Great Gatsby Glamour: Flapper Chic Fashion

After watching trailers of The Great Gatsby, it's difficult to not succumb to the charm of the fluid, shimmering glamour of flapper style... so why fight it? With the irresistibly irreverent combination of youthful joie-de-vivre and awe-inspiring opulence, the 20's style is most decidedly coming to 2013!

The cloche hat is an essential to this gorgeous style. Sleek and posh, it exudes silver screen glamour. Our cloche hat, decorated with luscious crystal and intricate metalwork, can add a touch of whimsy to any outfit!

Beading is also a staple in flapper eveningwear: the more extravagant, the better! Pearl or crystal in delicate patterns, either at the ends of a dress or cascading down the back, make an elegant statement.

An outfit can never have too much sparkle, can it? The true flapper girl layers on her jewellery fearlessly, creating the perfect statement of daring style.

.As for texture, anything goes, as long as you keep to a coherent colour scheme. Try a floating, cloudlike tulle with metallic accents, or a swingy, flowing silk dress with a shock of sequins!

Pretty in Pastel

With a whisper of spring in the air, our thoughts have started turning back towards lighter things: banishing deeper colours and countless layers to the confines of our closets, Spring 2013 is all about delicious pastel shades!

From macaron mint and seafoam blue-green to strawberry ice cream pink and periwinkle blue, there is a multitude of colours to choose from.

We have already seen hints of this Laduree lusciousness in previous fashion shows, like in the 2012-2013 Chanel cruisewear collection in Versailles’ gardens. Pastel flounces and shimmering adornments in the shade of the gilt-laden fountains: Marie Antoinette would approve!

To rock this look, you can take a leaf from that stylish monarch’s book and add a touch of opulence to any outfit by adding small-but-glamorous details, like pearl, gold or crystal finishes, or a hint of lace or tulle to a skirt. Remember that less can definitely be more: don’t let your accessories overpower your style.

Another way of approaching this trend is by using the freshness of spring as your template: clean lines and an uncluttered look really allow statement pieces (from a gorgeous necklace to a beautiful dress) to shine!

50 Shades of Red- Finding Your Perfect Lipstick In 3 Easy Steps!

A showstopping red can add that perfect rebellious touch to a minimalist black dress, or bring an otherwise ordinary outfit from just cute to downright chic! However, red is as temperamental as it is tempting to wear: here are a few tips on how to master this lip shade!

1.       Unless you always have ridiculously white and perfect teeth, do not pick shades of red that have orange hues in them: the warm shades bring out any yellow present, resulting in a less than flattering look. However, do not despair! You can still rock that classic shade of perfect Parisian red: all you need is a lipstick with a cooler palette, with undertones of blue. Blue brings out the white in teeth, so you can be confident in your lovely smile.

2.       Try out different shades of red before purchasing. If you would rather not use the in-store tester on your lips, there are ways to get an accurate idea of how you would look wearing it: apply the lipstick to the tip of your finger and squeeze your finger lightly from below the applied portion.

3.       The type of lipstick you choose is also dictated by your personal fashion preferences and lifestyle. Do you want high drama with deeper/bolder shades or discreet elegance with more muted hues? High gloss or hints of sparkle are definitely attention-grabbers, but if you want a more versatile look, matte might be more appropriate.

If you wear lipstick religiously and consider it a wardrobe staple of yours, or even if you just wear it occasionally, you should consider opting for an organic lipstick. There are multiple things to watch out for in the composition of your lipstick, all of which will be discussed in a later blogpost.

Until next time,

The Rose