I went to a fantastic birthday party a little while ago and couldn't wait to don my new peplum dress. The peplum has taken summer by storm - on jackets, skirts, dresses and t-shirts - you'll find it popping up everywhere. Not only is it ultra feminine, it also works really well if you're pear-shaped - like me!
Since I'm a textbook 'pear', I didn't think twice before whipping up this pale pink dress from Zara complete with peplum detail and sexy, low V at the back.
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I paired it with a pastel green lace jacket from Foschini that is as great with jeans as it is with a dress. Add to that a chunky necklace (another great trend this season) and you're good to go.
Of course no outfit is complete without the right shoe candy. Even though these are 'so last season' (from Woolies), they still work! And I do love them.
I'm sure you all checked out the red-carpet fashion at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. These are some of my favourites:
Anne Hathaway was elegant in Chanel couture with a strapless white beaded column gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Kerry Washington looked stunning in a sheer and embellished gown by Miu Miu.
Taylor Swift wow'ed the crowd with a low-backed Donna Karan dress.
Summer is flying by so I hope you're soaking up as much sun as possible. And don't forget to check out all of the end-of-season sales - there are great bargains to be found.
Until next time...happy shopping!
There are few things more enticing to a shopper than London's Oxford Street around Christmas time. I had the privilege of spending some time there in late November and it left me quite speechless - words failed me! The fashion is out of this world, the clothes, amazing, and the shoes, bountiful. On my first visit (there were many) I couldn't buy a thing, I was just so overwhelmed. But by the time I left, I certainly made up!
One of my many amazing finds was this gorgeous lace dress from Forever21. With its soft pink lining, delicate black lace and velvet bow, it's feminine chic with a vintage spin.
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Just when it seems all chaste and ladylike, the dress surprises you with a low-cut V at the back - spicing things up a notch or two.
Of course finding the perfect shoe was crucial - something that compliments without competing. Well I struck gold (or is that nude?) a while ago at Charles and Keith with this mesh peep-toe sling-back. The nude colour fitted perfectly and don't you just love the bow?
And as luck would have it, the dress was just in time for Christmas!
Wishing everybody a fashion-filled 2013 with good health, happiness and many new pairs of shoes.
Until next time...happy shopping!
