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!

"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! 

The real abbreviations...

No one speaks properly these days. It's BTW this and FYI that. Text language has turned into a whole new language itself, one many people don't get (me included at times...). But really they're all just a word to represent an action, and they have to start with a hashtag, #whatevs. These are my translations:

YOLO- 'You Only Live Once'

an excuse to do anything you want, be it eating an extra scoop of ice cream or getting arrested. Original.

Examples: 

"Sneaking some chocolate out of the fridge #YOLO"

"Robbing a bank #YOLO"

LOL- 'Laugh Out Loud'

don't know many people that only laugh in their head. 

Examples:

"Watching Celebrity Juice #LOL"

"Got told by my Mum #LOL"

BRT- 'Be Right There'

I'm late but I'm saying I'm nearly there but really I just woke up and can't be bothered to tell the person the truth.

Examples:

"You're at Costa? #BRT"

"Round the corner #BRT"

DIY- 'Do It Yourself'

Stop being lazy and ordering stuff online from IKEA and then getting a handyman to put it all together. Get off your bum and make yourself useful.

Examples:

"Changed the plug! #DIY"

"Fixed up my drawers #DIY"

I hope you can put up with my extreme sarcasm and see what these things really mean:).

June...

Good morning sun! Bonjour maxi dresses, hola sandals! YES! The 'S' word has arrived...SUMMER! The puffa jacket and beanie hat have been put to the back of Narnia...IE my wardrobe...and I'm so hyped! Everywhere has their new stock coming in. Everything is new, fresh and exciting!!!

Fashion Events In June
This month seems to be full of men's mishaps so if your into that kind of thing then visit the British Fashion Council Event List on their website!

My Top 5 June Must-Haves

Cream Blouse.
My favourite was River Island's Chelsea Girl Cream Lace Yolk Blouse. The embellishment on its sleeves are so beautiful, especially the lace cuff. Check it out!
Cream Chelsea Girl Lace Yolk Blouse

Something Electric Blue!
Zara has a simply beautiful blazer. View below!
Zara's Single Button Blazer

Lace Embellishments.
This dress from Snow Traffic is not one I would usually choose thinking of my quick trim and classic taste...yet, I LOVE IT! I picked mine up from a stall at Spitalfields but I'm sure you can find it else where.
Snow Traffic's Leaves Print Dress.

A Hint Of Iridescence.

Recently I found the most amazing store called Monki! My friend had told me about it and I was intrigued at all their amazing stuff! They have a shop on Carnaby Street which I'll be snooping about in at my first chance! For iridescence, I found an amazing pair of Monki Sandals, so here they are!
Monki's Iridescent Ulrike Sandal.

                                          

Big Necklaces.

If your going to wear something quite simple and understated then why not pair it with a big necklace! This season the necklaces are BIG! With every pattern and colour you can ever imagine! For my favourite, I have Topshop's Premium Rhinestone Body Cover.

                                           

Favorite Fashion Blogs

1) Style Bubble - http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/

"Susanna Lau, also known as Susie Bubble, is a writer and editor living and working in London. Lau started her blog 'Style Bubble' in March 2006. It consists of her widely read thoughts, personal experiences and observations on fashion with a focus on spotlighting young and unknown talent. Lau was editor of Dazed Digital, the website of Dazed & Confused magazine, from 2008-2010. Lau now works full-time on her blog and other freelance projects, including writing for Elle, The Daily Rubbish and Dazed Digital."

From Susanna's 'About Me' section!

2) Forever Amber - http://www.foreveramber.co.uk/

"I’m Amber, and I’m a self-employed writer working solely to support an expensive shoe habit. I also like holidays in Florida, dresses, big hair and ghost stories. Oh, and wine. I live in central Scotland with my husband, Terry, a small white wolf called Rubin, 109 pairs of shoes (and counting), and far too many dresses. Forever Amber started out as an online journal, but has recently morphed into more of a personal style/beauty blog, as I attempt to tell the story of my life through the outfits I wear and the beauty products I buy.

Here’s a little bit more about me.."

From Amber's 'About Me' Section!

This Is June!

LMW. X x x