Layed back cool!

 

With Spring approaching chose pieces that are understated and casual. This season its all about minimilised style with classic and investment pieces leading the way. If you want to make sure that your look doesn`t say "uninteresting, chose items with downplayed detail or wear a piece of bold jewellery, but remember less is always more.

Left: Cotton Pants 3.1 Phillip Lim £250 ,Centre: Top, Helmut Lang, £110, Right: Pringle

The Mini

Exhibit your legs with this seasons minis. Opt for striking and bold rather than safe. Wear with a neutral top to balance the outfit, or a clashing print if your`re feeling adventurous. Add sex appeal by ditching the tights and adding some killer heels. Confidence is key to rock this look, so stand proud and soak up the attention.

Left: Ruffled mini, Diane Von Furstenberg, £425, Middle:Chain trimmed mini, Zac Posen, £780, Right: Neoprene skirt, Lisa Marie Fernandez, £245

The statement coat at LFW

Left: Christopher Kane

Middle: Peter Pilotto

Right: Basso & Brooke

Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week

Three words to sum up Madrid Fashion Week: Outrageous, bold and perplexing. Some creations were glamourous to say the least, while others seemed like works of art rather than items of clothing. The wearability of these items is questionable but the imagination behind these items is worthy of praise. Designer Andres Sarda showcased clothing to get the heart racing, with some items barely covering the models modesty, such as that above. The themes of the designers seemed rather synonymous, that of revealing designs. Lace was a material part of many of the designers collections. However, my favourite of all must be the "rose" piece by Andres Sarda. One can only suppose on what occasion that outfit would be suitable

Colour explosion

If your confidence levels are high, dare to wear bright when it comes to shoes. This seasons hottest footware is loud and show stopping, try wearing contrasting clothing for maximum impact!

Left: Pedro Garcia Paolo suede shoes - £220

Centre: Camilla Skovgaard leather cutout sandals - £330

Middle: Christian Louboutin Straratata 140 suede sandals - £645

The little white dress

Now that Spring is on its way, replace the LBD, with the LWD, a fresh take on the classic.

Right: Eagle silk shift dress Alexander McQueen £1395, left: White silk-chiffon dress Thomas Wylde £1302.72

Christopher Kane: Autumn/winter 2010/11

Its a felt thing

Felt Necklace - £160 at Kabiri , Felt hat -£205 Commes Des Garcons, Tasseled felt jacket - £1,145 Moschino

The new pants

I am mesmorised by these black leather leggings with latex and lace inserts by Preen. At US $1.212,30 they`re not exactly a impulse buy. Grab it if you can afford it!!

A.P.C Spring Collection

The A.P.C Spring Collection really caught my eye. The painter/decorator style items such as the jumpsuit shown here are either love or hate.

Frock me!

Why not check out the frock me events held in chelsea at the Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 on the following dates 28 MAR 23 MAY 19 SEPT 31 OCT 5 DEC. Theres also one at the Corn exchange in Brighton. The vintage fashion event is held on Sundays and attracts fashionistas, stylists, models, fashion students, collectors and costume designers for stage and film. Top designers and celebrities can often be spotted amongst the crowds searching for one-off fashion finds.  Yes its even attracted Kylie!

DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE

Check out the designer sample sale at the 20th Century Theatre in Notting Hill from the 25th to 27th of February 2010, you`re sure to find a bargain

PAINT IT

I really think the " paint look " could be something big. I am in love with these two dresses - left: designers remix paint dress and right: Olivia Rubin opie dress - watch out for this trend!

HOT BLAZER!!!!!!

I love this blazer by William rast. This charcoal, silver colour is versatile and would look great dressed up or down