Every season brings new must-have items to add to our wardrobes. Spring/Summer 2012 is full of attention grabbing accessories that will have all us fashion lovers swooning after! From statement mega mules and cowgirl boots to brightly coloured bags and big chunky bangles – everything you need to help compliment your SS12 looks!
Duffle bags have been given a sporty re-design making these versatile pieces perfect for the day. You’ll wonder why you’ve never owned one before! For fashionistas who are after a more luxurious bag to see you through spring then choose a style in an exotic skin. It’s not the size or shape of the bag – it’s the luxe hide that counts! An ideal transitional piece to see you from day to night with ease.
Large Drawstring Hobo, £79.00 from Fiorelli
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Snake Print Bag, £25.00 from Very
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Dressing up your feet has never been so fun either! Cowgirl boots were seen strutting down the catwalks and they are not the kind you would normally see in an old western film – oh no! These high heeled beauties adorned quirky designs, shapes and patterns making them true statement pieces. Decorative mules will bring a fashion flare to work and day outfits. It’s the shoe to be seen in this season – all you have to do is practice walking in them!
Taupe Nubuck Cowboy Boot, £159.00 from Mint Velvet
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Aden Mule, £85.00 from Dune
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I’ve always been a wearer of silk scarves – it is the multi-talented accessory that should be in every woman’s wardrobe. Whether you want to tie it, twist it, belt it or knot it the possibilities of how to flaunt this fashionable piece are never ending. Whatever the mood, whatever the style a silk scarf is here to help!
Biba Orange Animal Print Silk Scarf, £65.00 from House of Fraser
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Simpler aesthetic style watches take over from last season’s glitter pieces making for a great change – they are complete opposites! Mannish timepieces are the way forward ladies as they are a great accessory to contrast against the more feminine trends this spring. Bangles are back too and chunkier than ever! Keep it simple and sport one bold piece or mix and match a stack of styles – perfect arm candy!
Unisex Ceramic Black Strap Watch, £135.00 from Rotary Watches
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Bangle Set, £12.00 from Next
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Liverpool’s Fashion Festival is the place to be this February and will be taking place over four consecutive evenings at Aintree Racecourse from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th 2012. Hosted by UK Fashion Events, some of the hottest UK’s leading brands and designers will be making an appearance. It is set to be Liverpool’s most glamorous event of the year and is the perfect place to celebrate the Spring/Summer 2012 fashion trends!
Fashionistas and the style-conscious are set to occupy Aintree Racecourse where they’ll be able to preview the new seasonal styles first, and find their perfect race outfit. The Liverpool fashion event will include a live runway show featuring the latest must-have collections by 28 of the region’s finest fashion houses, designers and retailers. Brands confirmed for the festival’s catwalks are Reiss, Baker, Karen Millen, House of Fraser and loads more – a shopaholic’s dream!
Rebecca Kennedy, Event Manager of UK Fashion Events Limited said:
“This February will be the debut for Liverpool’s Fashion Festival and we are happy to announce that some of the UK’s leading brands have confirmed their presence at the show. Showing their spring/summer 2012 collections I’m sure visitors will already be able to find the perfect glamorous outfit for this year’s races at Aintree.”
There will be plenty of things to keep shoppers entertained throughout the evenings to make the experience unforgettable. Pick up free style tips and beauty advice from demonstrations by Liverpool’s leading stylists and make-up artists. As an added bonus, each night also includes an after show evening event with live music and entertainment included in the ticket price.
For more information on Liverpool’s Fashion Festival visit www.liverpoolfashionfestival.co.uk. Tickets are only £20 and VIP tables are also available. Book now to guarantee your place at the fashion fabulous event!
Feel utterly fabulous this Valentine’s Day with the help of MyTights.com, the online site which stocks an amazing range of tights, hold-ups and stockings to help you achieve any look you want.
Dress your legs to impress whether it be for day or night to make you feel confident and sexy on Valentine’s Day. MyTights.com has a stunning variety of romantic styles for the special occasion. From the daring and seductive, to the funky and bold, you’ll find your perfect pair to give the 14th February that extra wow factor! I recently received two styles from the online tights store, each offering something completely different.
Charnos offer a stunning range of stockings and hold ups that would be oh-so-perfect for Valentine’s Day. The Ava Hold Ups in black feature a silver pattern and black top oozing understated glamour! Lace tops are decorated with a flocked floral pattern and scalloped edges, bringing a femininity to the design. For a unique twist to the hold ups the backseams feature a highly decorative floral pattern that runs up the back of the leg which catches the light beautifully.
I’ve had trouble with stockings in the past as they never seem to stay up; however this pair conceals two bands of silicone underneath the flocked tops to help keep them in place – genius! I adore the subtle tulip designs going down the back – the perfect amount of femininity for my taste. They make me feel extremely sexy and are ideal accessories to team with lingerie for Valentine’s Day.
Charnos Ava Hold Ups, £20.00 from MyTights.com
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Candy coloured pastel shades are going to be huge for this Spring/Summer 2012 bringing freshness to our wardrobes. This trend was seen on the catwalks of Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Jaeger London, Christopher Kane, Dior and loads more providing us ladies with a subtler pastel palette than we’ve seen in the past.
These pretty pastel shades are ultra feminine, yet totally versatile and can be incorporated into day and evening wear easily. Combine a mix of pastels in colour-blocked layers if you can’t decide on your favourite colour or stick to one tone. Stay away from sickly sweet shades and instead opt for wearing icy alternatives such as glacier blue, spearmint green, bitter lemon and damask rose. Light hearted yet will make a fashionable impact!
I adore the dream like essence of the trend. The pale and interesting shades make for a lovely change from harsh vibrant tones we saw last season. Icy pastels are ideal for brightening up your spring wardrobe creating beautiful fresh looks.
Evoke the power of cool this spring ladies!
Lilac Open Mohair Knit Jumper, £185.00 from iStylista.com
Indo Waistcoat, £256.50 from Wondaland
Kate Dress, £335 from Wondaland
The festive season has been and gone so it’s time us fashion lovers look to the exciting things happening this year. Valentine’s Day is next on the holiday calendar which means all you lovely ladies out there have the perfect excuse to go shopping for a new outfit.
This doesn’t mean you need to damage your bank balance anymore though, as I’m sure it took quite a big hit during Christmas! Fabulous fashion brand Forever 21 has a gorgeous range of affordable clothing, shoes and accessories which will have you looking super cute for Valentine’s Day!
As peplum detailing is a huge trend for Spring/Summer 2012 why not incorporate it into your look. It is great for enhancing curves and creating dramatic definition. Team Forever 21’s peplum blouse with a pencil skirt and platform heels to help achieve an hourglass shape – super sexy!
Feminine, girly jewellery will help compliment your chosen romantic outfit. Think dainty heart necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember!
