Archive for May, 2009

Designer Shorts

Saturday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Thursday, 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

Wednesday, 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

The Red Trend

Monday, May 4th, 2009

red-trendAccording to Stilorama Magazine’s fashion editor wearing red is a sure way of getting noticed, and women who wear red seem more attractive to the opposite sex;  to help look great in red our fashion editor has chosen her favourite designer red pieces.  She says “red is an extremely confident colour to wear, it also makes people notice you more, so if you are feeling on the shy side don’t go out dressed in red from head to toe, as for accessories red is a great colour to choose for your summer shoes or handbags.”  Shop for red clothes and accessories at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Celine Red RTWS/S09 catwalk look www.celine.com

Diane Von Furstenberg red top £197 from www.net-a-porter.com

Fendi bangle £137 from www.net-a-porter.com

D&G Dolce & Gabbana red sunglasses www.dolceandgabbana.com

Kenneth Jay Lane red cocktail ring £105 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Furla red clutch from www.furla.com

Casadei red wedges from www.casadei.com

Celine red patent handbag £1126 www.celine.com

Issa red wrap dress £440 from www.net-a-porter.com

Yellow Catwalk Trend

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

yellow-trendAdd some bright sunny yellow shades to your wardrobe this spring and summer.  Stilorama Magazine’s fashion editor shops for her favourite yellow trendy designer clothes and accessories.  She says “Yellow is a great colour for the summer, it works best when coupled with black, white and dark blue denim;  if you are unsure about wearing yellow clothes, opt for bright yellow small accessories like a smart clutch bag or a funky necklace”.  Shop for trendy yellow clothes and accessories at Stilorama Magazine www.stilorama.com

Catwalk look yellow coat celine RTW S/S09 www.celine.com

Polo ralph lauren yellow cardigan £185 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Juicy Couture yellow dress £537 from www.net-a-porter.com

Roberto Cavalli Yellow bag £665.53 from www.net-a-porter.com

Lanvin flat yellow shoes £264 www.lanvin.com

Tomas Maier cashmere yellow poncho £615 from www.net-a-porter.com

Marni necklace £310 from www.net-a-porter.com

Roberto Cavalli snake bracelet £250 www.robertocavalli.com

Michael Kors yellow clutch £795 www.michaelkors.com

Nautical Trend

Friday, May 1st, 2009

nautical-trendStilorama magazine’s fashion team has gone mad about nautical clothes and accessories; we can’t  seem to get enough of red, blue, black and white stripes.  So we asked our fashion editor to choose her favourite nautical designer labels of the season and share them with us.  She said “this nautical trend is never out of fashion, it comes back year after year, so don’t be afraid to splash out on some designer pieces, they are a good investment especially if you will be wearing them next year too!”  

Shop for nautical trend at stilorama magazine www.stilorama.com

Dolce & Gabbana RTW S/S09 catwalk look www.dolceandgabbana.com

Thomas Sabo handbag charm £47.95 from www.harrods.com

McQ Alexander McQueen scarf £58 from www.my-wardrobe.com

Fendi sandals £328 from www.fendi.com

Sailor hat from topshop www.topshop.com

Theory t-shirt £68 from www.my-wardrobe.com