Snapshot: Polka Dots

Snapped Wearing:

Dress: ASOS Collection Maxi Dress in spot print

Shoes: Reiss 'Paula' Shoes

Lipstick: NARS 'Heatwave' Red Lipstick

Bambi

Legendary American Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson has always followed her own fashion rules; she is best known for her over-the-top, unique, whimsical, feminine designs.

The 'Bambi' tunic dress is one of Betsey's most iconic designs. Psychedelic & quirky, this multi-colour mosaic deer print dress features 3/4 length kimono sleeves with ruffle trim, an empire waistline with tie back belt, a crossover v-neckline and a flouncy frill hemline. It simply slips on. Incredibly colourful & busy, it somehow just works.

In keeping with the sassy, vintage 70s vibe, I styled it with wooden heeled tan sandals from Reiss & bright scarlet lips. This is one fiercely groovy look, yeah baby!

Get The Look:

Dress: Betsey Johnson 'Bambi' Dress (similar)

Shoes: Reiss 'Cedar' Sandals in tan (similar)

Lipstick: NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in 'Heatwave'

Swan Song

This stunning silk, swan print dress by Mint Velvet immediately caught my eye in my local House of Fraser store; there was something so romantic and beautiful about the gracefully intertwined necks of the swans.

The gorgeous 'Jade' dress is the perfect day-to-night piece; it can be dressed down with opaque tights and shoe boots or easily dressed up with statement heels & bright red lipstick. A loose, easy to wear shape, the dress features a mirrored swan print front in luxurious silk, black sheer shoulders, 3/4 length sheer sleeves, side pockets & a plain jersey back.

For a cool, laidback look I styled the dress with my much loved & much worn Christian Louboutin 'Ces Moi' shoe boots & my favourite red NARS lipstick!

Get The Look:
Dress: Mint Velvet 'Jade' Swan Print Dress (similar)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin 'Ces Moi' Shoe boots (similar)
Lipstick: NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Heat Wave

All The Jewellery I Never Got

Natalie B Coleman's incredible SS12 collection, entitled All The Jewellery I Never Got, was allegedly inspired by the fact that no man in her life had ever bought her jewellery. I'm pretty sure this isn't the case anymore as a) she is absolutely gorgeous and b) she recently got married and it's practically the law that Husbands have to buy their Wives pretty baubles! 

Her stunning collection is filled with the most incredible dresses, tops, scarves, skirts, shirts etc; the stand out piece for me has always been this incredible blue asymmetrical dress. A bold, unique, statement piece, it features an intricate pleated shoulder detail, irregular hem (knee length on one side, floor length on the other side) and a hidden zip detail at the back. The beautiful illustrations are all hand drawn, water coloured and digitally printed. I've never seen anything quite like this amazing dress before; I've worn it twice now and each time I have been surrounded by people asking me about it. I feel like a modern day Warrior Princess when I wear it and I love all the attention it gets!

I have styled it here with sky high shoe boots from Topshop and ironically, one of the best pieces of jewellery I have ever been given. My Husband commissioned Simon Pure Jewellers to make the silver, hammered cuff to my exact wrist measurements. It is gorgeous and was such a romantic gift.  I finished the look off with a simple, bright NARS red lip.

Get The Look:
Dress: Natalie B Coleman Asymmetrical Pleated Dress in navy
Shoes: Topshop 'Adina' Platform Shoe Boots (similar)
Cuff: Simon Pure bespoke silver hammered cuff (similar)
Lipstick: NARS 'Heat Wave' Semi Matte Lipstick

Anya

The 'Anya' silk vest top with its unusual tail detail and self adjusting zip-up back is one of my favourite pieces from Kymerah's stunning S/S12 collection. My heart literally skipped a beat when it arrived (thank you so much Kymerah!!) & I simply couldn't wait to wear it! 

This incredibly versatile top can be worn in so many different ways; loose & flowing as I've worn it here, for a carefree, comfortable look or tucked in for a smarter, more tailored look. The tails can be tied at the back for a funky, fitted look and the zip at the back can be opened as far up as you dare for an effortlessly sexy look!

For a romantic night out I paired the top with tailored, high waisted shorts in sky blue from Reiss and the most delicate, feminine, Swarovski crystal encrusted t-bar sandals in soft metallic leather by Gina. Accessories were kept very simple with a Reiss colour block box clutch, in blues to compliment the blue shorts, and my Michael Kors gold watch.

I cheated on MAC and swapped my usual matte red lipstick for a brighter, creamier one; 'Heat Wave' by NARS, my new favourite. You must try it, it is absolutely gorgeous! 

Get The Look:

Top: Kymerah 'Anya' Top in nude-to-tan ombré (gifted)

Shorts: Reiss 'Kaian' Shorts in sky blue (similar)

Shoes: Gina 'Cabaret' Strappy Sandals in platinum (similar)

Clutch: Reiss 'Austell' Box Clutch in blue (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Bracelet Watch

Lipstick: NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in 'Heat Wave'