Step Into L.A.M.B. Shoes

Let's Shop L.A.M.B. Shoes
Summer/Fall 2014

Gwen Stefani's great taste for all things 'fashion' spreads to her preeminent shoe label L.A.M.B. Whilst I am not a frequent wearer of knee-bending, ankle-chafing high heels, I find that these dashing pairs appeal to those who value comfort as well. I would gladly step into one of Gwen's trendy pairs of ankle boots, particularly 'Thacker', with its studded and chained straps that are exemplary of the singer's edgy and modern grunge style. 

The brand uses high-quality materials like supple leather and soft suedes with chic metallic details that define that cool but gritty rock 'n rock vibe. This season, multi-straps are a must-have with voguish caged stilettos, tribal inspired tie-ups, braided bands and laddered ankle-straps. Amidst the black, white and burgundy pairs, we find powder blue and lemon edged pumps that will uplift any solid-toned outfit. 

Prints make an animalistic appearance with leopard, dalmatian and houndstooth patterned pairs. Not forgetting those with a sportier disposition, Gwen's high-top sneakers have been sold out and restocked a number of times. Geometrically slanted stilettos will have you a step ahead in the office and elegant monochromes will have your evening out styled to precision.

This is a look at L.A.M.B.'s tempting Summer/Fall 2014 shoe range.

Bet Your Boots

On The Edge

Sneaking Out

Strapped In

Chic Geometrics

Ankle Wrapped

Urban Jungle

Monochromes

L.A.M.B. shoes cost between $240 - $390, which in our Safrican currency would be considered relatively reasonable for designer heels. Get them on sale for under $160 on the official online L.A.M.B. store or shop the latest range at Heels.com.

Which of these L.A.M.B. Heels are on Wishlist?

Shopaholics Series - Pixie Market

Let's Shop
Pixie Market Clothing

One of my best recent online discoveries is Pixie Market, which sounds like a place where fairies gather at a flea market, but on the contrary...it's a place where fashionable girls find well-priced clothes based on current runway trends. Pixie Market offer beautiful summer dresses, chic sweaters, glam going-out wear & pretty skirts. And not to mention every type of Little Black Dress to suit your mood & style. Here's to a new Spring wardrobe and my favourite Pixie Market picks.

Spring Pastels

1. Candace ruffle dress in powder blue $68 2. Mint Bejewelled dress $98 3. Lilac pleated dress $52 4. Pink off the shoulder dress $61 5. Pastel Creme dress $49 6. Lemon Phoebe lace set $91

Monochrome

7. Campbell houndstooth set $96 8. Chanel inspired pearl tweed cropped tank $102 9. Really sporty white mesh tee $39 Black leather skirt $77 10. Stella black midi skirt $70 Printed tank top $30 11. Phoebe organza sweater $89 12. Kiss and Tell dress collared dress $68

Little White Dresses

13. Chiara silk off the shoulder dress $235 14. Date Night pearl embellished dress $55 15. White crochet Laeticia dress $98 16. Frills and lace dress $63

Little Black Dresses

17. Cameron ruffle Balenciaga inspired dress $115 18. Backstage leather studded dress $94 19. Mabelle lace dress $78 20. Pixie mock neck dress $39 21. Organza bell sleeve dress $45 22. Structured peplum dress $187

Summer Event Dresses

23. Mint pleated maxi bandeau dress $138 24. Black lace fluted midi dress $188 25. Orange crush pleated maxi dress $130 26. Red Midi dress $99 27. Colour-block maxi dress $55

Party Dresses

28. Golden Girl organza dress $71 29. Studio sequin one-shoulder dress $64 30. Gina lace dress $60

Two Piece

31. Metallic cropped top $65 Metallic pleated skirt $84 32. Pink fuzzy sweater $52 Floral organza skirt $41 33. Flair frill top and skirt set $105 34. Bye Bye pink sweatshirt $44 Rose brocade midi skirt $57 35. Pink brocade crop top and skirt set $90 36. Sweet Babe lilac cropped top $38 Chanel inspired painterly skater skirt $42

Pixie Market offer international shipping and they also host great sales. You can shop these outfits, shoes, accessories and more on their website.

Which of these Pixie Market looks would you like to shop?

The Midi Skirt Trend

Shop The Trend
Midi Skirts

The massively popular Midi Skirt trend doesn't seem to be leaving us anytime soon, so if you can't beat 'em join them, right? These skirts can be chicly styled up or down from Spring to Fall. With so many options on how to style this ladylike look and availability in a multitude of fabrics, colours and styles, finding the perfect midi skirt for you has been made even easier with my shopping guide below. 

ASOS Chic 

1. Red midi scuba skirt with pockets $65  2. Monochrome abstract print midi skirt $65  3. Full midi mesh skirt in navy $105  4. White crepe midi skirt $141  5. Full crepe midi skirt in burgundy $141. Shop at Asos.com 

Boohoo.com

1. Roxane Ponte full burgundy skirt $20 2. Amanda denim midi circle skirt $45 3. Miriam pastel checked box pleat skirt $45 4. Bea box pleat midi skirt $45 Get the look at Boohoo.com

ASOS Pastels

1. Pleated pink colour block skirt $72  2. Mint floral jacquard prom midi skirt $113  3. Midi pocket ponte skirt in lilac $53  4. Organza insert jacquard midi skirt $85.  Get the Look at Asos.com

River Island

1. Coral pleated midi skirt $60  2. Peach midi skirt $50  3. Two-tone pastel pink and orange skirt $60  4. Light pink box pleat midid skirt $70  5. White abstract stamp print skirt $70  6. Black leather full circle skirt $260. Get the look at River Island.com

J. Crew

1. Sunburst striped navy & ivory skirt $118  2. Pleated poplin skirt in pale seascape blue $128  3. Collection circle skirt in Nightgarden floral $298  4. Collection silk skirt in turquoise & brown overblown floral $375  5. Collection silk skirt in vibrant flame red $258. Shop the look at JCrew.com

ModCloth

1. Flair for the Fantastic camera print skirt $80  2. Swish & Spin green midi skirt $43  3. Field Notable camel skirt $65  4. Beauty & the Botanist skirt $50  5. One Tweet Morning navy midi skirt $60. Shop at ModCloth.com

Topshop

1. Antique pink printed jacquard midi skirt £48  2. Grey midi tulle skirt £18  3. Pastel pink bubble jacquard midi skirt £48  4. Black diamond jacquard midi skirt £48  5. Embroidered white midi skirt £65  6. Blush midi tulle skirt £18. Shop the Look at Topshop.com 

ASOS UpStyle

1. Coast Cordelia sparkle tulle skirt $235  2. Patent leather pink midi skirt $95  3. Full midi scuba peach skirt with pockets $66  4. Whistles Daisy foil skirt $235  5. Midi pink ponte pleated skirt $56. Shop it at Asos.com

Will you be wearing the Midi Skirt Trend?
Which of these looks would you like to shop?

An Essentiel Spring 2014

Possibly some of the best shopping-related news this year, my favourite Belgian-born brand Essentiel now delivers worldwide, yes, even to the bottom of the earth here in South Africa. I love this label for their playful tweaking of runway trends and modern interpretation of classic silhouettes. Every piece has been designed with wearability in mind - not just for the trend-obsessed but for anyone looking for a chic day-to-night, office-to-outerwear look.

This Spring, Essentiel colours our closets in paradise pink, sunrise orange, cream blush and minted green. Leopard prints and unpretentious abstracts pave the patterned component of this collection with overcoats, skater skirts, leisurely-fit pants and flaired-out tops. An endless range of elegant shift dresses can be recharged for an afterwork affair by swapping flats for heels, adding some bling and a colourfully beaded clutch. These statement accessories are also part of the label's repertoire. Essential doesn't present us with just any ordinary sweater, each one is given the intricate eye with rhinestones, studded and sequined detailing.

I feel a shopping surge coming on, with this glance into Essentiel's Spring 2014 collection.

Set 1

1. Pink printed drop waist dress €225 2. Striped Godiva sweater €145. Pink printed Granted pants €175. 3. Black puffer jacket €195. 4. Pink printed top (same as previous look) €155. Black skater skirt €165. 5. Oversized striped Giro cardigan €175. Burgundy PVC Gourde bow clutch €55

Set 2

1. Leopard print Giocomo coat €365. Neon peach Gohone gathered dress €145. 2. Ivory embroidered-sleeve Gairy sweater €145. Leopard print skater skirt €185. 3. Glossaire leopard print dress with ruffled sleeves €195. Grasspop tribal print clutch €85. 4. Leopard print pink zipper jacket €195. Gasoleo print sweater with sequined 'E' print €165. Cropped denim jeans with studded sides €195.

Set 3

1. Pastel pink sequined sweater €135. Printed Gerard pants €145. Gratin tribal beaded bag €95 2. Pink printed tshirt €145. Strass crystal studded blush trousers €165. 3. Cream blush top with attached yellow stone necklace €145. Floral Glinglin skirt €165. 4. Pastel pink printed 3/4 sleeve shift dress €185.

Set 4

1. Mint knit cardigan €135. Leopard print Gelatine top €95. Ginger popping print pants €145  2. Glamrock leopard printed maxi dress €195 3. Gandle popping print green belted shift dress €145 4. Lime green rhinestone studded Garaje top €115. Green plastic tote bag €110 White ribboned pants €125. 5. Grey Garatoi sequin embellished sweater €145. Mint green denim shorts €95. 

Set 5

1. Lace insert Gaterie dress €225. Metallic mesh Galipette clutch €55 2. Gold sequined Granada sweater €135. 3. Rhinestone studded Great top €145. Multi-layered tulle skirt €185. 4. Printed Getch shirt dress €185. Cotton jacquard beaded Gratin bag €95. 5. Black & white Geopolitics lace insert dress €225.

Set 6

1. Pink short-sleeved Guts A-line top €145. Black skater skirt €165. 2. Multi-coloured sequined Giani top €285. 3. Pink Giacomo coat €365. Robot intarsia sweater €145. Gathered printed skirt €165. 4. Grey printed sequin detail t-shirt €65. 5. Sequin sprayed t-shirt €145. Powder blue Getout skirt €165.

Set 7

1. Orange printed Gabba bomber jacket €345 2. Black biker jacket €365. Sequined applique 'E' Sweater €175 3. Orange printed Galaxy overcoat €395 4. Lurex shimmer sweater €145. Ginger printed pants €145. 5. Black peplum top €175. Orange printed skirt €175.

I have my eye on Set 1 and 2.
Which of these Essentiel outfits would you like to shop?

You can shop the entire collection here.

The Party Dress Edit 2013

Party Dress Ideas
For The Holidays 2013

It's that time of the year where party invitations flow freely and there's a fancy event to attend around every corner. Be it the annual office affair, a formal Christmas dinner, a summer soiree (here in the Southern Hemisphere) or a New Year's Eve bash, you will be guaranteed to need a show-stopping dress to make the date even more memorable. I have selected my favourite Party Dress picks from around the net to inspire you to find your own ideal holiday outfit. Please click on the images for a larger view.

Season's Sparkle

Festively Red

Slip Dresses

Gold Spice

Sugar Coated

Draped Dresses

Monochrome

Feathered Frocks

Which of these party dresses would you pick for your holiday event?

Wedding Guest Dresses 2013

It was my search for a feathered cocktail dress that lead me to the Little Black Dress website. A site, once discovered, unlocked a treasure chest of hundreds more beautiful party frocks at prices to smile about. Now I know why people have five credit cards...this is the reason. 

There's always a place for a few more party dresses in your closet, especially moving into wedding season, along with bridal showers, birthday soirees, engagements, summer parties and any general celebration. The look you choose will depend on the theme of wedding or event you're attending.These are my favourite picks from Little Black Dress, who stock stunning designer dresses to suit any type of wedding guest style. Formal to fun, glamourous, flirty and every pretty little dress in between. Click on the images for a larger view.


Little Black Dresses

Orange-Ade

In Neutral

Raspberry & Rouge

Navy Blues

Brights

Pastels

Blush Tones

     
You can shop all these splendid dresses and many more at Little Black Dress. 
Postage is free anywhere in the UK and they also ship internationally...Yay us!
Which dress suits your wedding guest style most?

See Right Through It

Trendspotting
Transparent Bags

In reality, if you had to carry around a see-through plastic bag with all the contents of your handbag, people may assume your actual bag has suffered some sort of drink spill somewhere or, that you're homeless. However, put a designer name onto that plastic bag and voila, you're an instant trendsetter! Transparent bags have become quite the style statement over the past year. Let's delve further into this translucent trend.

On The Runway

It all began where most trends do - on the runways of top notch designers during fashion week. For Spring/Summer 2013, Valentino and Jenny Packham presented clear coloured bags decked with studs and jewels. Stella McCartney sent down jewel toned box bags while Chanel ensured their version displayed their world famous insignia. Fendi introduced transparent panels to their tri-coloured totes. Simone Rocha, Marc Jacobs and Burberry saturated their see-through bags with vivid colour for a fun, youthful effect. As good as this trend looks on the catwalk, I have to assume it's because all the bags are completely empty.

See-Through Street Style Inspiration

The trend then spread like wildfire across the world's fashion capitals and beyond, seen on the arms of socialites, models, fashion week groupies, bloggers, editors and stylists. Each of them allowing photographers and the general public a glimpse into their clear clutches. A pair of sunglasses, an iPhone, all important press passes and some form of Chanel makeup is always seen peeking through these plastic purses. I assume that one has to carefully and fashion-consciously edit the content of their bags when opting for transparency. 

This is how the see-through trend has been worn in true street style...

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 *All street style images found via Tumblr, Vogue.com, Harpers Bazaar.com, Fashion Telegraph.co.uk and Style.com

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Celebrity Translucent Trendsetters

The see-through bag trend hasn't caught on to Hollywood as much as it has the rest of world, with just a handful of celebrities seen carrying their plastic hopes and dreams around. I am guessing this is to avert crazy stalkers and maintain their privacy. And also to avoid the inquisitive masses with a cover of their bag's contents on People magazine.

Bella Thorne wears a youthful neon yellow Juicy Couture clutch with chain handle. Sienna Miller carries a peach lined Charlotte Olympia perspex purse. Solange Knowles vivifies her look with a tangerine CC Skye lucite box bag.

Elisabeth Moss holds on to a Charlotte Olympia 'Pandora' perspex clutch. British model Abbey Clancy carries a see-through monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag. Olivia Palermo represents the high street with an orange tinted Zara minaudiere.

Get With The Trend

Try on the transparency trend with these pellucid online picks. A bright hued clutch will add a vibrant dash of colour to your outfit, whilst slightly shading in your bag's constituents. If you're the fashion-forward type, go all out and wear a clear clutch, where you will be guaranteed to make a few curious heads turn as you walk by, all eager to see what's inside your trendy tote.

Do you Adore or Abhor the Transparent Bag Trend?
Would you be comfortable letting the rest of world see what you carry in your bag?