Louise Roe takes Warehouse Stateside...!

Louise Roe: style icon, fashion 'FROWer', high street champion and Warehouse wearer. Yes, just this weekend the sensational savvy stylist and journalist was spotted out and about in our very own British brand! Fresh from the high street in Warehouse's Crepe Long Line Jacket, Roe made a statement in coral with a quirky nod to the season's oh-so-feminine trend.

I love Louise's combination of a simple skater dress toning down the boldness of the statement jacket. Teamed with nude shoes, a snakeskin clutch makes for an added edge. The girl gets full fashion marks - and that's because she's wearing Warehouse!

Get Louise's look with Warehouse, including her actual jacket here:

Louise Roe sporting the Warehouse Crepe Long Line Jacket at
the NBC's 'Fashion Star' party in New York - Warehouse goes Stateside!

Warehouse
£60

Warehouse
£85

Warehouse
£28

Happy Shopping

xoxo

Shop Online at www.warehouse.co.uk

All images courtesy of www.warehouse.co.uk

Got to have it....

Mid week blues hit you yet? Well there is light at the end of the working week tunnel as the weekend is quickly (I hope!) approaching us! If you're anything like me you'll be hitting the shops to blow away those stress cobwebs and invest in some amazing pieces to update your wardrobe!

Below are a couple of pieces hitting stores this week that I love!

Kimono from River Island:

River Island
£35

 Satchel from Warehouse:

Warehouse
£55

 Denim Dungarees from H&M:

H&M
£30

Oversized Dress from MeandYu:

This amazing oversized dress from quirky online shop MeandYu is my must-have piece of the week! I love the free spirited nature of the style and the kooky 'The end is the beginning' slogan...

www.meandyu.ashopcommerce.co.uk
£22

Where will you be shopping this weekend?

Happy Shopping

xoxo

Restyle and Upcycle with Yasmin Bochi

Do you love a bit of thrifting? Well look no further than online store Etsy for Yasmin Bochi, a designer and art re-styler innovating products of yesteryear and bringing them right back into the 21st century with clever art manipulation techniques. With a bit of a penchant for vintage bags and suitcases myself, the beautiful 'Around the world in 80 stamps' suitcase immediately caught my eye.

This beautiful brown and cream faux leather vintage suitcase is decorated with real vintage postage stamps from around the world (Congo, Pakistan, Austria, Nigeria, Tanzania and Sweden to name a few!) and incorporates old postcards dating back to the early 1900s and 1950s on either side. It's the perfect hold-all for over night trips whilst looking decadently chic with a nostalgic twist.

I'm also coveting the 'Tattoo flower vintage purse' an accessory perfect for a day-time lunch date! The snakeskin base hand painted in shades of green and aqua accentuate the detailing of the rich floral colours. I really like the wood panel detailing on the purse too which make for an unusual design aspect to a unique creation from Yasmin Bochi.

If a picture says a thousand words then this 'Photo booth vanity case' is speaking monologues to me! Complete with historic images of fashion beauties Yasmin has transformed a mid-century case into a must have piece for the upcoming season. The 1920's shape of the bag is very SS12 whilst the obvious time-honoured effect is any vintage magpie's dream. "These images are not decoupaged. They are the result of an image transfer technique which I mastered through a lot of experimenting and patience." says Yasmin. "This is a truly unique piece you will treasure forever!"

Speaking of treasures, how cool is this 'Alice in Wonderland necklace?' The bib-style necklace has been handmade by Yasmin and features a hand-drawn image of the fairytale character surrounded by tiny applique clocks - magical! Grab this piece fast; time is ticking away!

Mixing the past with the present has worked wonders for the brilliant Yasmin Bochi collection on Etsy. You can purchase or shop more from the range online at http://www.etsy.com/shop/yasminbochi where you will find more restyled bags, upcycled fashion and handmade jewellery. "It's fun and quirky with a touch of elegance," says Yasmin and I couldn't agree more.


All images taken from www.etsy.com/shop/yasminbochi

See this article online at www.theupcoming.co.uk

Forever 21 - LookBook...

Since moving to London five months ago, I can't get enough of LA heritage brand Forever21. At first I was unsure what to make of the new high street shop, but since the new UK flagship opened up in Westfield Stratford City, I often find myself wandering through the 3 floor store. Think bohemian chic with a Californication twist! Some days you do have to have a good hunt through the rails as the brand is partial to a bit of cheap tat now and again but hidden gems can be found here!

I especially love the tye-dye and fringing details on their slogan tees and high-low-hem dresses; well worth checking out if you find yourself passing by.

Forever21 has just launched an "Exclusive Designs" collection influenced by vintage and retro clothing but still maintaining that cool and laid back LA chicness that has made it so famous both in America and over here in the UK.

See the look book here where distressed denim, floaty boho fabrics and the iconic ikat print are key:

Happy Shopping

xoxo

All images taken from www.forever21.com

Shop the collection online: www.forever21.com
Or instore: Westfield Stratford City, Oxford Street London, Birmingham Bullring

Glammed up in Gossard Lingerie...

A few weeks back I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Gossard Lingerie event held in Covent Garden where the lovely ladies at ToastPR showed me the Spring/Summer 2012 collection! You can see the article I wrote for The Upcoming on the event here www.theupcoming.co.uk

Whilst there, I got to try on some of the garments and get measured up correctly (so I now officially know what bra size I am!) and then choose one of the pieces for myself as a complimentary gift ( thanks girls!).

I went for the new 'Passion' range in a beautiful berry colour. Eyelash lace is the essence of this collection, a delicate detail which when combined with the uplifting bra and the smouldering thong, is as eye catching to admire as it is wicked to wear!

Retailing at just £32 for the bra and £16 for the briefs, the set accentuates the bust giving any girl a fantastic lift and womanly shape. Lovely to wear, the bra has a soft lining and mesh wings to provide both support and comfort.

The Gossard Set...

Cup Shape Designed to Enhance Your Natural Features...

Exquisite Chantilly Eyelash Lace...

Luxurious Contrasting Colour Feature Bow...

Signature Gossard Luxury...

Long gone are my days of wearing poorly fitted Primark specials. The amazing Gossard range is my way forward, and it should be yours too!

Happy Shopping

xoxo

I would like to thank the ladies at ToastPR for the complimentary gift set.

You can shop the collection online at www.gossard.com

Style + Love + Matching Tees = Me&Yu

Forget His&Hers towels or matching slippers, this Manchester based fashion brand is all about His&Hers cool graphic tees; hand printed with both love and creativity. Starting in 2004 the brand, Me&Yu, aimed to produce original, creative and affordable hand printed t-shirts. The label has grown gradually over the past 7 years through the development and implementation of a home-grown fashion collection where designs are hand screened onto t-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses and tops whilst all being produced to the original ethos of affordable, hand-crafted fashion.


With Me&Yu directionally offering on-trend couples a chance to match up their tees in a stylistic manner, prints are available in edgy tshirts for the guys and cute vests and crops for the girls. So why not follow in the footsteps of David and Victoria Beckham, Jade Pinkett and Will Smith, or most recently, Brad and Angelina and get coordinating your style with your partner?


Whether you want to make a statement with a quirky quotation or dress to impress in something cool and unusual, Me&Yu have the right design down to a tee (get it?!) You can shop online at www.meandyu.com or visit the store itself at 3rd Floor Afflecks, 52 Church Street, Manchester - it's like a tshirt emporium!


I am loving the 'Fashion Will Eats Itself' and 'Without Music Life Would Be A Mistake' slogans! At such amazing prices they are hard to resist! Which are your favourites?


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Sweat Top
£28
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Vest
£15
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Tee
£15
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Tee
£15
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Happy Shopping

xoxo

All images taken from www.meandyu.com
Shop Online at www.meandyu.com
Also see this article at www.theupcoming.co.uk

Stepping Out in Style with Tabitha Simmons...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the warm glow of the midday sun we have been experiencing these last few days in the good old UK? I don't know about you, but I am desperate to release my feet from the clumpy winter wellies and leather boots by treating my tootsies to a stroll in something light and summery.

Available online
www.tabithasimmons.com

Available online
www.tabithasimmons.com

Famously once claiming that she is "never out of a pair of stilettos" Tabitha Simmons has launched her very own shoe range for the upcoming 2012 summer season. The collection will not only help you to make a bold statement in on-trend bauhaus prints and graphic florals but make you the envy of any style-savvy fashionista (well Tabitha is the Contributing Editor of Vogue after all!) With a celebrity alliance including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Frieda Pinto and the lady of the moment Kate Middleton, it's only suitable that you and I follow in suit; or should that be follow in Tabitha Simmons footwear?! I'll let you decide...

Available online
www.tabithasimmons.com

Available online
www.tabithasimmons.com

With a signature directional style, each pair is handmade in Italy and features hidden platforms and intricate detailing. Based around her iconic 'stilletto fetish' the range relies heavily on a sturdy heel, dominatrix-inspired lace-ups and a fixation on femininity. So whether your feet are being dainty in ditsy prints this season or flexing in luxe sports wear or even stepping out in something bold and beautiful, the Tabitha Simmons range has a shoe to suit your style.

Available online
www.tabithasimmons.com

Available online
www.tabithasimmons.com

And Tabitha's styling advice? "I basically start with the shoes and work up, trying to put together things in an unexpected way like my rhinestone evening spike heel sandal paired with a day floral dress.” We'll take it in black...!

All images taken from www.tabithasimmons.com
Also see this article on www.theupcoming.co.uk