Fashion brand Karen Millen is embracing a modern attitude for SS12 having celebrated 30 years and its heritage during 2011. This season showcases Karen Millen’s incredible expertise with print and signature confident use of colour which offers bold femininity to the brand’s collection and campaign which features the gorgeous Tali Lennox.
Past Karen Millen campaigns have featured Daisy Lowe, Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Jess Hart so having Tali Lennox to star in the latest campaign is ideal. She encapsulates the spirit of the bold, confident Karen Millen woman and looks stunning in the images.
Gemma Metheringham, joint Managing and Creative Director of Karen Millen, says:
“This is an exciting time for the brand and we are inspired by our coming of age and international growth. To sum up the mood of the season, it is upbeat and uplifting, and this is reflected in our new campaign. Our collection has a lightness to it and, as this is the season of the separate, we are encouraging our customers to create their own looks and style using our wonderfully versatile pieces.”
Karen Millen has grown as a brand tremendously over the years and has more than 300 stores in over 40 countries around the world with flagships currently in top fashion cities such as New York, Paris, Sydney, Berlin and LA. Celebrities who are fans of this design-led luxury fashion label include Eva Longoria, Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Ricci and Zooey Deschanel who regularly wear Karen Millen.
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Olivia Palermo shot to fame after appearing in The City, a series on MTV. Being an American socialite, model and actress she is now constantly featured in top fashion magazines and is always spotted on the front rows at Fashion Week.
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I am completely envious of her wardrobe and am always excited to see what her latest fashion choices are. Olivia admits she shops in high street stores such as Zara, Mango and Topshop proving you don’t have to spend a lot to look as super stylish as her. She teams these affordable pieces with something expensive and special making for a great mix.
This fashion ‘It Girl’ always looks so immaculate and polished and tends to experiment with a range of patterns and colours. It’s like everything seems to suit her – I may be a little jealous! She can totally rock a maxi skirt or dress whether she teams them with a chunky jumper, biker jacket or shirt. A recent outfit choice she said she loves is floral pants, a simple jumper and pair of heels – this makes for an ideal transitional look this season.
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Fashion guru Mary Portas recently launched her SS12 Collection with high street brand Clarks to bring us women fashionable yet comfortable shoe designs that fit in with our every day lifestyles.
The gorgeous range infuses classic styles with the key colours of the season making them must-haves for any woman. The designs boast on trend features such as mirrored heels, colour pops in neon lime, textured snake prints and wearable natural shades which adorn wedges, sandals, Mary Janes and party shoes. Everything needed for a great shoe collection!
Mary says:
“The most important thing we have tried to do is create a modern shoe collection for every part of a modern woman’s life today. Life is not about teetering about painfully on top of a pair of heels – we’ve got the kids to run after and work to get on with. This collection is about being able to look fashionable and fabulous while getting through the daily grind. From efficient and sexy office shoes, and glamorous evening heels, to cool and funky everyday footwear – these shoes are on-trend and gorgeous, all with a bit of the Mary edge.”
To celebrate the launch and London Fashion Week, Mary Portas will be holding a party at Clarks, Oxford Street on 21st February 2012 where shoppers can come along for free, meet the fashion guru herself, get some handy style tips and have a chance to try on the collection. Sip a bespoke ‘Bloody Mary’ whilst browsing the range as well as receiving a free pair of shoes from the collection or at least 20% off to spend in store from a Mary Lucky Dip. A fabulous must-go to event with a few surprises planned for the day too!
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The little black dress has been a staple piece in women’s wardrobes for years. But when exactly did this versatile item of clothing come into fashion?
Inspiration has been taken from style icons over the decades to create the LBDs that we see today in high street and designer stores and it is more than just a wardrobe staple. The classic, blank canvas garment has been a woman’s saviour piece for years and has never failed to let us fashionistas and shoppers down. No matter what shape or size you are the LBD has always been our ‘back up’ piece for a number of different occasions.
Marks and Spencer recently produced ‘The History of the LBD’ highlighting the important historical context and demonstrates the enduring love felt for it.
1930s
Josephine Baker
Cocktail dressing became huge in the 1930s and no one evoked the Gatsby-esque style trend better than performer Josephine Baker. Seeing pictures of this style icon makes it totally clear why she was a muse to both Hemmingway and Picasso. Her flapper style became legendary and her love for embellishment came in the form of peacock feathers – gorgeous detailing on her LBD!
1940s
Wallis Simpson- The Duchess of Windsor
The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, made it her duty to always look her best. Like women nowadays she relied on her trusty LBD to help her achieve her tailored royal image. Wallis favoured creations from Elsa Schiaparelli which was down to the razor sharp tailoring of the pieces and subtle detailing which still made a fashion impact.
(Image: Flickr, Elena Lu)
1950s
Marilyn Monroe
When it came to the seductive power of an LBD no one quite pulled it off as well as Marilyn Monroe. The blonde bombshell opted for low-cut or backless styles which oozed sex appeal. She always had a demure and sultry flare when flaunting a LBD and showed women how it was done. A truly fashion fabulous style icon.
1960s
Audrey Hepburn
Elegance came in the form of well known actress Audrey Hepburn in the 1960s who set the bar high when it came to Little Black Dress sophistication. The star, who was a long-time muse of Hubert Givenchy, appeared in the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s as Holly Golightly. The LBD was seen in a new light thanks to the long, black sheath creation Audrey wore in the film – designed by Givenchy himself! The show-stopping piece was sold for a massive £467,200 at Christies in 2006 making it the highest price ever paid for a dress in a film. Impressive!
(Image: Picasaweb, Vsevolod Ivanov)
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Every season has that must-have bag which sees celebrities and fashion lovers flocking towards. This spring saw the arrival of the box clutch – the perfect size hand candy! You may not be able to fit much in this tiny style bag but they are great for adding a statement to evening looks.
Celebrities spotted carrying these stylish, dinky box clutches include Zooey Deschanel, Jessica Alba and Rose McGowan. The designs are endless – you could even have a little collection built up by the end of the season! But that can remain a secret between you and your wardrobe…
Go for a bright, bold colour or soft pastel shade style to fuse in a couple of this season’s hottest trends or go ultra girly and choose a box clutch which is covered in sparkles or sequins. They are ideal to accompany you to special occasions this SS12 whether it be for a wedding or a garden party – they are great travel size accessories.
The high street is full of these gorgeous must-have bags so you’ll find your perfect design in no time!
Box Clutch, £18.00 from Next
Image courtesy of Next
Pippa Clutch Bag, £40.00 from Monsoon
Image courtesy of Monsoon/Accessorize
Gold Clutch Bag, £35.00 from Littlewoods.com
Image courtesy of Littlewoods
