This Morning's Obsession!

I was having a look at a few shops this morning (online of course) before work, and I came across today's little obsession, which has got me swooning!

This gorgeous cardigan from Warehouse is so sweet, feminine, cosy and even has a smattering of sequins to give it a touch of sparkle...it really has it all, and at £48, it's a real steal!

This is definitely on my shopping list, and I'll be wearing it with everything from slouch socks and boots, to wearing it over a little dress, and even my favourite sequin encrusted skater skirt. The soft colour and cocoon shape are both bang on trend for the new season, so make sure you grab one before they all run out! Enjoy x

how cute is this hat??

Images are from Warehouse.co.uk

Peter Alexander's Disney Collection

So you might remember about a year ago when I first started Belle of the Ball, that I did a post about my favourite sleepwear and leisure wear designer, Peter Alexander (click here to read it again to refresh your memory).

Unfortunately, this is an Australian brand, so I can very rarely indulge in the cute and quirky designs, but I have just seen their new limited collection...and folks...it is awesome! I am a huge, HUGE fan of Disney (the classic movies...not the actual guy) and I was so excited to see that Peter Alexander have collaborated with Disney to create their limited Disney Vintage collection!

Definite stand-outs for me (which is hard to choose as I love them all!) are the Bambi silk nightshirt, the Cinderella nightie, and the Dumbo PJ set...Oh can't I have them all?!?

The best of the Disney classic movies are showcased in the collection, including; Bambi, Cinderella, Dumbo, Snow White, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmations and Sleeping Beauty...if only they had The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast, my life would be complete.

The collections is utterly feminine and grown-up, while being sweetly child-like...the perfect combination if you're a grown-up but a kid at heart! Enjoy x

Sparkle in Sequins

One of my favourite trends of the season is sequins. I personally believe that sequins shouldn't be left for Chrismakah and New Years, and that they can be worn in your everyday look, without looking brash or gaudy - they simply add a little sparkle. Isn't that what every woman wants from life?!?

So, that being said, I thought I would do a little round up of my favourite sequin pieces that are available to buy now, and show you how to create an everyday look, basing the outfit around sequins. Now I am writing this while wearing a silver sequin skater skirt and breton top, topped off with biker boots, so I really think this is a fashion element you can all bring to your everyday looks!

Here's my everyday sequin look:

1. Grey Faux Fur Trim Cardigan £50 River Island 2. Sheer Sleeve Sequin Tee £48 Topshop 3. Jersey Maxi Skirt £25 River Island 4. Chelsea Boots £45 ASOS

What do you think? Would you wear this outfit? Below is my edit of my favourite sequin pieces of the season. Enjoy x

Sequin Georgette Skirt £140 DAY Birger et Mikkelsen @ Net-a-Porter

Sequin T-Shirt £45 Topshop

Sequin Peter Pan Collar £15 ASOS

Bianca Sequinned Dolman Blouse £230 Rachel Zoe @ Selfridges

Ashish Breton Stripe Tee £440 @ ASOS

UGG Classic Sparkle Boot £190

Sequin Stripe Top £50 Oasis

 

Sequin Collar and Cuff Chiffon Shirt £42 Topshop

Knitted Sequin Dress £170 Armani Jeans @ Selfridges

Therapy Sequin Turban £25 @ House of Fraser

Sequinned Jumper by Michael by Michael Kors @ Selfridges

Animal Sequin Dress £90 Warehouse

Must Have Mulberry's Fox Charm Necklace!

I know I did a must-have list yesterday, but I just spotted something else that I am determined to make mine!! Mulberry's AW11 collection is one of my favourites this season - full of beautiful dresses, amazing bags (as always) and a stunning colour palette...and this; the Fox Charm Necklace!

This gorgeous necklace has found a special place in my heart, and is definitely on my bday list! I love long gold necklaces with unusually pendants, and this one is so sweet, I think I'm in love! This season, Mulberry;s accessories are inspired by woodland critters, and the countryside, and this is one of my favourites of their collection. At £150, for Mulberry, this is an absolute bargain and should be on every fashionistas wish list this season...sigh...I want! Enjoy x

Warehouse's Country Inspired Heritage Collection

Now I have never posted about an e-mailer before (those newsletters you get when you sign up to a brands website). As I shop...quite a bit...I have signed up to quite a lot of these newsletters - they're also beneficial for my work, so that's a bonus!

I received one this morning that I HAD to write about. Warehouse send out really great newsletters; creative, colourful and relevant, and this morning, they sent one based around one of my favourite trends for the AW2011 season - heritage.

Here's what that section of the newsletter looked like:

A great selection of the beautiful heritage colours, tweeds, faux fur, muted floral prints, and lady-like blouses...lovely! Really makes me want the cold weather to hurry up!!

Now, here are the pieces I particularly love in greater detail. What do you think? Will you be buying into the heritage trend? Enjoy x

Check Blazer £70

Pleated Check Kilt £45

Silk Bird Printed Blouse £55

Lace Front Peter Pan Top £45

Fisherman Rib Cardi £46

Glam Faux Fur Jacket £70

Blurred Floral Dress £60

Rabbit Faux Fur Stole £35

Grenadine Db Jacket

Frowers at Paris Fashion Week

With Paris Fashion Week comes elegant catwalks, world renowned supermodels, the most slick and stylish shows imaginable and the best fashion the designer world has to offer...but more of that soon! What everyone seems to be ridiculously obsessed with are the front row (or Frowers as they've become known) elite...those fabulous and famous fashion loving souls who are there to see and be seen. So, let's have a look at the creme de la creme of what the frowers in Paris so far! Enjoy x

Glee's Lea Michele looking divine at Hogan!

 

Salma Hayek looking tres chic at Balenciaga

Loving Kristin Scott Thomas's look at Lanvin

RnB queen Ciara shows off her goodies at Hogan

Olivia Palermo works this season's hot gothic look at Dior

No baby weight in sight on Rachel Zoe at Dior

This blue looks beautiful on Poppy Delevigne at Dior

Leighton Meester looking like a princess at Dior

Margherita Missoni at Hogan

Images from Grazia Daily

Versace for H&M Release First Campaign Images!

Ooooh...I am excited!! The first lot of campaign images for the most eagerly anticipated high-street/designer collaboration of the year...sod that, the last 5 years, have been released! You might remember I posted a while back about Versace's collaboration with my favourite high street brand H&M. If not, read about it here!

So. here they are. Donatella Versace stated that the collection would be true to the brands heritage of flamboyant colours and prints, and if these shots are anything to go by, the lady ain't lying! Remember, the collection hits stores November 17th. See you in the queue. Enjoy x