GUEST POST: THE WOMEN'S ROOM TREND FORECASTER GIVES HER TAKE ON WEARING A STATEMENT NECKLACE
This guest post is written by co founder and editor of The Women's Room blog, Jane, who besides writing the popular blog aimed at women over 35, is also a trained womenswear designer who specialises in colour and trend forecasting... I have always been a fan of a statement necklace. The art teacher/textile lecturer look has worked for me right from the 80's, when it was all about a diamante necklace or strategically placed brooch teamed with head to toe black, through to the noughties when I favoured New Age crystals with a white hoodie, 501 jeans and hi tops....
GUEST POST: Punk Trend in all its glory!
I love when the punk trend comes back in because it reminds me of the good old days of Avril Lavigne and Sid Vicious, but AW 2013 Punk trend is a bit more chic! So this autumn I’m stocking up on tartan, leather and studs galore to celebrate punk trend in all its glory! (Image one clothing collage) (links below) http://www.warehouse.co.uk/collarless-faux-leather-biker/leather/warehouse/fcp-product/6540001777 http://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_5,acc_5.9/4871739900 http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/skirts-449/mix-check-woven-kilt-2336977?bi=21&ps=20 But the look wouldn’t be complete without some edgy punk trend jewellery to complement it! (Image two jewellery collage) (Links below) http://www.annalouoflondon.com/product/Silver-Personalise-Monogram-Ring/3492/1378 http://www.annalouoflondon.com/product/Necklace-Gold-Bar-necklace/3190/1117 http://www.annalouoflondon.com/product/Fabric-Studded-Strap-Bracelets/3864/1411 http://www.annalouoflondon.com/product/Bracelet-Silver-Studded-Bangles/3065/1362 http://www.annalouoflondon.com/product/Necklace-Silver-Statement-Crystal-Earrings/3942/1440 http://www.annalouoflondon.com/product/Rose-Gold-Personalise-Cross-Necklace/3791/1400 Now all you need is some kohl eyeliner and some...
Radiant Orchid - How to Wear the Colour of the Year
Every year colour experts, Pantone, announce an official colour of the year. The decision is made through a variety of measures by a worldwide team of representatives from colour standards groups, and can depend on all sorts of influences such as trends, economy and the overall zeitgeist of the time. For example when the colour Honeysuckle was declared as the colour of 2011 it was stated as so because; "In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues.". The colour is decided...
Meet the Anna Lou Blogger Ambassadors...
2014 is already proving to be a busy yet rewarding year for the Anna Lou of London brand and we've got some pretty exciting plans afoot which we can't wait to fill you in on! First up though, we're thrilled to announce our latest online campaign, which sees us partner up with some of our favourite fashion and lifestyle bloggers! You may have spotted an #annalouambassador tag being bounced around the Twittersphere lately and we can finally reveal what the mystery is all about. Starting this month, we are working with 11 of the UK's brightest fashion and lifestyle blogging...
Join in our Instagram Valentines Campaign...
Have you joined in our Instagram Valentines campaign yet? If not then get involved now as your pictures could end up being featured on this blog come the 14th February! We're aiming to find out what Valentines Day means to you and how you are sharing the love this February. Whether you are loved up or not doesn't matter, we just want you to share your perfect Valentines moment with us! The premise is simple, just instagram your perfect Valentine pic - it could be of the gift your giving/ lusting after, of who your spending your V-day with or...
Trend: Heavy Metals
You may be a bigger fan of Kylie than Kiss when it comes to metal of the music variety, but there is no reason why you can't be a full on heavy metal fan in jewellery terms. Heavy metals are big news this season which means abandoning that usual mantra of less is more. In this game, the thicker, heavier and shinier, the better. So how to tackle the trend? Well contrary to what you may be thinking, you don't need to overhaul your style and start wearing lashes of black eyeliner and shaping your hair into spikes. Despite the...