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  • MTV Movie Awards 2012: Red carpet fashion round up Part 1

    As we enter June, one of Hollywood’s biggest awards shows rears it’s big, bold and brash head. The MTV Movie Awards were held in L.A. on Sunday night and it was certainly a big one to watch in terms of celeb spotting. As always I was keeping a weather eye out on the red carpet. Here are some of my favourites and passed judgement on who needs to do better. 
    Emma Watson made a grand old return to the red carpet, representing both the Harry Potter contingent and to promote her new film ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’. She really impressed me wearing a super slick printed mini dress by Brood with strappy heels. There’s a definitely sport lux/Christopher Kane feel about this and I love the zip racerback detail. It’s also lovely to see her hair growing out again, I love her pixie cut but it was very restrictive in terms of styling. Very event appropriate Emma, bravo!

    Suits were a popular trend last Sunday. Leighton Meester turned up looking very Miami cool in a white Christian Cota tailored shorts and sleeveless blazer. This look would’ve been perfect had the blazer been fitted for a sleeker look, but I do love her hair and make up on this occasion. 
    A much improve Shailene Woodley walked the red carpet in a tailored Stella McCartney jumpsuit. With her hair loosely braided, barely there make up and chic sandals, this is definitely a wonderful improvement from previous looks. Looks like someone got a new stylist.
    And finally Janelle Monae worked her signature look, a tailored men’s style suit, brogues and hat, with a gorgeous pop of pink lipstick. 
    One woman grabbing the attention of everyone at the event was Kristen Stewart. She was without her on and off-screen boyfriend Rob Pattinson for the first time at the awards and wore a Guishem mini dress and black heels. I always feel a little underwhelmed by Kristen at awards like this, she really impressed me at the premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman in her gorgeous skeletal gown. She always sticks to the same formula and I wish she’d just break out of the mould a little with her styling.
    As always young Hollywood was fully represented at this year’s awards. Lucy Hale stepped out in a colourful Catherin Maladrino mini, which I really love but wish her skirt wasn’t so creased. Victoria Justice looked extremely Summer-y Erin Fetherston dress with simple strappy heels and beach-y hair waves. Crystal Reed‘s Issa dress was actually one of my favourites from this collection but she completely weighed down such a dainty dress with very heavy ankle boots. 
    Young Hollywood weren’t the only ones to impress, Charlize Theron looked hot in a peplum Lanvin mini dress. She went for simple styling but looked amazing none the less. Christina Ricci‘s dress was nothing short of cool. She wore a custom made Christian Siriano mini dress, which was embellished with Timex watch faces. If only her shoe choice was just as inspired. 
    I’ll finished this part with the adorable looking Brie Larson. I’m a sucker for a collared shirt, so her gorgeous all white look ticks all the boxes for me!

    [All images via Zimbio.com]

    Keep a eye out for Part 2!
    Keep in wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • Wear the runway trend now | Minimalist maxis at Bottega Veneta

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    *images via Style.com

    After having a good catch up on fashion news and collections, particularly ones from Resort 2013. The great thing about resort collections is that it’s so easy to take inspiration from them and apply them this Summer.

    One of the easiest to incorporate was from Bottega Veneta’s collection. Like it or not maxi dresses have become a Summer staple and the chic minimalist style from Bottega Veneta is found everywhere. In terms of styling keep it simple like the maxi dress with metallic jewellery, sandals and wedges.

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    Mango dress, Alice + Olivia dress, Aubin and Wills dress, Dorothy Perkins dress, Mulberry dress

  • This Week…

    27.05.2012
    What I wore: Denim shirt [H&M], T-shirt [Primark], Jeggings [New Look], Boots [M&S], Necklace [Accessorize]
    – Hoisin noodles from Tesco – Pouring over Company magazine, with Jessie J on the cover – Looking longingly all of the festival fashion in it – Loving & living in my print New Look shirt – Sunday morning pancakes – Exam stress = comfort clothing, practically living in my vintage cardi from Camden – Revision ¬_¬ – Exams finish & the sandals come out! – Getting into the ‘Make Do & Mend’ spirit & sorting out clothes that are falling apart – Workwear purchases: blazer & pink top from New Look, long sleeved shirt from TK Maxx – Denim shirt from New Look – Sunshine & 27 degree heat means BBQs!! – 

    Soundtrack: Jon McLaughlin – Summer Is Over [ft Sara Barielles]

    Ok so maybe not a week update and that outfit is about 2 weeks old but it’s been pretty hectic. I’ve been wrapping up Uni and heading to interviews and getting stressed over exams, which finished last Tuesday. I’ve technically finished 2nd year but am still on a last push for placement places, no luck yet =( so it’s looking more and more likely that I’ll be starting my final year at Uni come October (scary stuff). 
    In other news the UK seems to be in a May heatwave and since finishing exams it’s been nice to actually enjoy the sunshine for once. Plus getting away from blogging for a little bit has actually been nice, a bit of a mini holiday if you will. Now that I’m back I’ll hopefully be updating a little more regularly and the MTV Movie Awards are on next Sunday! Wahey! Also fingers crossed I’ll get a phone upgrade on Tuesday so I can finally get on Instagram and a decent phone to keep all my social network bits up to date :)
    Looking to possibly updating layouts and doing a decent blog clean up this Summer. I’m currently at 90 followers so anyone wanna bump me up to 100? Maybe a giveaway could be in store if I hit that?! ;)

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo