Fall Fashion Inspirations

Fall is most definitely upon us. I cannot wait to break out my wool sweaters and sky high boots for the chilli weather that is upon us!! Well to be honest, it feels like summer is just beginning here in Los Angeles..But that doesn't mean I can't wear fall fashions early..So coming back to fall..I'm really feeling like big chunky cable sweaters, banded pencils skirts in a variety of fall colors. Beautiful hair updo's that compliment my face shape and make-up in hues of browns and lilac purples. Fall is most definitely a time where you can dress for comfort and still look fashionable!
These pictures below inspire me to be daring,bold,but still me at the same time.

























ENJOY!!!


Xoxo

Spring Lookbook Inspiration - Now Online!

Our spring lookbook is now available online for when you need a little inspiration.

We have all had those moments when we open the door of our wardrobe and look blankly at our old clothes thinking "I have nothing to wear..." que your boyfriend "you have got to be kidding!"

So if your feeling a little un-creative checkout our spring lookbook full of current spring trends, to help you with your current wardrobe and new arrivals, for a bit of retail therapy.

A big thank you to our gorgeous model Myra Maxwell and my fiance Chris Apps for taking these great shots.

Steal Her Style #22: Blake Lively

Blake is back on this blog, for the third time. I have to say, nothing this girl puts on her looks bad! Copy this casual look:

Top: Dunnes
Shorts: Topshop
Shoes: Dorothy Perkins
Bag: Topshop
Chain: Topshop

Upping Their Game

Dunnes just released some snaps from their new Savida Autumn/Winter line and again, they have outdone themselves with their cold-season get ups. They continue to surprise, with high quality occasion wear at such low prices. The charcoal-coloured dress particularly, is a showstopper.

Reap the Benefits

Drool! Have a look at the newbies being launched by Benefit for Autumn/Winters. I want them all.

Prrrowl, €27.50 - Sparkly lash coating on one end, coral lipglossy goodness on the other. Swoon.
Girl Meets Pearl, €34.50 - Luminiser/Highlighter
The Porefessional, €33.50 - pore-minimising primer, oil-free!
Magic Ink, €21 - Liner with a precision tip.

Steal Her Style #21: Demi Lovato

Bouncing back from the humilation of being the latest notch on a Jonas Brother's bed to be dumped, Demi Lovato looked amazing at the Camp Rock 2 premiere this week. (Cringe, I know, but you have to admit - that is one damn nice dress.)

Get glittered up in this look:

Dress: A-Wear
Heels: New Look

Polyvoring

Hey guys, long time no see! :)

- I've been finding it really difficult to find time and space to take outfit pictures. Excuses such as the fact I don't have a decent camera, and the family one is far to complicated and foreign to understand. I'm thinking of investing in a DSLR but finances at the moment are being spent on driving lessons, a car and insurance. So that's really out of the question. There's nowhere around I'd like to use as 'photo space'; apart from outside, which I personally don't particularly like. I'd like a plain white wall, with good natural lighting surrounding it. Which we don't have. But to be completely honest, I can't be bothered, my outfits aren't that interesting, and they're starting to look a bit dated. Due to the fact I have no money, I haven't been shopping in a while.

- I dyed my hair again! Actually I dyed it twice in three days. The box was blonde, but on the side, it showed it would come out light brown on my natural hair colour. I had to re-dye it a bit lighter afterwards because it only showed up on my roots, not my whole head. It still looks lighter on top, but not as bad as before. I'm going to re-dye it before I go back to school, because by then my roots would have come through.

-As I mentioned before, I'm buying a car! WOO! Kinda excited, I had my first lesson yesterday and it went really well. I know buying a car might seem unimportant at the moment, but because I'm trying to pass in as little lessons possible, I need to practice A LOT, so what better way than to buy a car?! Seen as it's too expensive to get insured on my mums car I may as well get my own. I've done a few trips to view cars, majority of, have been a pile of crap. Bar one, it was beautiful! A Ford Ka, luxe version, low mileage not a bump in sight. Then some stupid bidder outbid me on eBay. So now, I'm not allowed to buy a car on eBay, only autotrader. I'm viewing a Silver Ka later today and a Burgundy one tomorrow, so fingers crossed I'll have car by the end of the week!

- I've always has Polyvore, but I forgot about it, and didn't really know how to use it, but today I decided I'd work it out. So I downloaded the clipper thing, so I can upload photos of things from sites that might not register on the site. I also worked out how to put text on it and actually publish it rather than save it as a draft. I used it to create two sets of things I'm lusting after for A/W this year. There's lots of shearling, leather, suede, luxe fabrics, buckles and studs and earthy tones. All in all, I'm quite happy with the outcome, and I'm really starting to LOVE those Suede chunky heels from River Island and the Acorn necklace from asos!

Anyway, enough of what I can't afford!
I'm going to promise you I'll put more effort in with outfit posts and interviews. I have a few lined up, so that's a head start.

BIGLOVE
XXX

Fashion Go-Go

I've been so MIA lately. This is because of my current schedule,working all the time,as well as doing photoshoots throughout the weeks.I actually have one coming up this week with my friend Johanna..Can't wait..These recent pictures I shot of my friend Johanna,which you can see below, are from a recent photoshoot I did a week and a half ago..My inspiration for this photoshoot came from tie dye shirts and cats.I added a lot of grain to these pictures to give them a raw feel. As if they were shot with film!I also made the shirt she has on in the picture with the cat eye sunglasses,which I purchased from the 99 cent store..It was a complete steal. I also got the striped bikini from the 99 cent store as well..The leather Jacket is from Styles in San Pedro and all jewelry is from Santee Alley in Downtown Los Angeles..These picture are my most favorite pictures I've shot this year so far!! I always love to do different styles of photography,mainly fashion. All wardrobe styling by me, make-up by me as well,and hair by Johanna herself..Let me know what you all think of it!!!

MY FASHION Style ICONS

To be in my list they must complete a series of accomplishments:1. Their style endures the test of time and remain in our memories as fashion glories! 2. Every woman in their time wanted to be like them and their styles were copied for all! 3. They use their clothes to look as beautiful as they wanted to be. Surprisely must of them were not all extremely beautiful. The best examples are

Steal Her Style #20: Rihanna

Despite the harsh new hair, Rihanna nails the floral summer dress look. She keeps it edgy as always with an unusual, burgundy leather bag.

Steal the look:

Dress: New Look

Heels: Dorothy Perkins

Bag: Topshop

Bangles: Dorothy Perkins

Earrings: Dorothy Perkins

Nailing It

Up until about a month or two ago, I bit my nails religiously. Now that I've finally got something to work with, I've stocked up on nail varnishes. But if, like me, you're a newbie to nail art, the idea of stencils and designs seems like something that would end disastrously.

Enter Isadora.
Isadora graffiti nails do the work for you. You paint you nails as normal. Then apply the graffiti top coat, and leave a few seconds. Slowly, it will crack away leaving a chipped patterned effect.

Available in black, white, blue, yellow, pink and green from Debenhams and Shaws next month for 7.50. I love the white and gold combo above so I will definitely be trying it out.

Don't believe me? Check this out:

Steal Her Style #19: Sarah Jessica Parker

It was only a matter of time before SJP showed her face here!

Sarah Jessica keeps it plain, cosy yet sophisticated in a grey jersey dress, snug mac and jeweled flats.

Get the look:

Dress: New Look

Mac: Topshop

Bag: New Look

Chain: Topshop

Sandals: New Look

To The Max

Maxi dresses are one of those things that seem to be love or hate to a girl. Some people adore them, others wouldn't be seen dead in them.

They are ideal for a special occasion during the summer, and are usually much cheaper than your regular "going-out" ensemble. There are some lovely ones in stores at the moment, go try one out and see if you can be converted by our high street picks!

Topshop

New Look

A-Wear


A-Wear

A-Wear


Topshop

Steal Her Style #18: Olivia Palermo

She's not a popular gal on The City, but Olivia Palermo sure does look good on the red carpet. Recreate her outfit, with a real pop of red and this gorgeous lookalike skirt. The patterned bag is just for the brave, alternatively pair a classic brown or black clutch with this.

Top: Topshop
Skirt: New Look
Pumps: New Look
Bag: A-Wear
Bracelet: H+M

Steal Her Style #17: Rachel McAdams

Another casual look, this time from Rachel McAdams, on the set of the new movie Midnight in Paris.

Get the look:

Shirt: Topshop
Jeans: A-Wear
Belt: Accessorize
Sandals: New Look
Bag: New Look

Pretty Little Winners

US teen hit Pretty Little Liars cleaned up at this weeks Teen Choice Awards.

The gorgeous cast also scored great for their fashion efforts.

Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell (Accompanied by the lovely Ian Harding) wowed in embellished statement dresses on the red carpet. Although their show may not have reached our shores yet, we can always appreciate some awards show glamour! It's expected to arrive here in the next few months, be sure to check it out, I'm already addicted!

Lucy Hale: The Little Black Dress
Dress: Topshop
Heels: New Look

Shay Mitchell: The Bold Brights
Dress: Topshop
Ashley Benson: Statement Print
Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Troian Bellisario: Sequined and Sensational
Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Shoes!

Nothing finishes off an outfit better than a good pair of shoes. Particularly on a night out when sometimes your shoes can be the focus of your outfit. It can be quite tough to get a nice pair of affordable and reasonably comfortable high heels. Well I have one or two shops that are worth checking out. Of course Pennys is always a safe bet for getting affordable shoes but the two other shops worth a look are New Look and Shoe Rack. They are also both online, yay! I’ve bought shoes in both and can’t fault them. Obviously it helps if you can try them on but even so, most of these are quite a good fit. Here is just some of what’s available. They all come in a variety of colours too. Some are on sale; some are just too pretty not to show!

New Look:




Shoe Rack:

Interview 005.

Hey guys :)

I am on fire! These interviews just keep on coming! I hope you're enjoying them? I'd really appreciate feedback, also if anyone has any good questions they'd like to get answered? Send them along too.

Okay, this time, we've got the lovely Daniella from The F Blog. She's a Canadian, living in London, working as a Freelance stylist and blogger. Here's our interview...



How would you describe your style in 5 words?
Eclectic, vintage, black, juxtaposed and free.

What do you mean by juxtaposition?
As in mixing the unexpected; Feminine with masculine, pretty with ugly, etc. I also love doing the same with proportions.

Thats really cool :) What is the most expensive thing you own in your wardrobe?
Hmm, I think my Acne wedges. They cost me an extra $200 to have them shipped to Canada. So shitty!

NO WAY! $200 on shipping costs? Thats nuts! How about your favourite item in your wardrobe?
I think my vintage Ralph Lauren denim cut-offs. I wear them so much I think they might seriously disintegrate soon. Either those or my vintage motorcycle boots.

Do you ever come across days when you just cannot be bothered?
Not really; I like picking out something different and mixing and matching different things everyday. Plus I usually dress pretty laidback on a day to day basis so it's not a big deal really.



That's good I guess! What sort of thing catches your eye when you're out shopping?
At the moment, anything black and sheer. Also stuff with aztec-y prints. A good pair of denim shorts always catches my eye, I'm always looking for a new pair to diy- mainly because I know my favourite ones are going to fall apart soon.
The things that usually catch my eye are pieces that I know no one else will have- which is why I love shopping at markets and when I go travelling, etc.

Is that what your going to be wearing this summer? Sheer? What else...?
Yes lots of sheer as well as the aforementioned denim cut-offs. I've also been loving playsuits. I'm still trying to find the perfect floral one though... Anything easy and comfortable is what I'm leaning towards for the summer. A denim jacket is always good to have too. I have a vintage Levi's one and it's perfect for summer nights.

Lovely! What were you typically wearing 5 years ago?
Haha umm, I'm not really sure. I think I was in my last year of highschool, I went to a catholic school and I had to wear a uniform...

What was the uniform like? Was there anything you could style nicely and make do with?
Oh, no it was awful. A green and white plaid skirt and a white button down top. We lived for dress down days, which we had once a month!

Man! At least you got dress down days! We get none, ever! If something doesn't suit you do you like to style it on others?
Well I definitely style in a certain way. But of course it has to go with the story... As long as it's something I like (not necessarily something I would wear myself) I will use it. But I usually use clothes that are quite my "style." I think it's important as a stylist to be recognizable but not predictable.

Do you ever want to keep pieces for yourself then?!
Yes all the time! It's hard to give them back sometimes haha! It's usually the shoes... I am obsessed!



Ahh the obsession with shoes! I think every girl has that problem! :) Finally what are the five things you are lusting after at the moment?
Ah! Well I've just returned from Stockholm where I fell in love with the two toned "wedge wood" Minimarket shoes (again, a sucker for shoes, especially wedges). I'm also lusting after a pair of black strappy flat sandals from Whyred- I haven't bought any type of sandal in forever and I really need some! I am also hopelessly searching for the perfect pair of flares/bellbottoms (long live the 70's!!!). And for the last 2 things, any piece of jewelry (especially rings) from Pamela Love and a big black hat... I just can't seem to find the right one!

Thank you ever so much Daniella, it's been a pleasure chatting with you and talking fashion. I hope you find that big black hat and your beloved shorts don't disintegrate whilst you're out!

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Hope all is well with you lovely lot?

BIGLOVE
XXX

Steal Her Style #16: Lo Bosworth

The Hills star dresses up a playsuit with heels and minimal accessorises.

Steal the look easily:

Playsuit: New Look

Heels: River Island

Bag: Dunnes Stores

Playsuits are a killer look for summer. Here are some of my favourites, in stores now:

(Left to right) Dorothy Perkins, Topshop