Paul Smith New Season On Location Mini Skirt

Paul Smith the British Fashion designer and his own named Label has built a reputation as the purveyor of quintessential British style that has become his trademark over the years, this has been embodied by the iconic Paul Smith striped Mini that has become the brands trademark.

Every season Paul Smith releases a printed mini-skirt which goes by the name of “Paul Smith mini on location” in which the mini skirt has a print of different British location within which the Paul Smith striped Mini finds itself. It has become one of those pieces that the fashion world and collectors alike eagerly anticipate each season despite its tougue-in-cheek nature, and for spring/summer 2011 it really is something special.

Previous season’s have included the Rapha Condor road cycling team, Portland Bill lighthouse, as well as Cowley’s finest hanging several hundred feet in the air from a crane!

For spring/summer 2011 season the mini skirt is adorned with the multistripe mini in front of one of Sir Paul’s favourite hotels, Langar Hall in Nottinghamshire the county of his birth. This unique boutique country house hotel and restuarant in the Vale of Belvoir, is just like the Paul Smith signature style, uniquely British, deliciously stylish and quietly eccentric, making it a perfect location for this seasons on location print and the brands multi-striped Mini.

The Paul Smith ‘Mini on Location’ at Langar Hall skirt is available now priced £179

The fully lined mini skirt of made to the quality you would expect from a Paul Smith Garment and made from 100% cotton with a concealed side zip with hook and eye fastening.

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Going Out Dresses From Marks And Spencer

It’s Funny that it doesn’t seem that long ago we were at the tail end of summer and Christmas seemed so far away, and then all of a sudden, Bang! – it’s December, and no matter how much we prepare ourselves for it, Christmas always seems to creep up so suddenly doesn’t it?

With adverts on the telly, and the decorations going up all over the land as everyone decks their halls, the festive season is all of a sudden in full swing. Now that December is racing through its days at a dizzying pace, the all important question you ask yourself is what on earth am I going to wear as a Christmas party dress, I should have been thinking about this weeks ago?

What’s made it worse this year is all the snow that has fallen recently, it may make everything look ever so Christmasy, but it may also have disrupted your shopping plans? It’s Lucky then that we can come to your aid through making some super cool, on-trend suggestions for perfect Christmas party dresses online, in the comfort of your own home, without having to battle through the crowds.

And as with so many times of emergency, we can also always turn to a great British institution for help, Yes ladies Marks and Spencer will come to your rescue, and because of them and the wealth of choice they have we can definitely confirm that, yes Cinderella you shall go the the ball.

Take a look at some of our selection of Christmas party dresses and see for yourself, any below that you fancy?

This classic Slash Neck Lace Sequin Knitted Tunic is just the perfect Christmas party dress to catch all the glances, and at the same time look on trend especially with a pair of sky scraper heeals and opaque black tights and a sequins clutch, just perfect!

A sophisticated and understated Autograph Cap Sleeve Floral Sequin Dress is set off by the contrast of fabric and sequins, for those who prefer to remain understated but classy at the same time.

A big trend ths party season is the lace dress, and this marks and Spencer Autograph Floral Lace Panel Velvet Dress is a real peach of a party dress. An exclusive and glamourous dress will set off any occasion and will empower your personal brand of classy sophistication.

For those of you who are totally bang up to speed with their fashion this Limited Collection Floral Lace Velvet Dress with Silk is a must, with the likes of Emma Watson wearing a stunning Velvet dress recently, the luxurious velvet look is massive and you can guarantee to be notably stylish in wearing this deep red and lace combination which is two trends in one.

Finally we have just a great all round fun party dress Portfolio Round Neck Sequin Dress, this winter decadence and opulence which can only be exibited at Christmas time so if you want to party full on, this dress will be your greatest companion during the festive party season.

If you want to see more Marks and Spencer party dresses, just click to red button below to go directly to their party dresses page on their site:

Five Ways To Accessorise A Little Black Dress

The little black dress or LDB as it is otherwise known is the most versatile piece of clothing in any ladies wardrobe. It can be worn as a simple classic day dress or with the addition of a few strategic accessories turned into a Going Out Dress for an evening out.  With so many opportunities to wear your little black dress it is well worth investing in a high quality piece. Another great benefit of the classic black dress is that it never goes out of fashion. Choose a classic style which will always look amazing and flatters your figure. Black is also a really slimming colour so your LBD is perhaps the best way to hide that Christmas bulge caused by a little over indulgence.  

The Perfect Little Black Dress

We choose this 50′s grosgrain Little Black dress by Oasis because it is the perfect combination of modern and retro. We also love the grosgrain texture on it. The flared skirt also adds a little glamour which can work for both day time and evening.

For the office

Cardigan by Great Plains At Coggles

A pair of black opaque tights and mid height heels will easily transform this into  a day dress or work outfit. if you have air conditioning in your office you can also add a neat cardigan in a bright colour or a short black tailored jacket. A business like hand bag that is large enough to carry everything that you need for the day will complete the look.

For lunch with friends

Animal Print Snood – Miss Selfridge

You can really brighten up your LBD with some coloured tights and a bright scarf or snood for a fun outfit for lunch out with the girls. Add some on trend wedge shoes or boots and you have a look that is bound to get you compliments from your friends.

For a lazy weekend

Elizabeth Lau Lottie Red and Cream Cardigan At Coggles

You can even wear your LBD for a stylish but relaxed outfit on the weekend. Try wearing it with some cute knee high socks and tennis shoes for  a fun contrast between smart and casual. A patterned knitted cardigan will complete the look and of course keep you warm.

For dinner with the man of your dreams

Elaborate Metal Draped Collar – Wallis

This is not an occasion when you want to do things by halves. Go for full on glamour with a retro style up do for your hair and some very sparkly jewellery. Add the finishing touches with a great pair of heels and a clutch bag.

For a night on the town

 

Black Elbow Length Evening Gloves by Debut at Debenhams

If you want to look your best, use a trick used by stylists to the stars. What do you like best about your body and which part of your body do you want to draw attention to. Choose an amazing statement accessory to high light this area. How about some red heels to draw attention to your legs or a collar necklace to draw attention to your neck. You could add a pair of long gloves for some added glamour.

Fashionista, Stylista or Lady Luxe – What Is Your Style Tribe?

What style tribe do you belong to? whether your a power dresser, fashionista or a stylista We all conform to a style tribe in one way or another. For some people it is really important to dress in a way that makes them part of something. For others it is more of a coincidence that they love a certain type of clothes and just can’t help wearing them. Have you ever considered what is your style tribe? Whilst just a bit of fun, recognising what sort of look you want to achieve is likely to make your shopping much easier.

House of Fraser have just launched Style Tribe a fashion profiling quiz which helps you to identify what you want from your wardrobe and shopping trips. It then goes on to give some suggestions on  clothes that would suit you. The quiz is quick and easy to complete and after selection from a number of images to answer each of the questions, you get a profile which includes a description of your style tribe and how you like to shop, your style icon, where you are most likely to be seen, bedtime reading and wish list. Overall the quiz makes for a really fun and interactive online shopping experience which allows you to find suitable pieces of clothing without having to trawl through endless pages of clothes that just aren’t you.

Here at Women’s dresses we couldn’t resist giving the Style Tribe quiz a go. I found the results to be surprisingly accurate. Identifying my style tribe as a saavy shopper who is creative, loves to shop in the sales with a fun eclectic style. With my style icon being Fearne Cotton and a Mawi Gold purse pendant being on my wishlist , I think they have pretty much summed me up. When it came to checking out my own personalised lookbook and Savy Shopper guide, I was definitely in my element. My look was made up of  a quirky women’s dress with vintage scarf, cardigan, boyfriend belt, tight and boots, I loved it. My shopping guide was filled with bold and colourful pieces from a wide range of brands including Vera Moda, Lipsy, Hobbs, Jaeger, Oasis, Mango and Therapy. There were plenty of floral dresses and stylish women’s dresses to choose from as well as tops, skirts, shoes and accessories, which is great as I just love dresses.

There are also some great beauty recommendation for  each style tribe which include recommendations by a make up artist and the products that you will need to get the look.

When you have completed the quiz you can also enter the House of Fraser prize draw to win a £500 House of Fraser gift voucher which would allow you buy everything you need to get the look for your style tribe. Here are a few ideas on what you could spend your vouchers on, depending on your style tribe of course.

Linea Brush Stroke Floral Dress

JS Collections One Shoulder Gold Maxi Dress

Therapy Strapless Maxi Dress

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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.