Female dandy: how to wear this trend.

Perfectly diverging away from the “Lady fashion”, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani brought the trend of dandy-suits – double-breasted jackets in a small strip. Sometimes completed with a fedora hat, the ladies suits copied men’s in every detail, placing a new emphasis on the gender paradigm. The female dandy look requires a modern aesthetic full of feminine touches such as a structured blazer, Oxford brogue, bow tie necklaces and billowing white shirts. 

Ralph Laurent & Giorgio Armani

How to choose the suit for you?

Thanks to this years collection the suit designs for that masculine look is  fabulous. It’s more about what image you want to portray?
Suits – Make sure you buy the complete suit. Be preprepared for the trousers to be far too long. Get them taken up. The  key is that the suit fits across your shoulders. It’s not about the fitted look here it’s about how it fits on your shoulders first.
Materials - Whatever suit you go for being, velvet  tweed or silk choose the right fabric colour that looks good on you. This season it’s about very dark colours.
Shirts –   I would go for very feminine colours, pink, purple or red. The key here is the colour of the undergarment your choose.  I would choose shirts with  lace or loads of frills.  Ruffle flouncing shirts are perfect with these types of suits. The fitted the better especially when you take off the jacket, the rest of your outfit will still look masculine.
Belts - The tip to achieve this look is the best way to gird the waist. So with the help of belts is to refine the figure of the woman and give the masculine look is sought, not forgetting your feminine style, you can enter the dandy fashion trend!
Shoes
Shoes to wear should be classics, oxford lace-ups, loafers, fringed moccasins or ankle boots.

Shirt, Blanco. Coat & Palazzo trousers, Mango. Women's Lincoln patents brogues, allsole.com. Bag, Parfois. Watch, Uterque. Sunglasses, Moscot. 

Shirt, Mango. Pants, placedestendances.com. Jacket, Blonde & Blonde. Oxford shoes, toast.co.uk. Bowling bag, Blanco. Watch, Massimo Dutti. Glasses, Warby Parker. 

Velvet tailored suit & shirt, Mango. Slippers, Stradivarius. Bag, Asos. Watch, Michael Kors. 

Shirt, Blanco. Denim Jacket & shopper bag, Mango. Loafers, Zara. Sunglasses, Ray Ban. Watch, Michael Kors. 

Shirt, Dorothy Perkins. Palazzo trousers, Mango. Jacquard jacket & Shoes, Topshop. Bowling bag, Blanco. Belt, Uterque. Watch, Dsquared. 

Christmas bells or Wedding bells?

I know Christmas is around the corner and you’re probably thinking about getting presents for your family and friends but you might also be one of the girls who is thinking of tying the knot next year. If you are, here are some examples of wedding gowns and accessories to take your mind off the coming festive season and take you to the day you'll be living your fairy tale. 

And if you are looking for more inspiration for the perfect wedding visit this wonderful Spanish wedding planner's site www.bdebodas.com and its blog www.bdebodas.blogspot.com. 

I introduce to you my first "Bridal Collection".

Rosa Clara wedding gown. Ileana Makri dangling gem rose gold diamond earrings. Anita Ko rose gold diamond cuff. Giuseppe Zanotti Satin platform peep-toe pumps. 

Roland Mouret Breton matelasse gown. Jimmy Choo sandals. Halleh 18-karat gold topaz and garnet earrings. Winston oval diamond engagement ring. 

Temperley London long Elisha silk-blend appliquéd tulle gown. Clutch katespade.com. Valentino satin plarform pumps. 

Matthew Williamson Feather-trimmed silk-tulle dress. Giuseppe Zanotti Satin platform peep-toe pumps. Tiffany's diamond ring. Bottega Veneta sterling silver cubic zirconia earrings. 

Roland Mouret Hexam draped lace and crepe gown. Oscar de la Renta Earrings. YSL shoes. Harry Winston solitaire.

Lanvin asymmetric silk-satin wrap gown. Lanvin crystal-brooch shearling jacket. Pippa small 18-karat gold earrings. Harry Winston round brilliant diamond engagement ring. Esteban Cortazar metal ankle-cuff leather sandals. 

Roland Mouret Jansen stretch-crepe gown. Laurent Gandini Marie Antoinette sterling silver lace earrings. Gucci crystal-embellished suede sandals. 

Accessorizing is all the rage. Do you know how to do it right?

We've seen it everywhere, catwalks, shops, streets... women everywhere wearing big earrings, big necklaces, headbands, etc., statement accessories that make a simple outfit pop. The secret is to stick with a simple look and upgrade it with your accessories. Here you have some examples of how to use big pieces of jewellery without looking like a Christmas tree. Have fun! 

Blazer, top, pants & shoes, Mango. Ring & bag, Parfois. Earrings, Blanco. Necklace, swellcaroline.com. 

Dress & shoes, Mango. Earrings, Blanco. Clutch, Accessorize. 

Dress, celebboutique.com. Shoes, Blanco. Bag, Parfois. Necklace, Uterque. Earrings, Accessorize. Watch, Michael Kors

Sweat t-shirt, Dorothy Perkins. Jeans, Mango. Boots, Anna Dello Russo for H&M, Necklace & bag, Asos. Earrings, Blanco.

Are you afraid of mixing styles? Rule # 11: Be brave!

We love so many different styles, don’t we? Sporty, classic, rock, etc. and, if we love so many different pieces from each of those styles, why not mix and match them? Mixing styles is a big trend and it's a way to step out of the box, to make a big entrance in a party! It’s also a great way to be the centre of attention wherever you go. Don't be afraid of mixing, be brave! Here are some examples of how to mix styles but remember, don't go too far with your bold pieces. You don't want to look like you’re in fancy dress!

Tshirt, Zara. Skirt & Blazer, Mango. Shoes, Topshop. Bowling Bag & Necklace, Blanco. 

Dress, Mango. Biker Jacket & Shoes, Topshop. Clutch, celebboutique.com. Bracelet, Parfois. 

Dress, Denim Jacket & Boots, Mango. Bag, Aldo. Necklace, Parfois.

Dress, Coat & Shoes, Mango. Clutch, Dorothy Perkins. 

Dress, Denim Jacket & Boots, Mango. Necklace, Blanco. 

Sweat, Dorothy Perkins. Leggings, MMM for H&M. Coat, Mango. Shoes & Necklace, Blanco. Bag, Parfois. 

Ready to hit the town in style tonight?

Saturday night is approaching fast. It's the night to see but, more importantly, to be seen. Make sure you're the one getting all the attention with the stylish and SEXY look.

Top, Topshop, Skirt & Coat, Mango. Heels & Clutch, Selfridges. Necklace & Bangles, H&M. 

Going anywhere this weekend? Tips to help you with your packing.

After a hard week of work - meetings, rushing around, early mornings and late nights, the weekend is here and nothing could be more exciting than a little getaway with the one you love. But sometimes packing can be a nightmare, "what should I wear?". Most of the time we end up taking clothes we never wear, so here are some tips for a 1-night getaway to help you pack. For example, wear just 1 pair of jeans, the ones you are going to travel in you can also wear the day you come back. The same goes for shoes. You can wear the same pair of boots for the whole trip and only one pair of heels in case you’re going out for a nice dinner. You don't need to pack a lot of make-up. Keep it simple. Paint your nails with a colour that goes with all the clothes you’re taking. To change a simple look into a statement, take one of your ‘big’ accessories. It will make a huge difference! These picture will inspire you! Enjoy the weekend, it's time to relax. 

Jeans & Boots, Blanco. Top & Cardigan, Mango. Handbag & Trolley, Parfois. Necklace & Ring, Uterque. 

                 

Pants, Top & Cuff, Mango. Jacket & Shoes, Topshop. Bag, Parfois.  

Jeans & Boots, Blanco. Top & Cardigan, Mango. Hat, Zara. Necklace, Uterque. 

Rule # 10: Know your body type.

It's important to know and understand what looks good on your body. This implies knowing your body and what pieces can enhance or hide certain things. There are 6 primary body types: Triangle, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle, Hourglass, Diamond, and Oval. These types are defined by your body's fat deposits above, below, and around the waist. 

The Diamond and Oval body shape can both be referred to as the apple body shape. If you have the apple body shape, your waist is undefined and you carry most of your weight around your midsection. The difference between the two is that the diamond body shape is defined by a high stomach and the Oval body type can have a full bottom and thighs. Creating the illusion of a longer, leaner torso by drawing attention upwards is the key for this body type (draw attention away from the midsection).  

The Rectangle body shape has been referred to as a relatively boyish build, but not all women have trademark flat chest that goes with it. The Rectangle shape visually displays a balanced width between shoulders and hips, both of which can be full. However, your waist may be slightly defined, if there is any definition at all. This body shape can look shorter and heavier than you actually are. Arms and legs are typically slender. You'll want to wear pieces that cinch in at the waist and add more curves to your figure. 

The Triangle body type has a larger a lower body with a smaller upper body. Shoulders are generally narrower than the waist, hips and thighs. It's all about drawing attention away from your problem areas. Therefore we need to draw the eyes up. Use bright tops, larger collars, lapels, and sleeves. 

The Inverted Triangle is the exact opposite to the Triangle. A full bust line with a defined waist and narrow hips. This build is characterized by broad shoulders and is often associated with athletes. These are the people we refer to as "top heavy". To balance this out, try bright coloured or patterned fabrics. Full skirts will add more body below the waist. Keep the top simple and focus on the bottom. 

The Hourglass is the ideal figure. It's associated with a perfectly proportionate bust line and hips and a well-defined waist with fat deposits in equal proportions above and below your waist. This is considered ideal because it is recognized as the sexiest of all body types. You don’t want to drown this in baggy clothing. A lot of women lose weight and attain this figure but they still wear the same clothes they had before the weight loss. Ladies, if you are an hourglass, please show it off!! Wear belts to emphasize your waist and wide-legged jeans to balance out your breasts and V-neck or cowl neck tees to show some cleavage - not necessarily all at once!