The Ideal Autumn Knit this Season

If your looking for the perfect knit this autumn you don’t need to go much further than Miss Selfridge and their fabulous choice of knits for this Autumn/Winter season.

As they are both casual and smart as well as versatile, tank tops will be all the rage this autumn. They come in all patterns and shapes just like this Pink Deco Stitch Top which will be the perfect addition to your A/W wardrobe. In baby pink, the stitch tank top from Miss Selfridge is very much in vogue, following the new A/W colour palettes of earthy neutral tones. The Pink Deco Stitch Top has a subtle scalloping pattern and simple pick tone so is an ideal item for layering up this autumn making it a versatile item to compliment other pieces in your A/W wardrobe.

We picture this Pink Deco Stitch Top with a pair of jeans and a smart three quarter length sleeve shirt underneth, or just for a day out on the town with a plain t-shirt underneath it so easy to pull off any number of great looks with this fabulous top.

The Pink Deco Stitch Top has a beautiful rounded neck line perfect for showing off  a bold or plain t-shirt underneath. It has a rounded bottom which allows you to show off that under-layer to its best advantage.

Pink Deco Stitch Top

Special Occasions and Coast Dresses For The Summer

The summer seems to be packed with all sorts of special occasions from weddings to days at the races, graduations to garden parties, all of which call for gorgeous special occasion dresses which will make you look beautiful.  A special occasion in the in the summer is the easiest to choose a great outfit for. A beautiful summer dress, a pair of gorgeous shoes with a few carefully chosen accessories and you are good to go. For  a more formal summer event you can also add your choice of a chic and elegant hat or trendy fascinator.

As special occasions are often quite formal in nature, they will often call for a great dress that is also quite respectable, so nothing too short, low cut or revealing. Instead look for dresses in luxurious fabrics  that skim rather than cling. But that does not mean that you cannot have fun with your occasion dress in great prints, bright colours and with some amazing accessories. If your special occasion lasts into the evening, you will probably also want to consider some sort of cover up that keeps you warm but also compliments your beautiful dress. Pashminas, wraps, shrugs and boleros all look great with occasion dresses as they don’t interfere with the line of the dress. Take your pick from glossy and glamorous accessories, interesting  multi colour pieces or just a simple pendant necklace to compliment your dress perfectly.

Coast dresses are always great for a special occasion with just the right amount of on trend style and flattering looks. This summer they have a great variety of occasion dresses including bright and colourful prints, bright whites and bold primary colours.

This ditsy floral print dress is so eye catching it almost hurts. It would look amazing with some coloured accessories and a great pair of pink shoes.

Take your pick from beautiful turquoise, pink or white accessories to go with this fresh and bright Zita dress, perfect for keeping cool in a hot summer day. It would also work really well for evenings out whilst on holiday.

This Prunelle pleat dress is not only unusual, it is also very gorgeous. White is definitely one of the key colour trends for the season and also looks amazing with a sun tan.

This colour blocked maxi dressis the perfect way to wear the summers hottest trend for maximum impact. It can be worn two ways. Either strapless or with the detachable sash as a halterneck. Perfect for a formal barbecue on a red hot summers day.

This Nadia bandeau dress will take you from the daytime to evening at you special occasion with no need to get changed. The bold and bright spots make it great for those who like to be the centre of attention.

This blue Ginny dress is an incredibly flattering style for anyone. The bright blue colour looks amazing with blond hair. It also has great detailing around the neckline and waist which will help to define the waist and draw you in.

Dress For Success – Workwear To Wow The Office

Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought “I haven’t got anything to wear”? I am guessing that you are not alone. So many of us experience that panic and indecision when deciding what to wear to work in the morning, most likely brought about by being half asleep or just in a complete rush, well that’s my excuse anyway! This is where women’s dresses really come in to their own. A ready made outfit, with optional jacket, then all you need to do is add a pair of shoes and perhaps a nice necklace or scarf. You can create your own capsule wardrobe by keeping a few classic styles of dress in your closet and you’ll never be lost looking for something great to wear to work agin.

Achieving the wow factor at work is a delicate balance between expressing yourself and maintaining a professional image. You will find that not only do others behave differently towards you depending on how you dress, you will also behave differently yourself. A certain type of clothing may make you become more organised at work whilst another may make you behave more creatively. Think carefully about what you choose to wear to work and whether it sends the correct message that you want to send about yourself.

A good way of looking stylish and professional is by picking a basic shape of women’s dress that suits your body shape and then accessorising with just one of two unique and individual accessories. It is probably the accessories that people will notice first but the dress will create the right impression too. Never wear anything too low cut or revealing for work, these types of clothes are best saved for the weekend or nights out when they will not distract people from the great work that your are doing.

If classic is not your thing, you can also opt for fashion dresses as long as you pick a style that is appropriate for your working environment. Shift dresses work particularly well for work as they are smart, look great with a jacket and are usually available in different colours and prints according to the latest styles and trends. They are also incredibly versatile and easy to wear.

Whilst it can sometimes feel a little boring getting dressed for work, especially if you have a strict dress code and end up wearing dark coloured suits all of the time, but it is completely possible to have a little fun with what you wear for work even with the strictest of dress codes. You can brighten up any women’s dress by using some great accessories such as a scarf, a statement necklace, a brooch or a great handbag. Try wearing a fashion dress in a slightly different way for a new and fresh look perhaps by layering over a brightly coloured blouse or with a cute cropped cardigan. Unless you absolutely have to, try and move away from black for work, other colours can be much less draining and will also make you feel happier. If you have to wear dark colours navy, brown or grey are great alternatives to black and look great with coloured accessories.

This sleeveless shift dress with belt by Marks and Spencers is a modern classic.

For a bright and bold look for the office, try teaming this aztec shift dress by Dorothy Perkins with a  classic black jacket.

For a casual workplace, this wrap dress by Mantaray at Debenhams is a great way to show that you have made an effort.