Miss Selfridge Embellished Dresses

Take you party style to the next level with these two stunning embellished dresses by Miss Selfridge, who offer everything you need for that party perfect look. These two eye-catching dresses are bang...

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Oh My Love The Perfect Party Dress

This week we enter into a wonderful world of Mad Hatters and Tea parties as we look for the perfect party dress by Oh My Love. Stop the tea party clock in this amazing Laura Gunmental sequin bandeau...

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Sugarhill Boutique Dark Romance Dresses

Fall in love with this season must-have Dark Romance trend and wrap yourself in Gothic lace or dazzle in monochrome prints. Fashion boutique Sugarhill Boutique are well known for their unique lovingly...

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Amanda Wakeley The Bond Dress

Dressed to thrill: In celebration of Bond Girl Naomie Harris wearing Amanda Wakeley in the new James Bond Film Skyfall, this re-run from the AW11 collection is flying off the shelves. This truly sensational...

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Gemma Collins Plus Size Dresses

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has designed her own collection of must-have plus size party dresses. The new range offers a huge variety of stunning dresses available in sizes 16-22. These...

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Behind The Brand – Select Fashion

Category : Interviews

Select Fashion is a high-street womenswear label aimed at 18-25 year olds offering affordable fashion from this season’s must-haves to essential items, and they have kindly agreed to be featured in our series of Behind The Brand interviews.

1. What makes your brand stand-out from your competitors?

The Select brand offers effortless catwalk to high-street style and delivers this with surprising prices relative to its competitors. The brand revolves around fashion value, on trend and affordability as it’s core.

2. Where do you get your inspiration from when creating a new collection?

We find our inspiration from all over the place. Sometimes we’ll see something fantastic in a vintage store, other times it might be a really cool thing someone is wearing out on the street. Everyone in the design team brings all this info together when we are coming up with new trends and styles for the store. Of course we also keep a close eye on the catwalks and the magazines to make sure that what we think is important fits in with where current fashion is headed.

3. Which do you think is your stand-out piece of the current collection?

We can’t get enough of all the brights in the store at the moment. It feels right to wear them now the weather is so good (fingers crossed it stays that way!)

4. Are you excited about the new AW11 collection?

Because the seventies trend has been so big this summer, we’re having great fun evolving it for autumn. We’re also really looking forward to all the 20’s inspired sequins and fur for Xmas. It feels like it’s going to be much dressier this season, last Xmas seemed much more laid back and we’re ready for a bit of sparkle again.

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Zalando The Fashion Experience

Category : Interviews

Zalando is the UK’s new online destination for shoes, fashion, and of course dresses! Zalando were kind enough to let us interview them:

1. What makes Zalando unique from your competitors?

At Zalando we do not only offer cutting-edge shoes for women, men and children, but also spoil our customers with a wide range of the latest fashion trends and exclusive accessories. From casual street wear to elegant evening dresses and timeless classics from international top brands and sought-after designer labels; At Zalando.co.uk every customer will find the perfect product for any occasion, taste and budget. Moreover, shipping and returns are always free making online shopping at Zalando an easy and secure experience.

2. You have a number of brands selling dresses, which are the ones that stand-out?

Dresses from the American brand Tibi are perfect if you really want to make an impression. The selection ranges from sexy cocktail dresses to majestic evening gowns featuring elegant tailoring, sumptuous embellishments, vibrant colours and extravagant designs.

Another great brand for beautiful and wearable dresses is mint&berry. The young German label creates comfortable, timeless clothes for modern and self-confident women. Clean cuts, whimsical details like buttons and bows and a touch of Scandinavian minimalism make the dresses a great choice for those who want to make a statement without blowing the budget.

3. If you had to pick one dress to make a fashion statement which would it be?

I would probably go for a maxi dress in a bold colour like orange or cobalt blue teamed with a pair of glamourous flats to create an effortless, understated look. Prints also work very well with a maxi as long as you keep the make-up and accessories natural and subtle.

4. What are the key fashion trends this season?

This season is all about colour! From bright neon accessories to full on colour blocking–there are countless ways of introducing colour to your wardrobe this summer. Mix and match contrasting colours like blue and yellow or orange and red, or simply opt for colourful accessories to highlight and brighten up your look.

70s inspired floral prints, flared trousers and platform heels are another huge and wearable spring/summer trend. Instead of going for a head-to-toe floral look I would recommend introducing single key pieces such as a floral print summer dress or skirt. Wedges and chunky heels, however, can be styled with virtually any summer look as they work well with anything from light dresses to chinos and shorts.

As opposed to all the colours, we will also see lots of white and nude tones this season. To make a serious statement, go for the monochrome look or mix with metallic colours to add some understated glamour to your look.

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Box Clothing Interview – Statement Dresses

Category : Interviews

Everyone loves a dress and Box Clothing has a range of dresses from top designer labels such as Ted Baker, Firetrap, Vero Moda, Religion, and Vila. Box Clothing were kind enough to answer the following questions:

1. If you are looking for a dress for a special occasion which brand would you recommend?

Ted Baker is fantastic when it comes to a wedding, a day at the races or a party, it has some fabulous dresses in different styles and shapes, all at very good prices.

2. I want a more edgy rock look which dresses would you recommend?

Firetrap offers some great dresses for those who want to look edgy yet still feminine. The Andy maxi dress is stunning and looks great teamed with biker boots and a denim jackets for a chic rock look.

3. Which trends are key this season?

This season is very much about the dress, think both maxis and minis in a multitude of colours and prints. As we see each summer floral print is extremely strong as are bold colours.

4. Which is currently your best selling dress?

The Firetrap Bellamy dress in Panacotta has been outstanding this season, the shape is an absolute winner, maxis are key this season again and the lovely floral print makes it a must have.

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Behind The Brand – Paprika

Category : Featured, Interviews

Appealing to a younger audience Paprika offers a playful sexy style of womens clothing and dresses at great value for money, and they have kindly agreed to be featured in our series of Behind The Brand interviews.

1. What makes your brand stand-out from your competitors?

Paprika stands out from it’s competitors as makes celebrity and on-trend fashion affordable and available to everyone. From everyday pieces to key party dresses, they price point means there is something for everyone!

2. Where do you get your inspiration from when creating a new collection?

Our inspiration is driven from catwalk trends and celebrity fashion. Our collections allow us to bring a bit of the red carpet to the high street.

3. Which do you think is your stand-out dress of the current collection?

Our stand out dress at the minute is our pleated chiffon dress.  The belted waist and pleated detail make it right on trend and perfect for a day to night look.

4. Are you excited about the new SS11 collection?

We have been so excited about the new SS11 collection. With new lines added every week, there is something for everyone! Our key trends this season are tribal, folk and floral and colour blocking as well as stunning party dresses.

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Behind The Brand – Aftershock

Category : Interviews

Aftershock

Aftershock is a premium British brand well known for creating stunning collections consisting of stand-out dresses in fabulous cuts and quality fabrics, and they have kindly agreed to be featured in our series of Behind The Brand interviews.

1. What makes your brand stand-out from your competitors?

Aftershock stands apart from its competitors because each season the collection features an in house designed exclusive print, there is hand embellishment on the occasion wear and pure silk is used to craft many of the dresses. In terms of price to quality ratio Aftershock lives true to “affordable luxury.” Furthermore, personal service in-store and online helps the brand stand apart from other high street brands.

2. Where do you get your inspiration from when creating a new collection?

The inspiration for the collection comes from cultural visits the team makes every year, following the trends and adding the Aftershock signature and also re-inventing styles from past collections so the design evolves.

3. Which do you think is your stand-out dress of the current collection?

I don’t think it’s a dress that stands-out on this occasion for SS’11 but a fine knitted jumpsuit which can be accessorised with a belt. It’s a truly unique piece that remains exclusive to Aftershock.

4. Are you excited about 2011 and the new SS11 collection?

Yes, the reaction to the SS’11 collection so far has been extremely positive and we’re looking forward to introducing new styles as the season progresses. Also, I cannot wait for the launch of the Aftershock Bridal range in March which is a capsule collection but has great potential to grow over time.

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