AW Trend Report 2012 : The Prints of 2012

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Information origionally sourced from the Fashion Edit 247's AW12 talk I attended, lead by Chris Gilbert.

AW Trend Report 2012 : The Fabrics of AW12

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Sport Fushion

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AW Trend Report 2012 : New Volume

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Covered Up - The New Sobriety

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Mix Masters

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Long Form

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Layering Up

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AW Trend Report 2012 : In Service

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Hourglass Peplum

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AW Trend Report 2012 : The Elliptical

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What to wear?!?!?!?!?

   So tomorrow I have a work trial & have to dress all in black, smart but fashionable. I will of course be styling them up with accessories, but which dress do I wear? A) French Connections - Chiffon layered belted dress OR B) Tailored dress with flared skirt (but may be a tad short! What do you think?) OPINIONS PLEASE ♥

THANKS :)

AW Trend Report 2012 : Culture Exchange

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Country Squire

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Omg OMG - Exciting & Nerve-Racking Newness for AW12

   SOooooooo - embarrassing much?!? YES! But as I said, a lot of top blogs are doing it (better probably!) so I thought why not, it allows my personality to come out a bit more to all more followers & gives my blog a nice personal touch. Also I just wanted to show off my lovely new glossy Elle Collections magazine <3 Anyway let me know what you think about the videos!

Ooops, was still recording :p

AW Trend Report 2012 : Boy Toy

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Sneak Preview of River Island AW12

   Along with all the trend reports being released in the next few weeks, as will the designer's and high street's lookbooks, and I am proud to introduce to you today the River Island lookbook, along with a video of the team describing next season's pieces. I particularly liked how River Island have really stepped up a level for next season, with the pieces looking much more luxurious and designer than previous seasons.

The River Island AW12 Lookbook Preview

AW Trend Report 2012 : Block Out

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Vintage Burberry Takes On AW12's Fiery Shades

   So today I felt like I was in need of a bit of (vintage) retail therapy, at one of my favourite little vintage stores that is tucked away in my quaint little hometown. Now I see myself as being very privileged, as the area of which I live houses many a wealthy person, so this little vintage shop is always topped up nicely with their past designer pieces, but with cheaper prices (due to being within a small town). So when I visited today I was expecting a nice little find, however I was not expecting to find this 100% silk VINTAGE BURBERRY top hanging lonely and unloved on the sale rail!!! But no fear, I snapped it up very quickly and it now has a loving home in my wardrobe. Another bonus to this blouse is that it also fits in nicely with AW12's upcoming trend of fiery colours - see more on this trend here http://dressme-imyourmannequin.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/aw-trend-report-2012-asian-major.html . So win win situation!

AW Trend Report 2012 : Asian Major

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AW Trend Report 2012 : Treasure Trove

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Going Greek

 

   I could either talk about my trip to Kos or I could show you, and as a pictures worth one hundred words . . . Then enjoy my photo diary!!

The pool at Hotel Elga, Kardamena.

Check out this look on LOOKBOOK http://lookbook.nu/look/3713943-The-Harbour-of-Kos

Hat - £7 H&M

Sunglasses - Vintage (Grans wardrobe)

Lace red crop top - Vintage (from when I was a child)

Floral Skirt - £5 International

White Heels - £10 originally from New Look, but a bit of DIY later (using house paint) & they now have mint heels

Bracelets & Rings - Selection from Topshop, Dorothy Perkins & Accessorize

And introducing who I went on holiday with - Ruth & Hazel

Crisp blue waters - crisp being the main word! It was freezing (or I'm just a wimp!)

And in the distance you can see the volcanic island that is Nisyros - yes I did my research on Kos before I went - including the geographical & historical.

And they had NEW flavours of Capri-Sun over there :o

Kaftan - from nan's wardrobe again! Vintage ;)

NEON EVENING!!!

Top - £3 M&S

Shorts - £22 Topshop

Dress - £22 H&M

Yet another new addition ...

A trip on a pedaloe ...

Sunglasses - £5 New Look

Bikini - (top) £8 (bottoms) £5 F&F

I got kicked off of pedal duty after the others realised I only offered to pedal the pedaloe as a sneaky way to burn off extra calories ;) mwhahaha - so I went for a sunbathe!

Awwwwwww - almost matching bikinis!!

Our new friend - an incredibly tame magpie . . .

Bikini Top - £16 Topshop

Floral trousers - £12 F&F

Patterned short shorts - £10 River Island

Swimming Costume - £15 H&M

Skirt - £5 Topshop

Black Tasselled Dress - £15 River Island

Got a FREE strawberry that night - yay!!!

The new addition to our Greek venture - Ste

Love, love, LOVE the pattern clash Hazel came up with here - flamingo bikini & pineapple jacket - Oh so tropical!

Trying our hand at cocktail mixing - think I was a born natural :/ BUT seriously if you are going to Kardamena in Kos, you MUST visit The Kings Arms, its by far the best & friendliest bar - you can mix your own drinks & dance on the bar! Also say hi to Ste & Tommy from us if you do go there!

The sunset on the last day - very symbolic, very emotional!