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OOTD// BANK HOLIDAY BESTS

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It's official, the bank holiday has arrived! It's the first one of the year and we couldn't be more ready for it. It's a time to hang out with your friends and family, whether it be rocking out 'til 3 am or catching up on Netflix surrounded by Easter egg wrappers.

We've put together the perfect Easter outfit, if you're heading out this mini break. It's a four night weekend, so there's no excuse!




90's disco is a huge trend this season! The mini dress has made a comeback paired with super chunky mules. The high street is full of tin foil like garments, chunky flatforms and tiny skirts/ dresses.

We've gone for a fitted shimmery white mini dress and paired it with a boxy leather jacket for a sexy grunge feel. Wear it with any type of heel, as long as it's chunky and has a blocky look to it. On this occasion, we've picked a simple leather mule.

The bag is a silver sparkle clutch with buckle detailing and a messenger strap included if you're sick of holding your bag while trying to drink and dance.

Tha Adorning Ava Monochrome range works great for the 90s disco trend. The Abby Statement Monochrome Necklace sits beautifully with the shimmery mini and The Danica Silver Jewel Cuff adds a bit of character to the outfit.

 Finish with a smudgey eye for a 90s grunge feel. You can afford to use a colour, as the outfit is very plain in colour. We've gone for a purple haze, as this seems to be the big 'it' shade this season with Derek Lam, Vera Wang and Mathew Williamson all a fan.

There you have, the perfect outfit for any evening! If it's a tad chilly, add a pair of tights and go for a chunky boot, still in keeping with the trend, but much more sensible if it's torrential rain.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

- Becky x



LFW // AW15 ACCESSORIES

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After NYFW came to an end, we told you some of the overall trends to look out for in AW15 - from Ice Princess to Nomadic. In this post, we look at the key accessory trends to keep an eye on so that you can start prepping for the season early!

FUR



Fur makes a comeback every autumn/winter season, and this year is no exception. Some of the hottest designers, such as Roksanda Ilincic, coated lashings of fur in bright and dusky colours onto anything from scarves to bags. If you caught our NYFW post last week, you'll already know that there are both Russian and royal trend influences expected in the coming season, so fur accessories are a must for any avid fashion follower.

FUTURISTIC



This year will see the release of both Star Wars VII and Avatar 2 - and it's clear designers have been taking inspiration from the sci-fi genre. The futuristic trend was favoured by many brands at LFW, with modern shapes, clean colours and light reflecting materials being seen frequently. This trend works best in milkyway colours and brilliant whites, but add splashes of metallics for a space age aesthetic.

CHOKERS



The choker has been deemed the emerging item to watch for AW15. It has been growing in popularity since this time last year, and is showing no sign of stopping any time soon. For autumn/winter, try quirky shapes and unusual materials to make a serious statement and show that you're ahead of the fashion game.

RUFFLES



Victoriana and royalty are set to be huge trends later this year, with heavily adorned fabrics being accented with fur and ruffles. Ruffled necklines are a sure fire way to impress your fashion forward friends, but if that sounds a little to OTT for you, then simply adding ruffles through your accessories will add texture and movement to your look in no time.

Our coverage of the Milan Fashion Week will be up in the next few days, so be sure to check back for more trend information ahead of everyone else!

- Ella x

OOTD // EMILIO PUCCI '70S STYLE STEAL

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SS15 is almost officially upon us, and the high street is already stocking up on designer inspired goodies for the season ahead - including Adorning Ava! We've shown you how to work the monochrome trend with ease, next it's onto the '70s style that's sweeping stores across the nation.


We love the colour of the cut out dress from the Emilio Pucci SS15 show - perfect to wear with a summer tan! We've found this gorgeous River Island racer front asymmetric dress in the same shade of orange, in a design that's a little easier to wear. Orange may seem a daunting choice, especially when you're thinking of what colours to pair it with. If you're ever struggling, just look at a colour wheel and think opposites.


In this case, deep purples and blues are ideal. Our Jazmin Jewel Pendant Necklace (coming soon!) mixes both bright orange and cobalt blue jewels for some serious '70s style. You can still buy our Jazmin Geometric Jewel Choker here in the meantime! We've matched our make up to our necklace, adding a swish of cobalt liquid eyeliner and a hint of white pencil liner for the inner corners. With such bright eyes, it's best to keep your lips toned down. This bronze shade will tone well with your tan without being too overpowering, and the slight shimmer to it will be sure to make you look glowing.

We love the way the team at Emilio Pucci have styled their dress with tan shoes and a matching bag. Tan leather shoes are a summer must have, particularly those with a chunky heel, which luckily makes them much easier to walk in as well! This Steve Madden pair are absolutely to die for, plus they're made with real leather! We found this tan fringe bag at La Moda - an almost identical match to the catwalk for a bargain £22.99! Fringing was a key trend in the '70s, but if a heavily fringed bag is a little too much for your liking, we've got plenty of jewellery pieces on their way soon with delicate chain fringe detailing that's easy for anyone to wear.

To complete the look, make like model Nadja Bender and work L'Oreal Professional techni.art Beach Waves into your hair, either when it's wet or dry, for an ultra cool boho style in minutes.

- Ella x

OOTD // TOM FORD FOR LESS

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We'd all love to be able to afford to buy looks straight from the catwalk, but for those of us who have a little less disposable funds, it's great when we can recreate those same looks for less. Tom Ford is known for his tailoring, and a slick black suit is the perfect way to wear the monochrome trend this season. We've pulled together pieces from some of the high street giants and added some adornment to give you a top end Tom Ford look at a fraction of the cost!


A tuxedo blazer is great for day or night, work or play! It's fitted shape means it's smart enough for work, but a satin effect collar adds a touch of glam for the evening. We love this Miss Selfridge number for just £20! Tom Ford paired his blazer with a sheer insert top underneath, like this daring crop top from Topshop. Wear them with these River Island black flare trousers for a sophisticated feel. Wider hems are back this season, so even if you usually go for strictly skinny trousers like me, try on a pair next time you hit the shops - you may just be surprised how well you pull them off!

Pointed court heels are a must for any work or play wardrobe, and this Steve Madden pair are to die for. Although at £69 they're a little more pricey than other high street brands, it only takes one look to notice the difference in quality and they're sure to last you much longer, which is great as their style is timeless.

There's a lot of black in this look, so adding some metalwork and jewels is a must! Our Danica Silver Jewel Cuff is so unique and sure to draw in the compliments. If you're after something more edgy than pretty, our Ayra Black Jewel Tassel Earrings are the ones for you. With long flowing chain detail and faceted gunmetal gems, you can guarantee they'll catch anyone's eye.

To complete this look just like Tom Ford himself, add lashings of black eyeshadow and some salt spray for a texturised hairstyle. We adore this Laura Mercier smoky palette and TIGI Catwalk salt spray - both currently in the sales!

- Ella x

OOTD // MAKE IT MONOCHROME

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Monochrome is one of the easiest colour trends to pull off. It suits everyone and it couldn't be any easier to pull together an outfit. There's only one rule: stick to shades of white, black and grey! Monochrome makes an appearance most years for the spring/summer season, often in the form of a pattern such as stripes or polka dots. For SS15 however, it's completely up to you how you wear the colour scheme!


One of our favourite pieces from our Monochrome collection this season has to be the Anya Silver Pull Through Necklace. It adds a little sparkle in a subtle style and is so unique! We've styled it with a grey racer crop top and a black mesh knitted midi skirt, both from River Island, for a truly monochromatic look.

If you want to sneak some extra glamour in, adding a pair of silver heels should do the trick. Try to go for a brushed metal effect pair, like these Gucci platforms, so as not to overdo it. Pair with a monochrome leopard print clutch like this Diane Von Furtstenberg beauty to really give your outfit some oomph.

Keep your make up fresh and natural for this look - think glowing skin and nude lips. We love this Charlotte Tilbury shade with a warm tone to enhance your glow. Add matte black Chanel nail polish and viola - you've nailed the monochrome trend with ease!

All our monochrome pieces are now available for purchase on our website. Stay tuned for our 70s style drop later in the season...

- Ella x

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