Must-have Designer Necklaces

July 2nd, 2009

designer-necklacesThe most wanted accessory for this summer is a chunky and funky designer necklace.  Ditch the real deal this season and instead go for designer costume jewellery bling.  Stilorama Magazine’s accessories editor shops for her favourite designer necklaces and she says “necklaces are the only piece of costume jewellery you should be wearing this summer; the chunkier the better and as far as the styles go we are really spoilt for choice this year”.  Shop online for designer necklaces and jewellery at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

1-Missoni Necklace £205 www.net-a-porter.com

2-Matthew Willamson Double chain necklace £650 www.matthewwilliamson.com

3-Lanvin crystal necklace £1345 www.lanvin.com

4-Marni necklace £275 www.brownsfashion.com

5-YSL bead necklace £735 www.ysl.com

6-Marc Jacobs safety pin necklace £650 www.marcjacobs.com

Kaftan Know-How

June 13th, 2009

kaftan-copyKaftans have become an essential part of our summer wardrobe.  What started out as the perfect piece to complement our swimwear has turned into a fashion statement.  Stilorama Magazine’s senior fashion editor shops for her favourite designer kaftans, she says “Kaftans are wonderful in the summer, they are the perfect cover-me-up piece of wardrobe, they’re lightweight and fun to wear over jeans, shorts or skirts or just on their own.”  Shop for designer kaftans at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Catwalk look from Emilio Pucci www.emiliopucci.com

Milly white print trim kaftan  £185.96 from www.net-a-porter.com

Versace butterfly print kaftan £460 www.brownsfashion.com

Roberto Cavalli silk red kaftan top £1375 from www.robertocavalli.com

D&G Dolce&Gabbana leopard print kaftan £146  from www.my-wardrobe.com

Designer Playsuits

June 9th, 2009

playsuitWe guess the biggest trend alert for the summer of 2009 must undoubtedly be the playsuit; even though most of us are still undecided about this playful and comfortable new trend, Stilorama magazine’s fashion editor has already given the jumpsuit the thumbs up she says“playsuits are playful and comfortable and they have a good feel factor about them, wear them during the day on your holidays, and for going out in the evening add a glamorous touch by belting the playsuit up and by wearing chunky accessories.” shop online for designer playsuits at Stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Playsuit Catwalk look from Anna Sui RTW S/S09 www.annasui.com

Chloé Sleeveless black drawstring playsuit £230 from www.net-a-porter.com

Missoni Mammola playsuit £1220 from www.brownsfashion.com

PPQ print playsuit £369 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Paul & Joe Doree Velour green playsuit £168 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Rebecca Taylor red Boogie Night silk jumpsuit £305 from www.net-a-porter.com

Designer Wedges

June 7th, 2009

designer-wedgesStilorama Magazine’s fashion editor shops for her favourite designer wedges she says “Wedges are the perfect shoes to take you from morning to night, you can wear them with practically nearly everything, and above all they are comfortable”.  Shop online for the latest designer wedges at Stilorama Magazine www.stilorama.com

Catwalk looks from Fendi S/S09 RTW www.fendi.com

YSL red patent wedges £290 from www.brownsfashion.com

Tory Burch cerise canvas wedges £171.28 from www.net-a-porter.com

Ash Buzios black wedges £137 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Christian Louboutain patent espadrille wedges £265 from www.brownsfashion.com

Givenchy wedge leather sandals £521 from www.net-a-porter.com

Tribal Makes Fashion Sense

June 4th, 2009

tribal-trend1“Tribal inspired fabrics and accessories make fashion sense this summer” says Stilorama Magazine’s Fashion Editor.  The accessories are big, colourful and bold and the clothes are carefree, comfortable and stylish.  We asked our fashion expert to choose her favourite tribal designer pieces and here is what she came up with.  Shop online for designer tribal clothes and accessories at Stilorama Magazine www.stilorama.com

Tribal inspired Catwalk look from Etro RTW S/S09 www.etro.com

Etro Tribal print tunic £245 from www.net-a-porter.com

Milly Tribal embroidered top £285 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Helles Multi chain cuff £172 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Carlee Santorelli ‘Carlee’ Tribal print ring £70 from www.brownsfashion.com

Grecian Summer Trend

May 30th, 2009

grecian-trendLook and feel like a goddess this summer by wearing grecian style dresses and tops.  According to Stilorama Magazine’s fashion editor, fashion designers have been inspired by ancient Greece this summer, she says “maxi grecian dresses are great for going out to dinner and to cocktail parties, and for the day you can go grecian by wearing a tunic or a draped top; accessories are also very important like flat gladiator style sandals or gladiator wedges”.  Shop for grecian designer clothes at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Catwalk look from Valentino RTW S/S09 www.valentino.com

Roksanda Ilincic Silk grecian green sleeveless dress £935 from  www.net-a-porter.com

Khaki Riviera Grecian Style Dress Zoe Tees £130 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Ash sandals £139 from  www.my-wardrobe.com

Pleated dress grecian style  £55 from Monsoon www.monsoon.co.uk 

Missoni Floral One shoulder maxi dress £2255 from www.brownsfashion.com

Designer Shorts

May 23rd, 2009

designer-shortsWearing shorts isn’t something many women feel confident about.  Baring our legs during the hot summer season is only for the brave.  But according to Stilorama Magazine’s fashion editor shorts are an essential part of our summer wardrobe she says “when we first go on a beach holiday we all feel self-conscious about our bodies, but given couple of days in the sun we all give in , and we stop wanting to cover up our bits this is when shorts come in handy”.  We asked our fashion editor to shop for her favourite designer shorts and here is what she came up with. 

Shop and advertise your designer shorts at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Milly RTW S/S09 Catwalk Look www.millyny.com

Jason Wu  purple raw silk shorts £609.99 from www.net-a-porter.com

Burberry Satin city shorts in lime £185 from www.net-a-porter.com

PRPS Washed denim shorts £240 from www.brownsfashion.com

Twenty8Twelve Beige Darcy Pleated Shorts £107 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Dolce & Gabbana black Lace trimmed shorts  £410 from www.brownsfashion.com

Big Shoulders Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Trend

May 19th, 2009

big-shouldersBig exaggerated shoulders are making their way back into our wardrobes.  It seems that big shoulders of the 1980s are slowly but surely filtering down from high end fashion design houses all the way to high street brands like topshop and next.  Stilorama Magazine’s fashion editor shops for big shoulder designer pieces and she says “big shoulder are a sign of things to come, we have witnessed a big comeback on catwalk shows, and this trend is set to stay with us for the winter of 2010 too”.  Shop for big shoulder designer clothes at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Balmain RTW S/S 2009 catwalk look www.balmain.com

Cooperative designs stripy knitted with mesh back £385 from www.brownsfashion.com

zip front crop black cardigan £360 by Rani Jones www.ranijones.com

Chloe bubble hem black taffeta dress £1695 from www.net-a-porter.com

Acne collarless popper fastening black shirt £130 from www.brownsfashion.com

Fashionably Nude Spring’s 2009 latest trend

May 14th, 2009

nude-trendAccording to my sources nude rules, well not literally…nude is the shade to be seen in this spring and summer, so we asked stilorama magazine’s fashion editor to shop for nude designer pieces and here  is what she said “Nude shades were amongst  the hottest colours on many catwalks this season, from Calvin Klein to Blumarine going nude seemed the right thing to do.  My advice is to shop for bright nudes with a shade of colour like pink, coral and rose”.  Shop online for designer nude clothes and accessories at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Calvin Klein RTW S/S09 catwalk look www.calvinklein.com

Donna Karan pleated Hobo bag £940 from www.brownsfashion.com

Calvin Klein silk origami dress £2750 from www.net-a-porter.com

Chanel le vernis golden sand 317 £16 from www.chanel.com

Jasmin Di Milo nude sheer open drap top £500 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Sergio Rossi nude shoes £323 from www.net-a-porter.com

Cowgirl Fashion Trend

May 6th, 2009

cowgirl-trendThe new wild west look is coming to a shop near you this summer.  Stilorama magazine’s fashion editor shops for her favourite cowgirl inspired designer clothes and accessories.  She says “this wild west look is great for weekends and for travelling, as for accessories go for fringes, feather, tassles and western hats”.  For trendy fashion tips visit stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Hermes RTW S/S09 catwalk look www.hermes.com

Marc Jacobs quilted tassle Maria bag £880 from www.brownsfashion.com

Topshop Multi buckle wide brown belt £30 from www.topshop.com

Golden Goose suede brown jacket £965 from www.brownsfashion.com

7 for all mankind jeans £149 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Carlee Santarelli ring £70 from www.brownsfashion.com

Ash brown sandals £149 from www.my-wardrobe.com