Inspiration: Peace, Love and Good fashion sense!

This look is guaranteed to take you straight back to 1969 and the Hippy era. Loose fitting tops are a great base for the hippy look, as you can accessorize it to the max with flowers, pendants and retro sunglasses. Use a cloth tote bag or a old fashioned leather satchel to make this look practical as well as fashionable.

Missed blogging for a while, hope for more updates soon! Check regularly!

Jo xx

Make an entrance...

Want to make an entrance people will remember? Need a stunning dress on a tight budget? Don't panic, 'cos here are my pick of the top high street dresses that will leave your mates green with envy!

Theses are my pick of the best!

New Look, casual dress, perfect for a day out!

New look, Woollen thick-knit dress for a chilly winter party! 

New Look, Light, comfy and smart for a relaxing summer day!

Quiz, great for a formal occasion!

Quiz, perfect for a prom!

Quiz, posh, summery and colourful!

The Shoe Chart: My Top 10

My Top 10 Shoes:


1. The 'holy grail' of shoes has to be THE platform shoes seen to the left hand side of this blog. Obviously they are impossible to walk in, as Naomi Campbell demonstrated, but they are to DIE for! They could be more of an ornament though, than an everyday shoe! 


2. These AWESOME shoes, have to be some of the coolest shoes EVER! Although they may not be to everyone's taste, if you wear them, you are guaranteed to ooze confidence with every step! Schuh (Converse) : £50.


3. These shoes demonstrate that shoes can be and shape form or colour! They may not go with every outfit, but when you do match them to a great ensemble, they can look GORGEOUS! Schuh(Irregular Choice): £39.95.


4. Don't even want to think about the price of these shoes, but they just shout sophistication! Just knowing that you were wearing Chanel shoes would probably improve your walk! Start saving up soon!


5. Perfect with for a day out with your mates, these comfy brogues can be worn with almost ANY outfit you want! The two-tone Chanel inspired look has swept the high street, and this is brilliant way to show your trend! New Look: £26.


6. These Dior heels are so flamboyant, and perfect for making an entrance! The heels may be a little OTT, but they look fabulous! Can't say a price! Sorry! But I don't expect you to be rushing to the shops immediately, I won't!


7. High top trainers may not be the most sophisticated of shoes, but you have to admit that they are cool. Perfect with just jeans & a t-shirt for a walk in the park with your mates. A range of prices, but they definitely have a good stock of them at Foot Locker. 


8. Christian Louboutin wedges must be a summer must-have for every A-lister! Totally on-trend animal print gives them that summer feel and the high wedge will give you a boost! No price given, but I don't want to ask!


9. From designer to high street, wedges are so this season! Great beaded design, and easy to walk in! Make your summer footwear comfy! New Look: £30.00.





 10. Boots may not be suitable for summer, but I loved the fringing detail. The suede finish just takes these boots right back to the mid-west! Can't wait for Autumn! H&M: £34.99.


Jo xx:)

Lady Gaga vs. Rihanna

Lady Gaga and Rihanna have both swept the planet via their music and their style. No doubt Lady Gaga has imagination, but has she gone too far in the style department? Rihanna has sleek sophisticated elegance with a rough edge, and sometimes has an experiment with her wardrobe. 


But who wins the Style Oscar?? Lets find out! :


CASUAL CLOTHES


Lady Gaga may not have a reputation for wearing 'normal' clothes, but off the set of a music video she can really pull off the casual chic. Pictured here in a loose jersey off the shoulder number, shows her sweeter side.


Rihanna has always had a rock-chick side to her, and Ri-Ri off duty, makes this side shine through! The yellow jacket makes a great contrast to the rest of her outfit, and a shedload of jewellery brings it that sparkle. Her fabulous bone structure is shown perfectly with those retro sunnies. 

THE BRITS AWARDS 2011/2010

Gaga really let us down this time with what I think was a fashion DISASTER! Looking like a cross between a wedding cake and a lampshade, the angelic look has turned evil. Her head looks like it is being sucked in, and the headpiece could be compared to a meringue! In my opinion, the Haus Of Gaga has made a fool Gaga.

Rihanna wowed us all again with this colourful Giles Deacon number! The frilled skirt exaggerates her hips and leaves just a bit of her lovely legs on show. Her red hair really brings a new colour to the table and suits her perfectly.


My Style Oscar would have to go to Rihanna, but have your decision on my poll!


Jo xx:)

Your Perfect Pair of Jeans

Just been reading a book about finding your 'personal style'. They say it's all about finding clothes to suit your body shape, and I couldn't agree more. Gok Wan is one of my fashion heroes, and this is his way of thinking.

An absolute wardrobe essential, is a pair of jeans. and finding the perfect pair, can be a good investment buy.

For a pear or hourglass figure, 70s inspired flares will balance out you curves. A darker wash denim will make your legs appear slimmer and a wider waistband will smallen your hips. These were £27.99, but now they are only £12.00 from New Look!!

You gorgeous apple shapes out there have the widest choice of jeans! You can go from straight leg to full-on flare! Just make sure you stay well clear of skinny jeans, as they can make your legs look out of proportion. These gorgeous straight cut jeans are now only £19.99 from New Look!

The petite people out there have it easy as most high street stores have their own petite ranges. Keep it narrow by going for skinnies, or bootcut and maybe slightly flared if you are more curvaceous. High waisted jeans will also boost your height. These are a little bit pricey, but gorge at £40.00 from Miss Selfridge!

Love Jo xx

Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress

Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton

Kate & Pippa Middleton

There has been a lot of speculation about what Kate Middleton's wedding dress was going to be, and to day, all was revealed. When she emerged from the hotel, we caught a glimpse of the dress as the train was bundled in behind her. On the car journey more was seen and I made a guess that it was Alice Temperley , judging by the light, romantic lace that you could see through the car window. I was desperate for it to be Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, but in an ealier interview it had been said that Sarah Burton was to dramatic and theatrical. I had googled frantically for Alice Temperley dresses and I had thought that I had found a near match to the dress. When the newsreader confirmed it was Sarah Burton, I was so happy. When she stepped out the car the dress took my breath away. The train was not to elaborate like Diana's, but a few embellishments on the bottom of the skirt just brought the dress together. The lace had been so intricately made using the finest skilled craftsmen in the country. The dress paid homage to the late Grace Kelly, clearly inspired by her iconic gown and has been praised by the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Hubert de Givenchy.  Kate did not let us down, and congratulations to the couple!

Princess Diana & Bruce Oldfield

Diana, Bruce and Joan Collins

Designer Bruce Oldfield first made a big piece for Diana at a Banardo's Gala night in 1985. Joan Collins and Shirley Bassey were going to be there, so she asked Bruce to make her 'glamorous'. The dress was a pleated silk lamé number and looked great on her. Diana danced with the designer that night and even smuggled cigarettes in for him before a speech he had to make. Could they have been a perfect match? 

Diana At The Albert Hall

   For a long time after that, the Princess was spotted in a number of Oldfield outfits day and night. His trademark design for Diana was a deep V-shaped back cut out such as this gorgeous red dress worn to a ball at the Albert Hall. 

Inspired by the past...

Recently I have watched a TV adaptation on Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes'. The fashions of those times could not be more different than what is in fashion now, but certain elements have been used in ways that transform the old-fashioned look to a modern feel. A great example of this is the corset worn as outerwear in fabrics such as denim and velvet. Big skirts and thin waists were taken straight from the Victorian times and put into iconic looks in the 40s and 50s like Dior's New Look 1947.

50s dress

Victorian corseted dress

Denim Corset

Dior's New Look 1947

Paris, My Diary Part 3 of 3

Day 3 - 19:00 - French Time



The Glass Pyramids at Louvre



We had a great day today as well! We went to the Louvre and had to wait in a long queue for tickets, but we saw all the glass pyramids. In the Italian paintings we saw the Mona Lisa and some Bottecelli fresco paintings on plaster. There was also Monet, Delacroix and Canaletto. They were all amazing. But the best part of the day was seeing the 'Museé de mode et textile' which showed lots of contemporary designer collections from 1990 onwards. This included Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.

Day 4 - 17:45 - British Time

Just got on the train to Derby and I am sad the holiday is over. In St.Pancras International Mum bought a necklace from Fat Face and got me a London Postcard from Foyles.

My Favourite Holiday of my life yet :)

Paris, My Diary Part 2 of 3

This is the second part of my holiday diary:


Day 1  22:51  French Time

Galeries Lafayette

Having a great time here with my Aunt and Uncle just outside Paris near Versailles. We have driven round the Versailles Palace to see it all lit up and it looks amazing! We have had a 4 course meal for tea already! Starter was salads and baguette, then main was pasta and ratatouille and then a cheese board and then ice cream and meringue for pudding. We have planned a great day for tomorrow including seeing all the Paris shops! 


Day 2   22:35  French Time


Today was actually the BEST DAY EVER! First we went up the Eiffel Tower! Right to the top! then we saw the Arc du Triomphe and then walked along the Avenue Champs Elysees and saw Louis Vuitton Store and the Cartier jewellery shop! Then we had pizza for lunch and as we walked we saw Pierre Cardin and Prada! At the end of the day we walked all around Printemps and Galleries Lafayette.