed midi skirt £75. Willow sequin clutch £28. Rex perspex cuff £17. Michela mono sandals £30. Margeurite zigzag clutch £20. Rozelda jumpsuit £115. Floral earrings £85. Mancnini mink tulle gown with ribbon belt £220. Phia bib necklace £12. Glamour bow dress £85. Linnea cuff £10.

Watermelon & Mint - Picnic in the Park

From top to bottom: Poppy aqua mint one-shouldered dress £85. Naomi mint clutch £28. Thalia earrings £5. Cherry Blossom maxi dress £115. Telma pink cropped jacket £39. Floria high-neck mint dress £145. Talia tassel mint bag £20. Thalia bracelet £15. Super perspex necklace £17. Telma pink pleated dress £49.

Vintage Romance

From top to bottom: Thalia blush embroidered dress £250. Padme pearl necklace £25. Rupal hair comb £9. Keleste cropped blazer £75. Anakin pearl earrings £7. Ali pearl beaded shoes £40. Lisbeth lace corset gown £250. Pacha pearl cuff £35. Elspeth embellished mini dress £85. Pearla clutch £60. Peach drop earrings £15. Tiana flower embellished heels £35. Lori Lee petal pink maxi dress £175.

You can shop all these dresses and accessories at Coast.com

Which Wedding Guest Dress Theme would you pick?

Dina Jsr Spring/Summer Collection 2014

Lebanese designer Dina Jsr's keen interest in art and architecture led her down the creative path, choosing to study jewellery design at the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London and then fashion design in Beirut. Dina's aesthetic strongly focuses on precision and geometry and how these techniques can be applied to fashion and fabrics.

Dina's Spring/Summer range is entitled 'Crystal Waters', which reflects the majesty of gently rolling waves through her origami folded designs. Ripples of delicate powdered pink lace and swishes of olive green satin gazaar billow into exquisite evening gowns and cocktail dresses. These sculptural artworks are brought to life with concentric 3D cut-outs and voluminous drapery. Serene shades of soft mauve and faded blue emulate the aquatic drift of a crystal stream via muslin crepe gowns. 

Crafted with excellence and imagination, these sea-inspiring gowns capture the essence of the ocean with the utmost femininity. Dina Jsr's dresses have graced Cannes, French celebrities and the Middle Eastern socialite set, as well as many international magazines. 

This is a view into Dina Jsr's ethereal Spring/Summer 2014 Collection.


1. Powder Pink

2. Olive Green

3. Olive Green

4. Tender Mauve

5. Tender Mauve

6. Faded Blue

7. Faded Blue

8. Stellar White and Black

9. Jet Black

What are your thoughts on Dina Jsr's stunning SS14 Collection?


All images found via www.dinajsr.com

Luisa Spagnoli Spring/Summer 2014

In my experience as a fashion blogger, I have found that every designer fulfills and gratifies a different niche in the market. Italian Brand Luisa Spagnoli has carved its own unique métier within the realms of industry, one that is decisively classic with a strong sense of poise and sophistication. Finding its origins in 1928, the label was created by Luisa Spagnoli, whose refinement and self-assurance can still be seen in every new collection.

This Spring, Luisa Spagnoli serves up modern office wear that will be the envy of every coworker and command attention in the boardroom. This is a range that emits power without pride, and confidence without attitude. Elegant knit shift dresses are enhanced with gold buttons and trims, the bouclé jacket is given a modern update, stretch cotton and silk georgette tops and trousers offer comfort and function, while vibrant ethno-chic prints provide a beautiful summer escape. 

Poppy red, chartreuse, emerald, coral and yellow add colour to this timeless range, whilst a nautical themed navy and white section appeals to one's more modest side. For your weekends, Spagnoli has patched pretty white lace onto denim jeans and jacket, alternated with feminine peasant tops and breezy embroidered white cotton dresses.

This is Luisa Spagnoli's elegant and tasteful Spring/Summer 2014 collection.

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Set 4

Set 5

Set 6

Set 7

Set 8

Which of these Luisa Spagnoli sets would fit into your current work style?


For more looks and shopping information, head to Luisaspagnoli.com

Paule Ka Spring/Summer 2014

Bringing forth a combination of timeless design with modern finesse, the Paule Ka Spring/Summer 2014 collection has given me a new sense of reverence for the brand. It is more often than not that the most interesting and desirable collections are the ones with the simplest of lines and cleaner-cut looks, like these proffered by the brand's creative director, Serge Cajfinger. 

Flattering black, beige and white belted shirt dresses, cropped V tops and cut-out bodycon frocks lay down a sophisticated foundation for Paule Ka's Spring 2014 range. Spiced red and rose pink provide a more romantic tone to the seemingly utilitarian collection with pretty cocktail dresses in classic silhouettes. The label's signature bow detail makes an appearance upon sexy snipped-off shoulders and light summer jackets.

To set the solids apart, we are presented with graphic ceramic prints that are inspired by the French commune, Vallauris. Electric shades in digital watercolors are patterned upon slim-fitting pants, retro mini dresses and prim buttoned shirts. Paule Ka gives the wearer a timeless variety of proportions to suit any figure, from sleek pencil skirts to midi circle skirts, loosely sewn coats, figure-hugging mini's and an outstanding voluminous cerise pink gown.

Here is a view into the elegant and relatable Paule Ka Spring/Summer 2014 collection.

Set 1

Set 2

  
Set 3

 Set 4

Set 5

Set 6

  
Set 7

Set 8

Set 9

I love the first red midi dress in Set 8 and the combination of a crisp white shirt and khaki flaired maxi skirt in Set 6. 

Which of these Paule Ka looks could you see yourself wearing?

Images found via Pauleka.com

RED Valentino Spring/Summer 2014

Retaining the timeless and elegant essence of Valentino, RED Valentino captures the beauty and grace of a more youthful and contemporary audience. RED Valentino dresses the 21st-century girl who lives out her daydreams in enchanting feminine ensembles, allowing her individuality and confidence to shine through. 

This Spring, RED Valentino treats us to a visual delight of romantic dresses in floral brocades, lime embroidered macramé, sweet pea printed georgettes, rose pink silks and mint faille. Mini peplum frocks are prettily layered over ankle cropped trousers. Fairytale forests illustrate Set 5, with tiny bow-decked t-shirts and dainty tulle ballerina skirts. 

Emanating from saccharine daytime pastels, the collection takes a midnight dip into dusky dark blues in Set 7. The ladylike silhouettes are delicately built upon flaired A-line skirts and endearing cropped cardigans that can be transitioned through seasons. Monochromes are mixed and matched in Set 8. This modern day fairytale is given a vampish chapter in slick leather and a few all black looks that have been beautifully texturized by lace ribboned-ruffles. Tiara headbands and metallic ballet bow flats embellish this picturesque collection.

This is the beguiling Spring/Summer 2014 range from RED Valentino.

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Set 4

Set 5

Set 6

Set 7

Set 8

Set 9

RED Valentino verifies that you can have your head in the clouds, with your feet still on the ground. Which of these sets catch your fancy?


*All images found via www.redvalentino.com