Life under the electric (blue) lights: My top 5 blue bargains

Other than orange, electric blue is the colour to be seen in this season, as well as being fresh and bright, it’s also vibrant without being too ‘out there’, so easy to mix with more of your wardrobe.  I love the bright electric blue jeans and shorts seen on many celebs at the moment, and also love the shoes! Make a statement with a simple dress and some bright blue shoes, like many celebs have done on the red carpet!

Elisha Cuthbert :: Blake Lively :: Jessica Alba :: Kim Kardashian :: Jessica Stroup

The stars love the look and now so can you, for less!  Here are my top 5 electric blue high street buys…

1. Smart City Shorts – £34.99 – River Island

I definitely think that electric blue looks best when next to black, so this little woven belt which comes with these adorable shorts is perfect.  I love the city shorts look, they look great with a simple white vest top tucked in, or with a white shirt for work.  Wear with some yummy black or tan ankle boots for a more sophisticated look.

2. Racer Back Maxi Dress – £17.99 – Missguided

I love the simplicity of this dress, with the interesting back.  It’s perfect for a day at the beach or a day shopping.  Wear with a black waist belt to make the blue really pop and add a little something extra to the look.

3. Pump It Up Suede Platform Court Shoe – £55.00 – ASOS

 

Heidi Klum

Just like Heidi Klum, these shoes will add extra p-zazz to a simple dress, the monochrome outfit is instantly re-vamped with these bright blue shoes and they look amazing.

Wear them like Heidi with a short dress and simple accessories (never match your accessories to your shoes with bright blue) or go for a simple white tee, black skinnies and then these shoes to jazz up the outfit.

4. Skinny Stretch Jeans – £35.99 – Zara

You cannot go wrong with a good pair of stretch jeans, and these ones incorporate the peg-trouser look, the colourblocking and electic blue trend all in one.  I love the cute turn ups at the bottom and the details on the pockets.  Please do not wear them with these shoes however – yuck!

5. Bikini – Top – £14.90, Bottoms – £9.90 – Mango

Kim Kardashian is a big fan on electric blue, get a bikini like hers from Mango.  This bikini is simple, but the colour is eye-catching and looks much brighter in the flesh, the photograph doesn’t really do it justice.  I love the idea of wearing it under a thin white summer dress with some tan gladiator-style sandals.

Faux Fur Fest

With so many celebrities donning faux fur vests, it seems only right to find out where the best ones are hiding (and of course where the cheap one’s are!!)

Mary-Kate Olsen :: Nicole Richie :: Rachel Zoe

Kim Kardashian :: Kristen Cavallari :: Mischa Barton

1. £35.00 – Dorothy Perkins

This cropped gilet comes in two colours, caramel and white. It’s the cheapest I’ve found so far online and the two different colours cater to different tastes. I prefer the caramel one, it will still go with everything, plus it won’t show the dirt!

2. £49.00 – Love Label Faux Fur Gilet from Littlewoods.com.

 

I love the green tones in this vest, with the specks of white incorporated in the fur as well. It stands out from other fur vests and helps add more personality to the trend. This one fastens at the front and is also tapered to a point at the front, to create a more waistcoaty feel.

 

3. £50.00 – Belted Waistcoat by Lipsy

With £15 off this vest at the moment, it’s a steal! Plus the faux leather wrap belt cinches the vest in at the waist, so you don’t loose your shape. It also helps to create a more evening look, with a little black dress and killer heels this is a perfect addition to a winter-meal-out-with- friends ensemble.

4. £79.90 Mango Waistcoat – available from ASOS.com

 

I love the pattern and colours of this one, the stripes and animal print add extra texture to the vest. It would look great with a cream jumper underneath, skinny tan waist belt and dark blue skinnies.

 

 

 

5. £85.00 Ecote Fur Waistcoat from Urban Outfitters

 

Although the most expensive, I think this one’s my favourite, and not just due to the huge amount of love I have for Urban Outfitter at the moment, also because it has the most natural colour and a lovely shape. Again, it can be pulled in with a waist belt, or left open for a more casual look.

 

And Finally… They don’t have a website yet, but I’ve seen loads of these in Primark. Perhaps of a lower quality than the above options, but if you’re on a budget, a cheaper way to enjoy the latest trend.