Five Key Trends In Designer Wear For Summer 2011

There were so many great designer wear looks on the catwalk for summer 2011, but if you want to be right on trend here are some of the key dress styles to keep an eye out for this summer.

Floral dresses

D &G Mimosa print boned dress – My Wardrobe

Floral dresses are always a huge fashion trend in the summer but this year you should look out for larger scale floral prints as seen at Dries Van Noten and Jil Sanders, embellished florals as seen at Caroline Herrera, Erdem and Vera Wang and bright botanicals including the stunningly bright floral dresses at D & G. Also look our for a whole range of different blooms from the traditional rose to pansies, irises and oriental orchids. There are so many different floral dress styles around this summer but if you can’t find one that you love, there are also some  great fruit prints. 

Lace dress

Project D by Dannii and Tabitha black butterfly lace dress – My Wardrobe

The lace dress was already looking to be a huge trend but after the royal wedding we just can’t get it out of our head. From the innocence and simplicity of a white lace dress to the more sexy black lace dress or even a fun neon bright lace dress, you can chose a style to suit your mood. A simple shift dress style in lace is very fashionable now but also really classic piece of designer wear that is likely to last you for season after season.

One shoulder dress

Halston Heritage One Shoulder Mini – My Wardrobe

Always elegant, great for parties and incredibly flattering the one shoulder dress is back on trend again this summer. With its feel of Greek goddess, the one shoulder dress can also work well for the Studio 54 seventies vibe that is such big news this summer. Take your pick of the one shoulder dress from maxi to mini. Halston Heritage played a key role in the current seventies revival and are becoming well known for their one shoulder dress.

White dresses

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania White Wednesday Dress – My Wardrobe

This summers white dress styles are anything but boring. Interesting shapes, appliqued detail and pretty lace all more than make up for the lack of colour. Fresh, clean and cool, white dresses are the perfect designer wear for the hot summer weather and just about any occasion as long as you are not a guest at a wedding. Look for feminine dress styles in floaty and layered fabrics with flared skirts to really capture the romantic look.

Designer maxi dresses

Winter Kate halter maxi dress – My Wardrobe

Back again by popular demand, the designer maxi dress is glamorous and the perfect designer wear for the evening. It is also incredibly flattering and covers up a multitude of sins from a round tummy to saddlebag thighs. Slim line or slim fit designer maxi dresses are particularly on trend this summer and you can take your pick from one colour, patterns and prints and floaty chiffon.

Harrods – A Famous Place To Buy Your Designer Dresses

Everyone has heard of the world famous Harrods, no? Not only is it a great place to buy designer dresses but also just about every luxurious item that you can think of from Laduree Macaroons to the latest perfumes and accessories. Visitors to London flock to Harrods to see what is on offer and see the shop that is the most famous place in the world to buy designer dresses. The department  store is located on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge and  plays host to a raft of celebrities and foreign visitors, it was most famously owned by business man Mohammed Al Fayed. It is the second biggest department store in the UK second only to Selfridges on Oxford street, just think about all of those amazing designer dresses that you could fit into that space!

For those who don’t get to visit Harrods quite as often as they would like or have never been there before, we have great news. You can now shop Harrods and all of its amazing designer dresses from the comfort of your own home. Harrods have their own retail website selling a wide range of  women’s wear including everything from day dresses to designer cocktail dresses plus accessories and beauty products.

Harrods stocks some of the worlds most celebrated designers, if you are looking for an amazing celebrity dress then it is definitely the place to find it. For a really special occasion Harrods also has some of the most exclusive evening gowns in the UK.

Here is a taster of just a few of the beautiful designer dresses that Harrods has to offer:

The Herve Leger Bandage Dress

The bandage dress by Herve Leger is the celebrity dress of the moment. Worn by everyone from Kate Winslet to Cheryl Cole, it is a very body con style with an amazing ability to flatter and streamline. Take your pick from of a variety of styles and colours of these  figure sculpting designer cocktail dresses. Wear with vertiginous heels for maximum impact.

Issa Dresses – Kate Middleton’s Favourite

Top marks to the buyers at Harrods for securing some of the hottest designers of the moment. Issa is one of Kate Middleton’s favourite labels and with the royal wedding just a few months away, is great for those looking to celebrate the big day with new designer cocktail dresses. The most recent Issa collection features vivid colours in softly draping chiffons and bohemian prints. This leopard print dress is a perfect example of how sophisticated and versatile Issa clothes are.

Halston Heritage – an Iconic Label

In the seventies the most sought after celebrity dresses were by the iconic brand Halston. Worn by Jackie Kennedy, Bianca Jagger and Angelica Houston Halston designs were the height of fashion. Now you can buy Halston Heritage from Harrods. The newer version of the ready to wear label that is proving to be immensely popular second time around as well. Recently the one shoulder draped cocktail dresses have been a big hit but we love this crystal embellished dress.

BFC Vogue Award Guarantees Lots More Christopher Kane Designer Cocktail Dresses

If you love designer cocktail dresses by Christopher Kane, then the news that he has just won the British Fashion Council/ Vogue Designer Fashion Fund will be music to your ears.

The BFC / Vogue Award is now in its second year and was established to give a boost to British design talent in a similar way to Anna Wintour’s very successful CFDA / Vogue Fashion has done in the US. Christopher Kane will not only recieve  £200,000 but also access to industry mentors to help grow his business and develop his design talent further.

Christopher Kane  has already made a name for himself as an innovative young designer with his creative collections featuring some of the most desirable cocktail dresses in the UK. After graduating from Central St Martin’s college in 2006, he was invited by Donnatello Versace to work for her labels diffusion line Versus. He also already has a good following of celebrities including Kate Moss and Chloe Sevigny who love his unusual and beautiful designer cocktail dresses.

Christopher Kane won the award against some other big up and coming names in UK fashion including Johnathan Saunders, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto and Richard Nicoll. It was his business plan and presentation to the judges panels which was chaired by Alexandra Shulman, Editor in Chief of British Vogue  that secured the prize for him.

He plans to use the funds to implement his strategic vision for the company which includes broadening the collections without sacrificing his love of details and embellishments. We can definitely look forward to lots more beautiful Christopher Kane designer cocktail dresses and perhaps even some beaded cocktail dresses. Kane believes that it is good to move out of your comfort zone each season to allow you to learn new things and challenge your senses. This is perhaps why each one of his collections is so unique and different but always causes a stir at the catwalk shows. His Autumn collection will be shown at London Fashion Week on February 21st and we can’t wait!

His current Spring 2011 features lady like styles with a twist. Neon bright, perforated leather pieces give the effect of lace but a very different look to the traditional lace styles that have been popular over the last year or two. His Galaxy print silk dresses have also proved incredibly popular. From previous collections there has also been the crazy stripes formed by overlapping strips of silk and gingham dresses with bra like contouring.

This Crazy Stripe Silk dress is an excellent example of Christopher creative and experimental way with embellishment and fabrics. If you are looking for a cocktail dresses in the UK, it would be a great pick and is available at 65% off its original price on The Outnet. 

Current collection or not, Christopher Kane’s designer cocktail dresses will always make a big statement and are a great investment. This mesh stam silk dress with a boned corset and peplum waist is a really flattering and versatile black cocktail dress that you will wear and wear. It is 60% less than the original price at the Outnet.

Celebrity Designer Dresses – Who’s Wearing What?

Celebrity designer dresses are a great way of working out which styles and designers will be hot for the season ahead. Celebrities often get an early start on the rest of us as in the form of samples, gifts and previews from the designer collections. They will be spotted in a designer dress well before it is available to the public. They also have a huge influence on which styles will popular, take for example that Kate Middleton dress that everyone wants.  So which celebrity designer dresses are going to hot for SS11?

Kate Middleton

Of course Kate Middleton is the celebrity of the moment, with the Royal wedding set for the spring. All eyes are on what Kate is wearing and she has shown that even Royals can mix designer and high street and look amazingly stylish. Most  notably she has recently been pictured wearing an elegant Issa dress to announce her engagement to Prince William and a dress by Reiss for her official engagement photographs. The question that everyone is still desperate to know is who will designer the royal wedding dress and what will it look like, easily the most more influential celebrity designer dress of the year and one that is likely to be copied for many years to come.

Kate’s favourite label Issa is likely to be big news this summer.

Silk Jersey Dress by Issa

Rhihanna

Currently enjoying huge  global success in the music industry, Rhihanna also keeps us all captivated with her bold dress sense. Recently she has been spotted in lots of floral dresses and all over floral prints including a Stella McCartney outfit, a stunning ankle length Jean Paul Gaultier ankle length 50′s style dress and a red poppy playsuit. Other good places to look for pretty floral designer dresses for the summer are D& G and Mulberry.

D & G Mimosa Shift Dress

Emma Bunton

Emma Bunton has recently announced that she is pregnant and due to give birth in May. As with so many other celebrities she is likely to continue to work throughout her pregnancy presenting the hit TV show Dancing on Ice. She has already decided that she will be wearing dresses from the label Project D by Danni Minogue, presumably those that will allow for a little expansion.

Snow Drop Dress by Project D by Danni and Tabitha

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman star of the latest blockbuster film black swan is another star that has recently announced that she is pregnant. She is also making the most of celebrity designer dresses that conceal that baby bump in style. For the recent Palm Springs film festival in California she wore an elegant dress from the Vionnet SS11 collection with white chiffon shirt style top and black ruffle hem. The collar and cuffs were both embellished with gold studs.

Silk Crepe V Neck Dress by Vionnet

Finally, there is nothing like an awards ceremony for checking out the latest celebrity designer dresses. At the recent Golden Globes Awards some of the most notable outfits were Jennifer Anniston in a simple but stunning one shouldered Versace dress, Mariah Carey in a full length Herve Leger bandage dress, Drew Barrymore in a nude  coloured Versace gown with crystal embellishments at the shoulder and hip and Sandra Bullock in a deep purple Bottega Veneta chiffon gown.

Modern Minimalism At Reiss For Spring Summer 2011

Reiss is a design led, sexy and iconic brand that sells both menswear, women’s wear and accessories with an emphasis on quality and value and some very stylish dresses. Their designs are innovative and original but also highly wearable and practical for the modern women or man. The brand originated in 1971 with a shop selling quality men’s tailoring in London. In 2000 the brand expanded its offerings to include women’s wear and it now boasts over 90 stores and a headquarters housed in the old London College of Fashion.

In 2010 Reiss beat off competition from the likes of All Saints, Topshop and New Look to win the Drapers award for the larger retailer of the year category. The brand was praised for its exceptional sell of women’s wear through 2010. The Drapers editor Jessica Brown even wore a trendy dress by Reiss to the ceremony. Reiss can also boast to be a favourite of the future queen of England, Kate Middleton. In particular the Nanette dress was was recently worn by Kate Middleton for her engagement portraits with Prince William, making it an instant success. Lucky for those who missed out the first time around on the , it will also be featuring in the brands spring summer 2011, we are guessing that might well sell out quickly too so keep your eye out for this popular white dress as it is due in stock mid January!

With such a history and track record in mens tailoring, it is not surprising that Reiss is leading the way on the high street for simple cut and modern minimalist womens wear. The minimalist trend has been simmering away for a number of seasons but for SS11 is set to reach bubbling point with so many designers featuring. The minimalist white dress is most definitely going to be huge for 2011.

Greys, blacks and whites will be key colours for this seasons minimalist look with some blue too. The sharply tailored pieces that are ideal for work wear but there are also plenty of more relaxed pieces which are perfect for casual wear including  cashmere mix jumpers in creams and greys, and a versatile cotton mac. Most of the styles in the Reiss collection could simply be described as classic, so whilst they are right on trend for 2011, they won’t go out of trend in a hurry.

Quilted leather jacket – an unusual take on the SS11 trend for leather biker jackets, this quilted leather jacket is an investment that will last you for  many seasons to come. Try teaming it with a little black dress for an evening out or a pair of jeans and white t shirt for a casual daytime look.

Structured Dress - these flattering styles of trendy dresses are modern classic and blue is one of the key colours for the spring and summer. Wear for work with a tailored jacket or team with some sky high heels and a glamorous cover up for a special occasion.

Double Breasted Tailored Jacket - this classic structured style of jacket is perfect for the city girl who wants to create just the right impression. It can be teamed with a classic shift dress and court shoes for a simple but very smart work outfit.

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5 Designers And Brands To Watch For 2011

 Charlotte Taylor

Katie Penguin Print Dress

Charlotte Taylor launched in 2009 and showed her first collection at London Fashion week this year following her graduation from Central St Martins and a stint with British designer brands Luella. Her relaxed signature style is already winning her plenty of fans. Strong tailoring and bold silhouettes including some very desirable day dresses which act as a great canvas for bright colours and prints. Her inspiration comes from such things as grannies, penguins and soap operas for an eclectic look that puts the fun back in fashion.

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Jolaby

Floral Trim Chocolate Dress

In these times of austerity, women are looking for clothes that really work hard to justify their cost. Multi tasking pieces are the latest trend. They allow the wearer to change the look depending on their mood. British label Jolaby started in 2004 and have made a name for themselves creating pieces in styles that transcend the latest fashions and trends. The avant garde styling and attention to detail is an exciting  alternative to the mass produced fashions that are so prevalent. The hand made techniques used by this label result in some elaborate and unusual styles.

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Juicy Couture

Tweed Black Grey Waistcoat

The Juicy Couture label has long become associated with WAG’s and the velour tracksuits which were so popular over the past few years. The brand still creates its luxe sports wear in a range of lurid colours but it has also started to move in a whole new direction with a collection of smart casual separates that are more high end fashion. With influences including English aristocracy punk rock and Californian surfer to name but a few, the label has definitley upped its game with a more sophisticated look than before and pieces which could easily be described as chic wardrobe staples. Therea re even a few very wearable day dresses thrown in for good measure.

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Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED

Ferrandis Glamour Collier necklace

The latest concept and retail opportunity from Swarovski is Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED, a range of highly desireable and timeless jewellery and designer handbags. The very chic pieces have been created by some of  the biggest names in jewellery design and are the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your life. Designers for the collection include Azzaro, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Lulu Guinness, Manish Arora and Philippe Ferrandis. Each piece in the collection feautures dazzling Swarovski precision-cut crystals, colourful crystal beads and lustrous pearls.

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Isabella Oliver

Isabella Oliver is a name that you may have associated with designer maternity dresses in the past but the label has now branched out and is offering a full range of very wearable ladies wear with Isabella Oliver 365. The Isabella Oliver designer maternity dresses were popular with ladies because they offered a comfortable, luxurious and very stylish option for pregnancy wear now this same  winning formula has also been translated into their women’s wear range with a range of stylish and comfy day dresses. The range works well for all ages and has been featured on style blog Trying To Look Fab In Your Forties as well as Vogue.

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Issa Dresses And The Kate Middleton Effect

This weeks announcement by Prince William and Kate Middleton (along with her very stylish Issa dresses) that they are engaged and to be married next year, has grabbed the attention of the UK and the world. After 10 years together, it is about time he popped the question and put the poor girl out of her misery. Apart from everyone looking forward to a great big celebration and possibly even a day off work, the announcement of the Royal Wedding has brought much speculation of whose brand will be next to have “by Royal appointment” adorned on their stationery be designing Kate’s wedding dress, the wedding dress of the decade and what style she will be wearing.

Along with all of the talk of weddings, there has also been a renewed focus on the couple who try to live as private a life as possible.  Kate Middleton’s style is being watched by the world. What did she used to wear? what is she wearing at the moment? what was she wearing when they announced the engagement and what will she be wearing for her new royal life. Whilst their has been much scrutiny and some criticism of Kate’s choice of clothing over the years, it is generally thought that she is incredibly stylish and she has even been tipped as a style icon in the making. Her navy blue Issa dress that she wore for the announcement sold out in Harvey Nichols shortly afterwards and Tesco are even promising to produce a budget version of the dress so that anyone in the UK can get the Kate Middleton look.

Whilst in the past Kate has in the past worn pieces of clothing from the high street (the styles just happened to sell out straight after she appeared in them), now she is going to be a royal it is likely that she will be wearing some very beautiful designer dresses. It is rumoured that she is already having a wardrobe of couture Issa dresses made for her (something that most girls could only dream of). She is lucky enough to have her pick of any designer dresses that she likes but the fact that she has chosen Issa is of great significance for the label.

From now on it seems that just about everything Kate wears will be struck by ‘The Kate Middleton Effect’. Her favourite label Issa by Brazilian-born Daniella Helayel is likely  to become one of the must have labels of the year. When it comes to celebrity designer dresses Issa is most definitely going to be top of most peoples list. They are flattering and luxurious, striking the perfect balance between classic cuts and a fresh modern look. Issa dresses also make great cocktail dresses with extravagant draped jersey, silks and satins and some beautiful colours.

If you want to get Kate Middleton’s style without having her royal budget, check out this great choice of Issa dresses on The Outnet.

One Shoulder Mini Dress by Issa

Sequinned Silk Jersey Dress by Issa

Feather Print Silk Jersey Dress by Issa

Draped Satin Jersey Dress by Issa

Wrap Effect Silk Jersey Dress by Issa

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10 Ways To Get A Designer Dress On A Budget

We all love a designer dress, but sometimes our budget just won’t stretch to buying them at full price. There is good news though, buying designer dresses online offers plenty of opportunities to save money and still get yourself a very desirable dress by your favourite designer. WE’ve co,piled our top 10 tips for getting a designer dress on a budget.

1. Shop the sales - pretty obvious really but how often do you actually check out the sales pages on your favourite designer websites. Most online designer stores now how year round sales and it is also often possible to buy classic pieces that will not go out of fashion and pieces that work across the seasons. With a bit of planning you can also get yourself some great designer summer dresses in the end of summer sales. With the end of season sales, it is well worth getting up early to bag yourself the best bargains. You can find great designer sales at My Wardrobe,  Selfridges and House of Fraser.

2.Shop discount websites -Another great way to get yourself cheap designer dresses year round is by visiting sites like the Outnet.com which sell a wide range of designer pieces from previous seasons at a fraction of the cost. This is an especially good way of finding an elebaorate piece of designer evenng wear.

3. Hire It -Designer dress rental is big news at the moment. It not only allows you the chance to wear a designer piece at a fraction of the cost of buying it but also allows you a choice and the chance to wear something different each time you go out. There are plenty of places for designer dress hire in London but if you live outside a big city check out girlmeetsdress.com and mycelebritydress.com.

4. Sample Sales - For each collection most labels will produce a number of samples which are sold off at a discounted rate at the end of the season. These will often take place in cities like London but there are also some membership websites that give you access to exclusive designer sample sales online. The Outnet also runs regular sample sales, sign up with them to get reminders.

5. Buy it second hand -Some second hand designer clothes are almost as good as new. You can find them in all sorts of places from charity shops to online auction sites like Ebay. Dress agencies and classified ads are also a great place to find second hand designer dresses online.

6. Use discount codes - many online designer retailers have special offers from time to time. Waiting for a 10% off discount is a great way to get a designer piece at a better price. Free delivery also helps to reduce the cost a little. Sign up with Womens Dressesto receive the latest voucher codes.

7. Swap it - You are sure to have some clothes in your wardrobe that you no longer wear. You can make the most of your old clothes by swapping them for something else either at a clothes swap party or an online clothes swapping site. Check out www.swishing.org for clothes swap parties happening around the country or Covert Candy and Posh Swaps for online swapping.

8. Shop designer collections on the high street -whilst not quite the real thing designer collections or collaborations are a great way of getting a piece by your favourite designer without the expensive price tag. The latest must have collections is  Lanvin for H & M   but Debenhams have a continuous range of designer collaborations which include H! by Henry Holland, Principles by Ben De Lisi and Butterfly by Matthew Williamson, Plus up until 21st Nove 2010, Debenhams have up to 25% off across the whole store

9. Save up for it – If there is a particular designer dress that you want and you can’t afford it sometimes the only choice is to save for it. Think about areas of your life where you could spend less money and find some where safe to stash your cash. It might seem like a long time to wait but it will be worth it in the end and you will appreciate that dress all the more for it.

10. Win it -there are various places that you can win a designer dress. Check out your favourite places for buying designer dresses online as most will regularly run competitions to win vouchers or money to spend on clothes. You can also register with sites like Loquax and Prizefinder to keep you upto date on any competitions running.

Image – One shoulder ruffle dress by DKNY at My Wardrobe

Designer Dresses Galore For Vogue’s Fashion Night in on 1st November

Looking to bag yourself a great designer dress ready for the festive season? then we have the perfect solution. Vogue’s Fashion’s Night In is upon us. An online event where designers and brands offer some amazing discounts and offers and make donations to a chlildrens charity based on the value or number of purchases made on the night.  Donations made by the retailers will mainly go to the charity Kids Company. A great cause which offers practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children. Every purchase that you make will be doing some good so no need to feel guilty about shopping ’til you drop.

So grab yourself some friends and a bottle of wine and spoil yourself and settle in for some very indulgent shopping. The event begins at 5pm sharp so don’t be late. There will be live blogging throughout on Vogue.com to keep you up to date on Skype conversations with fashion designers, styling advice and some more great treats.

If you want a designer dress there will be some great choice from prom dresses to cocktail dresses and vintage dresses from retailers including Liberty London, Selfridges, House of Fraser and My Wardrobe. We recommend doing a little research in advance to ensure that you manage to get yourself a really beautiful bargain on the night.

We have had a little look and here are some of out favourite designer dresses and offers for Fashion’s Night In.

We love this vintage style beaded dressby the new Biba label at House of Fraser. The perfect Christmas party dress. House of Fraser are offering free delivery as well as goody bags for the first 25 shoppers who spend over £100 on the night, a prize draw. They are also donating £1500 to Kids Company.

This Asymmetric shadow dressby Helmut Lang is from Selfridges. It is perfect for a minimalist look and works well as both a day dress and party dress. On Fashions Night In Selfridges wil be unveiling an exciting online exclusive and some amazing offers. They will also be making a donation from the night to Mothers for Children, the umbrella organistion that supports KidsCo.

We love this simple and flattering Alice by Temperley Melinda dress. The studs look like stars in the night sky and add a touch of rebellion. My Wardrobe will have a live catwalk show with the chance to click on items directly from the catwalk. There will also be the chance to win a designer dress and 10 % of the nights sales will be donated to KidsCo.

This Agenta purple scoop neck dressby Erdem is part of an exclusive capsule collection in collaboration with Liberty fabrics. We love the retro shape and rich colours. Liberty will be participating in Fashions night in with a 10% discount on all orders placed between 6pm and midnight. There will also be special offers, goody bags, competitions and lots more.

What will you be treating yourself to on Fashion’s Night In.

Support The UK Economy With A Dress By A British Designer

With the politicians trying their hardest to put us all in a gloomy mood with spending cuts and austerity measures, we feel that we have the perfect remedy to the countries economic woes with us fashionistas getting some therapeutic warmth from the process to boot!

Buying British designer dresses is  a great way to help support the UK economy in difficult times whilst guaranteeing yourself something very stylish and fashion forward to wear. British designers are known for their innovative designs and fashion forward looks so why not invest in a designer dress by your favourite British designer which is sure to get you plenty of compliments.

If you are looking for something from one of the well established British names then choose from Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Burberry Prorsum, Alice Temperley or Jaeger. There are also plenty of really exciting up and coming names that will ensure you have a different designer dress from everyone at that Christmas party and also a great talking point. These dresses are likely to be  great investments. Perhaps they will be some of the big names of tomorrow. Here is out pick of our favourite British designer dresses for  this winter including some great party dresses.

Katie Penguin Print Dress

This fun and eclectic dress by Charlotte Taylor features a colourful penguin print that is featured in a number of the pieces from this collection. It has a flattering empire line and draped skirt with three fabric stripes which also help to elongate the body. Charlotte Taylor designed for Marcus Constable, Frost French and Luella before starting her own label with inspiration for her pieces including trashy grannies, penguins, old soap operas, movies and the eccentric.

Mara Leather Dress by Alice By Temperly

The Fashion Editors have all been talking about leather dresses as a must have item for this winter and this one by British designer Alice Temperley’s diffusion range is not to be missed. Know for her use of use of only the best and most luxurious fabrics, this leather is bound to be super soft.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania One Shoulder Monroe Dress

This eye catching designer dress is in Vivienne Westwood’s classic signature style. It is perfect for parties and special occasions and ideal for girls with attitude that want a feminine dress that will get them noticed. The bold purple and black stripes would look great with some chunky black wedges. Vivienne Westwood is probably the most iconic British designers. Her label Anglomania features a slightly more casual version of her much loved draping.

Chinoroserie Square Dress By Paul Smith Black

This fantastic silk dress has a delicate design in beautiful rich colours with a vintage feel. It makes the perfect cocktail dress for Christmas parties when teamed with some black tights and heels and an elegant clutch. The Paul Smith Black label launched in 2005 and features his much loved mix of tailoring and eye catching prints.

Stella McCartney Sequin Front Dress

This party dress by Stella McCartney is the perfect way to dazzle at a Christmas party. With sequins on the front and a plain silk back it is comfortable and practical to sit down in but still amazingly glamorous. Stella McCartney, daughter of Beatle, Paul McCartney is known for her simple but luxe designs.

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