Day 17...Wonderful Wallis

Well,it's day 17 of my high street shop blog and I hope you are enjoying seeing the amazing selections that are in the stores this season.

Today I wanted to show you Wallis and in keeping with the whole jubilee theme I have chosen a red, white and blue outfit suitable for any jubilee party.

This gorgeous ponte white single buttoned blazer will jazz up any top to create a smarter look. The single button works so well for the apple body shape as it creates space from the narrowest part of the body to the top of either a pair of trousers or skirt.

This style jacket is also great for the hour glass, pear, slender/athletic as it accentuates the narrowest part of the upper body and creates a curve for the angular / boyish body shape.

If you have not seen the blouson style this season then where have you been? The shops are full of this great shaped garment. The blouson is the 'must have' for the apple body shape. It not only illusionises the tummy area but it creates shape and gives structure to the upper body....perfect. I love ths chambray shirt with the grandad collar.

For the blue element of my red,white and blue outfit I have kept it casual with a pair of cropped indigo jeans., super for any street party with or without the kids.The dark indigo jeans give the illusion of a more slender leg and create a more classic look.

Keeping any colour deeper on your lower body will give the same effect. Great for the pear body shape slimming the hip line.

I know it's not part of the jubilee theme but I could not resist this snake skin shopper bag, how beautiful is this ladies?

lots of love

Lisa

Day 16...Sexy swimwear

Super summer swimwear

Whether you swim every week or you pop on a swimsuit for your annual holiday it is so important that you have the right shape for your body shape.

For many of us it is daunting to wear any swimwear as we feel exposed but trust me having the right swimwear for your body shape will make you not only look great but feel great too.

I have selected my Top 5 swimwear pieces for each body shape to guide you through.

The Hour Glass

Show those curves ladies, the hour glass is the body shape where it loves showing its shape. Whether you are a curvaceous or slim hour glass make sure we see those curves.

This Ted Baker 2 piece is lovely for this body shape, the high waisted brief creates a super curve for the lower body and the halter neck top gives structure to the bust, accentuates the shoulders and draws the eye upwards to the neck area to ensure the hour glass shape is defined.

The Pear

For the Pear shape it is all about rebalancing the lower body with the upper body.

This lovely halter neck swimsuit from La Redoute at £29.00 is perfect. The higher leg will make your legs look longer and slimmer and the halter neck really makes the shoulders look amazing. By drawing the eye to the shoulders you instantly rebalance the lower body and what a fabulous colour.

The Slender/Athletic

The slender/athletic is a naturally angular body shape, it is also known as the boyish, rectangular body shape, you need to create the curves.

This ‘Get the Label’ bikini at £14.99 is wonderful. The bikini top has a stunning detailing on the bust area which will make the bust area appear larger and therefore creating shape to the upper body. The little tie in the centre also draws the eye to a focal point.

To create the curve for the lower body this bikini bottom, again has detailing on the waist band accentuating the waist and the super ties on the side create the width for the lower body.

The Apple

This super tummy control swimsuit from M & Co at £28.00 is perfect for the apple body shape. The apple body shape carries their weight on the tummy area and has great arms and legs.

This swimsuit has added control in the tummy area to help hold the tummy in and create a sleek line. Also, the additional movement at the waist helps to illusionise this area.

The pretty teardrop detail on the bust area also keeps the structure to the overall body shape by giving a focal point to the upper body.

 

The Top Heavy

For the top heavy body shape it just loves plunge necklines. The plunge neckline creates space from the base of the chin to the top of the bust which gives the bust more shape and definition.

This swimsuit from Jasper Conran at Debenhams is £42.00 and perfect for this body shape. The cobalt blue and the animal print will also inject the moderness for your summer beach look.

lots of love

Lisa

Day 15, Wonderful Warehouse

I am so lucky in the job I have and I really do know this. For me looking around the shops and finding new styles, putting new looks together is a little dream come true. I am a firm believer that if you have a dream you really must go for it, I never wanted to wonder 'what if'.

Warehouse, both last season and this has really come into it's own, their styling has been lovely and I have just loved their prints and colours which worn on their own or teamed with a statement garment look fab.

For this season I just love this maxi dress, the maxi dress in the empire line is perfect for the Apple body shape, it gives structure to the bust line and helps to disguise the tummy line. This maxi dress is also perfect for the Top heavy as it has this wonderful plunge neckline.

This is the Balinese print border maxi dress.

Lots of you know my signature style is simple, stunning and chic. This zip t.shirt is perfect for this look, a really lovely t.shirt with just a little added detail so it is not too plain.

The maxi skirt has also made a real statement this season, I love the Mirror scarf print maxi skirt, a skirt full of print which is so lovely if teamed with a block coloured t.shirt. Let the skirt do the talking in this outfit.

Lots of love

Lisa

Day 14, O'h it's H & M

I am not frightened to say it but I love H & M, there is something for everyone in these great stores but I do understand it is not the easiest shop to find your way around ( this is what I hear so often )

I'm all for the jumpsuit this season, this is a really pretty chiffon zebra print with little tie shoudler straps. Great for the hour glass to work with the curves and lovely for the slender/athletic to create the curves.....it's only £24.99

This little jumper is one style that you will be seeing in all the stores this season from Reiss to M & S and all different prices, this soft pink jumper, although looks quite square really has a great shape when you try it on. It really works to accentuate the waist and the neckline scoops more than the photo shows. Looks lovely on the bigger busted lady as the scoop really creates the space from the base of the chin to the top of the bustline.

Now, I will admit it but I have never really been a handbag girl but I think as I'm getting on a bit the love has finally hit me. Just look at this little beauty, this fabulous immitation leather bag with additional pockets for your car park ticket if your like me and lose yours on a regular basis or your phone or keys.

A coloured bag will really inject the fun into your summer wardrobe....I think this one may sneak itself into my wardrobe in the next few days.

lots of love

Lisa

Day 13 My Hobbs fav's

There is something very simple, yet elegant about Hobbs. For me Hobbs is all about timeless pieces and how a very simple capsule wardrobe can be put together.

I really liked this Cavern t.shirt which has a very nautical theme. The half sleeve is great for anyone who likes to cover their upper arm, they are also fab for those wanting to show off their arms.

These wide leg Valentina linen trousers are just pefect for the summer day. Hobb's linen is more weighty which is great as it will not crease like the cheaper linen. The wide leg is great for the Pear and hour glass body shap as they help rebalance the lower body. Also great for the slender/athletic to create those lower body curves.

Now, these shoes really caught my eye, this is the Lee sandal, great little shoe and can be worn casually or dress it up for a more 'grown up' look.

O'h and I also found this wonderful fun cake pendant necklace, what a super piece of jewellery

lots of love

Lisa

Day 12..Phase Eight stunners

For me, Phase Eight has always been an interesting brand, they always seem to have an ecclectic mix of styles and colours to suit so many of my clients.

One thing I will say if you are an Apple body shape you will love Phase Eight. Their range of dresses and tops suit this body shape to a tee.

This is a great simple jersey dress in a lovely cobalt blue. The attention to detail with the ruching at the waist is a wonderful way to show of the shape of the body whilst illusionising the tummy area.

Great for home, work and play, this is a really versatile dress.

One tip, if you want to wear a cardi, jacket,shawl or wrap with this dress please just ensure you stop it at the waist. If you take the over garment longer you will lose the definition of the waist.

Now, how stunning is this, this is THE MOST AMAZING jumpsuit on, it is wonderful for all body shapes and due to the density of the fabric it hangs like a dream. The plunge neckline is great for the Top heavy, the wide leg perfect for the Pear and Hour glass as it helps to rebalance the hip line and the wonderful wide waist creates the curves the slender/athlectic is so desperate for.

For the Apple body shape the blouson style top is the best as it still keeps the body shape but creates movement around the tummy area. The Vintage print flower top in a chiffon below is super to create a more feminine look and add a little wow to those linen trousers this summer.

This heart detailed top is made from jersey so creates a far more casual look, perfect to be worn with skinny jeans, a soft trouser or even a pair of shorts. As you can see there is a tie at the neck, if you want to create a deeper plunge just undo the tie and let it hang lose.

Lots of love

Lisa

Day 11, Amazing Karen Millen

I have never kept my love for Karen Millen a secret, I just love the fabric, the way she cuts with corsetry which suits my body shape like a dream and the fact that the brand mixes between classic and quirky.

I have selected garements which can be worn together to create a stunning out fit or as seperates with other items.

This amazing tribal jacket ( as seen in Glamour magazine ) is gorgeous, it is very much a statement piece. The photo shows the jacket zipped up and what you can see is how the shape is showing definition of the waist which is perfect for the hour glass, pear and slender/athlectic body shape.

The tribal jacket ( above ) will look great just open as the front element flaps open to create a wonderful look. I have added in the raspberry corset style t.shirt to complement and create additional shape to a curvy body shape. I wanted to add a splash of colour to bring out the colours in the jacket.

And, how simple yet indredibly chic are these wide legged white trousers, they bring the whole outfit together. The wide legged trouser is great to help rebalance either the lower body if you are a pear or curvaceous hour glass body shape. They also work really well for the top heavy lady helping to rebalance the upper and lower body. Perfect also for the slender/athletic to create this angular body shape those lovely curves.

And to top it all off I just loved these purple tinted visor style sun glasses

How gorgeous would this look for a day at the races or a summer wedding?

lots of love

Lisa