Karen Millen Fastest At Fashion!

I may well be quite behind with this news but felt it is most definitely necessary to blog about it. Every lady has had that moment of not having anything to wear and no time to shop due to working hours, or the moment where you weren't intending to have an evening out or you simply have an outfit disaster. Karen Millen are here to save your day offering a 90 minute delivery service of their beautiful dresses. This means you can choose your dress and pay online, go have a relaxing bath and cocktail and before you know it the dress you ordered has arrived at your home. Or even order on your lunch hour and it will arrive at your office in advance of you finishing work. This is certainly the fastest online fashion I know about.


All you need to do is make sure you click the 90 minute Shutl banner once you have chosen your garments and proceeded to the checkout. However this amazing delivery service isn't available everywhere in the UK, you must check your postcode for delivery options to your area.

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Wimbledon Fashion

So you thought all eyes at Wimbledon would be glued to the game? This is most unlikely as many are already commenting on the best dressed, the worst, the most outrageous and the winning look. Making a fashion statement on the court is now just as normal as drinking pimms or eating delicious strawberries and cream.

The Williams sisters never fail to make a fashion statement with Venus today sporting a v-neck white playsuit with cut out sleeves from her own fashion label EleVen. The playsuit is made with a lace fabric, exposes an area of her back, has a gold zip at the front and she accessorised the piece with a thin gold belt. The outfit was strangely baggy from her waist above and high rising on her legs. It may not seem the most practical of outfits to play tennis in but features such as the extra large armholes make it an understandable choice for Venus; its practical in some ways, promotes her own fashion label and allows her to make a statement before the game even begins. However the oversized ring, necklace with a large pendant and giant heavy metal earrings surely must have caused a distraction when playing tennis? The outfit caused a stir of varying opinions; some think the choice of outfit was fun and fresh whereas others prefer a more traditional tennis ensemble. Whether you think Venus made an excellent choice or a terrible mistake, the important thing is she won her sets 6-3, 6-1.

"It's a jumper," Williams said. "Jumpers are very 'now,' as is lace. The shoulders have a lot of draping. It's a kind of trendy dress. It's fun. The back is like a cutout or peekaboo. I'm always trying to do something different and fun."

Its not just Venus making news in the fashion world, it was younger sister Serena making the fashion statement yesterday during warm ups. Serena wore a simple long sleeve white t-shirt with a pair of extremely flamboyant tie-dye pink and white leggings and a black Nike cap. Serena is used to making fashion statements on centre court, she caused a stir when she sported a denim skirt, black crop top and knee high Nike boots at the US opens in 2004. It had very little resemblance to a traditional white ladies tennis outfit. 

Although I like the traditional tennis outfit, I believe wearing what you feel comfortable in is of the most importance. Choosing an outfit which you can easily move about in and doesn’t affect your performance in a negative way is necessary. I guess Venus and Serena often choose to wear outfits which they feel confident and powerful in and if you believe you can win you most definitely can.

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Gareth Pugh for MAC cosmetics

MAC cosmetics are certainly no strangers to collaborations. Arguably some of the best include Barbie Loves MAC, Hello Kitty for MAC, MAC give me Liberty of London and most recently Wonder Woman. Now the Canadian company are launching a new exciting collection in collaboration with British fashion designer Gareth Pugh later this year in November. This new venture won’t be a huge surprise to many as the two companies have had a public relationship for the past seven years, with MAC supporting Pugh since he broke into London Fashion Week and other international catwalks.

MAC are keeping some information quiet but have suggested that the range will consist of a number of colour cosmetics and accessories which will all be packaged in designs by Gareth Pugh himself.

Personally I am hoping to see plentiful amounts of black, grey and white metallic tones in eyeshadows and nail polishes, something that truly reflects the ethos of Gareth Pugh. I must admit that I am just as excited about the packaging designed by Pugh as I am about the make-up range. I am expecting something sculptured, smoky and death-like created in latex or leather. 

Gareth is one of few who effortlessly makes the gothic look glamorous, using the boldness of black and white tones to support his sculptured pieces of clothing which are more like a piece of art. His talent for design is extraordinary; dressing star’s such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Kylie Minogue.

The new launch will be celebrated in style with a glamorous cocktail party in New York next month. 

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Kate Middleton And The Shola Dress

Today it would be fair to say that Kate Middleton is the public figure who depicts the essence of style. Since her engagement and marriage to Prince William every photographer wants to capture an image of her latest look, which inevitably sends her female followers onto a shopping quest to buy her latest look.

The most recent significant event for the royal couple was meeting the Obamas at Buckingham Palace on a visit to London. Kate chose to wear a piece named ‘Shola’ by the high street retailer Reiss; a camel sheath, bandage style dress priced in store at £175. After being pictured and filmed in this beautiful piece, the dress sold out almost immediately in stores and crashed the Reiss online store for two days. Not surprisingly some ebay sellers have priced the Reiss garment at an extravagant £600 making profits of £425 per dress due to it being unavailable in stores at the moment. Reiss have stated the dress will be back in stores in approximately six weeks. 

Fashion retailers should be prepared for sell-outs as whatever Kate decides to wear, the nation also desires to wear. A similar effect occurred when she purchased a notable blue Issa dress priced at £399 for the public announcement of the couples engagement. Some would say this is a small price for what is effectively a little piece of Royal heritage. I believe it is simply refreshing and exciting for the young female who can buy and wear a piece from a brand that the young Duchess also wears, without having to buy a copied style from a lower priced retailer because they can’t afford it. It was estimated that this particular ensemble boosted sales by an astounding 45% for London label Issa.

“Whenever any important figure wears fashion it's going to influence people all over the world, and obviously this is her moment, so anything that she chooses is going to be of huge interest," says Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue.

In the future I would love to see Kate also wear some less established designer’s work, she has the ability to make an individuals career by simply wearing a garment for literally two minutes. Her every move in fashion is watched by many eager eyes across the whole world not just the UK, she is currently the ultimate globe trendsetter. 

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Lily Allen & Sarah Owen launch at Harvey Nichols

I can't describe how much I loved the documentary series "From Riches To Rags" watching sisters Lily Allen and Sarah Owen following their fashion business dream. It provided a inspiring and truthful insight into the time, effort and struggles involved in the setting up of a fashion business. It was just last year when the pair launched 'Lucy In Disguise,' the ultimate vintage shopping experience located in Covent Garden, where one can hire or buy the vintage pieces at a range of prices. But last night the business became even bigger, launching their new fashion line of ready to wear dresses at none other than Harvey Nichols.            

Lily and Sarah last night wore some of their own creations from their vintage inspired collection. Lily wore a floor length pale green gown with a shining sequin bolero jacket and Sarah modelled a black beaded jumpsuit. Some famous friends including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Charlotte Dellal and Jaime Winstone also modelled some beautiful pieces.

The event itself was very much vintage styled to the maximum, seeming every girls dream with carousel horses, seaside inspiration and waiters dressed in sailor suits.

 

Lily has described fictional character Lucy as “A time-traveling fashionista who’s inviting you to explore her wardrobe… It’s a great opportunity to play with the character."

"This is the place where the vintage loving girl can buy or hire desirable pieces from whichever decade she chooses. Housed under one roof, beaded dresses from the 20’s, evening gowns from the 30’s rub shoulders with 40’s tea dresses and prom dresses from the 50’s. Ossie Clark and Biba from the 60’s and 70’s, sequins and sparkle from the 70’s and 80’s, whether you want to look like Bianca at Studio 54 or Twiggy sashaying down the King’s road in ’67, you’ll find the right look for you at LID."

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New Look Drop Crotch

Whether you're going on holiday or simply want some summer trousers, these drop crotch trousers at New Look are a must have this season and an absolute bargain at just £9.99! The trousers are available in eight different colours.

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Save The Sea

Check out Katharine Hamnett's new range at Selfridges. The new range is part of Project Ocean, a connection made between Selfridges and the Zoological Society. By buying one of these products not only are you gaining a new piece for your wardrobe, but you're making a statement and not just in fashion. Spread the word about the issues of the ocean on a canvas bag or a t-shirt and a large amount of your payment for the item goes to Project Ocean, raising money to help solve issues such as over-fishing. Selfridges are not making any profit for selling these products.

 

If you don't fancy this "Save The Sea" tote there are other products and other slogans available; "Love," "Stop And Think," "Save The World" and "No More Fish In The Sea."

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