Give them some lip!

I've lusted after an iconic Lulu Guinness lip bag for a while, they're different, bright, fun but unfortunately very pricey! So I was very excited when Henry Holland at Debenhams released these neon lip bags this season:

Lip bag, H! by Henry Holland (Debenhams range) £25

Although they come with a shoulder strap this is easily un-clipped and can be used as a clutch.  If you strut well enough people might just believe it's the real thing!

And even if you havent heard of Lulu Guinness, this is a great little bag to be a bit different and show off a bit of the neon trend.

AoT x

Trend: Stud Accessories

Tell me about it...stud! (Couldn't resist)

Studs were big for AW and they are carrying on into Spring.  Add a belt, bag or collar to your outfits to instantly make it current and a little bit rock chick...

Spike stud bracelet, River Island £8

Cream leather studded collar, River Island £18

Stud scarf, Asos £18

Heart stud belt, Warehouse £14

Black studded tassel belt, River Island £15

Ballet pumps, H&M £14.99

Stud collar chain brooch, Asos £8

Gold stud leather purse, Topshop £22

Studded bag with chain strap, H&M £24.99

Studded drawstring bag, Faith@Debenhams £45

Studded tote bag, Faith@Debenhams £49

Easy to wear with a casual or dressy outfit - instant trend and a bit of attitude - simple studs!
AoT x

Trend: GB Frenzy!

With the Queens Diamond Jubilee fast approaching and the Olympics looming over the Summer, the shops have gone GB mad!

Cute patriotic teapots, commemorative shortbread tins and reams of bunting, the high street is buzzing with a patriotic theme.  Unfortunately these cute items also come hand in hand with an overkill of full-on flag print fashion! Even the Geri Halliwell Union Jack dress has been reborn - you can see her modelling the dress and her range at Next here: http://www.next.co.uk/g3778s3#833497g37 (This time with sequins - cringe!)

A union jack T can still look cute with denim hotpants and wedges - no denying that.  But heres some ideas for something a bit different:

House of Holland tights, Asos £15
Shopper bag, Accessorize £22
Cath Kidson necklace, Asos £16
Wooden bunting, Debenhams £15

Flag, Accessorize £3.50
Chunky ring, Accessorize £6
Nail tattoos, Superdrug £2
Cath Kidson illustrated bag, Asos £28

Brooch set, Debenhams £6
Crown T-shirt, Debenhams £20
Clutch with buttons, Next £28
Big Ben necklace, Accessorize £6

Eat scones, drink Pimms and be merry!
Enjoy the long Weekend!
AoT x

How to wear: Summer Prints!

As we've seen in the shops, magazines and here on AoT - Prints are massive this Summer!

But what prints do you go for and what style? Here's 3 outfits for some ideas.  Go holiday casual with the tropical print, summer glam with scarf print or feminine chic with miami print!

Outfit inspiration: (All high street of course!)

Get some Summer prints in your wardrobe!
AoT x

Trend: On trend on Holiday!

Just because you're lazing by the pool doesn't mean you dont want to be on trend!

With so many prints in fashion this Summer, it's easy to get swimwear that's on trend.  With tropical prints being big, it's likely you've got something already - but here's a few ideas if you want to try something new...



Mad Men Swimsuit, Dorothy Perkins £28
Metallic bikini, Topshop £28
Fun motif bikini, Topshop £26
Floral print bikini, Flooze by Frost French at Debenhams Top £18 Bottoms £14

Miami swimsuit, River Island £30
Aztec print bikni, River Island Top £22 Bottoms £14
Pastels bikini, River Island Top £12 Bottoms £10
Scarf print bikini, River Island Top £18 Bottoms £16

Happy Swimming!
AoT x

Trend: Print Parade

This summer it's all about prints!

On AoT we've already looked at Floral, Aztec and the cute Motif prints.  But this Summer is print crazy - and there's more! There are more 3 print trends that take dashings of colour mixed up with a floral influence and are popping up in the shops for the print trend.  Take a look...


Miami:
Pastel colour base, floral details, palm tree motifs and a girly feel.



Long body con dress, River Island £45
Peplum dress, River Island £50
Top and short set, River Island £28
Palm t-shirt, Dorothy Perkins £16
Zip clutch, Topshop £16
Polaroid mini skirt, River Island £12
Palm tunic, Dorothy Perkins £28
Pastel landscape leggings, Topshop £20

Scarf print:
Fluid natural lines, hints of black, panels of leopard print, brought together by patterns and chain shapes in gold. 

Bomber jacket, River Island £30
Headscarf, Topshop £8
Blue & Pink leggings, River Island £20
Leopard detail crop top, River Island £15
Gold leggings, Topshop £20
Long shirt, Dorothy Perkins £18
Scarf, River Island £13
Coral body, New Look £7

Tropical:
Bright bold colours, tropical flowers and fun details of birds and palms.

Shift dress, Oasis £50
Blue dress, New Look £17
Ruffle dress, H! by Henry Holland @Debenhmas £36
Shirt dress, River Island £35
Shorts, River Island £25
Purse, New Look £5
Long flamingo shorts, Topshop £35
Jeans, River Island £40

 Get print shopping!
 AoT x

How to wear: Marvelous Metallics!

As mentioned before here on AoT, metallics are big this season, giving Summer a different glam edge.  However this is definately not a trend you want to wear head to toe - a robot/spaceman look is not what you want!  So here's some ideas on how to wear and work with other trends. 

Outfit inspiration: (All high street of course!)

Give metallics a go - add a bit of glam to your Summer wear!

Trend: Motif fun!

Fashion is going crazy for cute fun motifs!
Small detailed illustrations, simple cute drawings or bold silhouettes, motif prints are popping up everywhere on the high street.  It's great way to show off your style and personality, with a fun twist on the prints trend!

Bird patterns:

Blue top, Dorothy Perkins
Blazer, Red Herring@Debenhams
Dress, H&M

 Dog patterns:

Poodle design skirt and blouse,
H by Henry Holland@Debenhams

More:

Bunny print shirt dress, H&M
Zebra shirt, Dorothy Perkins
Boat jumper, Oasis

Why not add a fun print to your wardrobe?

Trend: Metallic Edge

Fashion introduces a metallic edge.

Space age silvers, shiny pretty pinks and shimmering golds, here to bring your outfit to life! Give your outfit a futuristic twist with the metallic trend. 
The best thing is you can add metallics to an exsisting outfit - a whole new look is not required! 

Gold T-shirt, Star by Julien MacDonald@Debenhams
Shimmer Top, Oasis
Gold Heels, Miss KG

Metallics are great for a going out look, but a metallic top with trousers or a maxi skirt is great for an on trend day look.

Pastel metallics in feminine shapes, Topshop

Silver shopper bag, Zara
Silver super skinny trousers, H&M

So why not try a metallic edge? Not too much though - you don't want to go full out space woman!

How to wear: Fantastic Florals!

Florals are a great trend, and they're easy to wear at the moment as there's so much variation out there.  But when it comes to mixing floral prints it can be a bit daunting! But to be honest, clashing prints or choosing complimentary prints - it all works, it's all down to your preference. 

Here's some outfit ideas (all high street of course!):

Ideas for a Quirky, Smart or Casual look

Here's the details:

How will you wear florals?

Happy Shopping!