Party Season!

The Party Season is upon us... and as money is tight this time of year we may not have much to spare to look fantastic at the parties after we have played Santa! But with these gorgeous dresses at a good price there is no excuse!
 Key trends for the festive period always tend to be velvet, lace and glitter, in dark shades of red purple and black, and this year is not any different. I found an exclusive festive dress which I love, the velvet no.3 below! What better way to show the festive spirit than this Mrs Clause number?!

Here are the links to where you can find these beauty's:

Lace

1- £21 @ Charlotte Russe

2- £36 @ Lavish Alice

3- £22 @ She Inside

Velvet

1- £10 @ New Look

2- £12.99 @ h&m

3- £20 @ Efox City

Sparkle

1- £25 @ ASOS

2- £29.99 @ Miss Guided

3- £24.95 @ Chiara Fashion

Amy.

Do it yourself..

As Christmas is fast approaching, we will all be looking for party wear, however some of us may not have copious amounts of money to splurge! Especially when you have to budget for presents and nights out! Gothic Glamour is a principal look just now, which looks enchanting and edgy, very appropriate for Christmas nights out. 

Studs are also still very popular this season, and for those who cannot afford a brand new dress, River Island has created a D.I.Y kit with all the essentials to update your look and recycle your wardrobe! The kit, only costing a mere £5, includes different shapes and sized studs  and skulls, to rejuvenate any outfit with little effort. It is available online or in store, making it so easy to do some quick and quirky alterations!

Amy.

Midi Mad

Mid length always adds an element of class to an outfit. It gives it, I hate to say it, but 'sex appeal' to an outfit whilst keeping it sophisticated. It suits all different shapes and sizes. It shows off long legs and helps to elongate the shorter pins. It adds curves to those who are lacking and compliments those with a more womanly figure. Dresses and skirts are widely available now in a mid-length, with various patterns and prints. Printed midi-dresses are hugely popular at the moment, cross and skull prints being main features. Minimal accessories are needed, it is a feature of its own. Feast you eyes on these little gems!

Available from:

1- £12.99 @ Miss Rebel

2- £20 @ River Island

3- £10.99 @ Bang on the Trend

4- £14.95 @ Chiara Fashion

5- £20 @ River Island

6- £17 @ Republic

7- £25 @ River Island

Amy.

Peplum Perfect

It's back! Peplum is a recurring trend, thankfully. It is a great style for highlighting feminine curves and hiding any unwanted curves. It really is a style for everyone and can be work-wear or club-wear. It is available in skirts, tops and dresses, so much choice! I have a few peplum pieces and would recommend for everyone to try it.

Here are a few I found for under £30:

1- £29.99 @Pull and Bear

2- £22 @ Dorothy Perkins

3- £19 @ Mango

4- £25 @ ASOS

5- £24.99 @ New Look

6- £9.99 @ Amazon

7- £25 @ River Island

Amy.

Suitable Soles

No matter how cold it is our feet should always look pretty, but they should also be slightly practical to avoid any unnecessary accidents! I've included some boots which I thought were both pretty and practical. I have recently purchased a pair of heeled boots from Missguided which I love! They are both comfortable and beautiful, everything a girl could want in a pair of shoes. Heeled boots are definitely worth investing in, as they can be dressed up or dressed down and worn all year round, well worth the money if you ask me. Another thing which makes these boots worth the money is the colour, black will never go out of fashion and can go with almost anything, there is no question whether you should buy a pair or not.

Where to find them:

1- £29.99 @ h&m
2- £20 @ Republic
3- £28.74 @ JC Penny
4- £25.60 @ Debenhams
5- £29.99 @ New Look
6- £29.94 @Yes Style

Amy.

Go Grunge

Grunge has been around for decades, originating with the rock movement in the 80's it has been updated constantly and is very big right now in 2012. It is an effortless look, which still looks stylish and unique. You can use different layers and various shades to complete your outfit. Although it shouldn't look too much, it's all about looking as if you have made zero effort but still look great. It requires minimum effort and allows you to experiment with different pieces and make-up styles. Leather is always associated with grunge, and it has been huge recently, from jackets to leggings, and tops to shoes. Also huge baggy jumpers and t-shirts, which is great for this weather as you can be cosy and fashionable! It really is an ideal style for days when you are running late or just can't be bothered! Celebs such as the Olsen twins and Rihanna ar usually sporting the grunge look.Army prints and plaid is also a main feature, and available almost everywhere right now. Below are some items you should definitely have if you are going grunge.

Army Jacket - £28 @ Fashion Union
Tartan Shirt - £18 @ Chic Nova
Skull Scarf - £25 @ River Island
Skull Ring - £12 @ Accessorize
Black Trilby Hat - £12.99 @ New Look
***Leather Biker Jacket - £12 @ Maxnina****
'I HAVE ISSUES' Sweater - £16 @ Etsy
Green Knitted Hat - £17 @ Topshop
Studded Biker Boots - £24.70 @ Spy Love Buy
Leather Quilted Hotpants - £15 @ River Island
Plum Lipstick - £14 @ Sephora
Purple Cross Sweater - £14.99 @ New Look


Amy.

Creepers, fashionable or just creepy?

Initially, I was totally against the 'brothel creeper' shoe, the name doesn't do them any favours for starters, and for this reason I considered them to be creepy. Whenever anyone walked by I did question their fashion sense, and overall sense for that matter. I found them an eyesore and was determined not to be swayed into thinking they were nice.  

However, this did not go to plan. I actually find them acceptable now, and in some ways nice! My protest for these shoes was slightly defeated when I seen a pair of leopard print ones on sale in River Island, this is when I welcomed the idea of a pair, I did refrain from buying a pair though. They are very edgy and make any outfit look a bit different. The were popular since the 50's when the 'Teddy Boy's' wore them and were also sold in Vivienne Westwood's store- Let It Rock - in the 70's. They have been adopted by the sub-cultures such as Indie, Skunk and Goths. The idea of, the otherwise known triple-soled shoe, has admittedly grown on me and I may be making a purchase soon.

I found some lovely creepers in New Look, all for under £30!!

Amy.