Saturday, 13 July 2013

M&S A/W 2013

Muted pastels: Reinventing the timeless allure of the art-house heroine, strong colours and delicate textures aim to softly accentuate the female form (coat £85, blouse £29.50, skirt £35, bag £59)

Fur, leather, foxy workwear and of course SLEEVES: First look at the complete M&S autumn/winter 2013 womenswear collection

Autumn/winter 13 collection credit of Belinda Earl, new style director

Style makeover: Fur, leather, foxy workwear and sleeves are back for M&S autumn/winter 2013 collection

It’s one of the biggest jobs in fashion and retail but M&S Style Director Belinda Earl proved that she could step up to the task of turning around the brand's flagging womenswear sales as she revealed an acclaimed debut collection for the store.

'Autumn/winter 13 marks the beginning of a new era for Marks & Spencer womenswear with a renewed focus on exceptional quality and confident style,' says Belinda. New direction: Under the direction of new style director Belinda Earl, there's sharp tailoring, chic leather trousers, cosy patterned knits and a whole new focus for winter dressing

New direction: Under the direction of new style director Belinda Earl, there's sharp tailoring, chic leather trousers, cosy patterned knits and a whole new focus for winter dressing

Bold prints: Belinda, former chief executive of Debenhams, Aquascutum and Jaeger, has renewed focus on details and quality

They're officially back! Belinda promised customers she would renew full sleeves and she has maintained that in the hope of encouraging older, more self conscious women to wear the clothes

Moving up: Belinda began her career aged 16 as a Saturday girl at Debenhams and moved up the ranks to become CEO, now she is giving M&S her magic touch

Impressed: It seems that the fashion world are impressed with the retail giant's offering, with Liz Jones saying: 'When I previewed Belinda Earl¿s autumn/winter collection I was so relieved at the re-emergence of the sleeve I would have hugged her'

Fashion forward: Clean, simple, sophisticated design with a touch of masculine glamour creates a picture of modern elegance this seaon

(L) Dress £69, bag £39.50, shoes £19.50 (R) Dress £119, necklace £29.50, bracelet £19.50, ring £7.50

Glitz and glamour: (L) Dress £69, bag £39.50, shoes £19.50 (R) Dress £119, necklace £29.50, bracelet £19.50, ring £7.50

Wrap up warm: From angora blends and eye-catching leopard prints to masculine crombies- there's a coat shape and style to suit everyone

Friday, 12 July 2013

CHIFFON MAXI

Beige chiffon studded wrap maxi dress

Keep your evening looks for summer simple and chic with this beige chiffon wrap maxi dress. Featuring embellished shoulders, zip fastened back and a studded skinny waist belt.

£60.00

River Island

Wear it with.......

SOFT GREY

Soft grey the new neutral creates a chic summer look, keep it cool and casual with grey tshirts and white jeans or layer up in light ivory and pretty blush tops.

Grey twist neck tee

Grey twist T £10 Grey stripe linen Shorts £20

Grey frill front cami top

Grey Frill top £18 Grey sweat dress £22

Grey sequin sweat £22 Ivory/black stripe skirt £16

Grey varsity jacket

Varsity Jacket £32 Grey neutral Tube skirt £14

Grey tab shoulder tee

Grey Tab Tee £18 Grey skinny capri pants £20

Grey smudge jersey joggers

Grey smudge Joggers £22 Grey meow tee £10

Luxe Grey soft zip jogger

Luxe Grey Joggers £28 Animal print heart tee £15

Grey clothing from a selection at Dorothy Perkins

Thursday, 11 July 2013

MONOCHROME LINGERIE

This summer, one of the hottest trends on the catwalk was '60s-inspired silhouettes paired with a bold monochrome palette

In 1926, M&S launched their first bra, and since then, great design and innovative flair has been at the heart of everything they do. Their innovative Perky Profile™ bra such as the Animal Print Padded bra above, creates the unique 'Push up, not out' sweater girl silhouette, which defines the new season's aesthetic. These show stopping pieces shout vintage chic and will help sculpt your figure for the latest looks.

Matching lingerie is a fabulous way to feel feminine and in control. These monochrome sets exude vintage glamour. If you're looking for a more playful style, a red ribbon or bright accent breaks things up. Stripes nod to the catwalk trends showcased by top designers, so you can stay stylish under your clothes. If you don' dare to wear animal prints on the outside, try a matching monochrome set with a touch of leopard print.

Bras from £17.50 matching briefs from £7.50 Marks & Spencer