My Guide to the Little Red Dress.

It seems that red is the colour of the moment. Magazines are telling us to forget about our LBD's (little black dresses) and update our wardrobe by finding ourselves a LRD (see title*). Every show on TV is talking about the red trend and so after a while I decided to take a leap and go for it. Having red hair, people are always telling me or 'advising' me that I should avoid red. I have tried my hardest to ignore the berry reds every Winter and pass by the bold reds in the Summer but this year I have decided to stop avoiding it and give it a go. Below is my simple and stylish guide to finding a Red that suits you...

Which RED is for me?

If you have Fair Skin...a Blue undertone red will suit you better. It is hard to describe this kind of red, but it is a light, cooler colour that verges more into the blue/ purple spectrum. Dark burgundy reds tend to suit you well and add depth to your colouring. 

If you have a Medium Skin tone...an Orangey red is probably best. The warmth in your skin compliments the warmth of the colour. It would probably be best to avoid cold reds as it could wash the warmth out of your skin but there are always exceptions to the rule.

If you have a Dark Skin tone...any colour red will suit you. You can go as dark or light as you like it's just about finding the colour you like the best. Pillar box red is perfect as it has a strong balance between being both bright but also bold.

As previously mentioned, there are ALWAYS exceptions to any rule of fashion. It used to be frowned upon to mix patterns and now it is all over the catwalks. Horizontal stripes are supposed to add pounds whereas on me, they always seems to flatter.

These are my favourites from some of my favourite shops:

Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins

TopShop

Miss Selfridge

ASOS

So this morning my red dress arrived in the post. Excitedly I tried it on and to my surprise, I loved it. It was comfortable, complimented my shape, the colour surprisingly suited me and was perfect for dining out when I go to Australia. Below is a picture of the dress I bought, pictures to follow in my next post (soon).

Evans £50

What do you think about the Red Trend and have you/are you going to buy into it? What colours do you think look best worn with Red?

Let me know what you think about this post or any of the things I have said by leaving a comment below!

Thank-you for reading,

Today's outfit: Retro and Rainy.

Cardigan - Tesco, Umbrella - Primark

Lip Stick - Bourjois

Dress & Tights - Evans

Shoes - Newlook

I can't control the weather, in case you didn't know? But it seemed to be on my side today, as was the neighbours fence. Last night I decided I would do an outfit post today, and hoped I would be able to use my umbrella. When I woke up, the rain was pounding down and the oak tree in our garden waving back and forth. Putting on my polka dot dress, red lipstick and heels I headed down stairs with my camera in hand and shocked my mother. Into the garden we went and I lamely tried to pose for the camera. You see, I come across so many blogs with amazing outfit posts not just taken in a bedroom mirror and since I have started my blog, have really wanted to give this a go. Today I did and it was fun and wet, but mainly wet. I edited some of the photos because, I thought they looked more effective. However some are natural.

Let me know what you think of this post and today's outfit?

Thank-you for reading!!

A typical Sunday.

Cardigan - New Look, Top - Target Australia, Leggings- Evans, Skirt - Dorothy Perkins

Belt - an old belt of my Granddads 

Close up of my simple make-up

Silver Tiffany Necklace

BarryM - Berry nail varnish

Sundays are never too exciting in my house, but I like that. It has been raining all day so I decided not to go out or do anything. Just a casual outfit. Here I am wearing a plain black vest top, a black cardigan, a high- waisted tribal printed skirt, full length leggings, a simple heart pendant and lilac nail varnish. I straightened my hair for a change! I am so used to leaving it loosely natural and then clipping it up into a messy bun. Even more strangely, I clipped my fringe back because it has been so hot today. You know the kind of day were its raining outside but your house feels like a sauna no matter how many windows you open? I decided to keep my make-up as simple as my hair by wearing Benefit cheek primer and Lemon Aid eye correction cream, Vaseline lip balm and a light flutter of Max Factor Mascara.

Anyway, for people that view my blog regularly, you will know that I tend to shy away from outfit posts. I didn't post this outfit because it was particularly amazing, just because I felt good in it today and started to wish I had somewhere to go this evening - so why not share it on here? My plan, after posting this, is to watch Bridge to Terabithia. It has to be one of my favourite films ever and completely perfect for a Sunday evening with a cup of tea (how English does that sound!)

Thank you for reading...and please let me know what you think of my outfit? Or anything I said during this post, just pleeaaaseeee, do not tell me you hate Bridge to Terabithia!?

Gossip Girl: Serena Vs. Blair

I don't know if you watch Gossip Girl, if you don't then you should. Even if you hate their voices or the fact that they are rich and self absorbed , the fashion IS amazing. My friend Katie, who got me into it, always raved about the amazing clothes the two main girls wear. I'm talking about Serena and Blair. What is so great about them, is the fact they they are both stylish but in a completely different way. Every episode I find myself subconsciously putting them (mentally) in a fashion fight against each other and seriously asking myself, who would win?

Blair

Blair (on the left) dresses sweetly. Lots of pastel colours, lady like blouses, silk or lace gloves, bows, cute pumps and elegant evening dresses exuding old Hollywood glamour without the tackiness. If you can believe it, her style does not in anyway resemble her personality. She could be described as manipulative, scheming and at times; brilliant. Her fashion is always refreshing because she somehow makes innocent and diplomatic ensembles sexy. She doesn't wear short skirts every week or revealing dresses. Although that will not be to some peoples taste, I definitely believe, at times, that in terms of both sexuality and fashion, less (flesh on display) is more. However, in some cases, their is nothing better than a mini dress or a low cut cocktail dress - it's just nice to see something new. Here are some of my favourite outfits throughout thee series' (all of these imaged have been taken from Google and do not belong to me):

Serena
Serena's style is sexy, glamorous, modern and chic. Every outfit is feminine and yet has a slight androgynous feel. Having the longest legs in the world, she tends to have them on display...not that you can blame her...with short, sassy dresses or tight jeans. I have to say my favourite thing about her, is the effortless of all her outfits. She looks casual and yet her outfits can go from day to night; restaurant to bar. She also has a natural coolness to how she wears her outfits, with her boho blonde locks and natural make up (clear skin, glossed lips and light smoky eyes). Her outfits are always season appropriate and I would argue, could look high fashion in a bin bag. Here are my favourite picks of her outfits through out gossip girl:

So which is better? Well my winner has to be, 100%... Blair!
She is different, feminine, current and yet classic. She experiments and has such a signature look that I am inclined to do a Blair Waldorf outfit post!!

Who is your winner and why?


Thank-you for reading,



P.S I am heading up to London's famous Carnaby street! I am going to be setting out with my Camera and snapping up some great street style shots. It should be next week or the week after, so I can't wait to show you all the work I have done.

P.P.S Also, please check out my poll and give me some feedback!

The L word (Lingerie)

Any ''fashionista'' (a person who has single-handedly stabilised the fashion economy)  knows the importance of the L word, in other words, lingerie. Choosing the right thing for the right outfit is nearly as important as waxing your legs, doing your hair and applying your make up before a night out. When I was younger, I under-valued the importance of choosing the right bra and the difference it makes to how a dress fits and suits you. Like most people, I am picky about where I buy it from. Certain places just seem right for you. It's not just about comfort. We all feel better when we have pretty underwear on, only me? I don't believe you.

Every week, whilst browsing through shops online, I seem to quickly build up a a wardrobe of things I want/ need... depending on my frame of mind. This week, besides a good pair of espadrilles I am dying to buy some nice underwear. It has been so long since I have splurged and bought myself a proper set. Sadly, money is still low. Saving for this Australia trip is driving me mad! But then I remember that in 4 weeks and 1 day (or 4 weeks and 19 hours, 25 minutes!) I will be boarding the plane and beginning my first big adventure!... Anyway. Back to lingerie. Before I go off on my travels I am going to get myself a nice, pretty set, you know, something to wear out in the evening and leave my boring, generic, white bra at home. For a bit of extra money, I will even cut out my weekly magazine trip (as I said, stabilising the fashion economy) and swap it for a good book.

At the moment I am loving some of K&Co's underwear. I love it because not only does it have straight sizes but also a great Plus Size Lingerie section. I like my blog posts to appeal to all my readers and having both plus size fashion bloggers and straight size fashion bloggers - I am hoping everyone will find some interest in it!? My three favourites at the moment are:

I love them because of the colours, the material and because they are soo pretty! Much more interesting than  plain. white. bras... 

Let me know what you think of the pictures above? and your opinion on lingerie? What's more important, comfort or style? Does a good fitting bra make all the difference? Where do you like to get your underwear from?



P.s Sorry about the lack of posts recently, I have been away on holiday with my family in Brittany, France - pictures to follow!