RESIDENT BLOGGER: ACHIEVING OPULENT GLAM

This week our resident blogger Emma Salter gives us a lesson in swift dressing for the office Christmas party whilst getting the silhouette you’ve always wanted by working this figure-hugging dress. With her useful tips on how to adapt your Arteecollage dress from day to night, you’ll no longer fear the squabbles and queues in order to  elbow your way through the women’s loos to transform your look. As ever, let Arteecollage be your saviour. 

Arteecollage: Opulent Glam’, by Emma Salter 

Stocklists:
Ocean blue sleeveless modal dress : Arteecollage (via amazon) £18 (sale price)
Basic ankle strap heels,  Zara  
Hammered gold necklace, Wallis 

With the Christmas party season shortly arising, never have I needed a versatile dress to take me from daytime chic to evening wear with the change of just a few accessories.  For my Christmas shindig I’ll be wearing my Arteecollage urban contemporary dress with some killer heels. With its amazing ocean blue colour, extra mini length and sleeveless style, it makes for the ideal ‘laidback chic’ dress that I can make my own through using quirky accessories.

This luxe look dress is an amazing bargain at £18 (reduced by 50%) via the Arteecollage Amazon site,which has become a favourite in my shopping list. What’s so great about this dress is that it can be as versatile as you need, as well as having a great night out in, it’s a perfect garment to layer with black leggings for that ‘smart chic’ look once the partying has died down. Because of the dress’s exceptional quality modal fabric, it brings my figure to life and leaves me feeling confident upon each wear. The material shows off my curves and works in all the right places! Which is something I’ve found to be rare with your average high street party dress.

The luxurious silk qualities of this dress offer comfort, is kind to my sensitive skin, and generates warmth in these winter months. The fabric is an absolute revelation because although the thought of going out in the middle of November makes me go all giddy inside, knowing this dress is going to keep my best bits warm means I can leave the house safe in the knowledge that I won’t wake up with a dreadful cold!

This bodycon dress is extremely flattering, which means it didn’t need much accessorising because it is so elegantly simple. I decided to combine this dress with my hammered gold torq effect necklace from Wallis. This necklace is quite chunky and short which does wonders for my outfit as it doesn’t draw attention away from the dress but keeps me looking glamorous.

I am forever searching the high street for luxury, long lasting heels but never have any luck. But as soon as I saw these basic ankle strap heels in Zara, you couldn’t take them off me! They go with absolutely everything and are a great addition to this already perfect dress.

Now my outfit is done, I pay attention to my best feature: my eyes! To match this cool, relaxed outfit, I’m using the smokey eye technique as it is a style that always seems contemporary. The mix of neutral tones in my outfit makes me the glammest at the ball, (or Vodka Revolution in my case)

If you want to re-create my outfit, go check out Arteecollages‘ Amazon sale which still has some amazing pieces available! Many modal dresses, tops and trousers are 50% off! And prices start from just £6.50. GO!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_6?url=search-alias=clothing&field-keywords=arteecollage&sprefix=arteec,aps,162

For more blog posts from Emma, check out her blog here.

GUEST BLOGGER – JEN POW #4: LEGGINGS FOR LIFE

Most girls – whether they like to admit it or not – own leggings. Perfectly versatile, usually comfortable and  seemingly forever in vogue, leggings help build the foundation of looks aplenty. They come in many shapes and sizes – from animal to Aztec prints, but what sets our range of quality leggings apart from the rest is their durability and flexibility due to their soft, Modal fabric qualities. Guaranteed to last over hundreds of wears and washes, it takes little to show how a simple pair of casual black leggings can transform and strengthen your wardrobe. Blogger Jen Pow shows why our Pearl Black  designs are top of her wish list. 

‘Leggings for Life’, by Jen Pow

Leggings have become a permanent essential of every girls wardrobe, an integral basic from which to build an outfit that is not only comfortable but stylish too. There used to be a bit of a stigma attatched to these stretchy pants associated with middle aged women in the 80′s and bad exercise video’s but they have been reborn and are now the height of fashion.

Here’s a flavour of how to style leggings the right way:

Leggings whether they are black, plain, bright, patterned, wet look, leather or print, look great styled with the right attire and worn the right way. By this I mean the the top seam of the leggings should always be covered – never expose a leggings bum with a gap and then the top – there is nothing worse! Always wear with a slightly long top, blouse, tunic or blazer and wear with heels for ultimate chic.

The Problem with leggings - A fashion faux pas that can occur with wearing leggings is sometimes they become baggy and can either rouche or sag at the knee, this can come from cheap material that starts to give after being washed or worn too many times.

The solution – Arteecollage Pearl Black Leggings!

Arteecollage’s Pearl Black Leggings are the ultimate leggings that every girl just has to have. They are made from stretch modal – jersey material meaning they are super soft, feel great against your skin, stretch perfectly to the shape of your leg and hold tight to keep their shape. The stretch in the modal material means they stay tight after machine washing. These versatile leggings are a complete bargain at £14.40 – they are currently on sale down from £29.76 so be sure to get your pair now from www.arteecollage.com !

Here’s how to style your Arteecollage Pearl Black Leggings for this Autumn / Winter season:

Black is a huge colour for Autumn 2012 and what better way to start building your outfit than with the fabulous Arteecollage Pearl Black Leggings. Team with the Topshop Boutique gorgeous grey tunic which will create a nice silhouette making your legs look super long and slim. Layer with the River Island blazer for a sophisticated work wear look and team with the spike platforms. There is definitetly a punk vibe hitting the shops this season, studs and spikes are everywhere so be sure to include them in your outfits this fall. Finish the look with this stunning, oversized, quilted tote bag from French Connection.

Hope you love the look and remember to start building your outfits with the best of basics from Arteecollage and pick up your leggings for life at www.arteecollage.com . 

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- Jen Pow XOXO