House of Fraser Party Dresses

Party Season has once again sprung upon us and the pressure for finding the ultimate party dress is back on. In this post I have chosen some pretty damn fine dresses in hope that I will help someone (anyone?) ease that pressure off.

As I'm sure most of you in the UK are all aware, House of Fraser is a 'premium department store' stocking a variety of designer brands like DKNY and Biba to more high street brands such as Warehouse and Oasis. The huge variety of brands makes it easier to search for a certain item in one place rather than having to go to lots of different websites. So, after browsing through the dresses department I put together a list of my five fave party dresses that are in a more affordable price range. I didn't actually intend for them to all be black but it seems to be my favourite colour choice this time of year!

Vero Moda Bodycon Sparkle Dress £22

This is the cheapest out of the five dresses I have chosen and think it is probably the most versatile. It could be worn as a party dress with a chunky necklace and shoe boots and then toned down for the day with a collared shirt underneath with tights and boots.

AX Paris Lace Neckline Fitted Dress £25

I think I can speak for the majority of us girls when I say that we are all loving a high neckline or two this season and this bargain dress ticks that box. When it comes to this time of year I love anything lace and this neckline is gorgeous! 

Mango Cocoon Cut Dress £29.99

I love the simplicity of this dress and think it looks so much more expensive than what it is. It would look amaze teamed with a pair of metal wrist cuffs and matching collar necklace.

Mango Long Velvet Dress £44.99

This is my absolute favourite out of the bunch although I'm a little scared of plunging necklines so not sure I could pull it off however if I could, I would wear it with a dark, vampy lipstick and a velvet dangly choker.

Warehouse Feather Hem Dress £130

Now this dress is a quite far out of my price range, but a girl can dream right? This dress provides the perfect party combination; sheer, feathers and velvet. This would be ideal for a News Year Eve party!

Which is your favourite dress? 

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JAK&JIL + PROENZA

Photo courtesy of JAK&JIL

OK, You all know how much I love Proenza Schouler, to be quite frank it's more on the border of obsession than just a platonic love for a brand. Somehow they really know how to capture the essence of young urban warrior who is keeping it pretty darn cool.But all that aside the execution of the garments, the new-thinking when it comes to fabrics and the amount craftsmanship put in every piece is mindblowing. Imagine my joy when I have seen these photos on JAK&JIL.

I'll admit  I have been staring at them for hours.

AND I can't wait to show you the dress/coat from the very same collection that is now officially mine!

Stay tuned!

ALL THE VERSATILITY OF A SWEATER DRESS

Sweaterdress - an ultimate winter piece for the girls up in North, an answer to the city girl's question 'What to wear on Saturday?' and can also be worn during the days when staying at the cabin with family or friends. No one can convince me that a good sweater dress(or two-three of them) isn't the most versatile garment in your winter wardrobe. The sweater dress is reserved  to the days when I don't know what to wear or just am in the mood for keeping it simple or am traveling.

This time I extended it's use to the 'cabin in the woods' scenario (thus the tractor).

I paired it with a shirt dress and man's leather jacket, and accentuated the layering with ankle boots with insane high heels.
  Kind of a urban's girl take on what to wear during holidays, staying cool and warm.

I am wearing Isabel Marant sweaterdress/Alexander Wang shirtdress and boots.

The tractor behind me is unknown brand.

H&M KICKING A**!

Last few H&M Trend collections have been quite cool, but SS13 kicks a**, pardon my language.

It's very Mccartney meets Marant on the basketball field- or of it to go and grab a coffe, or just go clubbing.

I think thatthe patchworks jackets and crimson red slacks are already highly coveted item amongst the bloggers. On the otherside I am already having bad cravings for the blouse underneath. Paired with faded black denim (baggy or skinny you choose) and heels for the perfect off duty chic.

No fuss.

Photocourtesey H&M

POWER BLUE, POWER BDAY!

OK, my bo has bday today! So, nice occasions require nice clothing and I thought this is one only appropriate. I paired power blue with  a burgundy shirt here, partly because I love blue/burgundy color combo, and I though it would look slightly obvious with the white shirt with all the blue.

Thighhighs are kind of my 'second pants' now when it is colder outside, my fall essential.

Ps. I have added 'Nominate' button for the Vixen blog awards on the right sidebar, so it would be nice if you can.

Have a great Friday loves!

I am wearing Stella Mccartney skirt and thigh high boot/ Acne shirt/knit made by grandma some years ago/Tosca Blu purse/Ray Ban sunnies

 

Studded Shirt- Yayer, Cat Top- Topshop, Jacket- Vintage, Leggings- Roses & Bones via eBay, Shoes- eBay

I've worn these suspender leggings to death now but never actually shown them on here before. I fell in love with them after seeing them on the gorgeous Olivia on Lookbook and for £10 you can't go wrong really. 

This is what I wore to uni today at which I learnt that there's only 3 weeks until my fashion forecasting deadline with an awful lot of work to do. Whoever thinks a fashion degree is easy.. think again!

Yesterday I said I couldn't find a birthday dress but literally about 10 minutes after I hit the publish button I found a gorgeously gothic dress which I'm hoping will be the winner, can't wait to show you all!

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IN NEED OF...LEATHER OVERALL'S

Photocourtsey of style.com

I need them, like now! I really can't explan why, but I just feel that my whole world would be better if I owned a pair.
Can't wait 'till they hit the stores, I will be the first in line to get them.

Ofcourse it's 3.1. Phillip Lim resort 2013