RESIDENT BLOGGER: UNI DAYS WITH EMMA SALTER

We’ve all been victims of poor dressing as a result of a spectacular hangover. But here is where that all too frequent nightmare ends, particularly for you students who have a tendency to, ahem, rave on a school night. Hear how to achieve daytime chic without all the unnecessary effort straight from a hungover student’s mouth.

‘Uni Days’, by Emma Salter

After a heavy partying session last night, figuring out what to wear for a 9am lecture was the last thing I needed to mull over this morning. In an ideal world I would much rather walk into uni in my cosy Sesame Street pyjama’s, but heck I’m no longer a dewy-eyed, opportunist first year.

Being a third year student about to step into the real world, I have to dress to impress. So earlier today I searched for the quick and easy fix in my wardrobe that is the legendary leggings and basic top combo and team it with a few cool accessories for a chic alternative to comfort dressing.

Stockists

Military jacket
£28 – fashionunion.com

Arteecollage black leggings
amazon.co.uk £12

Converse shoes
£40 – debenhams.com

Box chain necklace
£14 topshop.com

H m
£7.99 – hm.com

Womens Arteecollage Urban Casual T Shirts Smart Chic Exceptional…
£9.50 – amazon.co.uk

Black leggings are the saviour of all simple and easy dressing – they literally go with anything, and these modal, silky feel leggings from Arteecollage are my favourite. They are comfortable and the texture makes them elegant, chic and with a luxurious feel. But the trick with leggings is you need to be weary of the unwritten rule: never  wear a t-shirt that doesn’t cover your bum. No one, and I repeat no one, wants to see your VPL! So I’ve taken the safe route with this Arteecollage casual tee, which has a laid-back style that’s ideal for everyday outfits. The off-grey colour compliments my skin tone and the soft modal fabric makes it stretchable enough to cover my derrière.

To accentuate the soft neutral hues in this top I’ve accessorised with my box chain cross necklace from Topshop. The rosary bead style gives that extra edge. It’s also getting chillier as the weeks drag on towards Christmas so I’m never without my trusty camo jacket from Fashion Union. The heavyweight style bulks up my outfit and keeps me warm in winter. For added warmth I look to my faux fur stole from H&M. The two textures are very different but somehow work really well in the winter months, a bonus is also that faux fur never goes out of fashion! When it comes to off-duty, casual dressing, I have no trouble deciding which shoes to wear: my the reliable converses that will get me to uni in a flash!

The centre piece of today’s outfit is this urban casual top that’s extremely flattering, which means I can wear it with almost everything as it’s so simple. With Arteecollage apparel it’s easy to look chic when you’re in a rush and when you want something casual to help cure your hangover. This everyday look can be reinvigorated with different colours and this top comes in a range of colours to suit your style.

See the Arteecollage website for more styles and colours.

If you want to recreate my outfit for less, check out Arteecollages‘ Amazon sale which still has some amazing pieces available for super cheap! Many modal dresses, tops and trousers are 50% off! Prices start from just £6.50.

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

- Emma Salter

www.emmasalter.blogspot.co.uk

CREATIVE THIRST: BRISTOL STREET ART

London is arguably one of the front-runners of innovative street art, but for a while now there has been a new UK city that has been evolving its creativity so much so that it may soon steal LDN’s crown.

What’s so enchanting about Bristol’s street art scene is its extremely diverse quality that’s at the helm of many talented street artists who are constantly curating images of wonder upon any available space. Search the web and you’ll be bombarded with a catalogue of past and present work in photograph form.

As the city’s collection of inspiring work continues to grow, a unique visualisation of Bristol street art emerges. Bristol’s street art is so prolific that they even have their own festival. For the past couple of years in the summer, the ‘Seen No Evil’ street art bonanza takes over the city.

Internationally renowned artists take charge of the walls on Nelson Street, and with permission of each building’s owners, drab areas of the city is transformed with several hundred licks of paint. Indeed, for a while now, this enchanting street artwork has been the city’s best-kept secret. Until now…

 

From next month there will be a series of Bristol Street Art Walking Tours taking place all over the city and you can get involved too! If you fancy being shown the incredible sites then simply check out the website to book tickets to their December events: http://www.wherethewall.com/bristol-street-art-walking-tours

Bristol Street Art Walking Tours:

Walk dates - 01/12/2012
Walk dates - 08/12/2012

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.

SPANKING NEW MUSIC MONDAY: TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB (ALEX METRIC REMIX)

It’s been a while since Two Door Cinema Club have been remixed to such impeccable calibre like what lays before you in just a few clicks. The Northern Irish trio’s new material proves to make for a versatile platform for reinterpretations with this Alex Metric version.

Their second album Beacon, which was released in August this year, is allegedly influenced by their love of Drake and Kanye West, albeit there is little evidence supporting this due to their excess of jaunty, brass tracks. Particularly in ‘Sun’, their sonic is seemingly more cotton candy than 50 Cent’s ‘Candy Shop’.

But with the musical aid of DJ Alex Metric, ‘Sun’ has been twisted into various shapes, and with a ramped up BPM, we’re totally digging the energised version.  Instead of trying to force the track to the dance floor, Metric manages to embellish the rhythms and vocals with lashings of twinkling synths and percussion, which lends enough force to morph the track into a piece of jubilant indie electro.

‘Sun’ is released via Kitsuné on 19 November.

STREET STYLE: SPORTS LUXE

One of our consistently favorite places to source some style inspiration is the impeccably cool street style blog by Vanessa Jackman. A wonderfully talented photographer, Vanessa has a unique eye for spotting great style that’s often effortless and overwhelmingly covetable. As well as showcasing editors and models, but she also has an uncanny ability to capture supremely dressed passersby.

The above image of a casually sporty but chic model particularly caught our eye this morning. We have been ogling over this offbeat, urban sports luxe vibe all morning and so we just had to show you this ingenious combo.

And if you dig this style as much as us then why not achieve the look at a fraction of the effort and cost? Simply click below to access our outlet.

Achieve the look here

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RESIDENT BLOGGER: SOPHIE MAYANNE GETS ARTY

We love hearing about the new and creative ways you ace customers wear our collection of cool graphic tees. Not just for men, our range also fit women impeccably as a boyfriend tee. The loose, comfort fit lends a new dynamic to nonchalant chic to a contemporary wardrobe and here’s the proof, courtesy of our lovely resident blogger Sophie Mayanne.

‘Get Arty with Arteecollage’, by Sophie Mayanne 

As an artistic individual I’m continually inspired by the world around me – events, music, arts and culture, but my inspiration is primarily fuelled by the world of fashion – the new and innovative designs that clothing outlets, fashion brands and designers create on a daily basis.

Recently, something new – something I could not resist – caught my eye: the Arteecollage Graphic Tee.

A collection of soft, neutral colours infused into a graphic illustration, detailed and beautiful in its design, this t-shirt has the capacity to reflect any creative personality or individual. Universal and versatile, this Arteecollage printed T-shirt offers a multitude of styling opportunities.

I personally choose to wear my t-shirt on a Sunday because, being made of modal fabric, the t-shirt offers comfort and ease for long-day visits to galleries or submerging myself in my artwork.

But don’t fret if you don’t define yourself as artistic because, styled alongside Arteecollage’s modal leggings and a pair of high tops, you’ve hit that perfect urban street-chic.  Alternatively, for a more polished look, combine the t-shirt with a high-waisted skirt or tailored shorts for the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your individual style at work whilst still adhering to rules.

Arteecollage add new designers to their collection frequently, and have even recently offered the chance for the public to design a new graphic t-shirt – the designs are sure to be must have items in your wardrobe.

An added initiative to buy the Arteecollage graphic tee is the fact it sells from £9.50 – a wallet friendly price. So get arty with Arteecollage and inspire your wardrobe, yourself and the world around you with an Arteecollage printed tee!

- Sophie Mayanne

To view the rest of Sophie’s blog, click here

SPANKING NEW MUSIC MONDAY: JESSIE WARRE & BENZEL

For Jessie Ware, “If You Love Me” is a return to the roots of her career by teaming up with burgeoning producers. This collaboration with Japanese teenagers BenZel is a cover of a song by 1990s R&B group Brownstone. The track, of the same name as the original, has been reworked with a jittery beat that resembles those iconic Ware tones that are oh so evident in SBTRKT’s debut album.

Here Ware is the driving force of the track and this version pushes Ware’s commanding vocal to the forefront, instead of focusing on harmonies. This is the winning, soulful combination that we have grown to love from Miss Ware and is the chief reason as to why she should have won that Mercury award earlier this month.

The video is kaleidoscopic, featuring conflicting colours with vibrancy of many shades. Indeed we’re so enraptured by the morphing colours that we cannot help but get inspired by these graphics as designs for our next collection of graphic tees!

Enjoy the listen.

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