La Redoute Shares 7 Secrets to French Style And I Share My Own Favourite Style Tip.

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My Favourite Style Tip is Don’t be a Fashion Victim
It is so easy to get carried away with all the latest trends, designer labels and ‘Must Have’s that we often forget what makes us look fabulous; what is OK but nothing special and what absolutely looks terrible on us.

So how do we stop becoming a fashion victim?
Rule no 1: Shop for your body shape and colouring
When you try on the latest trend, step back and really look closely at yourself in the mirror including your face. Is the colour draining your complexion or is the colour making it radiant? We want youthful and beautiful radiance!!
Does the style flatter your body shape? I'm not talking about the little lumps and bumps we all have, but if that 60s style shift dress is turning your curvaceous figure into a box shape, then go for the more fit and flare style instead.

Rule no 2: Read La Redoute's The Secrets to French style

This shows you 7 wardrobe staples that will help you achieve the chic look French women do so well. These staples are your wardrobe foundation and will last many seasons.

Rule no 3: Introduce some seasonal trends to your wardrobe staples to keep fresh and updated.
This can be just a scarf or a piece of jewellery it doesn’t have to be big or expensive .

For example: The Trench coat and the white shirt mentioned in La Redoute's The Secret to French Style


The trench coat is a classic staple.

 Usually in neutral shades of beige or black, this is an ideal canvas to add a pop of colour by means of a scarf, brooch or statement bag. 

There are many colour trends this season ranging from white and pastels to the bold brights, so you are bound to find one that will suit and flatter your complexion.

The tropical trend is hot this season so get the look with just a Tropical print scarf
Price £21

Bags can be any latest colour you want as they are not close to your face so don’t need to suit your complexion.

The fringed suede bucket bag comes in fuchsia, bright blue as well as the classic camel and black.

 Price £95

 Link to the fringed suede bucket bag

 You can even change the belt for a skinny or wide leather belt to create your own unique style.

http://www.laredoute.co.uk/pack-of-3-narrow-belts/prod-324445572-210014.aspx

 












 The crisp white shirt is so versatile.

Wear with casual jeans or with a smart pair of trousers or skirt.
Statement jewellery is BIG news at the moment and looks so glamorous yet understated over a white shirt.
Balsamik Beaded Bib necklace in trendy orange. Price £19
 Direct link to orange beaded bib necklace

 A chunky necklace may overwhelm the small frame so then just layer up with several fine necklaces of different lengths to get the same effect.

 This Balsamik multi strand necklace actually
does it all for you!
Price £25
 Direct link to multi strand necklace

Check out other items on

www.laredoute.co.uk

Tickled Pink in a new Winter Coat

When the weather turns cold, turn to this seasons pink coats to brighten up those winter blues.
Pink from pale blush to deep fuchsia is hot- So which pink shade tickles your fancy?

For a light dusting of pale blush there is the Jigsaw boucle coat.
In 100% wool this coat will keep you cosy and warm.
Price £265
Available in most stores and online

http://www.jigsaw-online.com/categories/womens/clothing_coats/list

The biker style isn't just for the jackets this season, but has also accelerated full throttle on to coats.

La Redoute has a bold fuchsia pink wool mix coat with asymmetric zip emulating the edgy biker style.

Was Price £155 now £77.50

www.laredoute.co.uk

Direct link:

http://www.laredoute.co.uk/wool-mix-coat-with-asymmetric-zip-fastening/prod-324440830-221813.aspx

Snuggle up with this teddy bear boxy boucle coat in a muted raspberry marl shade also from La Redoute.

Was £159 now £63.60

Fabric 40% wool, 50 % polyester & 10% other fibres

Direct link:

http://www.laredoute.co.uk/double-breasted-boxy-coat-40-wool/prod-324426470-221813.aspx

 

If a pink coat really doesn't tickle your fancy then go darker with a winter berry shade.

From Really Wild Clothing, the texture on their Pelham coat updates and emulates the traditional tweed pattern.

The high neck double breasted front offers warmth from the elements whilst opening up at the bottom so your dress can peep out and be on display at all times.

100% wool with leather buttons. Price £525

www.reallywildclothing.co.uk

Direct link to coat:

http://www.reallywildclothing.co.uk/product/Pelham-Coat-in-Berry-Texture

Bridal Fashion 2012 - Delphine Manivet launches Bridal collection exclusivlely for La Redoute

Who could forget Lily Allen's breathtaking wedding dress by Delphine Manivet? Now Delphine is launching a bridal collection exclusively for la Redoute.

She has designed two ranges that represent her irrepressible style: 'Couture' and 'Boho'. 
The 'Couture' range is a contemporary twist on traditional bridal wear, including:
 

 A long empire-line bustier-style dress Price £639.

A lace top which can be worn over the dress. Price £209.

A short 50s-style crêpe dress. Price £179

And a lingerie set in silk and lace. Price £75

Not forgetting your little bridesmaids there is a cute child's pinafore dress.
This stunning range will be online from 7 March on

www.laredoute.co.uk

The Cocktail Hour - 20s Vintage Look

The popularity of drinking cocktails started in 1920s America when prohibition resulted in the available alcohol being of such poor quality that the taste had to be drowned with fruit and mixers.

Early evening Cocktail soirees and parties became the craze and the ‘Cocktail Hour’ was born.

The fashionable modern women would wear a sheath dress with a matching hat, shoes and gloves (although the hat was removed once inside and the hostess never wore gloves.)This early evening dress was the first cocktail dress, although the term would not be used until in the late 1940’s when Christian Dior came up with the name.

The 1920’s cocktail dresses were embellished with beads, fringing or lace and you can create a similar look as 20’s Vintage glamour is again the Bees Knees!

They say ‘Blondes have more Fun’ – Brunettes and Redheads there is no need to change your hair colour, just wear this Blonde Fringe Lace Dress from www.phase-eight.co.uk   Plus the fringing is a great way of hiding the tummy and any other lumps and bumps! Price: was £140 sale price now £73.50 Dress up with a dusty pink flapper head band and a pair of nude Mary Janes

Headband from Freedom at Topshop Price £14 www.topshop.co.uk or 0127 784 4476 

Head over Heels Meg in nude patent with black side corsage Also available in black fabric with grey side corsage Price was £49 now £29.50 www.shoestudio.com

Flapper style cocktail dresses were usually sleeveless but for those of you who prefer to keep the tops of your arms covered, this star embellished dress by Next is ideal.The fabric does not cling so also is good for hiding any lumps or bumps making it a star of a dress! www.next.co.uk

For a more sultry go for Silk and Sawdust’s tighter fit midi length Clara dress with black deco style lace over blue polyester satin. Details: Wide lace straps, bust gathering detail, slim fit, side zip and back slit. Price £139 www.silkandsawdust.com Price £27 www.laredoute.co.uk

And don’t forget to accessorize with lots of long beaded necklaces!

Lilly Pulitzer and the Shift Dress

The shift dress first became popular in the 1920s with the flapper girls and then made a colourful revival in the 1960s. This was mainly due to Lilly Pulitzer who started to wear brightly coloured and patterned shift dresses to hide the juice stains when working at her juice stand in Florida. Customers loved her dresses and being the entrepreneur, she had some made and started to sell them alongside her stand. Plus it helped having a friend like Jackie Kennedy who also loved the style and Lilly’s dresses began to bloom.

Now the shift dress is again alive and well.

Lilly Pulitzer's Stephanie shift dress

 Most dress styles look too busy in bright colours and loud patterns, but not the shift dress. The simple style of the shift dress allows more flexibility on colour and design. This Stephanie Shift dress uses a mix of blues and if you want to tone it down then wear with neutral accessories whilst keeping jewellery simple and to a minimum.  The approx length is 37 inches from shoulder to hem.  Price is $168 www.lillypulitzer.com

La Redoute

Mixing masculine cuts with feminine styles is a great look, so keep jackets loosely fitted to complement the style of the shift dress, such as this masculine straight cut grey boyfriend jacket from Ellos at www.laredoute.co.uk . Price £45 Length 72cm Fabric 74% polyester, 23% viscose and 3% elastane.  Also available in fawn for those with a warmer complexion.

Dune's Judder shoe

Team with flats or dress up with Dune’s feminine Judder teal blue satin pointed toe courts. Price £80 www.dune.co.uk .