Wednesday, 26 August 2015

COLOUR TRENDS A/W 2015

   

With global fashion trends less constrained by rigid colour rules and consumers delighting in colour expression, our desire for winter colour is flourishing. Reflecting our optimistic feelings about the future, colour statements for autumn/winter 15/16 are confident; gradually moving from wispy, negligible shades to more intense tones and stronger colour bursts, highlighting some more classic tones along the way. 

Even black – that safe winter standby is tinted with colour. So whether you are looking for ethereal neutrals, phosphorescent brights, celadon shaded greens or ceremonial reds full of richness and warmth, autumn/winter 2015/16 will enable you to playfully Engage with colour.

Unlike your summer brights (bye bye neons!), Autumn colours don’t scream for attention; instead the hues make a statement with a demure yet striking presence. While you might have already exhausted Marsala (the year’s It colour), there’s another nine colours ranging from Stormy Weather to Bisque Bay waiting to be revelled.





 






MARIA LOVES

The Fashion forward statement piece of Autumn/Winter 2015

THE SLEEVELESS COAT

Image 3 of ASOS Sleeveless Coat In Heritage Check
£65 ASOS

Image 4 of ASOS Sleeveless Coat In Heritage Check

Image 3 of ASOS Sleeveless Coat
£65 ASOS

Image 3 of ASOS Sleeveless Peacoat
PEACOAT £65 ASOS

Image 1 of River Island Sleeveless Trench Coat
TRENCH £75 RIVER ISLAND AT ASOS
Image 1 of ASOS Sleeveless Shacket With Side Split
DENIM £45 ASOS
Image 3 of Vila Belted Longline Sleeveless Jacket
VILA AT ASOS £35

Image 3 of ASOS Sleeveless Duster
DUSTER £55 AT ASOS

ADD A FINISHING TOUCH

Image 4 of FRINGED SCARF from Zara
FRINGED SCARF
Image 3 of FRINGED SCARF from Zara
£39.99 ZARA

Image 5 of FRINGED SCARF from Zara

Image 2 of FRINGED SCARF from Zara

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

LOUBOUTIN LIPS







For a footwear brand whose calling card colour is red, corresponding lips and nails are the obvious choices for a move into beauty. Christian Louboutin nail polish came last year, and now a range of lipsticks are joining the line-up in September. 



When a woman carries a handbag, we look at her shoulders. When she slips on a pair of heels, we observe her walk. If she applies lacquer to her nails, we admire her hands," said Louboutin in a statement. "An object that embellishes the lips - the beacon of sensuality and organ of communication - has to be fairly amazing. The object should inspire a beautiful gesture." 



Like the nail polishes before them, the lipsticks are designed as objects of desire as much as they are colour cosmetics - with £60 price tags to match - in vial-like golden packaging with ribbon ties. The 38 colours are available as Silky Satin, Velvet Matte and Sheer Voile finishes - including a classic crimson, of course

LAYER UP

Its that time of year, the fading of summer transitioning to Autumn when you need an extra layer but it is still to warm for a winter warmer

Image 3 of JACQUARD COAT from Zara
JACQUARD KNIT £59.99

Image 2 of COAT WITH LARGE LAPELS from Zara
£59.99

Image 2 of WAISTCOAT WITH FRINGES from Zara
FRINGED WAISTCOAT £59.99

Image 5 of STRIPED PONCHO from Zara
STRIPE PONCHO £39.99
Image 2 of MID LENGTH JACKET from Zara
MID LENGTH CARDI £49.99

KNITWEAR FROM A SELECTION AT ZARA

Monday, 24 August 2015

SUMMER HOLIDAY

Not taken your summer holiday yet and the shops are already stockinng up on Winter gear, do not despair. A new collection of beachwear by Designer Julien MacDonald has just arraived at Matalan.

 Julien MacDonald Eyelet Triangle Bikini Top
Bikini From £15 

Julien MacDonald Lace Up Swimsuit
Swinsuit £22 

                             Julien MacDonald Mini Bikini Briefs Julien MacDonald Underwired Bikini Top

Julien MacDonald Laser Cut KaftanKaftan £16

Julien MacDonald Underwired Bikini Top Bikini From £10

Julien MacDonald Lace Up Swimsuit Swimsuit £22

                     Julien MacDonald Aztec Underwired Bikini TopJulien MacDonald Aztec Mini Bikini Briefs
                     Bikini from £10

Julien MacDonald Aztec Print Swimsuit  Julien MacDonald Floral Print Beach Maxi Dress
Sswimsuit £20                         Beachdress £18

Julien MacDonald Floral Print Beach Maxi Dress

Julien MacDonald Floral Print Palazzo Trousers
Palazzo Trousers £18

                                    Julien MacDonald Aztec Bandeau Bikini TopJulien MacDonald Aztec Mini Bikini Briefs
                                    Bikini from £10

Julien MacDonald Floral Print SarongSarong £10



HEAD GEAR

Top off your Autumn /Winter look with some chic head gear from Urban Outfitters

Ecote Kendall Teal Felt Panama Hat

Forest Green Felt Panama  £29.00

Ecote Kendall Burgundy Felt Panama HatBurgundy Felt Panama £29

                                                      Scout Rust Felt Panama Hat
                                                       Rust Panama £26

Navy Felt High Brim HatNavy High Brim £29

                                 Ecote Teardrop Panama Hat in Black
                                 Black Panama £26

 Brixton Wesley Fedora in TanTan Fedora £55