5 Dress Trends for S/S '12 - Mermaids & More

UNDER THE SEA

Shimmery metallics, pearlescent sequins and fishtail detailing bring out your inner Ariel.

TFNC Sequin Dress with Long Sleeves £55 from ASOS

PRETTY IN PRINT

Christopher Kane no longer has the monotony on all things printed (although this little number is rather nice). Inspired by tropical, galactical, animal.

Christopher Kane Rainbow Dress £248 from Matches

WASHED NEON

Pin-up girl palettes, cat flicks and cropped denim, think mints and lilacs and rock it like Rizzo.

Acne Zip Back Heavy Tunic Dress £220 from My Wardrobe

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

Versace for H&M and the come back of Ab Fab are just the beginning of a full on 90s rave Face magazine reading resurgence.

 

Coco Backless Dress in Baroque Print £35 from Motel Rocks

NEW NUDE

Goodbye nude hello Great Gatsby blushes and creams, a perfect trend for perfect ladies.

Elenor Technique Skirt Dress in Soft Cappuccino £225 from Reiss

Sofa Sanity Sale Selection

For some reason unknown to even myself I ventured into town today to pick up THREE last minute Christmas presents. So unlike me to not a) buy everything online and b) not be militantly organised by September. It was not however as bad as I feared and I came back not only satisfied that I had pulled off last minute present buying without any 'that will have to do' moments but also with my sanity in tact. And he who dares wins - I also got a couple of gifts at a fraction of the price because everyone has gone steamrolling into sale.

Normally I only reserve my sale shopping for higher value items where you can make real savings (actually who am I kidding, I'm always skint) and avoid mid-range stores like the plague whilst they bring out 3 three year old stock from dusty warehouses... This year however whether you're out for a spree or hankering after a steal, there are some great pieces to be picked up and being the kind goodhearted person that I am, I have picked out the highlights for you...

Vampire Suck Tee from Urban Outfitters was £28 now £14

Sherry Dress from Motel Rocks was £38 now £17

See by Chloe Cardigan at My Wardrobe was £308 now £154

Parisan Stiletto Shoe at Miss Selfridge was £59 now £30

Sacha Maxi Dress at Boohoo was £20 now £5

Tan Saddle Bag at French Connection was £250 now £167.50

Christmas at Babington House with 40% off My Wardrobe

So this weekend we headed off to Babington House like the stereotypical Style reading Londoner's that we are, looking to escape the grey concrete and immerse ourselves in rolling green hills. That or just browse the internet and watch X-Factor in a more expensive living room than ours... And it was bliss.We could have easily stayed another day, week, month even.

My favourite part of the weekend was of course people watching - assessing who they were, if they really suited their other half, what labels they were wearing and my current fascination - what they do for a living when they aren't living it up at country spa's in Bath...and if they in fact did anything at all.

If like me, you feel like a bit of an impostor in situations like this, make your style choice from the shelves of My Wardrobe for that perfect warm cosy winter outfit that screams countryside whilst remaining stylish. And if you can't quite afford all this lot in one fell swoop, let My Wardrobe help you out with a whopping 40% off... Just enter SECRETSALE8 at the checkout.   

Theory Scotia Long Sleeve cardigan £385

J Brand Wine Skinny Zip Ankle Jodhpur £265

3.1 Phillip Lim Placket Front Sweater Sleeve Top £365

Eugenia Kim Hunter Green Lauren Velour Felt Hat £320

Ash Crosby Studded Curve Cowboy Ankle Boot £225

(images courtesy of Soho House Group) 

Mawi moves to the Ditch

Ruby red gems, a gold chain and skulls. What's not to like?

Mawi is apparently opening her first store in Shoreditch. Just down the road. Community discount? I do hope.

Source: my-wardrobe.com