SS17 Round Up - Boohoo, Primark, Elomi & Debenhams

SS17 is well and truly go, and the trends for the coming seasons are starting to emerge strong and fast! Embroidered bikers, sports lux, nautical stripes and bright prints are on show everywhere, so here is a quick round up of the offerings from this week's shows.

SS17 Round Up - Studio Eight

Plus size brand Studio Eight have really established themselves as one of the best go to brands for stunning occassionwear, and their SS17 collection brings some of it's most exciting offerings yet. From stunning floor length beaded maxis to wedding worthy prom dresses, it's a selection filled with vibrant and beautiful designs with clever embellishments and stunning fabrics.

SS17 Round Up - George At Asda

SS17 from George at Asda brings an exciting whirlwind of colour in the form of loud dresses, fun accessories and swoon worthy shoes. It's all about the detail with embroidery, buttons, frills and frou frou all coming to the forefront in a collection which is essentially about grown up fun. It creates a fine balance between glamour and frivolity, with sharp tailoring and soft florals paired with muted tones cute metallics.

La Vie En Rose - AW16 from La Redoute

This is my favourite time of year for fashion, with the golden sunshine and changing leaves the perfect backdrop for an autumnal colour palette. Burnt oranges, berry reds and soft camel shades all feature heavily as we cosy up to the colder months, and a riffle through La Redoute's AW drop has got me so excited for the temperatures to drop!

Hang A Shining Star - #SimplyBeXmas - Christmas 2016 from Simply Be

I was so sad to miss Simply Be's AW16 press day earlier in the year, as I was shooting for Headmasters on the total opposite side of London. But seeing the photos on social media had me dreaming of shimmering sequins and art deco patterns, so I was super excited to get to preview their Christmas edit which is due to drop throughout September and October. It was certainly worth the wait - if you've been following me on Instagram, you'll have seen that I've been wishing that Autumn would hurry up and arrive, and this stunning collection has done nothing but strengthen that resolve!

It May Be Winter Outside (But in My Heart It’s Spring) - AW16 from Studio Eight

It always feels a little odd to be looking at sequin laden party dresses in sunshine fulled high temperatures, but AW16 from Studio Eight certainly managed to get me in the mood for festive fun.

Available up to a UK size 26, the sister brand of Phase Eight has made a name for themselves offering stylist options made from premium fabrics. With a selection of stunning ropework, laser cut outs, print and sparkle, the drop for the later part of the year will have you feeling great whether searching for casual wear, work wear or something to dance the night away in. As ever the range covers painted florals, contemporary patterns and hand stitched embellishments for the perfect finish, and it is those tiny touches which make the items feel like proper wardrobe investments.

It was so difficult to choose my favourite pieces, as so much of it was exquisite. I loved the 1920s feel of much of the collection with flapper ready fringing and art deco sequin patterns running throughout. The floor length silver dress also gets a mention as it was such a knock out number for the festive season, and I loved the versatility of their sequin blazer - perfect for throwing over a dress, or simply styled with a pair of skinny jeans.

Watch the video and let me know your favorite pieces in the comments!

Until next time,

Diana xx

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Autumn Leaves - #Georgeous clothing for AW15 from George At Asda

Even though London has just experienced a scorcher of a weekend, Autumn's colourful explosion is starting to get to work. The breezes are brisker, the leaves are starting to turn and the golden light filled dusk is getting earlier and earlier with each passing day. Autumn has always been my favourite season, so it makes me so happy to see the transition as Summer starts to wane. It's as much in my wardrobe choices as it is the weather, having finally started to start to delve into the beautiful prints and textures of AW15. It seems apt that my first foray into inter-seasonal style is the stunning red leaf prints from George, a lovely design which featured on a variety of different pieces at their recent press day.

The print features on everything from swimwear to separates, and I was lucky enough to be sent it in both a 3/4 sleeve top and tunic form for review.

Leaf Print Top from George - £16

The Leaf Print Top (£16) is the perfect option for when you're not sure whether to go with a jumper or top. Half way between the two, it's a light polyester knit which is perfect for cooler nights or chilly days. It has cropped sleeves and a step back hem and is an easy way to inject a bit of colour into your wardrobe.

Leaf Print Tunic - £12

The Leaf Print Tunic (£12) features a slightly brighter version of the print on a long tunic with an eye-catching y-neck. The length makes it almost dress like, and as such, is very easy to just throw on with very little thought. For me it's the perfect item to wear when working in the studio, as it was comfortable and filled with stretch. However it's also a great late-holiday item to pack in the suitcase, as it's the perfect beach cover-up to avoid getting sun burnt!

This print was just the tip of the sartorial ice-berg for George's AW15 collection. You can see lots more photos from when I visited their press day here, but the video below also shows off just how incredible it is. You might even spot me doing what I do best - drinking tea and swooning over clothes!

There are also some photos on the George at Asda Pinterest board, which can be found here. I'm so excited that it's beginning to drop, and have a wish list as long as my arm! Those gold brogues and biker jacket must be mine at some point!

Photo (c) George at Asda.

Until next time,

Diana xx

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Stepping into Autumn with George - An AW15 Preview from George Clothing

Swooning over winter collections whilst sweating like a rung out t-shirt never ceases to feel any less surreal, but the AW preview season is very much upon us once again! Yesterday was the turn of George to show off their AW15 collection, and with an edit showing a varied range of tailored shapes, bold patters and a mixture of textures, it was certainly impressive. Laid back luxery, boho vibes and 60s shapes all made an appearance, but the star of the show had to be the price tags - if you're looking for high street chic on a shoe string budget, you'll definitely want to be reading on.

Split into three stories, the AW15 collection from George presents us with Wilderness, Citron Frost and Armour. Staring with Wilderness, it brings us abstract prints in Autumn tones with faux furs, suedes and tapestry fabrics all bundled together. Influenced by the boho vibe of the 70s, ditsy florals meet paisley with calculated fabric clashes resulting in eye-catching delights.