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Perfectly Pleated

Juliette Hogan SS11/12 Perfectly Pleated Feminine styling has made a real comeback in the past few seasons.  Sweet, ladylike clothing is now everywhere and girly girls like me rejoice even more with every pretty garment that comes down the runway and appears in-store.

Splashes of Colour, Lyrics and layers

 One of Spades bracelets Splashes of Colour, Lyrics and layersWith winter now in full swing, I am layering myself up left right and centre. Warm knits over the top of long sleeves over the top of basic singlets. Stockings underneath woollen socks tucked into winter boots. 

Trend Spy: The CDFA Awards

The CDFA AwardsAn event such as the Council of Fashion Designers of America definitely calls for celebs and fashion industry heavyweights to dress to impress.  And given that it’s an event that honours (what else) fashion, it was the perfect place to spy trends for the upcoming season.

Pip Blogs: Ball and Party Shoes

Ball and Party ShoesWhile June may officially be winter in our neck of the woods, it is also the season of the ball, the mid-winter Christmas party and various other red carpet events. 

The Very Fashionable 2011 Cannes Film Festival

The Very Fashionable 2011 Cannes Film Festival Doing my usual secret trawling of trashy celeb/gossip websites (thank you, E! News), I came across what looks like the most well-dressed celeb event in quite some time.  The 2011 Cannes Film Festival is on now, in Cannes, France, and for once, it seems like there aren’t too many fashion faux pas so far on the red carpet. 

Pip Blogs: Flats are Back

Festival Fantastic

Festival FantasticThe Coachella music festival in Indio, California, last week drew music lovers, celebs and fashionistas alike, with many showing off signature boho, festival style. 

Pip Blogs: Booty Call!

Booty CallAutumn has well and truly arrived, and it’s time to get your boots on! This winter, there’s something to flatter every woman: short or tall, with curvy or slimmer calves.

Pip Blogs: Straight Laced

Straight LacedLace-up shoes and boots are everywhere this season. Perfectly blending the Victorian and Military styles, lace ups are one of the most important footwear trends for winter 2011.

Hit or Miss? Sarah Jessica Parker, Wide Brimmed Hat

Hit or Miss? Sarah Jessica Parker, Wide Brimmed Hat It’s a hit! I’m loving straw wide brimmed hats for summer (oh so sensible!), but recent celebrity shots have shown that this is a super cool look for winter too.

Pip Blogs: Back to Work Blues

Back to Work BluesAre you back to work? The summer holiday over? All is not lost! Time to flip off the jandals, fix up your scaly heels and get yourself into a fresh pair of courts to celebrate the new season. There’s nothing like a new pair of shoes to banish the back to work blues.

2011 Golden Globes Fashion Hits & Misses

2011 Golden Globes Fashion Hits & Misses The celebs brought some serious fashion game to the red carpet for the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.  The awards are always exciting to watch, as they kick of the major Hollywood awards season and also because, traditionally, the Globes’ slightly more casual tone has allowed for some edgy fashion choices.

Hit or Miss? Nicole Richie, One Shoulder Dress

Hit or Miss? Nicole Richie, One Shoulder Dress It’s a miss! I’ve seen a few celeb looks recently that have convinced me I do not like flowy, one-shoulder gowns with long, batwing sleeves.

Hit or Miss? Carey Mulligan, Erdem Gown

Hit or Miss? Carey Mulligan, Erdem Gown It’s a miss! I normally adore Carey Mulligan’s style and she rarely puts a foot wrong, but this printed gown by Erdem is ill-fitting, and doesn’t flatter her bustline at all.  Perhaps it looked better on the rack or runway but I’m definitely not digging the dress on Carey.

Pip Blogs: Wedding Shoes

Wedding ShoesIt’s that time again – sure it’s summer and Christmas, but it is also wedding season!  When it comes to shoes, there is something for every bride, whether she is classic or edgy, or whatever the price point. You needn’t feel restricted to the ugly white satin numbers you’ll never wear again, no matter what they say at the bridal store.  It’s the one day in every...