Ooohlalaa-it's fashion: catwalk

Friday, 21 November 2014

Burberry Prorsum SS15 Ready to wear- Estilo Tendances contribution

Burberry, the epitome of British fashion.
From Kate Moss to Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn to Suki Waterhouse indulge in the show stopping SS15 ready to wear runway.

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Dolce and Gabbana SS15 Ready to wear- Estilo Tendances contribution

Time for a little Italian glamour?
Indulge in this divine Dolce & Gabbana runway and the hottest trends for next season!
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PS.Kendall, Kendall, Kendall!!

Chloe SS15 Ready to wear- Estilo Tendances contribution

Indulge in the darling Parisan fashion house and it's divine Spring/Summer collection.
Check out my Estilo Tendances contribution on the Chloe SS15 runway.
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Gucci AW14 Ready to Wear- Estilo Tendances contribution

Darlings, with fashion week over we are in mourning. Suffering those fashion blues? Check out my Estilo Tendances contribution on the Gucci AW14 collection.
This is one of my favourites ...

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Alexander Wang AW14 Ready to wear- Estilo Tendances contribution

Indulge in Alexander's urban Autumn/Winter collection filled with class, sophistication and edge.

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Marc Jacobs Ready to wear AW14 collection- Estilo Tendances contribution

Here is my latest contribution for Estilo-Tendances. Take a look at Marc Jacobs divine AW14 collection.

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Saint Laurent SS14 Ready to wear- Estilo Tendances contribution

Here is my latest contribution for Estilo-Tendances. Relive the phenomenal SS14 Saint Laurent ready to wear collection ...

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Happy 1st Birthday Ooohlalaa it's fashion!

It is here! Happy 1st Birthday to Ooohlalaa it's fashion!

This year has been a world wind and creating this blog is definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made! Who would have though 26,000 views and 291 posts later we would be here making our mark in the fashion world. I am eternally grateful for all the support and appreciation I receive on my blog, email and twitter, you are my source of motivation darlings!

Sure times have been hard, I've been a little bit busy and struggled to post at times- however I did. Staying up late nights for NYFW and Red carpet events have all been worth it to receive such a fabulous reaction. This blog plays a major part in my life and I am so happy to be able to share it with you

Here are a few statistics from the past year:

Most popular post: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013-Catwalk Exclusive

Favourite collaboration: Pantyhose Project

Favourite Post: Dress for Success- The Art of Power dressing

Most popular fashion week- Paris

Most popular styling piece- What kind of girl are you? Holiday evening looks

Most popular red carpet- CFDA Awards 2013- Best dressed

LFWeekend Trend Catwalk Exclusive- February SS14

Darlings! I have returned from yet another fabulous London Fashion Weekend and it was my favourite catwalk to date! With multiple designers, the Outnet.com have created and styled some amazing SS14 trends categorising them into Precious Metals, Flower Power, Lace Embrace and Good Sport. If you remember a few weeks ago I provided you with four instalments:

The trends I viewed on the catwalk were embedded in my four instalments proving these ARE the hottest and essential guidelines for the best SS14 wardrobe. The show itself was once again presented by Angela Scalon. Here is your exclusive:

Precious Metals

This is my favourite trend and you will clearly see why. Metallics are fabulous and always will be. However this season we are deviating from the classic silver and golds and opting for bright and vibrant colours producing statement making looks. The greatest thing about viewing the trend catwalk is the models demonstrate how to wear this metallics in multiple ways. From cropped trousers to dress, shorts and blazers. Undeniably there is a look that will suit everyone. My favourite is the little blue jumper and gold tube skirt combination, so chic.

Flower Power

Florals are back and they are hotter than ever. The number one classic cliché look for summer is here and has a large target audience that will be delighted to embrace once more Focusing on mismatch prints, here we are able to see different patterns paired together such as the second look, a floral top that meets striped trousers- busy and complicated but just how we like it. I also love the range of different colours. At one end of the spectrum we are choosing bold orange and blues and the other end, in polar opposite, we choose feminine pinks and turquoises. Florals are perfect night and day and are the key to diversity.

Lace Embrace

Sure lace has always been 'cute' but sometimes cute can be boring. It is time to get a little more flirtatious and sassy with the introduction of different colours and edgy features such as the fitted black leather waist belt that look five beholds. The lace trend can be interpreted in many different ways and the great thing is that it is unlikely you will get it wrong, because there is no wrong where lace is concerned. Lace does not always have to be feminine but can transgress into something a little more sophisticated and classy. This trend is a great way to focus on typical summer pastels as A/W colours inevitably make lace a little more understated.

Good sport

Sport? Good? No I didn't like the sound of this trend either however the catwalk well and truly proved me wrong. Colour blocking is my favourite and this trend delivered. Once again we see the appearance of dominant orange and daring colour combinations like it's pairing with blue. This trend would appear a little more casual and effortless but the models still wore strapless, open toed heels and looked ultra glam. I have to note how gorgeous the sleek, straight hair of the models which presented a vision good enough for Vogue rather than Teen Vogue- mature and serious. This is perhaps one of the easiest trends to replicate with high street alternatives as these colours are easily accessible. Even for those who are not into sport (like me) this is a trend you MUST try because it will lead to all eyes being on you, colour blocking has that impact. Despite it's best efforts this trend still remains feminine and elegant with a twist that provokes excitement and the temptation to try!

Finale

London fashion week, a weekend of fabulous

Well darlings I have returned from London super tired and super shopped out! This fashion week was truly fabulous and arguably the best one I have attended yet. We viewed designer collections, sipped on pink champagne and admired the catwalk, I was in my comfort zone.

My outfit- Outfit of the day

Jacket: River Island

Top: Miss Selfridge

Shorts: Miss Selfridge

Shoes: Carvela

Handbag: River Island

I loved waking up to a beautiful London morning. After all I am a city girl.

A little pre show glam with some SS14 colour blocking.

Excited.

Girlies in there zone.

Champagne, fashion and peonies ...

... and Selfridges- my favourite things..

Thank you to my phenomenal fashion capital! Once again you have treated me too well!

Check back for my unveiling of a trend catwalk exclusive- this is one you will not want to miss!

Victoria Beckham Skype collaboration

Today I discovered Victoria Beckham's collaboration with Skype in which we are able to explore her transition from a young pop star into one of the world's most sought after designers. With contributions from Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, and Jessica Carter Morley, fashion editor of the Guardian, you know this is an exclusive you will not want to miss.

Click here to explore Victoria's world: http://collaboration.skype.com/victoria-beckham/#chapter1/first-collection

Here is a sneak peek:

15 New Years Resolutions of a fashion blogger

1. Clean your make up brushes more often

2. Detox, eat clean and stick to it- guide to flawless skin and a bikini body

3. Victoria’s Secret workout always- No matter how deserving you think you

are of a day off

4. Never stop- You always work better when you are constantly on the go

5. Learn to stay up ridiculously late and wake up early, EVERY NIGHT- training your body for NYFW and awards season

6. Place your concentration on up and newcoming designers more

7. Try and keep the same nail colour for longer than 3 days- I'm a nail chameleon

8.To own every single shade of Body shop lip glosses

9. Embrace trends no matter how out of your comfort zone they are

10. Pay attention to outfit pieces you often neglect- Jewellery is mine

11. Continue to experiment with colour- stay on trend

12. Change your scent regularly

13. Show your feet when wearing heels- peep toe, sandals

14. To try the Dolce and Gabbana Green lips

15. READ more fashion books

Tuesday's Top 10 Autumn/Winter Trends 2013

Top Ten AW13 Trends- RIGHT NOW

1. The Cape

Next, £30 http://www.next.co.uk/G5954s6#897794G59

2.Heeled boots

Fendi, £275

3. Cable knit tights

Gap, £6

4. Purple lips

Mac, £15 'Up my Amp'

5. Sleeved playsuits

Motel, £48

6. Christmas jumpers (apparently it's never too early! BUY before they all sell out)

New Look, £23

7. The Kilt- MAJOR TREND ALERT

Next, £28 http://www.next.co.uk/x52128s3#772017x52

8. Monochrome (My fave!)

River Island, £45

9. Floppy hat

Whistles, £60

10. The Mini Bag

Zara, £40

Which are your favourites darlings? I love monochrome (as you all know) but cannot wait to try both the cape and kilt trend!

The hottest Autumn/Winter 2013 colours

We are well into Autumn, and Winter is on it's way. Now is the opportunity to embrace this season's hottest colours straight off the catwalk. You will find these colours in all the stores both high street and high end so they are easily accessible. Wearing these colours not only make you look great but also show that you keep on top of the latest trends,

all eyes are on you.

Make sure you take these colours into consideration when you choose your key season pieces such as your winter coat or boots. The great thing about this season is there are 6 key colours so if you are unsure or do not like a particular one there are other options. The colours are statement making so be careful not to use too much of the same colour in one ensemble as it may become a little too overpowering. I'm here to give you a little inspiration for when you shop you're A/W13 wardrobe and show where these colours could potentially fit in.

Enjoy and embrace darlings ...

'Bottle' Green