16.10.2011- Sunday Style Spotlight #6: Florence Welch

Less than a fortnight after emerging from a giant seashell to sing at the Chanel SS12 presentation, Florence Welch is gracing the cover of every magazine from NME to Interview as she promotes her new album, Ceremonials, which is released next month. Since the release of her debut album, Lungs in 2009, Florence has not only become one of the most recognisable voices on the radio, but has also worked with a succession of designers including Givenchy, Valentino and Gucci to cement her status as a style icon:

From floor sweeping couture gowns for red carpet appearances and performances, to a laid back street style which incorporates lots of quirky little touches, Florence's signature looks are always beautifully co-ordinated. Embellishment, lace and metallics are all key players here, as are vintage accessories and statement jewellery. I love Florence's look predominantly because she's such a style chameleon- from ethereal dresses created by the best design houses in the world to a simple plaid shirt accessorised with a ribbon neck tie, she takes a fun, fearless approach to fashion which works so well and compliments her music beautifully.

What do you think of Florence Welch's style? Are you a fan?

(Image credit: Look, New Look, River Island, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Accessorize, Topshop and Rokit.)

03.10.2011- Monday Must-haves: Breast Cancer Care Special Edition

Can you believe it's October already? The year has absolutely flown by! This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it seems fitting to dedicate Monday Must-haves this week to the lovely selection of special items which you can buy and show your support for Breast Cancer Care.

Each of these special pink products has been specially created for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a percentage of the proceeds from every item sold is donated to Breast Cancer Care. The donation varies from item to item, so it's worth checking the website to see the whole range of products. I love the Le Creuset Strawberry Tea collection, and think the Morphy Richards kettle compliments the set perfectly. This lace top from Warehouse is a beautiful colour, and the Dorothy Perkins wristband is a great way to show your support for the campaign (wearing your support on your sleeve if you like!) Crabtree & Evelyn have also created this lovely bright pink printed tote bag, and this pendant from QVC adds the perfect touch of glamour to an outfit especially if, like me, you are a hazard in high heel and can't wear the real things! 

You can view the whole range of products at the Breast Cancer Care website. Stylist have also created a special 'Style List' themed around the campaign, so be sure to have a look at some of the other lovely items you can buy throughout October to show your support.

Will you be buying anything to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

(Image credit: Breast Cancer Care and Stylist.)

28.06.2011- Most Wanted: Dorothy Perkins' Floradita Collection

Most of you know by know that I'm completely obsessive about anything with a floral print on it, so imagine how excited I was to see these pieces from Dorothy Perkins' Floradita collection, which launches today. Described as a 'capsule collection with a riot of blooms and simple feminine shapes', the range nods to the shapes of the 1950s and incorporates cute detailing, jewellery and a bright burst of colour for the summer. You can have a look at the full Floradita range over at dorothyperkins.com, but in the meantime here are some of my favourite pieces from the collection:

White Floral Platform Sandals, £42.

Floradita Sun Dress, £39.50.

Cream Lace Peter Pan Top, £35.

Pink Embellished Prom Dress, £55.

Floradita Chunky Charm Chain, £25.

Cream Broderie Dress, £50.

I really love the dresses- how perfect would they be for the heat wave we're experiencing at the moment? The lace blouse is beautifully detailed, and the charm bracelet has rocketed to the top of my wishlist. I've always been a bit wary of Dorothy Perkins but recently they seem to have really upped their game, and I've seen some lovely pieces online including the Gold Wet Look Tee from yesterday's post. I'll have to have a good browse in store when I'm next shopping.

What do you think of Dorothy Perkins' Floradita Collection? Will you be buying anything from it?

(Image credit: Dorothy Perkins.)

27.06.2011- Monday Must-haves

Happy Monday! I hope you all had lovely weekends and made the most of the glorious weather, it's boiling at the moment but looks set to bucket it down later on (typical!) Here's another selection of Monday Must-haves to kick off the week:

I saw this gold tee in Dorothy Perkins a while back and have been umming and aahing over it ever since. It does remind me of the sequinned tee from last week's mega-expensive post, and I think it would look great teamed with some skinny jeans. I've seen a lot of people out and about wearing maxi skirts, and this black one from New Look would be really versatile for the summer. I'm still trying to track down the perfect maxi skirt (most of the ones I've tried on have been ridiculously unflattering on me), so this one looks like a contender. I'm in love with these patent River Island loafers, and think that they're the perfect transitional pair of shoes- they'd look great with thick tights and a cute tea dress for the winter. I've also been trying to track down the perfect Breton top for what feel like ages (again, everyone I've tried on to date has made my upper body resemble a rectangle), but this People Tree version may just be the one. Made with Fairtrade organically grown cotton, it's also really great value for an ethically created product. I love this vintage black and white floral top from Rokit, and have been lusting after the satchel since it arrived at work a few weeks ago, I think I might just have to treat myself (although my collapsing wardrobe would beg to differ!)

What do you think of my picks for this week? Did you buy anything nice over the weekend?

(Image credit: People Tree, Rokit, River Island, New Look and Dorothy Perkins.)