STEAL HER STYLE: SELF-PORTRAIT AZAELEA LACE DRESS DUPES

The dress of the moment has to be the gorgeous Azaelea Lace Dress by London based designer Self-Portrait. It has been seen on the stars for all types of events and it’s one of those illusive dresses that looks perfect for the red carpet, a wedding or a simple garden party. The different colours make it versatile and means there is something for everyone.

Left to Right: Miranda Kerr, Bella Thorne, Maisie Williams, Daisy Lowe all wearing the Self-Portrait Azaelea lace dress

HOWEVER it is a rather pricey £240 and rather hard to get hold of currently as it’s in such high demand. Therefore I’ve taken it upon myself (you’re welcome) at the suggestion of my bestie Claire (who’s also obsessed with this look) to find cheaper alternatives – dupes if you will.

Now you were able to buy this beauty on ASOS, but it’s all sold out now unfortunately. Sad face.

Self-Portait on ASOS

I have however found it on Selfridges and this amazing site called Lyst (new favourite) which shows all the dress colour options and where you can buy them!

Self-Portrait Azaelea Dress on Lyst

So if you’re all done swooning over the original, here are my dupe finds – all cheaper than the original, but not all super cheap… You have been warned!

1.  Lace skater dress – £40  £15 – Missguided
2. Harlow Corded Lace Detail Midi Skater Dress – £30 – boohoo
3. Mink Premium Lace Ladder Trim Skater Dress – £44.99 – New Look
4. Something Blue Crochet Lace Midi Dress – $46 – Lily Boutique
5. Crochet Lace Full Midi Skirt – £35 – boohoo
6. Boohoo Exclusive Premium Lace Midi Dress – £30 – ASOS
7. Premium Ladder Lace Bodycon Midi Dress – £44.99 – New Look
8. Boutique Aiko Lace Ladder Trim Skater Dress – £30 – boohoo
9. Love Triangle Always And Forever Lace Midi Dress – £55 – Next
10. Lace Midi Dress – £75  £30 – River Island
11. Lace Halter Dress – £165 – Warehouse
12. Cross Strap Halter Midi Dress – £69 – TopshopI hope you like these and agree that while they can’t compare to the original, there is a way to get the look without spending hundreds!

Happy Azaelea shopping!
Love,

POM POMS AREN’T JUST FOR CHEERLEADERS…

Pom Poms are EVERYWHERE this season! A little pom pom trim is a surefire way to bring a wardrobe basic on-trend and add a little whimsy. They’re all over the catwalks and designers are loving them, but I’ve scoured the high street to find some affordable alternatives. Whether its a pom trim, multicoloured excitement or randomly placed poms – there’s something for every style!

 

1. Kiss The Sky Festival Crop Top With Pom Pom Hem – £17 – ASOS (LOVE this one)
2. Navy Daisy Crop Top by WYLDR – £34 – Topshop
3. White Tassell Pom Pom Top by Dolly Rocka – £28  £18 – SilkFred
4. Pom Pom Ghillie Sandals – £19.99  £9 – New Look
5. Drop Armhole Jersey Playsuit with Pom Pom Trim – £18 – ASOS
6. Printed Pom Pom Bandeau – £15 – Missguided
7. Shorts with a pompom trim – £12.99 – H&M
8. Embroidered Top With Pom Poms by Glamorous – £25.00 – SilkFred
9. Liquor & Poker Pom Pom Playsuit With Wrap Detail – £28.00 – ASOS
10. Bandeau dress – £14.99 – H&M
11. Lace Up Pom Pom Sandals Camel by AJ | VOYAGE – £28.00 – SilkFred
12. Tall Bardot Pom Pom Playsuit – £35.00 – Missguided

I hope this has inspired you and given you some pom pom options for the summer!

Love,

SLOGAN SWIMMERS

This summer it’s all about the Swimsuit. Bikinis are great for the tan, but for style 2016 = the year of the one-piece. It’s all about the bright colours, high leg cut and low scooped back – 80’s throwbacks galore! Mix your bold and bright swimsuit with a stand out slogan to be instantly on trend.

I am loving the slogan swimsuits by Private Party (available on ASOS) – they have great colours, slogans and a really sexy, but flattering shape. HOWEVER they’re also £65 – fine if you’re pushing the boat out, but if you’re holding on tight to the purse strings this summer then never fear as I’ve scoured the net for the best slogan swimmers around… Take a look at my top picks:

1. BAE WATCH – £7.06 – eBay
2. BEACH SQUAD – £17.99 – New Look
3. SUN SQUAD – £20 – boohoo
4. DOPE – £20 – PrettyLittleThing
5. ST TROPEZ – £24 – Missguided
6. MERMAID – £42.97 – Etsy (not quite as cheap, but needed to include this one!)
7. LOVE – £32 – Vero Moda
8. SUNS OUT BUNS OUT – £18 – Missguided
9. NOT YOUR BAE – £14.99 – H&M
10. PALM SPRINGS – £28 – Topshop

Hope you find something you like!
Why not pair your new swimsuit with an amazing inflatable for the pool?!

Have a wonderful summer all!

My favourite Spring/Summer Sandals so far…

As  a tall girl with slightly large, moderately wide feet (ok, so they’re huge), I find it super hard to find shoes – especially sandals – that fit.  I have already bought 3 pairs of sandals this season – despite it still being too cold for toes-out weather, and here are some more of my favourite sandals for Spring/Summer 15… Oh, and they’re all under £35!

1, Wide Fit Pint White Cork Heeled Sandals – £24.99 – New Look.  2, Suede Asymmetric Strap Sandals – £25 – M&S.  3, Strappy Block Heel Wide Fit Sandals with Insolia® – £29.50 – M&S.  4, Preview Wide Fit Faux Ponyskin Heeled Sandals – £34.99 – New Look via ASOS.  5, Wide Fit Cream Contrast Cork Wedge Sandals – £19.99 – New Look.  6, Hearbeat Heeled Sandals – £28 – Topshop – also available in black and tan.  7, Honey Wedge Sandals – £30 – Topshop.  8, Sporty Sandals – £25 – M&S.

Happy sandal shopping!

Love,

Flamingo-go-go!

I have been a flamingo fan for quite some time, they’re pink, elegant and have much more balance than I’ve ever had! The great news is, they’re in fashion and they’re EVERYWHERE!  Here are just some of my favourite flamingo prints and fashions out there this season…

1, Mr.Gugu & Miss Go Flamingos 3/4 Sleeve Jumper Dress – £55  £38 – ASOS.  2, Flamingo Print Blouse – £29.50 – M&S.  3, White flamingo Caviar Print fitted T-shirt – £18 – River Island.  4, Vans Flamingo Socks – £10 – Urban Outfitters.  5, Glamorous Bodycon Mini Skirt in Pink Flamingo Print – £13.50  £9 – ASOS.  6, Flamingo Watch – £25 – Topshop. 7, Flamingo lounge co ord set – £18 – boohoo.  8, Pink 3D flamingo slippers – £12.99 – New Look.  9, Chelsea Peers Flamingo Cami PJ Set – £26 – ASOS.  10, Becksondergaard Cotton Flamingo Print Scarf – £33  £15 – ASOS.  11, Flamingo Print Bikini Top – £8.90 £5.99 – Forever 21.

Happy flamingo-ing all!

Love,