Stylish Latte: 2009

Sunday 29 November 2009

Stephanie Hearts Topshop

Heart Stud Dress £95

Blue Checked Shirt £28

Stephanie Pratt in French Connection's Spirit Catcher Dress

It's not the first time a star of The Hills chose French Connection to wear to events, Lo Bosworth is also a big fan of FC dresses. Stephanie's sequin number is priced at £200 and will be a favourite for the parties at this time of the year. It has a subtle art deco feel to it and won't need accessorizing (keep the shoes simple too). Also comes in gold/black and white.

Friday 27 November 2009

Alexa Chung Wears Stud One Shoulder Topshop Dress

I love that Alexa wore the dress with a leopard print coat but the neckline is special enough without the long pendants. I'd probably add this season's skinny belt to finish off the look. The dress is available from the website at £55.

Kristen Stewart at the New Moon premiere in Los Angeles

We are all obsessed with Twilight in one way or another but while we are still deciding on whether to join Team Jacob or Team Edward, Bella doesn't get as much attention. I'm sure Kristen's plan is to wear the most stunning dresses to the film's premieres around the world to compete with the two hottest co-stars in the history of filmmaking.

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals

As I went into Topshop today to browse and probably purchase as it's payday (yay!) I noticed the Starburst sequin dress £65 that immediately reminded me of Kristen's Oscar de la Renta gown she wore to the Los Angeles Premiere of the new movie last week. It's a great piece if you want to copy her style but not sure about wearing a floor length evening dress to upcoming parties:)

Tuesday 24 November 2009

Guys, you have to buy John & Edward's Hi-Tops!

They were THE fashion icons of the show and will be missed for putting the X into X Factor. My outfits recently have been greatly influenced by John and Edward's cool, preppy and slightly old school style.

These Puma trainers are a must for anyone that's at least a size 7 and loves the twins - or colourful hi-tops. Click HERE to get them now from Schuh for £69.99!

Edward's purple Reeboks also available from Schuh at £45

Smart Colour Blocking - Natalie Portman

Colour Blocking is a trend for every season. It is a great way to step away from the black and experiment with exciting shades. I love this outfit on Natalie and it proves that 4 different colours could work just as well together.

Dress £38 from ASOS, Croc Bag £6 from Matalan, Purple Peeptoes £10 from Peacocks, Satin Ribbon to make belt, about 30p per metre from haberdashery shops.

Sunday 22 November 2009

X Factor Fashion Week 6

Week 6 was not the most inspiring show to blog about. With Stacey being the last remaining girl it's becoming difficult to follow the previous X Fashion blog posts.

Stacey's dress was another evening gown from Suzanne Neville in a capuccino satin. I wish the stylists would put her in something that suits her age more. She's only 19! I'm sure you can find similar options in Debenhams' occasions dress department but maybe this look is not supposed to be tried at home.

Cheryl chose a Richard Nicoll corset dress for saturday and Alexander Wang's sequin number for the results show.

Dannii stayed with a nude corset style dress by Lisa Ho, not so different from previous weeks J'Aton Couture gowns. Sunday's choice was a very poor interpretation of Jennifer Lopez's plunging Versace that she wore to the Grammy awards in 2000. In my opinion the tropical print dress paired with the long hair extensions was overkill.

Fergie at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

I love the mix of colourful and edgy with this animal print Blumarine dress and the Balmain zip boots. It works for the pink carpet but I could imagine this for a night out on the town. Effortless and very youthful. Why don't you try some of these similar pieces:

Dress £38 from Lipsy at Oli.co.uk, Studded Biker Bomber £25 from Be Beau at Matalan, Zip Heels £30 from New Look.

Tuesday 10 November 2009

Katy Perry in River Island's Panda beanie

£12.99 from River Island. (I got mine in grey last week!)

Check out the cat ear beanie also from RI £12.99:

X Factor Fashion Week 5 The Girls

It's not looking good for this section of the blog as the girls are getting voted off every week but for now, I'll try my best. (Might even start on the boys next week.)

LUCIE

Get her look:

Clockwise from top left: 1. Black Shrug £16 from Peacocks, 2. Shredded Jeans £45 from Topshop, Metallic Top £20 from Dorothy Perkins, Chain Necklace £6 from New Look, Buckle Boots £30 from Peacocks, Studded Jeans £60 from Topshop, Red Vest £25 from Topshop.

STACEY

Caged Sandals £25 from Dorothy Perkins, Sparkly Top £10 from Matalan, Charm Cluster Necklace £7 from Diva at Miss Selfridge, Jersey Boyfriend Cardi £18 from Dorothy Perkins. (Just add last week's ultra-shiny leggings!)

CHERYL & DANNII

1. £65 from Oasis, 2. £18 from Matalan, 3. £18 from New Look

1. £39 from RARE at Topshop, 2. £45 from ASOS, 3. £50 from Topshop

Tuesday 3 November 2009

Get 25% off Warehouse with this week's Grazia magazine

Everyone who knows me could easily tell you that I am obsessed with fashion magazines. I subscribe for most monthlies but I get a weekly buzz on tuesdays when buying Grazia and reading it with a hot chocolate. It's there every week for a fashion pick-me-up and most issues come with a chance to shop with a discount in a particular brand. This week it is Warehouse and DKNY jeans. You will also find details about Warehouse's shopping events this month and how you could get yourself a goodie bag.