The humble playsuit has leapt up the trendometer to become the maxidress of 2009. It's a great item to wear when you want to look feminine but need the practicality of shorts.
Our floral selection is as good as any frock, and with a gusset there's no way you can come a cropper in a romper! When the sun goes down you can team your playsuit with leggings and a cardie, and even wear it into winter with thick tights and boots. Maxidress who?!
We featured a tie dye tutorial yesterday but there is a plethora of great tie dye pieces on the high street so you don't have to lift a finger!
There's not a whiff of patchouli or incense from any of our selection and they make for a cracking summer look. Team your tie dye with grey denim, luxe fabrics like silk or clash it up with last year's ditsy florals.
Tie Dye is a huge trend this summer, but it's so easy to do at home. Rather than messing around with dyes and washing machines the easiest way to get this effect is with dark fabrics and bleach. The washed out and faded results look great teamed with fringing, leather or just a simple pair of jeans for a grungy summer look. Take our tutorial for a bargain way to get the tie dye trend!
Trophy jacket, cropped bustier, chandelier earrings and leggings, sound familiar? You could be forgiven for thinking I'm describing a mannequin from Topshop's Oxford Street store but it's in fact the music video for Rozalla's 1991 hit 'Everybody's Free'.
It's amazing how much the '90s has infiltrated our everyday outfits, and there is no sign of this trend slowing down. If you want to stay ahead of the game I'd recommend a visit to YouTube for some fashion homework!
Jester hats, patterned wellies and pink stetsons were safe choices for attention-seeking festival wear but now there's something a little more girly that would make even Paris Hilton consider a trip to Worthy Farm.
High maintenance festival goers and those of you would actually describe yourselves as 'glampers' can now stand out from the crowd in style with a pair of Swarovski crystal personalised diamanté wellies. Wellie Art suggest putting your name, or marital status but there are so many better things you could write than 'Bride'. You could pick the name of your favourite band, make up a name for your gang of festival friends or add the name and year of the festival as a souvenir. If you're planning to really let your hair perhaps left and right will suffice!
Looking fashion-forward in the summer is no easy task, the urge to slip into something breezy and comfy is irresistible.
Slip on Topshop's hydrangea leggings with a chambray dress for a current look with a sophisticated silhouette. The soapstone chain necklace adds a touch of high sophistication and the sovereign ring brings it back down to earth a little. Don't be afraid to mix your patterns, the snake print sandals are great, and the flower detail makes a welcome change from your everyday gladiator. For a real punchy look finish off your outfit with a bright coral lipstick, guaranteed summer style! Jump through for full product details.
Balmain have made their mark on the CQ readership, you've all been clamouring for their exaggerated-shoulder jackets, but you'll have to wait until the AW 09 stock hits stores late August for the military styles to filter through to the high street.
In the meantime, we've scoured the high street for jackets to satisfy your taste for feature shoulders. Retro ruffles, gathers and padded, we've got something to suit every taste, jackets are definitely back in vogue so stand out from the crowd in our selection.
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