Lovin' the lace!

Lace can be a hard look to pull off but you don't have to go overboard. The solution to not going OTT and just adding a touch of lace to your outfit.

For example, a lace trim on a top or some lace accessories.

We have a few lace pieces, which are documented bellow. Simply click on the item to be redirected to our ASOS marketplace store.

                    

Lace has been in and out of fashion over the past few years, it made a big come back and was everywhere, then people seemed to get bored with it and now it's back again in not such a full on way. We were seeing black lace dresses everywhere at one point but, though they are still around, people seem to be adopting a less full on approach to lace this season.

By India Bottomley, @MyStylePages_

Your time to shine

It is my belief that every girl likes a bit of sparkle in her life. The above outfit takes this to a new extreme, and although you'll need to pretty brave to pull off the complete outfit, you can, like with most of the sets, take the principle of it and apply it to your everyday wardrobe.

We have a new piece in which can make any outfit sparkle:

Jacket, Studs & Lace ASOS marketplace

Pair it with a simple black dress, or a simple pair of jeans to make your outfit special. I think this piece could be a staple in your wardrobe for a long time to come. 

By India Bottomley, @MyStylePages_

Get Ready for St Patrick's Day

Dress: Modcloth, Clutch: My Wardrobe, Necklace: Calypso Barth, Belt: Fashion Union

With St Patrick's day on Saturday, it's time to plan your outfit! If you're planning on giving fancy-dress a miss this year, we're going to give you a few ideas to green up your evening.

Green can be quite a hard colour to pull off but with some clever accessories you can look truly stunning in it I have chosen the following dress from Studs & Lace:

Dress: Studs & Lace, £45 ASOS Marketplace

I love a green and gold combination, I think the colours really compliment each other and can make a simple dress look very special. It's a versatile little piece which can be taken from office to evening very easily. 

By India Bottomley, @MyStylePages_

Weekend Sale!

Left to right: earrings Fashion Union, bracelet Les Pommettes, bracelet Heavenly Treasures.

Well, the title says it all really! Who doesn't love grabbing a bargain? Well, this is your chance to make the most of 20% off all ASOS marketplace pieces. 

Why don't you buy one of the pieces featured in this week's blog posts? 

To redeem your 20% off, simply go to the Suds & Lace boutique on ASOS marketplace and enter code RHLJVX at the checkout.

By India Bottomley, @MyStylePages_

Colour Block

Shirt: ASOS, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Bag: Mango

Colour blocking is one of the main trends for Spring/Summer, we're loving the blues and pinks combo put together above. It'll bring a splash of colour to your everyday life.

You can use a mixture of vintage and new pieces to achieve this look, accessorise with some simple gold or silver jewellery and you've got yourself one gorgeous outfit.

This fabulous 80s top from studs and lace is a great base for this outfit:

Studs & Lace, £28 ASOS marketplace

By India Bottomley, @MyStylePages_

Batwing Dress

Dress: Studs & Lace, £22. Necklace: Cath Kidston. Belt: Michael Kors. Shoes:ASOS.

A batwing dress is a staple for every girl's wardrobe. This one from Studs & Lace can be dressed up or down simply by changing a few accessories.

It's a versatile little piece which could be taken from season to season and occasion to occasion and still look different each time.

The cut is great as it will skim over bits you may like to camouflage and you can nip in the waist with a gorgeous metallic belt.

By India Bottomley @MyStylePages_

Girly Florals

From left to right: Roberto Cavalli floral print dress, Olsenboye floral backpack, Wet Seal tennis shoe, retro high waisted bikini Anthopologie, Accessorize floral stud earrings, Dolce Gabbana floral print skirt and D&G floral print dress.

Florals epitomise vintage to some people, me included! And here are some gorgeous examples of current pieces which are inspired by past fashions.

I have been thinking about what draws us back to fashions of times past, is it simply as Coco Chanel said “fashions fade but style is eternal” or is it something that runs deeper into our social history? A yearning to find the comfort of the past, when times were brighter...

After having a think about it, I came to the conclusion that it's probably a mixture of both. We all have favourite pieces in our wardrobe which are the sole survivors of that season's purchases. So there is a natural selection process which will mean that when we come to de-cluttering or wanting to sell some of our older clothes, only the best pieces will survive.

Or I might just be reading far too much into it..

What do you all think? Do fashions simply come back around, or do the best pieces filter through from the past into the present?

Get the look from Studs & Lace:

Vintage 70s Shirt - £25 - ASOS marketplace

By India Bottomley, @MyStylePages_