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Style This: Monsoon's 'Pandora' top

stylethismonsoon.jpgI had slight technical errors with last week's Style This, so I'm opening it up for another week...

It's Monday afternoon, which can mean only one thing. It's time to sharpen your styling skills and get creative with Style This. This week, I want to see you create the perfect outfit including this Monsoon top, which I picked because I wanted to see how you guys tackled the fussy high collar and flock-style print.

Create your outfit using the free outfit creation tool Polyvore, and then either send it as an ecard from the site or send the link in an email to gemma@shinymedia.com (with the subject 'style this Oct 27th). Remember to include your name too, or I'll have to use your Polyvore username.

Get your entries in by Friday morning, the gallery will go up in the afternoon for you to vote.

Posted by Gemma on November 3, 2008 5:00 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Style This - The Results (bodycon dress)

You came, you saw, you styled! As promised, here are the final outfits that were submitted as part of our weekly 'Style This' challenge. Thanks to everyone who entered, there were some really cute creations and I think you did really well considering the limitations of the dress. Click the first image below (Kate's entry, and my fave for its bold colour choices) to start the gallery.

Don't forget to leave a comment and let us know which one is your favourite!

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Posted by Gemma on October 24, 2008 5:00 PM | Comments (5) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

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STYLE THIS IS BACK! Create an outfit around this item!

stylethisjanen.jpgStyle This went on a little break during fashion week madness, but now the hype has calmed down and things are back to normal at Shiny Towers, it's time for you to get your creative juices flowing again, styling an outfit around a piece I've chosen to challenge you. This week it's Jane Norman's nod to Alaia, a bodycon bandage dress in purple and black.

Submit your outfit by creating the look on Polyvore, the free outfit creation tool (it's much easier than making up images yourself). When you're done, send a link to your outfit in an email to gemma@shinymedia.com with the subject 'Style This Oct 20th', or click 'send this set as an e-card' in Polyvore, and send it to me that way.

Get your entries in by Friday morning, as I'll be posting a gallery of all the entries and asking people to vote for their favourites on Friday afternoon! Happy styling!

Posted by Gemma on October 20, 2008 5:25 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Style This - Whistles smokey check dress

stylethiswhistles.jpgWe didn't have a Style This challenge last week because of the bank holiday in the UK, but it's back this week, and hopefully you'll all have fun bringing out the beauty in this baby.

This week's piece is a dress from Whistles' latest collection, and I hope the combo of navy and silver grey will be as inspiring as it is challenging. It'll be tough to avoid this one looking mumsy, but I know you can do it.

As always, the rules are simple. Log in (or sign up) to Polyvore, create an outfit based around this item, and email the link to gemma@shinymedia.com with the subject 'Style This September 1st' by the end of Thursday. I'll post a gallery on Friday and everyone can vote for their favourites. Fame and fashion fortune is then yours!

Full rules and alternative submission info can be found here, just remember to put the right date on your entry so I don't lose it!

Posted by Gemma on September 1, 2008 4:48 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Style This - the results (black Miss Selfridge jacket)

Friday afternoon means only one thing. CQ staffers get the afternoon off as you guys step up to the plate with your creative genius. On Monday the challenge was set to create an outfit using Miss Selfridge's black shrunken jacket. Here are the results. CLICK THE IMAGE TO START THE GALLERY!

And don't forget to leave a comment telling us who's your fave!

Amy's pink and black outfit.jpg
Posted by Gemma on August 22, 2008 4:13 PM | Comments (15) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Style This: Miss Selfridge's black puff-sleeve jacket

stylethisblackjacket.jpgMonday afternoon means only one this - Style This! Your chance to beat us at our own game and create a gorgeous outfit around a piece chosen by the team because it's considered a 'challenge'.

This week I've gone for something very simple that'll hopefully inspire you to be really creative with your combos. This puff sleeved jacket is a Miss Selfridge find that has plenty of potential to be part of a gorgeous outfit.

As always, the Style This rules are simple. Create your outfit on Polyvore (here's the jacket to get you started) and then email a link to your polyvore outfit to gemma@shinymedia.com with the subject 'Style This August 18th' by Friday morning...


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Posted by Gemma on August 18, 2008 5:37 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

Style This: The Results (Phillip Lim dress)

On Monday the challenge was set for you guys to style an outfit around a tan-coloured 3.1 Phillip Lim dress. I've been really excited to see the different ways people have accessorised the frock, and I've had real trouble picking a favourite (it still changes even now, though I love Jule's unexpected use of hot pink (below). Click the outfit to view a full gallery of all entries, and then leave a comment to vote for your fave. While you're there, vote on last week's too (we have a tie!)

Jule's outfit.jpg
Posted by Gemma on August 15, 2008 1:49 PM | Comments (8) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!