Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 July 2014

StyleCrush Loves...Leather Circle Skirts

This popular trend has been ongoing since 2012 and has not seemed to die down during this current summer season. Be sure to match the skirt with a plain or printed shirt to give yourself more of a preppy look with an edge as seen on Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift and Rihanna.


You can purchase a similar skirt at ASOS here for a bargain of only £35!

Will you be rocking the leather circle skirt this season? 

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

StyleCrush's Pick of the Week

StyleCrush Loves this Oliver Bonas Mia stripe dress!

Be sure to check out their website for this gorgeous piece along with their new Spring/Summer 2014 collection


Mia Stripe Dress - £59.50
Layla Mint Clutch - £28
Heart Necklace £26



Monday, 19 May 2014

The Cannes International Film Festival 2014 - Day One

The annual Cannes Film Festival began last week with a series of movies to look forward to as well as the following stunning red carpet looks that made the event even more memorable



Blake Lively looked gorgeous in this chiffon Gucci Premiere gown with the thigh high split displaying her gold Casadei sandals


Reality star turned model Kendall Jenner went for a more youthful edgy look wearing a monochrome dress from Chanel’s Resort 2014 collection


Actress Nicole Kidman exuded elegance in this Armani Privé Spring 2014 gown while keeping her hair and make up minimal and simple.


Zhang Ziyi opted for a Stéphane Rolland Spring 2014 Couture futuristic gown 


Zoe Saldana went for a more romantic look in a simple Victoria Beckham Fall 2014 RTW chiffon gown


Which was your favourite look of the night?


Tuesday, 15 April 2014

MTV Movie Awards 2014 Coverage

This year's MTV Movie Awards featured a series of epic moments including Zac Efron's accepting his award for Best Shirtless Performance, and a musical number by host Conan O'Brien.

The looks on the Red Carpet did not disappoint giving us the glitz and glam that we all look forward to during award season.

Snow Queens


Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea opted for a Spring 2014 John Galliano dress and heels, while Rocsi Diaz wore a gorgeous two piece ensemble from Monica Rose x Lovers + Friends collection paired with nude pumps. Ellie Goulding, who performed at the event, kept her look simple in an Emporio Armani dress and Jimmy Choo sandals.

Edgy Prints


Lupita Nyong'o wore a fashion forward frock from Chanel's Fall 2014 collection appropriately paired with Casadei ‘Blade’ pumps. 


Disney sweetheart Zendaya stunned in this neon Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2014 dress

Pretty Pastels


Designer Rachel Antonoff wore a coral paint suit from her RWT collection while Jessica Alba opted for a playful look wearing a Kenzo high-waist skirt and white Piece d’Anarchive tube top  paired with geometric printed Jimmy Choo ‘Anouk’ pumps.

Which was your favourite look?


Tuesday, 25 March 2014

StyleCrush's Food for Thought - Kimye Vogue Cover

Since Kanye West and Kim Kardshaian announced they were dating in 2012, they have quickly become the world's most talked about couple. From the arrival of their first child North to that proposal, it would be difficult to argue against the fact that Kimye have kept the world talking.



While Kanye West is widely known for the success of his music production credits and successful albums, Kim and her family were led into stardom following the success of their reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. And given the reason behind Kim's popularity, many have argued that a reality star should have not been permitted to grace the cover of a prestigious magazine such as US Vogue.


Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar was one of many who were far from pleased with the Kimye feature

The cover which featured the couple in marital atire sparked outrage among fans, with many convinced that Kanye begged Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour for the honour who was quick to shut down these allegations. From US Weekly's editors letter she writes: "As for the cover, my opinion is that it is both charming and touching, and it was, I should add, entirely our idea to do it; you may have read that Kanye begged me to put his fiancee on Vogue's cover. He did nothing of the sort," she added. "The gossip might make better reading, but the simple fact of the matter is that it isn't true."

While Kim is widely known for her reality star status, her style accolades make it difficult for her fashion credibility to be disputed.


Kim founded the DASH boutique along with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe in 2005 and has since opened stores in West Hollywood, Miami Beach, New York, and Florida.

Since Vogue is a fashion based magazine it can also be argued that she is being honoured for just that...

Kim's Fashion Moments


Do you think the Kimye cover is well deserved?

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Oscars 2014 Coverage

This Oscars took place on Sunday and was a far cry from it's usual serious tone. The event was hosted by Ellen DeGeneres who successfully lightened the mood with a notorious selfie that was retweeted more than a million times in an hour, as well as ordering the guests pizza to enjoy.

The red carpet looks did not disappoint with many exuding glitz and glamour as always...

Neutral Tones


Cate Blanchett stunned in this nude embroidered Armani Privé Fall 2013 Couture gown


E! Correspondent Giuliana Rancic brought a romantic look to the red carpet in Paolo Sebastian Fall 2014 Couture


Naomi Watts wore a simple but elegant beaded encrusted Calvin Klein Collection gown 

Metallica


Last year's best actress winner Anne Hathaway wore a stunning Gucci halter neck gown with crystal embroidered detail bringing a new take on this season's metallic trend


Angelina Jolie looked gorgeous in this Elie Saab Fall 2013 beaded gown


Emma Watson in a shimmery Vera Wang

Pop of Colour


This was clearly Lupita's night! Not only was she one of the most best dressed this year she also picked up an award for Best Supporting Actress. The newcomer looked flawless in this dramatic Prada gown.


Jennifer Lawrence wore an elegant bold red Christian Dior peplum dress 

Dark and Lovely


Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron made a clear fashion statement in this dramatic Dior Couture gown paired with a sleek hairstyle and minimal make up


Julia Roberts also stunned in this lace custom made Givenchy gown


A-List actress Sandra Bullock looked regal in this gorgeous Alexandra McQueen gown paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewels

Which look was your favourite? 



Friday, 28 February 2014

StyleCrush Food for Thought

Music mogul Pharell Williams created quite the buzz at this year's Grammy Awards with his unusual choice of attire.



While many questioned his Smokey the Bear-esque choice of style it seems Pharrell and "that" hat have seemly set a trend on the catwalk. Gareth Pugh debuted their Fall collection where one look in particular reminded us of the singer-rapper.


Do you think this look will catch on?

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

BRIT Awards 2014

This year's BRIT Awards did not disappoint, with performances from Katy Perry, Beyonce and an explosive collaborative effort with Rudimental and Bastille.

It won't hard to notice the previlent fashion trends on the red carpet and the stage.

Embellishments


Beyonce wore a form fitting custom made Vrettos Vrettakos Couture gown
Katy Perry stunned in Julien Macdonald Fall 2014 dress
While Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley opted for a mini Saint Laurent Spring 2014 dress


Vibrant Colours


Rita Ora looked gorgeous in a plunging Prada gown making good use of the yellow spring colour
Iggy Azealea wore a conservative Elie Saab Resort 2014 gown
Myleene Klass opted for an edgy mark Fast Spring 2014 dress

Sheer Madness


While Kimberley Walsh donned an elegant Blumarine Spring 2014 long sleeve dress, Jessie J's Julien Macdonald jumpsuit and Ellie Goulding's Vivienne Westwood gown turned heads for all the wrong reasons

Which was your favourite look?

Friday, 14 February 2014

StyleCrush Loves...New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week commenced last week and has only furthered our anticipation for the trends this coming Autumn and Winter.

Plunging Necklines

Diane von Fürstenberg and Donna Karen managed to successfully blend elegance and sensuality with their floor length gowns and low cut necklines


Robe Coats

Christian Siriano, Altuzarra and Creatures of the Wind have recreated outerwear with this Dressing Gown Chic trend for fall


Mad About Plaid

One of my personal favourite trends has shown no signs of slowing down. Tommy Hilfiger added his own lumberjack twist to the tartan trend mixing plaid prints with sheer lined boots.


Which was your favourite trend?

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Pure London 2014

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Pure London Spring/Summer fashion exhibition. The event consisted of impressive collections from up and coming designer labels as well as a few catwalk shows and seminars.



While I managed to network with many of these designers be sure to check back here for coverage on their awe-inspiring collections.





Thursday, 6 February 2014

StyleCrush Loves...Lupita Nyong'o for Vogue Italia

This week Vogue Italia released stunning images of the 12 Years of Slave Actress. The Kenyan beauty gave a series of poses very reminiscent of Grace Jones in her prime, while keeping the grace and elegant style we so love about her.







Thursday, 30 January 2014

StyleCrush Loves...Chanel '94

This week songstress Rihanna promoted her collaboration with MAC cosmetics by appearing on Good Morning America this week.


She strayed away from her usual edgy style sporting a coral suit from Chanel's Spring 1994 Collection first seen on modelled by Naomi Campbell.


What do you think of Rihanna's new look?