Angie Smith Stylist

#WIW (Why It Works) . . . Girls Getting It Right In The Style Stakes !

*The minimal colour pallette

*Neutral accessories

*Boots to balance out the girly skirt

*Strong accessories (black bag & watch) again to balance out the pale tones

*Hair up is key to this look to keep it modern and less grunge

*Details, love the slightly rolled up sleeve and boxy cut bottom of the tee

 

*Letting the trousers do the talking

*Taking the sexiness out of the  fitted jeans with a button up shirt

*Up-dating colour the SS12 way with a metallic accessory

*Its all in the details (collar and bracelet)

*How to work classics hard ! (the classics being jeans, trench, tan sandals, sunglasses, denim, white tee)

*Items up-dating this look, colour pop bag that is co-ordinated with jumper.

*The item that makes this special is the necklace and sunglasses.

*Hair down and wavy instantly makes this less try hard

*The perfect monochrome look

*Kept light and summery due to the sandals and how the colour is divided to the top and bottom half.

*Her hair helps keep this look clean and simple as it balances out the bottom half

*If you have lighter hair you could swap the white tee for a black one

 

All photos are from the Zara Website

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9.99 Looking For A Cute Bikini On The High Street ???

H&M has an amazing selection, prices from 9.99

Also love this swimsuit and cute visor !

What To Buy From Topshop NOW

These classic items will work in most wardrobes and are perfect for this Summer.  They are also pieces that are bang on trend for AW12 so great investment pieces.

This rich olive shirt is super soft and perfect for wearing tucked into a pencil skirt or with skinny jeans / leather pants.

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These cropped slim cut pants have a bit of stretch and really flattering.

Wear with a jumper and heels or a blazer and worn out tee.

Buy Them

Long length black tee.

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Joss Stone Wears Rachel Gilbert For The Queen's Jubilee Finale Performance

Last night Joss performed the Finale for the Queen's jubilee.

She wore a nude and crystal dress by Rachel Gilbert & cuff by Dower & Hall.

Actress Hannah Murray Wears Alessandra Rich, Carven and Vintage Lanvin To The Premier Of Dark Shadows

I recently dressed the beautiful Hannah Murray for the premier of Tim Burton's new movie Dark Shadows.

She wore a dress by Alessandra Rich, heels by Carven and bag by Lanvin @ Atelier Mayer

Shoes with stickers still on at the fitting . . . . these were swiftly removed !

Get The Look - 48.00 Pink Fluro Dip Hem Dress By Topshop

 

As much as I love my neutrals I can't resist Summers amazing brights that are around this season.

This amazing dress in Topshop grabbed my eye yesterday and this may be slightly extravagant but I think its worth buying two of these and layering them, so they aren't as transparant and look more expensive and also this will make it more flattering for curvey shapes.

I would wear it with a white long length blazer for evening or with trainers and a pale wash denim jacket for day.

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29.99 Super Cute White Peplum Top From H&M

This is one of those great quality tops that you can dig out every now and again from H&M.

It would look gorgeous with pastel coloured trousers or shorts, or a pencil skirt to make it look like a dress.

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Love These Chic Jumpsuits By Reiss

I love these jumpsuits by Reiss, A beautiful shape, double lined on the white version (most designer ones aren't) and great sleeve and button detail.

A wardrobe classic especially for girls who aren't into wearing pretty dresses but would like something softer than a suit. 

Reiss

Aviator Nation On Abbot Kinney LA - They Do The Best Sweatpants

When I first travelled to LA as a fashion assistant I discovered 'Abbot Kinney' a street that to this day remains a firm favourite and a must see whenever I get the chance to return.  

On this street is a store called Aviator Nation and they do the most amazing sweatpants and hoodies perfect for chilling out in.

Their sweats are so soft and stay soft after washing, if you are ever in town the shop and the street is a definite must see !!

AviatorNation.com

Laura Wright Wears Alice & Olivia For Her FA Cup Final Performance

I dressed the lovely Laura Wright for her performance this weekend. The dress was by Alice & Olivia and kindly loaned by the girls at Oxygen Boutique, it would be perfect for a summer event or a day at the races ! I would style it with a black clutch and pointed courts.

Oxygen Boutique