COLOR CRAZY: ROYAL BLUE AND BLACK

Ok! It’s not rocket science. Royal Blue and Black is – was – and will be a great color combination. If you consider black to be a “safe” color and you want to experiment a little with something out of your usual comfort zone, royal blue is a great start because it is no too far away from black in terms of effect. Here’s a little inspiration on how to bring all your black accessories into 2009: by adding a little royal blue!

At Aquascutum and Michael Kors, a black belt adds definition to the knee-high dresses. Complete the look with a black clutch.

Mini dresses and platform gladiator inspired shoes = legs for days at BCBG and Gucci.

Maintain the aura of royalty with a long dress a la Lela Rose or Issa.

Sheer materials are a hit this season and the royal blue world is no exception. At Costume National the sheer black material is a perfect canvas for royal blue sequins, while Vera Wang creates a delicate sheer overlay for a royal blue dress.

Two piece combos can be as sophisticated or as simple as you prefer. Sonia Rykiel achieves a very luxurious look with this silk blue and black suit. The fishnet socks and ankle tie pants is definitely a look worth replicating. Paul Smith on the other hand, plays with the shape of the pant and the uses a scarf as a belt to add dimension and exaggerate the waist in it’s smallest point.

DKNY takes a simple casual approach but comes up with a look that prioritizes comfort and can be dressed up with jewelry.

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Summer Dresses on the Runway!

The Dresses 


From left to right we have romantic styles as featured at Givenchy, Sports Luxe as seen at Alexander Wang, Sheer panelling like at Fendi, Ruffles pushed by Lanvin and the maxi dress as seen at Etro. All of these images came from the SS10 runways so with the major designers behind each style, you know the high street will be pushing them forward as well.

We are going to give you the run down on each style of dress and then show you some picks from the new season for all budgets.


Romantic


Romantisism was in full flow at the Givenchy show with beautiful elegant dresses featuring heavy pleating and ruffle detailling. The romantic trend is always high on drama and volume so think layers and shapes like Edwardian times. The key detailling to look out for are bows, rosettes, ruffles and pleating, whilst elegant fabrics such as silk and lace ooze romance and Parisian chic. You do not need to go overboard with this trend because less is definitely more, so try and have only 2 high romance pieces per ensemble.

Sports Luxe


Sports luxe was a strong trend last year with DKNY pushing it really hard throughout the Sprin/Summer period. This year another big name has thrown their name behind the trend in the form of Alexander Wang. Sports luxe keeps the dresses light and comfortable with a casual/relaxed vibe which is perfect for hot summer days. You can stay cool whilst looking chic by picking up dresses in jersey material and pairing them with other sports luxe accessories such as long socks and pumps. However for an interesting take on the trend why not really dress it up with high heeled shoes or sandals.

Sheer Panelling


The sheer trend was big all the way through the Autumn and Winter seasons but it is not going anywhere anytime soon. Fendi and a whole host of designers were still using the sheer panelling effect through their Spring/Summer previews and we know why… it is super sexy without being “slutty”. The sheer effect is perfect for those big nights out you have coming up in the summer, whilst also being chic enough for daytime events and formal occasions. If you pick a traditional little black dress version you are sure to look your absolute best this year and turn heads. Pair with simple statement heels and clutch for an effortless on trend outfit.

Ruffles


As we mentioned in the romantic style section, ruffles are going to again be big within dress detailling this Spring/Summer. They are essential for a whole host of different trends such as Grecian and Romantic styles, whist there is something ever so girly about ruffles on a party dress. Ruffles can come in a variety of forms but our favourties this season have to be in pastel shades (big trend colour) which give off a really cute and girly vibe. We are also massive fans of the asymmetric dress cut this year so look to combine this type of dress with ruffles for an outfit which will make you stand out in the crowd. Ruffles are also perfect for hiding parts of your body you may be conscious about, so look for styles that ruffle around the waist, hips and bust if you are curvy.

Maxi


I Think Maxi dresses are amazing. I mean they are just effortless and so versatile. Dress them up with heals and accessories or just throw it on over a bikini. Take a look of some of these awesome dresses below.

Which of these dresses do you like best? Which do you have in your wardrobe?      

Sheer, Shine, Sequines - Oh La La

Peak-a-boo!!!!!

Want To Wear That See Thru Summer Top? Learn How To Wear White With Bristol

Ok so you have some really great outfits. And summer is here, and more than anything you really want to wear them! But there is only one problem…

They are mostly see-thru! So to avoid those embarrassing ‘peek a boo’ moments, try to conceal them. Yes this may sound tricky, but all the stars are doing it! And so can you. Bristol 6 has a great selection of pasties to use that cover up your most ‘delicate’ parts. Aptly named ‘Nippies‘, go for a really natural look and dare to wear your favorite white tee. Try their Nippies Natural, an ultra thin matt silicone that blends seamlessly into skin. This offers great coverage under tees, tanks, and dresses.

Or if you intend on going swimming a lot this summer. They also offer waterproof Nippies to wear under your swimsuit or bikini top. Though if you wanted to be sexy, you could just wear them alone…

Or for the blushing bride, they have their exclusive and sparkling Nippies, which easily functions under any wedding gown for the ultimate coverage.

See-through and sheer fabrics trend

Sheer fabrics and sheer+opaque fabric combinations are a strong look for spring 2009. Take a look at these innovative collages, especially the ribbon embroidery on tulle (I think) at Alexander Wang. Although I feel that the only wearable piece here is the white bolero from Ralph Rucci.

Preen, Rodarte, Alexander Wang, Chado Ralph Rucci

This revised look tends to get a little more revealing; we blame it on the heat, and one’s desire to show off. 2009’s sheer pieces are a mixture of the soft and feminine, to the opposite extremes of the hardcore sex-kitten.