Buy Them Now: Topshop Zebra Jungle Woven Joggers

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Rosie Savage

Printed trousers are everything this season. As well as being super fun to style, the majority of them are really comfortable too. Why wouldn’t you want a pair? Here at Ministry of Fashion we’re particularly fond of the Topshop Zebra Jungle Woven Joggers.

They scream of a safari adventure. Wear as above with a cool crop top and a snazzy pair of heels or adopt a more casual approach with a slouchy t-shirt tucked in, a denim jacket and a pair of on-trend trainers. As long as the trousers remain the statement, you’ll be good to go.

What do you think of the Topshop Zebra Jungle Woven Joggers? How would you wear them?

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Boohoo Ways-To-Wear: Dungarees

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Rosie Savage

The best fashion purchase you can make this season is a pair of dungarees. Ridiculously cool and really easy to style, the perfect pair will make your getting-dressed efforts a breeze. Boohoo have a great selection this year. In fact, their Lilibeth Heavy Weight Dungarees (pictured below) are an ideal choice. Not only are they versatile but the £25 price tag will make you smile too.

Oh-so-lovely that they are, the kind folk at Boohoo have even demonstrated how you can make them work for you and your style with their ‘Ways To Wear’ edit. Want to make them girly? Wear them with a sheer blouse underneath and a pair of dainty heels. Does your style encompass all things casual? Involve a t-shirt, slogan jumper, cap, trainers and a denim jacket tied around your waist.

You can even make the Lilibeth Heavy Weight Dungarees shine at work. Simply add a shirt and a structured blazer and you’ll be good to go.

How would you wear these Boohoo dungarees?

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Sheer Delight | Spring/Summer Trend 2013

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Rosie Savage

Anything sheer is seriously feminine. The only issue with barely-there fabrics like chiffon and organza is the difficulty in styling them because, let’s face it, you don’t want to leave the house looking like a fool. For spring/summer 2013, however, sheer fabrics were worked in a variety of ways to provide plenty of styling inspiration for this season.

At Christopher Kane and Giambattista Valli, it was all about sheer panelling. Rather than creating entire garments out of see-through fabric, both designers incorporated statement sections in skirts which looked beautiful. It was equally tasteful at Haider Ackermann with sheer cape skirts and exposed midriffs.

The Nina Ricci girls were all about the va-va-voom for spring/summer 2013. Even the see-through mac (seen below) is an absolute winner.

This season’s penchant for all things sheer is certainly escalating – along with sheer maxi skirts, sheer crop tops and totally sheer dresses (they look great with a shorts and tee combo underneath) there are even sheer accessories, most prominently in the form of clear clutch bags.

Are you going to embrace sheer this season?

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Get The Label: Nike Blazers

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Rosie Savage

Do you want to get your hands on some of your favourite branded clothing and footwear at a reduced price? You need to head to Get The Label. This online mecca is home to a wide selection of labels at wonderful prices – the selection is so good, in fact, that you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice.

Today we’re going to focus on their Nike Blazer range. They stock the widely popular shoes in abundance and every single pair is at a cheaper price. Ministry of Fashion favourites include the women’s Nike Mid Leather Blazer in gold and purple and the men’s Nike Blazer Mid Vintage Suede in green.

With this season’s trainer trend and a love for bright colours, the Nike Blazer trainers really are a great buy.

What’s your favourite pair of Nike Blazers from Get The Label?

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All White | Spring/Summer Trend 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Rosie Savage

Many designers opted for a fresh, clean look for spring/summer 2013. Head-to-toe white ensembles were seen across the board from the likes of Jonathan Saunders, Jil Sander and Missoni. Not only is it an easy look to pull off but it actually makes you look super stylish; like you know exactly what you’re doing in the fashion department.

Below are some of our favourite looks for all-white inspiration. Topshop Unique was commended for its clean lines back in September, and the mix of block and mesh fabrics was beautiful. It was all about white tapered trousers at Missoni and Sass & Bide, whereas Lacoste focused on the oversized.

Since this penchant for head-to-toe white outfits took over, so many street style looks have embraced the non-colour. Even pattern- and colour-lover Anna Dello Russo has been in on the action. White high heels are more popular than ever too.

Are you a fan of the all-white look?

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The Checked Shirt: On The High Street

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Rosie Savage

The checked shirt is big news this summer. Wear one fully done-up and tucked into a skater skirt, wear one undone over a dress, tie a checked shirt around your waist… their versatility is part of their lovableness. Of course the main reason for turning from wardrobe regular to something of a trendy nature is down to the Dries Van Noten spring/summer 2013 collection, whose grunge aesthetic is being replicated all over.

Fancy getting involved? Take a look at our top four picks from the high street – New Look, Topshop, Miss Selfridge and House of Fraser to be precise…

1. Pink and Blue Check Sleeveless Shirt from New Look: Grunge doesn’t have to mean all things dark – opt for this pastel-infused number for an even more summery take on the trend. Wearing some chunky black biker boots with it wouldn’t go amiss though.

2. Mix and Match Oversize Check Shirt from Topshop: This checked shirt looks so cool undone over a white crop top. Roll up the sleeves for an even trendier finish.

3. Knot Front Stud Check Shirt from Miss Selfridge: This design is a bargainous £12 in the sale and would look great with denim shorts this summer; especially with the asymmetrical length.

4. Jolie Moi Check Oversized Shirt from House of Fraser: Perhaps you want to redefine the checked shirt? This style boasts a distorted check print and is a lovely, loose fit.

Which high street find takes your fancy?

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Orange You Glad?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Rosie Savage

Have you noticed that pretty much everywhere you turn is the colour orange? Super popular for spring/summer 2013 both on the runway and off, a dusky burnt shade is the choice made by many. Sometimes just a touch of orange is enough to make a look cool and on other occasions, it’s all about a full-on head-to-toe orange look.

Collections to optimise the colour include Carven, Victoria Beckham, Helmut Lang, Kenzo, Proenza Schouler, Cacharel, Jil Sander, J. Mendel and Sportmax. The statement orange blazer at Victoria Beckham was particularly lovely, as were the ditsy dresses at Cacharel and the singular lines of orange at Sportmax.

Other popular incorporations of the colour include orange beanie hats, knitwear, clutch bags and statement jackets.

Just last week, Gwyneth Paltrow got involved but with a pop of neon orange. She wore a pair of strappy Michael Kors heels to the Tracy Anderson flagship studio launch in Los Angeles, which really wowed.

Are you a fan of the colour orange? How are you going to wear it this season?

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Sunday Stylefile: Sienna Miller #2

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Rosie Savage

There may have been an abundance of celebrities in glitzy dresses this past week but a well put-together casual ensemble is the ultimate inspiration – you’ll often find most of the items in your own wardrobe, making it completely achievable. This week we’re coveting Sienna Miller’s casual style. The 31 year-old actress looked effortlessly cool while out and about in New York on Sunday (31st March).

There was a time when Sienna Miller was the ultimate queen of boho chic but we’re loving her different attire here. She opted for a grey jumper, trendy rolled-up jeans and a pair of Dunlop trainers. The look would have been everything and more these days but she also added feminine touches with her fur coat, red handbag and red sunnies.

Are you a fan of this look?

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Foxy Lady

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Rosie Savage

It goes without saying that animal print will always be big, so when a designer takes a completely unique and fresh stance on the trend it’s truly exciting. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac incorporated the fox into his autumn/winter 2013-14 collection at Paris Fashion Week in the boldest, most obvious way ever.

Forget dainty repetitive print, this look – so quintessentially British when combined with grey and tartan too – is totally knock-out. And on a different note altogether, how cool is the orange lipstick look as well?

Are you excited to see someone wear this next season?

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Ready For This Jelly

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Rosie Savage

When jelly shoes turned from a fond childhood memory to the epitome of style – they’ve been seen on the likes of Anne Hathaway, Fearne Cotton, Azealia Banks, Nicola Roberts and even Michelle Obama – we couldn’t help but yelp with joy. Full of fun and nostalgic energy, jellies have the ability to add a whimsical touch to any outfit; even better if a pair of white frilly socks are thrown into the mix too.

There’s a great selection of jellies at Mr Shoes. Opt for oh-so-cool JuJu designs like the clear JuJu Betty Jelly Shoes or go for something a little different like the Sherry Vintage Heeled Jelly Sandals. Black, white and clear designs will make an easy transition into your wardrobe, but a pop of colour embraces the fun that this trend’s all about – we love the Laryssa Vintage Jelly Pump Shoes.

Which pair take your fancy? How would you wear them?

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