Sunday 13 April 2014

Awards Season's Leading Ladies

This award season, the frocks haven't been for the faint hearted. Some have oozed elegance and sophistication whilst others have been different and fun. Though, like always some have been downright awful. Simply fashion don'ts. And while this year has had a mix of both, there has been two people who have savily shone out of the mass of celebs and glamazons. Allison Williams and Lupita Nyong'o. Take a look at my favourite two looks of theirs from this season!

Allison 


Allison looks gorgeous in both of these completely different looks. In the first one, she is wearing a two-toned, tuxedo neck dress by the late L'Wren Scott. She has acessorized the beautiful dress with simple black courts and a black clutch. She looks every part the Hollywood actress.

In the second look, Allison is wearing a great design by fellow Brit, Emilia Wickstead. Emilia's collection has been well showcased this year with many models of the range including Caitlin Fitzgerald who featured on my Golden Globes Lowdown (Click here for a link). The candy pink really pops and doesn't drown her figure. She looks extremely sophisticated with a slick-back do and earrings.

Lupita



Lupita really has worn the world to this season. In this Chanel Couture dress and jacket combo, she looks every bit elegant. It's light pink shade goes well with her white clutch and really highlights the whiteness of her teeth and eyes.

In this STUHNING Dior Couture gown, Lupita really has hit the fashion jackpot. The beautiful emerald shade contrasts well against her skin tone, whilst the matching gold belt and cuffs tie the whole outfit together. I love the trailing skirt and pleated hem. I'd probably say this was my favourite outfit of award season. Well done!

Thank you for reading and sorry it's sooo late. All pictures are from the Vogue UK app, (featured in my recent fashion app blog post), for Apple and Android products. I look forward to seeing more wonderful outfits from both gorgeous girls! Happy Easter!

Monday 7 April 2014

"We don't need fashion to survive, we just desire it so much" - Marc Jacobs

Couldn't have really said it better myself. So, today I'm going to try to be a little fashion fairy godmother and pass on a few little essentials of mine. I recently got an iPhone and was excitedly amazed by the amount of fashion apps there were (huge smiley face). I thought I couldn't keep these little gold mines uncovered, it'd be a bit selfish really! 

THE ESSENTIAL 

Vogue Daily News




To keep on top with all the fash biz, you have everything in one app. Truly fabby! This app has two sections (Daily News and People & Parties) so you can get your update nice and speedy. Don't think I could live without this app.

THE SHOP-TILL-YA-DROPS

Asos and Topshop



I think you understand that I can choose between the two. That would just be cruel. Both are filled with amazing clothes and accessories and amazing stuff. For me, they're the King and Queen of High Street (don't know who's who). Both have either a notebook or wish list so you can save your stuff and buy later, or just admire.

THE GAME 

Covet Fashion




I'm addicted. Really, I can't get of this thing. Who knew styling an outfit for a 'Film Opening' or 'Shopping on Rodeo Drive' was soooo much fun? I certainly do now. It's a great lil game that once you try you need.

THE QUOTE MASTER 

Fashion Pocket Quotes




This app is very handy, I've gotta say. In fact, every morning at 08:00 exactly, they send me a fashion quote. Cuties. They have some great quotes from Yves Saint Laurent, Anna Wintour, Michelle Obama and of course more. This provides my nice little daily slab of inspiration in a fashiony way.

THE FABBY FRENCHIE

Gaultier: His Fashion World




This one is full of fabby French info, hence the title. Jean's app really is the creme de la creme. With pics, info, vids, quotes and references, it's your guide to French fashion heaven. Which I'd imagine is somewhere I want to visit.

Hopefully this is useful, if not, it was fun writing it! Go download these from the App Store!