Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Lacroix Designs Desigual


Hot off the press is that Christian Lacroix is currently working with the Desigual designer team in Barcelona on the Autumn Winter 2011 collection.

Christian Lacroix, the renowned French fashion designer, is known for his opulent, fantasy creations with references to historical costumes and clothing, along with inspirations taken from diverse cultures.

This seems the perfect collaboration because of his love for hot colours and use of experimental and contrasting fabrics.

ColourfulFashion can't wait to see the result of Desigual/Lacroix marriage and to see how Lacroix's extravagant creativity can be designed into a very wearable but individual Desigual collection. Bring on next winter!

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Hot Coats for Cold Days!




The leaves are starting to fall and so is the temperature. Now is the time we start to think about all those winter essentials that will see us through those chilly months. But whilst we prepare to face the wind, rain and snow, there has to be a modicum of style. Piling on the layers can still look flattering with a few wise purchases.

A massive trend this winter is the military coat. Look out for epaulettes on the shoulders and military detailing on the front of the jackets, like the Cream Mary Coat. Trench coats are also big and we love the Mamatayoe Black Petchuli Trench Coat, with its simple styling and just a flash of colour on one sleeve.

If you're looking for a dress coat which will shrug off those winter blues, no-one does it better than Desigual with their brilliant palette of colours and textures. The Desigual coats are made with a patchwork of different luxurious fabrics like the Desigual Polish coat which is a real head turner.

For a more casual country look, the cropped tweed jackets worn with a pair of jeans is a key trend for the Autumn and we like this black cropped tweed jacket.

If you're looking for something a bit different and a bit of fun, printed jacket are can be a little bit different. If you're venturing onto the ski slopes this winter, there are some great apres ski jackets from Critical Mass like the Winter Burst or leopard print Whiskers jackets.

Saturday, 12 June 2010

Take 5 Dresses - No. 5

Cream Coral Amazone Dress

Look pretty in pink in this charming Cream dress trimmed with crochet. Good to see crochet has made a comeback this summer.


Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Take Five Dresses - No. 3


Angeleye Red Rose & Zip Dress £29.50

Go floral in this pretty Angeleye dress. A bold print which would look stunning with a big hat and heels.

Monday, 7 June 2010

Take Five Dresses - No. 2


Cream Black Grecian Hebe Dress £79.95

Hebe was the Greek Goddess of Youth and the sleek and simple line of this dress is certainly youthful. This dress can be dressed up or down with heels or a pair of slave sandals and a simple antiqued gold necklace.

Sunday, 6 June 2010

Take Five Dresses - No. 1



June sees the start of a wonderful array of truely British summer events like Royal Ascot, Henley Regatta, the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, not to mention a plethora of weddings ... but oh what to wear?!

Over the next week, we will give you our top five dresses that don't have to cost a fortune from our new fashion ranges including Angeleye, Cream and Darling.


Angeleye Dusky Pink Wave Frill Dress £39.95
This simple short dress looks fantastic dressed up with a pair of high heels and a glamorous hat.