Archive for December, 2011

Editor’s Picks Charm Bracelets

Friday, December 30th, 2011

 

Editor's Picks Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets are the hottest accessory trend to finish off a casual or evening look.  If like me you’re looking for a change from bold chunky style bangles, charm bracelets should be the next eye-catching statement jewellery to add to your shopping list.   I love the fact that we can personalise them to suit our taste, mood, and budget.  They also make great stylish gifts, and they can be worn as bracelets and even as watches.  Here is a selection of my favourite charm bracelets of this season which are available to buy on our online fashion marketplace.

Lulu Guinness 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHARM BRACELET price £250

Lulu Guinness Union Jack Lips Charm Bracelet price £75

Monsoon Crystal Charm Gunmetal Bracelet Watch price £50

Lulu Guinness Red Lipstick Charm T-bar Bracelet price £75

Lulu Guinness Pink Pave Lips Charm Bracelet price £85

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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New Year’s Eve Beauty Trend Screen Siren Lips

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

New Year's Eve Beauty Trend Screen Siren Lips

Sexy red lips are every woman’s quick beauty fix to a glamorous evening look.  This classic bold colour is a favourite on the red carpet.  Many celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Cat Deeley, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and Dita Von Teese have revived the 40s siren pout and have proved that red lips still rule when it comes to partying in style.  To achieve the perfect siren red lips look here are some tips to take on board:

Use a flawless semi-mat foundation as a base and apply a soft shade of blusher on the apples of the cheeks.  Keep your eyes simple by applying liner on the upper lashes and black mascara on the upper lashes too to create a dramatic sexy effect.  Finally line the lips with a lipliner similar to the colour of the red lipstick and finally fill in the lips with your desired shade of red lipstick. 

Here is a selection of my favourite New Year’s Eve 5 red lipsticks which are available to buy on our online luxury marketplace.

Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy price £23.34

Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge price £22.56

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick price £24.90

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture price £23.34

Dior Addict Lipstick price £21.78

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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Boxing Day Sale Bargains

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Boxing Day Sale Bargains

As high street shops and online retailers put up their red sale signs, it is no wonder that most of us are resorting to our favourite post-Christmas hobby “online shopping” searching for the latest designer bargains.  Thanks to the internet we can all indulge in some serious sale bargain shopping from the comfort of our own home.  And considering how most of us have been feeling the credit pinch, bagging a designer bag or a designer coat without breaking the bank balance has never sounded better! Just to get you started here is a selection of 2011 Boxing Day designer bargains available on our online luxury marketplace.

Karen Millen Lace Top was £115 now £80

Boutique by Jaeger Cord Skirt was £60 now £35

Kensington Spacious leather tote bag was £220 now £175

Pied a Terre Rock Star statement platforms boots was £245 now £122

Unique Jaeger Belt Print Silk Scarf was £99 Now £79

Jaeger London Boucle Pocket 60′s Skirt was £230 now £115

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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Editor’s Picks of Winter Knitwear

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Editor's Picks of Winter Knitwear

Get cosy this Christmas with some wonderful warm fashionable knitwear and take cue from this Missoni’s AW2011 catwalk look www.missoni.com .  Whether you’re out doing your last minute shopping, or you’re going off on a well-deserved long weekend, make sure you’ve packed some fluffy woolly jumpers in your suitcase.  Here is a selection of this week’s must-have cardigans and jumpers available to buy on our online fashion marketplace:

Warehouse jumper which you can wear with anything with floral cluster embellishments for that extra sparkle price £45

Be autumn/winter ready with this Warehouse Bardot chunky knit jumper. Wear with dark skinny jeans and heeled boots for a cosy yet chic daytime look was £45 Now £45

Chunky ribbed wool knit wrap gilet with black leather belt by Ann Demeulemeester price £660

Quiz Navy and Multi Colour Turtle Neck Jumper with a thin black belt price £24.99

A timeless classic, this Warehouse cowl neck jumper is as cute as it is cosy. This chunky knit version in pretty colours has on-trend 3/4-length sleeves and will look great with denim price £45

This Warehouse funky curved shrug cardigan in a chunky cable knit looks great worn with contrasting brights. Add a skinny belt over the top to smarten it up Price £45

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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Editor’s Picks Party Shoes

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Editor's Picks Party Shoes

It goes without saying that a gorgeous pair of high heels is the most essential accessory for pulling off the perfect party outfit.  I for one can’t resist the urge to bag myself a pair this week. And who can blame me for wanting to treat myself to a pre-Christmas present?  As for guilty pleasures, this indulgence is well worth it!  Here are five of my favourite party shoes and sandals available to buy on our online luxury marketplace:

Charlotte Olympia Dolores quilted shoes, with eye-catching gold tone platforms were £635 Now £444

Jimmy Choo Fire studded suede sandals price £575

Schuh Prince Court Stilettos Ii Lace Lavished in a detailed shimmering upper and glamorous metallic lining price £62

Dolce & Gabbana Bow-embellished velvet sandals price £330

Christian Louboutin Black suede platform sandal with a mesh front detail and an ankle strap with button closure price £535

Catwalk Look from Valentino Couture AW2011 www.valentino.com

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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Star Style Inspiration Glamorous Glitter

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Star Style Inspiration Glamorous Glitter

Celebrities’ love affair with sequins and glitter has no limit.  From Hollywood A-Listers to Royalties, wearing shiny metallic gowns has been the number one choice to many red carpet events.   As we near the end of 2011, Stilorama Magazine takes a look back at the top 5 best dressed celebrities and their choice of glitzy glamorous and gorgeous dresses.  

In first place: It comes as no surprise that Alexa Chung has won the British Style Award at the 2011 British Fashion Awards, which was  held at the Savoy Hotel in London, she looked fabulous wearing a Christopher Kane dress from his spring 2012 collection.

In second place: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge can do no wrong when it comes to red carpet events.  This chiffon Jenny Packham gown which she wore to ARK 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner at Perk’s Field, showed off her slim figure and gracious style.

In third place:  Anne Hathaway looked picture perfect when she attended the MONTBLANC’s  Launch Collection Princesse Grace De Monaco at the Princess Grace Awards, her choice was a Valentino sequins and sheer dress which she teamed up with a pair of Christian Louboutin stilettos.

In fourth place: Actress Selena Gomez choice of gold metallic guaranteed her a place in our top 5 list of best dressed celebrities.  The young actress looked stunning when she arrived to The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards which was held at Staples Centre.

In fifth place: Glee’s actress Lea Michele happy face said it all when she arrived to the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “New Year’s Eve” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.  We love her beautiful low-cut shimmery maxi dress, which complemented her figure and complexion.

Take cue from our top celebrities by bagging yourself some drop-dead dazzling metallic and sequin dresses which you can buy on our online luxury marketplace

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

Photos by: WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe – Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America – Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America – Angela Weiss/Getty Images North America – Bauer Griffin

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Party Dresses For Under £120

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

party dresses for under £120

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, it is no wonder that most of us are in a twisted limbo about what to wear to office parties and during the festive season.  Many fashionistas are feeling the economical pinch this year and have opted for buying affordable party wear like a little black dress or a sexy red number.   Here is selection of some gorgeous party dresses all for under £120 and which are available to buy on our online luxury marketplace.

Model is wearing a French Connection dress now £77

French Connection Mai Tai dress now £90

French Connection Silk Shift Dress perfect for cocktail hour now £92.50

Lipsy lace trim dress price £50

Lipsy ruched front panel red dress price £55

French Connection ribbon knits shoulder black dress price £110

Oasis Ponte stripe dress price £50

French Connection Rita stretch dress now £53.50

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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AW 2011 Accessory Trend Watch The Hip Hat

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

AW2011 Accessory Trend Watch The Hip Hat

My fascination with hats has no boundaries, and my relationship with my favourite accessory extends beyond seasons and trends.  As far as I’m concerned hats are a girl’s best friend.  They are more than just an essential warm headgear for winter or a shelter from the hot rays of sunshine.  They add instant glamour to any outfit, and in my opinion they outweigh any statement designer shades.  So if you are looking for the perfect 2011 autumn winter accessory, I suggest you invest in a great designer hat.  This season’s top shapes are:  the 60s cool cap, the fedora coloured hat and the 70s glamorous wide-brimmed hats which we saw at Gucci’s AW2011 fashion show www.gucci.com. Here is a selection of my favourite stylish designer hats which you can buy on our online luxury marketplace.

Pachacuti Wide-brimmed wool-felt hat price £45

Eugenia Kim Marina bouclé-wool flat cap price £145

Roksanda Ilincic Noel Stewart Millinery wool-felt fedora price £640

Burberry Leathe-trimmed cotton-canvas trilby price  £175

Eugenia Kim Kurt brushed-cotton fedora price £205

Eugenia Kim Kurt rabbit-felt fedora price £260

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Zara Dress…A High Street Sensation!

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge Zara Dress

We simply can’t get enough of Kate Middleton’s fantastic and serene dress sense and her ability to pull-off a high street frock from Zara into a worldwide sensation in minutes. Pictured here arriving with William, Prince of to watch Gary Barlow in concert in aid of The Prince’s Trust and The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry at the Royal Albert Hall on the 6th of December, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has once again shown a great sense of confidence and style by mixing high street brands with big designer names.  She teamed up her lace Zara dress with a fitted black jacket by Ralph Lauren.  She also dared to go shorter with a tulip style dress and showed off her fantastic figure and legs with a pair of opaque black tights and a stunning pair of black pumps.   

Even though Zara’s lace dress sold out hours after Catherine’s photos were published, I am happy to say that I have found the perfect alternative dress and accessories which you can buy on our online luxury marketplace:

MICHAEL Michael Kors lace-print silk-twill dress price £295

Dorothy Perkins Black ribbon platform shoes were £43 now £28

Lulu Guinness Black Devore Lips Small Annabelle price £195

Uniqlo Black Wool Tailored Jacket price £69.90

Redline Pure Bracelet price £370

Written and Compiled by Hala Di-Maio – Stilorama Magazine’s Fashion Director

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AW 2011 Trend Watch Olive Green

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

AW2011 Trend Watch Olive Green

Olive green and khaki have always been associated with summertime clothing, but this season we have witnessed a big surge from fashion designers towards hues and shades of dark green.  This catwalk look by Victoria Beckham www.victoriabeckham.com is representative of how this earthy colour can be turned into a fashion statement.  To copy this look team dark olive green with black or brown leather accessories, and go for natural fabrics like cotton, wool and also suede.  Here is a selection of my favourite khaki and olive green designer pieces which are available to buy on our online luxury marketplace.

A simple band ring from Goldmajor that shows the breadth of colour and shine of the amber stone price £44

Alexander Wang Dakota olive-green leather ankle boots were £555 now £249.75

LULU FROST 100 Year Necklace Crafted from a fusion of fabulous vintage jewellery price £1585

MICHAEL Michael Kors captures the essence of uptown chic with this beautifully draped olive-green jersey dress price £285

Bric’s Life chic toiletry kit in waterproof suede-effect price £99

Written and compiled by Hala Di-Maio

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