Tue 29 May 2012
Friday marked the launch of the Amy Childs collection in Lipsy Bluewater! The collection is already on the Lipsy website but the Lipsy girls were really excited to not only see the collection in all its glory but also to meet the super gorgeous designer Miss Amy Childs herself!
Amy was everything you'd expect (and just like her collection) super stylish and glam! Rocking 5 dresses from her collection with real killer heels everyone couldn't help but stare! The paparazzi turned out in force as did Amy's very loyal fans, keen to snap up the collection and get a photo with the star.
Three very lucky Lipsy Facebook competition winners also got VIP access to meet Amy and an exclusive goodybag. Georgina and Sophie were first in the queue to meet Amy!
Make sure you like Lipsy on Facebook to be in with a chance on winning the next competition!
You can shop Amy's collection here.
Wed 25 Apr 2012
We may still be waiting on the sun arriving this summer but it's heating up on the fashion front with Tropical fever - the latest trend to land at Lipsy! From D&G to Salvatore Ferragmo the catwalks were crammed with tropical inspired looks.
Tropical fever is infused with punchy, bold prints and adorned with luxe embellishment in scorching shades of summer - think vibrant oranges, pinks and purples.
The panelled bodycon bandeau dress has already been spotted on Tulisa and is perfect to party away those long warm summer nights in style.
For more tropical inspiration click here.
Fri 13 Apr 2012
Wake up to the latest trend to land at Lipsy - Amazon Sunrise! This collection is packed with statement embellishment and bold colours in bodycon and is the perfect refreshment to boho Summer style.
As the sun rises picture glistening metallic embellishment and figure hugging bodycon dresses, this trend is for those looking for statement style. The hero piece has to be one of the gorgeous bralettes - a key shape of the season. Team with a simple skirt for instant WOW.
Shop the trend here.
Tue 27 Mar 2012
Lipsy are proud to present Millie Mackintosh for Lipsy VIP! Lipsy VIP is a collection of limited edition dresses that are that extra bit special and perfect for occasions (or red carpets). The collection features stunning thigh-splitting gowns and strapless princess style party dresses in hot pinks and subtle champagne hues.
Millie looks gorgeous modelling the collection - it's difficult to pick a favourite! Take a look at some of the dresses below and make sure you check out the behind the scenes photos and watch the video to see the gorgeous dresses and Millie in more detail.
Mid shoot we spoke to Millie to find out her take on this season's fashion, getting ready for a night out and to find out the goss with her and celebrity beau Professor Green...
If you had to pick one favourite dress from the VIP collection which would it be?
I love the ruffle front pink/nude dress with embellishment at the waist. As soon as I put it on it hugged my body in all the right places, it's exactly the type of colour that I usually go for and I instantly felt sexy and glam in it.
Are you more of a high street or designer girl?
I normally team my designer accessories, like shoes and handbags with high street clothing. I always get complemented on my Lipsy knitwear.
How many Lipsy dresses do you own?
Too many to fit in my wardrobe!
How long does it take you to get ready for a night out?
Usually an hour and a half. An hour to do my hair and then half an hour to do my make up. I'm quite organised, so I usually know before hand what I'm going to wear.
Does your boyfriend (Professor Green) prefer you dressed up or down?
If we're at home together he likes to see me casual with no make up. I'm usually in soft jeggings and a sexy loose knit. But if were going on a night out he likes to know that I've made the effort to look glam just for him.
Do you ever swap clothes with best friend Caggie Dunlop?
Yes, but I never get them back when she borrows them.
Does she have anything in her wardrobe you secretly covet?
Yes! All my clothes back. She also owns a pair of gorgeous neon heels that I would love to wear but she is a different size to me.
What's your favourite trend for S/S 12 and why?
70's bohemia, it's an effortless summer look that never goes out of style.
You're interning at a fashion magazine at the moment, is this a career path you'd like to continue on?
I'm enjoying it at the minute because I'm learning something new all the time. Whilst I'm learning I'm happy. But I'm not to sure what the future has instore at the moment.
Finally, why do you love Lipsy?
The brand always makes such great eveningwear and I love the exclusivity of the VIP collection - all of the dresses would be perfect for any red carpet event!
You can shop the Lipsy VIP collection here.
Thu 22 Mar 2012
The Lipsy mid season sale has begun! With many items up to half price now is most definitely the time to stock up on must have party dresses and cute daywear for the season ahead.
In a hurry? Then check out our top sale picks from going out dresses in bodycon (including the ruched club dress as spotted on Tulisa) to Spring wedges and easy to wear playsuits.
If you're on a budget then shop by price - £30 and under, £20 and under and for super bargains £10 and under.
Get sale shopping here now!
Tue 20 Mar 2012
A printed blouse paired with a printed skirt might not instantly spring to mind when thinking of what to wear, however this season the fashion pack not to mention lots of the catwalks (looking at you especially Jonathan Saunders and Dolce & Gabbana) have gone crazy for print on print!
If you want to break the rules and clash prints then go for printed leggings and wear with the leopard wedges and leopard across body bag. Or play it a bit safer and pick one printed statement piece such as the ultra gorgeous mirror ripple dress or the scarf print tunic dress - both are timeless and striking with their ultra flattering shapes and bold prints.
Shop Print Mania here.
Thu 15 Mar 2012
This season the most lust worthy dresses are created with decadent lace. Instantly adding an ultra girlie feel to your look, a lace dress is a must have this season.
The sumptuous fabric has an opulent past - once reserved for royalty and lavish events! Come the S/S 12 catwalks, the designers opted for block colour designs (we're especially loving blues and pinks) in thigh skimming lengths- perfect for teaming with heels to take you form day to night.
If a touch of lace sounds tempting then go for separates. Whether its skirts or tops you can build the trend easily into your Spring wardrobe now...
Wed 14 Mar 2012
Colour explosions are so hot right now - being bold and bright is a sure fire way to stand out and earn your style credentials.Think statement rainbow brights for the ultimate colour crush. Whether you're a super girlie pink fan or more of a bold blue type of girl then this trend has it covered.
Kim Kardashian looks Summer ready in coral, get her look by teaming a figure hugging dress with a new season bag.
Moving onto bold blue Katy Perry works this head toe look perfectly - blue hair optional! Steal her figure hugging style by teaming a pencil skirt with blue heels.
Fashion fave Olivia Palmero looks cute in canary yellow, work the colour easily into your wardrobe with the lace day dress.
Shop all the colours of the rainbow here.
Thu 08 Mar 2012
As mid March approaches it's safe to say Spring has most definitely sprung! This season's catwalk collections were a mixed bunch with floral inspired prints, embellishments and petal style scalloped edging from Sonia Rykiel, Christopher Kane and Prada to name but a few...
Our pick of the crop includes easy to wear day styles from cute culottes to fun floral playsuits that will brighten up your Spring look! When the sun goes down stay in full bloom with beautiful bodycon dresses; for the perfect cocktail style opt for a subtle print finished with a waist bow or go bold with a tropical flower print dress - perfect for a night out with the girls!
Shop the floral look here.
Tue 06 Mar 2012
Last week 3 lucky Lipsy and Pixie Lott fans won the chance to meet Pixie and go on a mini Lipsy shopping spree in London! It all started at Lipsy HQ - the girls came to meet up before being taken to a secret location to meet their pop idol. At the last minute the venue was revealed... the amazing Westfield Shopping centre! The Lipsy Westfield store was closed to give the girls the ultimate VIP experience with Pixie and to shop in style.
Next it was time for photos, questions and of course PLENTY of autographs, from CD's to posters and even a photoframe - Adele, Ellie and Gemma most definitely had come prepared! Pixie was on hand to give styling advice to the girls to help them spend their £100 giftcard. In the end the girls picked some amazing new S/S 12 pieces including the beaded collar shirt and the animal body.
Pixie even fitted in time for a spot of shopping; opting for the gorgeous tape pocket jumper - the perfect Spring jumper!
To keep up to date with Lipsy's amazing competitions head over to the Lipsy Facebook page.
Mon 05 Mar 2012
This Spring the Miami look is so on trend! Home of the vibrant South Beach and gorgeous art deco 50's style, it's no wonder Miami style is so hot. In keeping with the city's exciting style, the Miami range is packed with punchy prints and vibrant colours with a hint of fifties glamour.
Mix statement separates such as the tropical one shoulder top with simple shorts or be bold with the floral printed playsuit - perfect for throwing over a bikini on holiday or for instant relaxed everyday summer style.
When it comes to accessories colour is king! Get a major style crush with colour pop bags and heels to complete the Miami look.
Fri 24 Feb 2012
As London Fashion week drew to a close and the fashion pack moved onto Milan it was time for pop (and rock) royalty to descend on the capital for The Brit awards! Two of the Lipsy girls were very lucky enough to go along and even managed to join the celebs on record label Universal's after party boat - dressed in Lipsy of course! The girls opted for two very different but equally amazing dresses; the black classic texture bodycon and the Hedonia puff dress.
The ceremony itself was jam packed with performances from lots of British and international favourites. The highlights had to be Adele and Rihanna; both had the crowd on their feet including the Lipsy girls and Florence Welsh, who was spotted dancing (like crazy) with her friends close to the stage during Rihanna's AMAZING 'We Found Love' performance! There was definitely a friendly vibe in the air as Jessie J rushed to congratulate Ed Sheernan after he won Best Britisih Break Through Act despite Jessie J being nominated too!
When it came to the dresses, it was all about full length! With Kylie, Florence, Adele, Jessie J and Nicole Scherzinger all opting for this ultra glam style. Jade from Little Mix also looked cute wearing a Lipsy Spring must-have; the boucle suit.
Now to the ultimate fashion parade - The Oscars...
Thu 23 Feb 2012
The capital was even more of a fashion frenzy than usual this week with London Fashion Week taking over! The cobbles of Somerset House (home to LFW) were awash with fashion journalists, designers, bloggers and of course some very stylish celebs! It may have been raining over the weekend but it didn't put a dampener on some of the super cool outfits on show - queue lashings of colour with bold and bright dresses and colour pop bags!
We spotted American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Olivia Palmero, Alexa Chung, Jameela Jamil, Nicola Roberts and our friend Pixie Lott stepping in and out of shows! If you're schedule is as hectic as theirs then shop the London Fashion Week edit - a rundown of the key essentials to stay stylish and take you from day to night this season.
The boucle suit is a soon to be Spring staple, with Rochelle from The Saturdays and Jade from Little Mix already stepping out in this chic Lipsy beauty! For catwalk inspiration we love how Rose Byrne has clashed her classic suit with a colour pop bag!
A blazer is the backbone in every fashionistas working wardrobe however this season it's reworked with a flash of colour - we love how how Olivia Palmero wears hers!
The fashion pack are known for their love of black but the girls at the Marchesa front row (Petra Nemcova, and Bar Rafeali to name but a few!) looked stunning and really stood out with their block colour dresses in bold jewel tones.
Shop the Fashion Week essentials edit here.
Fri 03 Jun 2011
Turn Up The Heat
Kim Kardashian is famous for her curves, her LA style and her sexy smile. You can turn up the heat this summer in true Lipsy fashion and bag the hottest dresses for your cool A-List party destinations. Rock Kim's LA IT girl style with our show stopping bodycon and bandeau dresses. From LBD's to sassy pink cut out numbers you'll have all eyes on you from the moment you arrive at the party.
Let your dress work for you and keep this look to the point. Choose a bitter sweet buy with Candi Loves Puff Sleeve Dress at £55 and be a fashion dare devil. It's a girly look with a naughty twist to show off your figure in all the right places.
If living on the edge of fashion is more your style then you'll like the risk factor the Quontum Mesh Strappy Back Dress £58.00 has to offer. It's bondage at its best with a chic approach to master summertime dressing. Lipsy's VIP Bodice Bandeau Tulle Dress at £145 is a sophisticated alternative to make a star studded statement, celebrity style.
Pixie for Lipsy's party pick is for the bold sexy fashionista. Wear Pixie's LA red carpet look and get an instant outfit with this Asymmetric Bandeau Dress at £60. Team with our Lipsy Diamante Heart Charm Bracelet for £12 to make a strong impact. Shop these hot looks til you drop, up until 9pm today and you can get your Lipsy bandeau style delivered tomorrow for a weekend of unforgettable flirty fun!
Wed 20 Apr 2011
Embrace your curves and flaunt your figure in our hottest Lipsy partywear pieces now available up to a size 18. No excuses not to get out there and shine - stick to what suits your body shape and you can't go wrong!
Here's a few helpful hints to point you in the right direction on dressing for your body shape.
Which bodyshape are you?
Pear shaped girls (wider bottom half, narrower shoulders and smaller bust) Best to go for dresses that follow your body but flare out at the lower half, good shapes are tulip and belted shift dresses, try our Cross Weave Halterneck or gorgeous Wrapover Frill Front Dress , hitched styles and bubble hem dresses make your lower half appear smaller too. For trousers stick to dark colours or wider legged trousers.
Pear shaped celebs include Jlo, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira and Eva Longoria.
Hourglass shaped girls (almost equally proportioned bust and hips size, well defined waist and shapely legs) Embrace those curves and choose dresses with well defined waists and with either a v-neck or scoop neckline. Get glammed up in our Pleated Fan Bust Dress or Chiffon draped panel dress, these stunning dresses will ensure you stand out on any occasion. Best trousers are boot cut, flared or flat front.
Hourglass shaped celebs include Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Kelly Brook and Mariah Carey.
Apple shaped girls (larger bust, broader shoulders, narrower hips and less well defined waist) Avoid deep plunging necklines, choose wrap dresses and skirts, tops with wider straps to give support, empire dresses and A-lines, stay away from tight trousers, printed and embellished tops. Go for our One Shoulder Side Embellished Dress if romance is the look you're after, this gorgeous one shoulder dress is the ideal party piece or try our Asymetric Hem Dress, a beautiful bandeau dress perfect for Summer evenings out.
Apple shaped celebs include Jennifer Hudson, America Ferrera, Drew Barrymore and Jessica Simpson.
Lipsy now stocks sizes 6-18 online. Shop the hottest styles now
Tue 12 Apr 2011
We're really excited about our L.A. Boutique - a place where fashionistas alike can purchase the hottest brands from across the pond. Our favourite celebrities, spotted out and about, can't seem to get enough of these hot designer brands. Now you can shop the virtual streets of L.A.
Shop Boulee - a collection of effortless yet versatile evening dress pieces. Rebel Yell - classic and whimsical in nature, reflecting the nostalgia of a childhood spent in the glory days of the late 70s and early 80s. Black Orchid - has become the must have jean of the moment with an ever increasing celeb following in a matter of months! E.vil - a range of tee shirts with crystallised skulls and peace signs for the rockers amongst you as well as cats and faces for the more girly look, real statement tops that make heads turn!
Shop all of L.A. Boutique here
Mon 13 Dec 2010
Get the look: X Factor finalists
X Factor girls all in Lipsy!
By the time this post goes live, we'll have our new X-Factor champion, but whoever takes the title, this year has been an overall winner in the style stakes (we're choosing to overlook Wagner).
The two gorgeous girls in the final couldn't have more opposing styles - Rebecca is all about Sixties' chic and girly pieces and Cher bold outfits with an urban edge - but they each own their individual looks.
As the singers have both been spotted shopping at Lipsy - Rebecca even modelled for us in Liverpool back in 2008 - we've played stylist to pick out pieces we think could make it into their wardrobes.
Cher
Cher in Lipsy Diamante Skull Hoodie - Buy now!
Cher may have seemed fragile at points throughout this year's show, but she's sure got a strong voice and fierce sense of fashion. A hip hop and rap girl at heart, she loves Eighties-inspired street style - think baggy, bright and bold.
The Miss Sixty tiger print top ticks all these boxes and would make for great day wear, teamed with skinny jeans or leggings and slouch boots. And the edgy chain print cowl neck top and tattoo rose vest would also suit her urban leanings.
For the evening, the sequin-detail stripe cropped top and Killah star-detail one-shoulder dress scream stand-out attitude, just like Cher, and would look fab paired with a tough cropped biker jacket.
And of course Miss Lloyd is rarely seen without an oversized statement bag on her shoulder, so the pink velour Lipsy charm bag would make the perfect accessory.
Rebecca
Rebecca's style is so classy that she seems to be from another era - Sixties' chic is the Liverpudlian lass all over.
Black and neutral shift dresses really suit her sleek look and our Pixie lace smock top, bow detail shift and pleated angle sleeve dress have that vintage vibe down to a tee.
When it comes to party-wear, Rebecca loves girly frills and cute bows, and the pretty pink studded bow detail dress and Ci Ci floral fringe dress would look stunning on her.
As retro-glamour leopard print is huge this season, no doubt we'll see Rebecca keeping warm in a must-have leopard print faux fur coat soon, and our leopard box clutch would help finish off the look in style.
Konnie loves Lipsy too!
Konnie Huq in Lipsy One-shoulder tulip skirt dress - Buy now!
Rebecca and Cher aren't the only X Factor stars to have shown a bit of love for Lipsy of late. The gorgeous Konnie Huq has been spotted in our
one-shoulder tulip skirt dress and wore the to our
embellished front strapless dress Pixie launch party back in September.
Mon 06 Dec 2010
Christmas gifts for Lipsy girls
With a selection of our favourite brands now available to buy on the website, as well as our trademark fabulous fashion pieces, www.lipsy.co.uk is bursting with great gift ideas for Christmas, whatever your budget.
Gifts for £40 and under
Looking for a special pressie for your bestie? We've got some great gifts to make her feel like a pampered princess. Our exclusive Lipsy fragrance will make her smell divine at those all-important Christmas parties, and with a 50ml stunning heart-shaped bottle for just £25, it'll leave you plenty of change to get the cocktails in!
If her perfume collection is already big enough, Disney Couture have some gorgeous jewellery sets that she can treasure forever - check out the magic castle set and Tinkerbell lantern set - and homebirds will love the cute and cosy David & Goliath PJ separates or Bedroom Athletics fur boots.
Gifts for £20 and under
If you've got a few friends to buy for, £20 is a good top-spend limit. For that you can pick up a 30ml bottle of Lipsy fragrance, just £18, or some party-perfect charm jewellery that they will want to wear there and then.
The tough-meets-girly velvet bow pearl necklace and ribbon chain charm bracelet will add interest to a classic LBD at festive fashion-offs. And Lipsy heart slippers are the perfect thing to soothe tired feet after a night on the dancefloor.
Gifts for £10 and under
Secret Santa set-ups are a great way to bring a bit of festive cheer to your office without putting you all out of pocket. Just draw names from a hat to find out who you need to buy a pressie for - £10 tops should make sure you have enough money left to bag that new Christmas party outfit.
The panther pendant and clover diamante necklaces are real bargains at £10 each, and our pink diamante tweezer and curler set and diamante make-up brush will add a bit of bling to any bedroom, making it look like you've spent much more than a tenner. They make great stocking fillers too.
And not forgetting about yours truly, with our 'e-mail a friend' button on every item, it's never been easier to make sure you get what you want for Christmas. Happy shopping!
Tue 23 Nov 2010
Dresses to invest in
Christmas dos offer the perfect excuse to invest in a couple of new dresses, but shop smartly now and you could be wearing your new party-perfect pieces well into next year.
We take a peek at the looks that are going to be big for s/s11 to help you pick the dresses worth investing in.
Animal print
Christopher Bailey paired slinky leopard print party dresses with tough biker jackets for Burberry Prorsum's s/s11 shows - the perfect way to keep your wild-side alive when it's too warm to wear your favourite leopard faux fur coat.
Invest in Pixie's favourite lace panel animal print shift dress or the super-sexy animal print ruched dress.
Lace detailing
While Christopher Kane and Erdem brightened up lace for s/s11 with neon brights, red and whites, black dresses with lace detailing are still very much in abundance in next year's hottest collections, with Karl Lagerfeld just one of the major fashion forces championing the dramatic look.
Invest in the Lipsy lace panelled dress, Pixie lace top smock dress or the Pixie low-back lace dress - backless dresses only add to the drama of this look.
1960s shifts
1960s styles are huge at the moment and will remain equally influential in 2011. Follow in the footsteps of Alexa Chung and create cute outfits with shift dresses, Peter Pan collars and Mary Janes - the perfect look to take you from day to night.
Invest in the bow detail shift or the beaded bow neckline shift for versatile style.
Maxi dresses
Long dresses of the floaty and floral variety brought the 1970s boho look to the catwalks of D&G, Matthew Williamson and Erdem at s/s11 Fashion Weeks. Column dresses in minimal black and neutrals will also form the basis of on-trend looks well into next season.
Invest in the VIP printed beaded maxi dress, the perfect affordable alternative to designer dresses, or the elegant cross-over bust embellished or one shoulder beaded maxis.
Mon 08 Nov 2010
New season VIP collection is here
Just in time for the Christmas party season, our new VIP collection has arrived to ensure that you stand out from the crowd.
Made up of five stunning styles, there's a limited-edition party dress to suit every fashion direction.
The halterneck mesh cut-out dress is fun and flirty - a great figure-flatterer. Or if you're looking for an alternative to mini cocktail styles, go for the printed maxi dress with open leg and back detail - subtly sexy in a season-essential style.
Of course, it wouldn't be party season without a LBD or two, and our embellished strapless and flower corsage black dresses are timeless party classics, given modern twists with delicate detailing.
Work your VIP look with big hair, body shimmer and false eyelashes to ensure that you make a real impact at those Christmas and New Year parties.
Get them before they're gone!
Mon 11 Oct 2010
Because we know you love a bargain, we've reduced some of our party-perfect dresses by £15! You can't beat that feeling of hitting the town in a brand new outfit that screams star style, so update your wardrobe with one of these stunning pieces:
The perfect clubbing dress - An eye-catching graphic print will guarantee you the attention you deserve on that big night out. And our figure-hugging bandeau dress in 'Krypotonite' print could make you feel like a superhero on the dance floor...
The perfect cocktail dress - The one-shoulder lace detail layered dress is slinky and sophisticated - ideal for a romantic dinner date or drinks with the girls. Those cheeky hints of lace are subtle but sexy.
The perfect little black dress - If you're looking for a timeless investment piece that you can dress up or down, you can't go wrong with a LBD. The Lipsy bow detail shift dress is perfect for that 'it's just something I threw together' boho vibe.
The perfect day-to-night dress - Go from day-to-night with effortless style in this versatile ladylike number. Pair the pretty frill front chiffon dress with a cute cardi, tights and boots in the day, and glam up with killer heels, sheers and stacked bangles for an evening out.
Fri 01 Oct 2010
Mollie King wears Lipsy in LA
Mollie King was spotted wearing her favourite Lipsy pieces in LA as The Saturdays shot the video for their new single 'Higher' last month.
The girls enjoyed some fun in the sun before getting down to the hard work, indulging in some retail therapy, biking and blading at celeb hotspot Venice Beach, and eating out USA-style - pancakes and maple syrup for breakfast anyone?
Marvin, from JLS, flew out to join girlfriend Rochelle on the trip and will no doubt have been caught on camera by the ever-present film crew of The Saturdays' new ITV2 reality TV series 24/7. We must admit that we're totally addicted to this already - the girls have so much fun, and always do it in style!
In true sun-seeker fashion, Mollie wore our failsafe LWD - the ric rac bow dress - on the beach, and accessorised with her favourite straw hat and a skinny tan belt. Such a cute rollerblading outfit - and with the dress now in the sale for just £30, you can get her look at half the price!
The blonde singer even looked good at the airport, pairing a rock chic vest top with skinny jeans, heeled sandals and our waterfall zipped front jacket. Now that's what we call travelling in style.
Thu 30 Sep 2010
Frassy's fashion masterclass
Fashion blogger Audrey Leighton, aka Frassy, has been featured in Vogue, Elle and Grazia, to name but a few fashion bibles, and is constantly snapped by the best street style photographers. Here she tells Lipsy what she'll be wearing in the new season and how she stamps her own unique style on every outfit she puts together.
What's hot
Comfy layering, the standard military-inspired boots and marl grey are the kind of staples that stay loyal to every autumn/winter season. But what's exciting is the surge of tempting new trends coming our way: crisp and clean styles are emerging as the must-have looks.
I'll be adapting Dizzee's mantra, "Fix Up, Look Sharp", by investing in these a/w trends:
The print: Think Blondie in New York circa 1960s - coloured lips and a fiery feline print. Invest in a leopard-print coat or on an oversized animal-print scarf - yum.
The colour: Who needs a Valentine in February with red - this season's hot-as-passion it-colour. I'm coveting a blood-red woolly bandeau dress to pair with slouchy leathers and vintage blazers.
The coat: Consider the overcoat. Oversized, deliciously baggy, the king of all coats and one you can lose your limbs in. As for colour, I'll be headed neutral-way; camel, taupe, sand or military green.
The socks: Ah, the poor sock, an often-neglected ensemble component. Pull them up, past kneesville, or all the way to thighland. The bigger, bulkier and woollier, the better.
Own your look
In fashion, it's important to own your look - have a unique take on a trend and an original twist on an outfit.
I almost always embellish my looks with the magic of accessorises. I usually wear something on my head, from hats (oh how I love hats) to headbands, a big backcombed bun or even just an extra-large feather to pin to my ponytail.
Finger bling is another trusty trick: Spice up those paws with a selection of rings. The beauty of rings is that, unlike other jewellery, you can never wear too many.
Nails have also become a big deal trend of late, and it looks like painted paws is a look that's here to stay. Channel Katy Perry and visualise your nails as miniature canvases. Be artistic; from polka dots, through decals, to the Minx nail craze.
Finally, let me introduce you to my best friend: the blazer - they go with everything! Snap up crazy-print styles plus a couple of classics (navy, black, cream) and wear them over any outfit - from a maxi to a mini to a band tee and shorts. Call me old-fashioned, but a little casual tailoring goes a long, long way outfit-wise.
My Lipsy Picks
My Lipsy trend tips for a/w? Grey, embellishment, drape-detail and asymmetric styles. I'm currently coveting these beauties:
Embellished maxi dress - Perfect with a blazer and oversized scarf for transitional season dressing.
Embellished shoulder drape dress - I'd pair this beauty with black towering platforms and a long silk kimono.
Embellished one-shoulder mesh dress - I am dying to wear a dress like this for my 21st birthday party, with an abundance of lavish cocktail rings and a pink bob wig.
Asymmetric jersey mini dress - With a black turban headband and smoky eye makeup, this would scream Catherine Baba - my all time fashion icon.
One-shoulder drape dress - Delicious colour, beautiful tailoring- I'd add one of my Moschino belts, a pair of ridiculously high heels & a dark blazer to create a Frassy-Lipsy ensemble.
For more from Frassy, visit her uber-cool blog www.befrassy.com.
Wed 29 Sep 2010
Shop the new Pixie collection now!
Following the success of her best-selling debut fashion ranges earlier this year, Pixie is back with her a/w collection, exclusive to Lipsy! "I'm having such great fun turning my style ideas into an actual fashion range so am really excited to be launching my second collection," Pixie says."This time I've taken style inspiration from some of my favourite style icons like Briget Bardot and Edie Sedgwick and what I love to wear out with my friends."
The 25-piece collection is again made up of two distinct ranges, this time 'Pixie Rocks' and 'Pixie Party'. And judging by the success of her s/s10 party dresses, you'll be pleased to know that there are loads more night-out pieces to choose from! In-keeping with this season's top catwalk styles, Pixie has kept the colour palette in her collection simple, with intricate detailing adding interest.
Pixie Rocks
Pixie Rocks is the perfect capsule wardrobe for those who love their look tough but trend-led: The studded biker and shaggy fur jacket will reinvent any outfit, and stud, lace and chain embellishments add edge to some party-perfect pieces. Our favourites from the range have to be the vintage-style sequin crop top, chain-detail halter and sexy black lace playsuit. There are some fab chiffon and lace day dresses too - just add rock-star style with knee-highs, layered accessories and statement jacket!
Pixie Party
Whilst still drawing heavily on the classic style achieved with simple black and white pieces, Pixie Party injects a few wilder pieces into the collection with a fierce animal print bandeau number and a bold asymmetrical graphic print dress. Delicate embellishments, lace detail and drape and ruched effect make for some stunning LBDs - and LWDs - and the neutral and nude prom dresses will be just perfect for those Christmas parties!
Pixie's love of all things vintage has also been translated into the cream faux fur jacket, which would glam-up any outfit.
Style insider picks
We caught up with those in the industry know at our Pixie Press Day to find out which pieces the fashion professionals are lusting over from the new range:
Lottie Rose, freelance fashion assistant: I love the nude feather-detail dress from Pixie Party and the jumpsuit and cropped sequin top from Pixie Rocks - I'd wear the top with high-waisted shorts.
Natasha Guiotto, fashion assistant, Cosmopoliton: The Pixie Rocks range is more my style - I really like the leather jacket and fringing details.
Tor Brierley, fashion blogger: I love the lace-up black bodycon dress and the fur jackets. It's really good quality faux fur.
Charlotte Pennington, fashion manager, Cosmopoliton: The cream and black shift dress is lovely. I'd wear it with leggings and heels.
Kat Perriam, clubbing editor @ ibizacalling.com: I love the Pixie Rocks range, especially the studded leather jacket which would be the perfect piece to add edge to a cute little dress.
Victoria Pindar, sales executive, Cosmopolitan: My favourite piece is the bandeau animal-print dress, which I'd wear with killer heels and a faux fur jacket.
Shop Pixie Lott's new a/w collection now.
Tue 28 Sep 2010
Lipsy magazine - The Fashion Issue
We use fashion magazines as our bibles, dictionaries and even self-help guides here at Lipsy HQ - we love 'em! So much so, in fact, that we created our own. And after the success of our debut s/s edition, we're back with the second installment - The Fashion Issue.
Get insider info on all our top a/w trends, as well as Pixie's new collection, and find out how to dress like a celeb with our guide to getting the A-List look - watch out Cheryl, Olivia and Katy!
And the celeb-fest doesn't stop there. The Fashion Issue also includes an exclusive interview with Pixie and Kelly Rowland and some fab photos of other fashion-forward celebs spotted in Lipsy.
The mag, which includes a 10% discount code for all readers, will go out with orders and is also available in-store and as an online digital edition. Oh, and did we mention, it's totally free! Love it.
Wed 22 Sep 2010
It's Pixie Lott week on Facebook!
To celebrate the launch of Pixie Lott's exclusive a/w10 collection for Lipsy, which launches 28 September, we're running a week full of Pixie-related competitions on our Facebook page!
Starting off the giveaway-frenzy, we're offering you the chance to
win one of three Pixie albums, signed by the songstress herself, on
Wednesday 22 September. Then on Thursday you could win an item of your
choice from the new Pixie collection - we can't wait for you to see it
-, on Friday we'll be giving away three pairs of tickets to meet Pixie
at our exclusive a/w collection launch party, and there are yet more
prizes up for grabs on Monday and Tuesday!
Check out the Lipsy Facebook page for
details of how to enter the daily competitions and keep checking back
to Lipsy.co.uk to be the first to snap up items from Pixie's gorgeous
new collection - trust us, you're going to love it!
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Wed 22 Sep 2010
Pixie previews her new collection in Broken Arrow video
Channelling the 1970's boho vibe highlighted as one of this season's
top trends, Pixie Lott rocks a shaggy fur jacket from her a/w10 Lipsy
collection in the video for new single 'Broken Arrow'.
Taking design direction from the likes of Chanel, D&G and
Burberry Prorsum, Pixie's fantasy fur jacket is bang on trend and a
real statement piece. We're expecting it to fly to the top of our
best-seller list, so make sure to snap yours up quickly when the collection launches on 28 September!
Pixie continues with the 70's theme throughout the video, going for
gorgeous Hollywood glamour in a wide-brimmed floppy hat, pearl-detailed
black swing jacket and her favourite - the vintage cream shift dress.
As usual she gets the accessorises just right with over-the-knee socks
- we certainly haven't seen the last of this trend - and her trademark
layered jewellery.
There's also plenty of romantic nudes and chiffons on show,
in-fitting with the heartfelt nature of the ballad as well as the
season's most-hyped styles.
And with natural, glowing make-up and glossy hair, Pixie looks as
though she's walked straight off the a/w10 catwalks and into the video
shoot - truly a girl with her finger on the fashion and beauty pulse!
Broken Arrow is out on 11 October, ahead of the release of the
re-packaged edition of Pixie's hit debut album 'Turn It Up (Louder)' -
can't wait for this! Oh, and our favourite pop princess has been
nominated in the Best Female Artist category for the 2010 BT Digital Music Awards, so don't forget to vote!
Wed 21 Jul 2010
New season style: Enchantment
We know it's only July but the fashion world is always one step ahead, and the prospect of autumn doesn't seem quite so bad now we've seen the fabulous new season styles coming our way.
As championed on the catwalks, autumn/winter looks move towards a more muted colour palette to create soft, vintage-inspired pieces in floaty materials that can only be described as enchanting.
Fairytale frocks
Developing the fashion story from spring/summer, romantic maxi styles and 1950s full skirts remain key, with Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren among the designers to showcase flowing sheer and chiffon pieces at London Fashion Week.
Wear our asymmetric frill maxi dress with must-have clogs and loose, messy hair for new season sophistication.
Lovely in lace
Valentino, Christopher Kane and D&G prove that lace also remains important in a/w, going gothic with statement black lace dresses.
"Black lace paneling and edging make for a more grown-up lingerie feel this season," say the Lipsy design team. "The mood is prim with a hint of gothic fairytale".
Try our lace bow playsuit and tiered lace drop hem top for a wearable take on the trend and look out for Pixie Lott's new lace designs in her upcoming collection.
A feminine feel
For day-to-night looks, fun and feminine details make this trend a girly girl's dream, with photographic florals, beautiful bows and romantic ruffles heading our way.
The sculpture cap sleeve dress is a real go-to number and the studded bow detail bustier and double panel bow dress combine cuteness and sophistication for a look that's truly irresistible.
Rather than statement jewels, this season we'll see more subtle embellishments, perfect for pretty, girly glamour. Beads are "sprinkled and much more pretty, clustered and delicate for a look that's set to continue through a/w", say our design experts.
Finishing touches
So, what do we need to perfect the enchantment look? Judging by new season previews, the corsage continues to reign supreme, and ballet pumps, a nude leather bag and bow-detail belt are all must-have items.
Wed 21 Jul 2010
New season style: Enchantment
We know it's only July but the fashion world is always one step ahead, and the prospect of autumn doesn't seem quite so bad now we've seen the fabulous new season styles coming our way.
As championed on the catwalks, autumn/winter looks move towards a more muted colour palette to create soft, vintage-inspired pieces in floaty materials that can only be described as enchanting.
Fairytale frocks
Developing the fashion story from spring/summer, romantic maxi styles and 1950s full skirts remain key, with Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren among the designers to showcase flowing sheer and chiffon pieces at London Fashion Week.
Wear our asymmetric frill maxi dress with must-have clogs and loose, messy hair for new season sophistication.
Lovely in lace
Valentino, Christopher Kane and D&G prove that lace also remains important in a/w, going gothic with statement black lace dresses.
"Black lace paneling and edging make for a more grown-up lingerie feel this season," say the Lipsy design team. "The mood is prim with a hint of gothic fairytale".
Try our lace bow playsuit and tiered lace drop hem top for a wearable take on the trend and look out for Pixie Lott's new lace designs in her upcoming collection.
A feminine feel
For day-to-night looks, fun and feminine details make this trend a girly girl's dream, with photographic florals, beautiful bows and romantic ruffles heading our way.
The sculpture cap sleeve dress is a real go-to number and the studded bow detail bustier and double panel bow dress combine cuteness and sophistication for a look that's truly irresistible.
Rather than statement jewels, this season we'll see more subtle embellishments, perfect for pretty, girly glamour. Beads are "sprinkled and much more pretty, clustered and delicate for a look that's set to continue through a/w", say our design experts.
Finishing touches
So, what do we need to perfect the enchantment look? Judging by new season previews, the corsage continues to reign supreme, and ballet pumps, a nude leather bag and bow-detail belt are all must-have items.
Wed 14 Jul 2010
Kimberly Wyatt introduces Lipsy watches
During the shoot we also managed to grab an exclusive interview with the star herself, which you can watch here:
As we kept spotting Kimberley Wyatt out and about in Lipsy, we knew that she would be the perfect ambassador for our new range - Lipsy watches!
Our party dresses are inspired (and in Pixie Lott's case, designed) by the celebs we love, and the same goes for our growing accessories line, so welcome on board Kim!
The former Pussycat Doll brings a fresh and fun rock-chic vibe to the collection -she says that in group she was the 'punk doll' - and loves mixing and matching looks and masculine and feminine pieces, as well as taking inspiration straight from the catwalk.
In her honour our watches range is edgy, diverse and trend-led with gorgeous charm bracelets and diamante bands, cool cuffs, bright chunky pieces and a whole lot of bling to help you make a style statement whatever you're wearing.
The shoot
As Kim's used to working with stunning stage sets when performing and working as a judge on Sky1's hit show Got to Dance, we chose a fun circus theme for our watches shoot and are so pleased with the end results. We just love how she adds rock chic edge to the pretty bandeau bustier dresses with a slick of red lippy, smokey eyes and fierce hair.
Wed 14 Jul 2010
Kimberly Wyatt introduces Lipsy watches
During the shoot we also managed to grab an exclusive interview with the star herself, which you can watch here:
As we kept spotting Kimberley Wyatt out and about in Lipsy, we knew that she would be the perfect ambassador for our new range - Lipsy watches!
Our party dresses are inspired (and in Pixie Lott's case, designed) by the celebs we love, and the same goes for our growing accessories line, so welcome on board Kim!
The former Pussycat Doll brings a fresh and fun rock-chic vibe to the collection -she says that in group she was the 'punk doll' - and loves mixing and matching looks and masculine and feminine pieces, as well as taking inspiration straight from the catwalk.
In her honour our watches range is edgy, diverse and trend-led with gorgeous charm bracelets and diamante bands, cool cuffs, bright chunky pieces and a whole lot of bling to help you make a style statement whatever you're wearing.
The shoot
As Kim's used to working with stunning stage sets when performing and working as a judge on Sky1's hit show Got to Dance, we chose a fun circus theme for our watches shoot and are so pleased with the end results. We just love how she adds rock chic edge to the pretty bandeau bustier dresses with a slick of red lippy, smokey eyes and fierce hair.
Thu 08 Jul 2010
Pixie Lott on her new collection, celebrity friends & plans for the summer
Congratulations on the success of your first collection with Lipsy. Are you happy with how the collection was went?
Yes I'm really happy with the success of the first collection. I think it's amazing to see girls out & about in my clothes. I was in Hyde Park at a Stevie Wonder concert the other day and I saw a girl in my Pom Pom dress and denim waistcoat, I went over to the girl and was like 'wow, you look amazing!' The girl was shocked, it was cool!
Is it strange to see other celebrities in your clothes?
I love it, and I think it's cool to see celebrities showing support towards celebrity clothing lines.
You performed at 'T4 on the Beach' on Sunday, how do you think the performance went? And who did you enjoy seeing at the festival?
T4 on the Beach was great, the crowd were lots of fun and I always enjoy watching Dizzee Rascal. Dizzee's was my favourite performance of the day.
You gave us our very first preview of one of the new pieces from you're A/W collection at T4 on the Beach and we loved it! The playsuit was gorgeous, when can we buy our own?
I absolutely love the playsuit from my new collection. The backless detailing is so sexy and the design allows me to dance & move around easily which is important for me when I'm performing on stage, I like to be comfortable in what I'm wearing. The studded detailing adds a great rock chic edge, and I added gold necklaces to accessorise. I wear chains with everything! The new collection is available at the end of September, I can't wait!
You were recently on a UK tour with Rihanna, how was it to support Rihanna? Were you nervous and did you get any good tips?
Yeah the tour was lots of fun! Rihanna is really friendly and a lovely girl, so I wasn't nervous I was more excited. Rihanna is talented and works very hard, it's paid off for her, so that has inspired me to work harder.
Have you made any celebrity friends whilst performing at the festivals this summer?
You get friendly with most of the artists as we're in the charts together and all tend to hang out together backstage at festivals, it's cool to hangout.
Who's the most famous person in your mobile phone?
Ahhh I'm not sure, I lose my phone a lot, let me see...(Pixie gets out her Blackberry)...I've got Chipmunk, Diana Vickers, Frankie & Rochelle from The Saturdays, Daniel & Natasha Bedingfield, Joe Jonas, Tinie Temper, Louise Spence, Marvin from JLS, Jason Derulo, and Professor Green but I lose my phone a lot so I've lost some numbers!
How was it working with Jason Derulo on your new album, we love him at Lipsy HQ, what's he like?
Jason Derulooooo! He's lovely, he's such a talented guy and very professional, I learnt a lot from him.
What are your plans for the summer?
Besides festivals, I'm going back to America to work and then I'm going on a girls holiday with friends.
Do you have any holiday essentials?
My holiday essentials are definitely sunscreen, my Raybans and my new Lipsy bikini's and Lipsy beach bag.
And what's your 2010 summer anthem?
It's got to be Jason Derulo Riding Solo, 'I'm putting on my shades to cover up my eyes...'
Thu 08 Jul 2010
Pixie Lott on her new collection, celebrity friends & plans for the summer
Congratulations on the success of your first collection with Lipsy. Are you happy with how the collection was went?
Yes I'm really happy with the success of the first collection. I think it's amazing to see girls out & about in my clothes. I was in Hyde Park at a Stevie Wonder concert the other day and I saw a girl in my Pom Pom dress and denim waistcoat, I went over to the girl and was like 'wow, you look amazing!' The girl was shocked, it was cool!
Is it strange to see other celebrities in your clothes?
I love it, and I think it's cool to see celebrities showing support towards celebrity clothing lines.
You performed at 'T4 on the Beach' on Sunday, how do you think the performance went? And who did you enjoy seeing at the festival?
T4 on the Beach was great, the crowd were lots of fun and I always enjoy watching Dizzee Rascal. Dizzee's was my favourite performance of the day.
You gave us our very first preview of one of the new pieces from you're A/W collection at T4 on the Beach and we loved it! The playsuit was gorgeous, when can we buy our own?
I absolutely love the playsuit from my new collection. The backless detailing is so sexy and the design allows me to dance & move around easily which is important for me when I'm performing on stage, I like to be comfortable in what I'm wearing. The studded detailing adds a great rock chic edge, and I added gold necklaces to accessorise. I wear chains with everything! The new collection is available at the end of September, I can't wait!
You were recently on a UK tour with Rihanna, how was it to support Rihanna? Were you nervous and did you get any good tips?
Yeah the tour was lots of fun! Rihanna is really friendly and a lovely girl, so I wasn't nervous I was more excited. Rihanna is talented and works very hard, it's paid off for her, so that has inspired me to work harder.
Have you made any celebrity friends whilst performing at the festivals this summer?
You get friendly with most of the artists as we're in the charts together and all tend to hang out together backstage at festivals, it's cool to hangout.
Who's the most famous person in your mobile phone?
Ahhh I'm not sure, I lose my phone a lot, let me see...(Pixie gets out her Blackberry)...I've got Chipmunk, Diana Vickers, Frankie & Rochelle from The Saturdays, Daniel & Natasha Bedingfield, Joe Jonas, Tinie Temper, Louise Spence, Marvin from JLS, Jason Derulo, and Professor Green but I lose my phone a lot so I've lost some numbers!
How was it working with Jason Derulo on your new album, we love him at Lipsy HQ, what's he like?
Jason Derulooooo! He's lovely, he's such a talented guy and very professional, I learnt a lot from him.
What are your plans for the summer?
Besides festivals, I'm going back to America to work and then I'm going on a girls holiday with friends.
Do you have any holiday essentials?
My holiday essentials are definitely sunscreen, my Raybans and my new Lipsy bikini's and Lipsy beach bag.
And what's your 2010 summer anthem?
It's got to be Jason Derulo Riding Solo, 'I'm putting on my shades to cover up my eyes...'
Wed 07 Jul 2010
Sneak peek of NEW Pixie Lott collection at T4 on the Beach
Pixie Lott gave fans a sneak peek of her new Lipsy collection at T4 on the Beach last weekend. Our favourite pop princess paired the black lace playsuit she's designed exclusively for Lipsy, featuring cute Eighties' bow detail, with layered necklaces and a Hawaiian garland to perform at the Weston-super-Mare festival.
Pixie sported her signature boho plaits and biker boots for a typically high-energy set, which saw her treat the crowd to hits such as Mama Do, Girls and Boys and Cry Me Out.
With Pixie's upcoming Lipsy collection available from late September, you don't have to wait long for the new looks. But if you really can't hang on, get similar star style by pairing a black lace dress with the Lipsy logo padlock necklace or bird layer necklace - now just £5 each - and Lipsy black wellies.
Wed 07 Jul 2010
Sneak peek of NEW Pixie Lott collection at T4 on the Beach
Pixie Lott gave fans a sneak peek of her new Lipsy collection at T4 on the Beach last weekend. Our favourite pop princess paired the black lace playsuit she's designed exclusively for Lipsy, featuring cute Eighties' bow detail, with layered necklaces and a Hawaiian garland to perform at the Weston-super-Mare festival.
Pixie sported her signature boho plaits and biker boots for a typically high-energy set, which saw her treat the crowd to hits such as Mama Do, Girls and Boys and Cry Me Out.
With Pixie's upcoming Lipsy collection available from late September, you don't have to wait long for the new looks. But if you really can't hang on, get similar star style by pairing a black lace dress with the Lipsy logo padlock necklace or bird layer necklace - now just £5 each - and Lipsy black wellies.
Mon 05 Jul 2010
US superstar Kelly Rowland chats to Lipsy!
How would you describe your style?
I'd describe my style as varied. I tend dress for my mood and love to vary my style from classy to edgy. I like to mix designer with high street brands. I love the British high street and love Lipsy; everyone has such great style in the UK.
What's your most extravagant fashion purchase?
I recently purchased a pair of shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte which are amazing, however they were rather expensive!
How long does it take you to get ready for a night out?
I normally take around 2 hours to get ready for a night out.
Do you have any fashion tips for Lipsy girls?
Always be comfortable in what you are wearing otherwise it will show.
Do you have any beauty tips for Lipsy girls?
I love false eyelashes and can't leave the house without a pair these days! They've turned into my must-have essential.
Favourite hangout?
When I'm over in the UK I like to party at Movida or Chinawhites.
What are you most looking forward to most this summer?
I'm really excited to travel this summer promoting my new single, 'Commander'.
What are your summer essentials?
I never travel without sunscreen or my bible.
If you weren't a famous singer, what would you be?
A teacher.
Do you have any tips for people you want to get into music?
My tip would be to just go for it, but be aware that the industry isn't as glamourous as it seems and there's a lot of hard work involved. If you want a career in music you have to really work for it and it will pay off in the end.
Do you have a message for the Lipsy girls?
My message for the Lipsy girls is to simply have fun! I don't over-think things in life and I always pray to keep my focus in life.
Tue 29 Jun 2010
Electrify your holiday wardrobe with scorching summer prints that will help you make a style statement. This season it's all about graphic and digital prints, adding a futuristic edge to summer party dresses. Chose from our favourite season-essential pieces:
Graphic
This summer's psychedelic digital prints, graphic florals and tropical colours make for the perfect holiday go-to dresses, taking you from beach-bar to club in stand-out style. Check out our one-shoulder slinky dress in vibrant, abstract print and the gorgeous beaded pocket bustier dress, updating the oversized floral trend. Or become a water goddess in the aqua-coloured strapless sweetheart dress - a great tan enhancer.
Animal Print
Wild-child animal print was championed at Clothes Show London's Fashion Theatre last weekend, underlining that this trend is here to stay for the summer. Try Pixie's strapless oversized animal print dress for pop-star style or go monochrome in the zebra print panel strapless dress, incorporating the underwear as outerwear look with pretty lace hem.
Sizzling Separates
With prints so bold, you only need one piece to make a statement, so create unique outfits with separates. Pair our graphic gathered panel skirt with a vest top - don't be afraid to clash prints - or wear the sequin print drop-hem vest with denim shorts - the perfect lo-fi look for festivals and Ibiza's top club nights.
Shop all summer prints now
Mon 28 Jun 2010
No doubt you've been saving your pennies for your summer holiday - we know we have - but now you can snap-up new outfits to take with you for half price, by shopping our summer sale!
Before heading to the beach, fill up your bargain animal-print beach bag with holiday essentials such as the glam Lipsy flip-flops - now £8 reduced from £15 - and the ring detail tropical bikini, £20 from £35. For variety, cover-up with the zebra ra-ra skirt for just £10!
Lounge in style as you prep for your big night out, in celeb-favourite Lipsy logowear such as the 'love Lipsy' pants and hoodie, now just £25 each.
And make a statement as you go from bar to club in a stunning party dress, as seen on the celebs! Pick up the Pixie lace bodice dress or Pixie studded skirt dress, both reduced to £35, or the VIP bandeau full skirt dress - as worn by The Saturdays' Mollie King! We've even thrown a few best-sellers in there: we're sure you'll be excited to know that our favourite LWD, the wrap-over ric rac dress, is now just £30!
Don't forget to check out our accessories too. We have some fab hobo bags, peep-toe shoes, chunky boho belts and charm bracelets in the sale to help you put the finishing touches to your holiday look.
Wed 23 Jun 2010
Get ready for another round of audible swooning, brooding looks and consuming vampire/werewolf lust, as Twilight Eclipse premieres next week! Being closet Twi-hards ourselves, we're getting a bit giggly about it already - we can't wait to see how Edward and Jacob deal with the murderous army of vampires who are indulging their blood lust in Seattle, or how the ultimate love triangle develops!
While we could talk about Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner all day - sometimes we do - we're also developing style crushes on the female stars of the Twilight saga.
Kristen Stewart has really come into her own in the style stakes. While always shimmering and sparkling on the red carpet, her look retains an underlying rock chic edge that was no doubt further inspired by her roll as American rocker Joan Jett in 'The Runaways' earlier this year.
The key to this look is all in the eclectic mixing and matching - be it textures, colours or materials - as well as the less-is-more approach to accessorising and beauty.
Pair our romantic lace body with the tiered mesh skirt and wear with black nail varnish for that glam vamp look. Or make a show-stopping statement in our tri-colour VIP bustier sequin dress, adding edge - Kristen doesn't like to look too prim and proper - with a messy up-do, chunky belt and strappy killer heels.
When it comes to off-duty style, R-Patz's real-life squeeze lives in vest tops and jeans, and has recently been spotted rocking the distressed and double denim trends, with dark shades to finish the lo-fi look.
Anna Kendrick - who plays Bella's friend Jessica Stanley - has also cropped up on our style radar, having been championed by fashion bible Vogue, and named as one of Glamour magazine's 'Faces to watch 2010'.
Anna seems to have two sides of her style personality - nailing classic Hollywood girly glamour in nude and cream fairytale frocks, but also showing that she's also a fun fashionista in colourful trend-led pieces. We love this cream feather bandeau dress and the fierce print on the red number proves that she's a bit of a wild child at heart. Get the look with our VIP sequin bust feather dress and the Pixie lace bodice dress.
Tue 22 Jun 2010
Tulisa and Rochelle wear Lipsy @ Isle of Wight Festival
Tulisa from N-Dubz and The Saturdays' Rochelle were both spotted in Lipsy as the Isle of Wight kicked off the summer festival season. Tulisa performed on the Big Top stage in the VIP bustier feather dress, while Rochelle toughened up our new one shoulder maxi dress with biker boots backstage.
Speaking before they made their festival debut, The Saturdays' laughed about having to get the ferry over to the island, rather than being flown in by VIP helicopter as headliner Jay-Z had. Rochelle also said that things between her and boyfriend - JLS's Marvin - are going so well that they're starting to look at houses together.
Other highlights from the sun-soaked celeb-fest, which saw Kate Moss let her hair down on a fairground ride and Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof catch up in a VIP beer garden, included Pink's high-energy acrobatic set and Kayne West's surprise guest appearance for 'Run This Town' with Jay-Z . Loved it!
Were you at the festival? Did you spot any other celebs in Lipsy? Let us know!
Mon 21 Jun 2010
A pretty prom dress is the obvious choice for a big night out or an important party, but which style do you choose to best suit your shape? Follow our style guide to find your perfect party dress.
Boyish:
If you're slender with a small bust and narrow hips, take a tip from Kristen Stewart's book and create a more feminine shape with texture and volume. Try our low back lace prom dress with netted skirt - now just £30 - or the Eighties-style bow-skirt dress with structured skirt.
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Big bust:
For support for larger busts, choose a dress with straps, as well as a plunging neckline or bustier style to show off your assets. Go for the embellished strap babydoll dress with gorgeous gathered bust detail, or the embellished harness dress with structured bustier cups.
Rounded tummy:
To cover those lumps and bumps, try chiffon numbers that will fall flatteringly over problem areas. The VIP wire-frill hem dress will draw attention away from your tummy to the structured skirt detail, while the light material of the jewelled gathered bust dress floats flatteringly from the beaded band down over your midriff.
Pear-shaped:
If you're pear shaped, make the most of your feminine curves by creating smooth lines over your lower half with block-coloured tulip-style skirts such as the beaded pleat skirt dress or strapless jewelled pocket dress. Or accentuate your womanly shape with a dress that nips in at the waist, such as the one-shoulder Grecian dress with waist band.
Wed 09 Jun 2010
Ibiza preview - where to party, what to wear
Kat Perriam, Lipsy girl and Clubbing Editor of IbizaCalling.com, previews the hottest club nights and summer trends to take you through the Ibiza party season.
Where to party
Last week saw Ibiza's biggest clubs open their doors for the season's launch parties - so what's new on the scene for 2010?
Over two days, Ibiza's longest-standing club Space hosted around 15,000 clubbers ready to see in the season in style. Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim and Groove Armada were among the DJs getting the crowd pumped and ready for the treats the club has in store, including new Wednesday party 'Kehakuma', and the return of famous daytime party 'We Love'.
Pacha, Ibiza town's most glamourous club, is one of the only places to stay open all year round, but the summer is when it really gets going. This year sees a new night from Chilean DJ Luciano - bringing a mystical blend of deep, latin techno to the club - and also welcomes the return of 'F*** Me I'm Famous', run by Ibiza's very own Posh & Becks, David & Cathy Guetta.
Over in San Antonio, Es Paradis is promising to make this year one of its best yet. With its decedent design and gorgeous gardens, it's the ideal spot for a night of hedonism and this summer not only sees the return of Hed Kandi, but also welcomes new nights such as 'GLAS' (Gay, Lesbian and Straight) - the perfect excuse to pull out all the stops and glam it up!
With the party calendar packed to bursting point for the next four months and a host of new parties popping up all over the island, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else this summer!
What to wear
Ibiza's lavish and carefree attitude means that when it comes to planning what to wear, there are no rules!
The opening parties always offer a good taste of what clubbers will be wearing later in the season and this year saw a mish-mash of styles, proving that Ibiza's boho look is still going strong. Think embellished dresses, aztec prints and lots of fringing and beading. Accessorise with ultra-cool gladiator sandals, headbands and bangles stacked high up the arm.
Lipsy's Ibiza essentials
Don't get on the plane without them!
Grecian goddess dress - Party in style at Ibiza's most glamourous clubs in this gorgeous Grecian dress from Pixie Lott's new collection (more stock to come later this month - reserve now).
Beach cover-up - Hop from beach to bar in this stylish sequin trim kaftan- perfect for frolicking on the beach and cocktails at the bar.
Denim short-shorts - A cute pair of denim hot pants will get you far in Ibiza - pair them with your bikini by day and stacked heels by night.
Wild-child bikini - Look effortlessly stylish as you soak up the Balearic sun with this halterneck zebra print bikini.
Tribal neckpiece - It's all about extravagant accessories and this multi-coin necklace will add instant boho bling.
Tue 08 Jun 2010
Our not-so-secret shoe obsession
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We have to admit it; here at Lipsy we're a little bit obsessed with shoes. It has to be killer heels at all times - well, perhaps not at festivals - and this season we're matching our footwear with our favourite trends.
We've got fierce studded heels to rock the biker trend, denim platforms for the Americana look and some gorgeous nude shoes to pair with floaty fairytale frocks. The pink strappy heels even incorporate the best of the boudoir trend - loving the bow detail and cross-over corset style.
Our black wedge wellies are also a must-have for the festival season - elongating those summer pins and helping you get a head above the rest!
But we have to say that we're most excited about our take on the shoe trend of the year - clogs! Following in the super-stylish footsteps of Alexa Chung, Chanel and Alexander Wang we've embraced the buckle and won't be taking these beauties off all summer!
Shop all shoes now.
Mon 07 Jun 2010
Trend alert: New season nudes
A girly-girl's dream, fairytale frocks are huge this season - a trend that started out on the catwalks. Valentino, Fendi and Dior were among the designers to champion nudes and sugar pinks as the colour palette of spring/summer, using sensual fabrics to create pretty pieces and texture to add interest.
Satins and chiffons and ruches and ruffles are key to this look, and a hint of the underwear as outerwear trend also goes a long way. Wear a nude corset with a ballerina skirt or go for the two-in-one look with the VIP sequin bust feather dress or jewelled vest dress. Go Grecian goddess in the jewelled chiffon dress or add instant romance in the candy pink jersey ruffle skirt.
Feminine details put the finishing touches to the trend, so look out for bling beading along with sequins and cute bows. The chiffon-beaded bandeau dress looks as delicate as candy floss, and our ribbon-toe strappy stilettos are the perfect on-trend shoe.
Keep make-up natural-looking with nude lips and subtly-highlighted cheeks, and accessorise with vintage charms.
Wed 02 Jun 2010
Inject some World Cup fever into your wardrobe
We don't know how it happened either, but somehow four years have passed since the last time we got to ogle WAG wardrobes at the World Cup, in Germany.
While some were hooked on every set-piece and penalty, we poured over the style details - from Victoria Beckham's sky-scraping stilettos to Cheryl Cole's teeny tiny shorts.
Now there's less than two weeks to go until it all kicks off again in Cape Town, and if you're anything like us you can't wait for the fashion parade - sorry; football tournament - to start.
Patriotic Lipsy girls will undoubtedly want to get into the spirit and show their support for their team. But how can you do it stylishly - and keep away from those unflattering, over-sized England shirts?
Luckily, Lipsy can help you bring a touch of WAG-style glamour to every game, even if you're just watching it at your local.
Take the sexily stylish Lipsy England vest. Wear it with a great pair of skinny jeans and some killer heels and you've got a look that wouldn't be out of place on David Beckham's arm. Or opt for the more dressed-down style of Carly Cole and go for simple England velour lounge pants and matching hoodie.
And if the mood takes you, you could keep it sexy like Abi Clancy - by wearing Lipsy's England shield vest with some denim shorts and some strappy peep-toed heels.
With this little squad in your wardrobe, you'll be helping to keep it 'the beautiful game'.
Shop here for more World Cup fashion.
Wed 26 May 2010
Sex and the City 2 - Get the looks
Not since the promise of a newly-buff Taylor Lautner peeling off his shirt in New Moon have we been so excited about a film. We can't wait to do a serious bit of style spotting and catch up with what our favourite NYC girls in SATC2 - two years is too long! But, while the outfits may be different, the fab four are steadfast in their signature styles.
Carrie
The ultimate fashionista, Carrie is always bang on trend and knows exactly how to add cute and girly edge to any outfit. She's loving LWDs and this season's pastel palette in the film - accessorising with summer bling. Go for Grecian chic with our chiffon tiered bandeau dress and Grecian knot hairband. Or pair the net ballerina skirt with a simple body or vest top. Accessorise with a charm bracelet, aviators and this season's 'it' shoe - the clog.
Samantha
Sexy and seductive, Samantha knows how to make the best of her body - by showing it off! It's got to be body-con for this look, and a whole lot of wild child animal print. Go for the figure-hugging ruched lace strappy dress, inspired by Samantha's favourite room - the boudoir - and accessorise with the ring handle snake clutch, hoop earrings and dark sunglasses. And get poolside Sam glam in the gold moulded twist detail bikini.
Charlotte
Ever the romantic, Charlotte's style says a lot about her personality, being timelessly chic and classically feminine. Go for playful prints, girly detail and Jackie O sunglasses. Our tipped ruffle shift dress has Charlotte written all over it, and paired with the bow detail tote bag would make for the perfect garden-party outfit. Oh, and don't forgot the pearls! We can see Charlotte covering up in the oh-so-cute pearl trim cardigan on summer nights.
Miranda
Sleek and sophisticated, Miranda knows what she wants and how to get it, and her style says as much. Pencil skirts, silk blouses and streamlined dresses, this is a straight-talking wardrobe! Team our appliqué lace bow blouse with the lace detail pencil skirt, wear with killer heels and cover up with this season's must-have jacket - the piped belted mac.
Our only qualm about the movie event of the year? Our local big screen doesn't serve Cosmopolitians. But we can't have it all now, can we, and there's always the DVD to watch with the girls...on repeat...
Wed 19 May 2010
Get up to £50 off VIP styles!
We all want to look like a VIP, but it's often difficult without a VIP pay packet. As we think Lipsy girls deserve to feel special, we've slashed the prices of our spring/summer VIP dresses so you can now look like a celeb for less!
If you want to go for the exotic goddess trend on holiday this summer, the halterneck wire hem dress is perfect for that strutting peacock look. With exotic prints and intricate beading, no one will be able to take their eyes off you! And at £135 from £185, it's an affordable show-stopper, as seen on Coronation Street's Brook Vincent at the recent Soap Awards.
One of our favourite VIP dresses, the black and oyster wire frill hem dress is now just £95, reduced from £145. You can't go wrong with a sophisticated bandeau dress for an exclusive event, and the wire detail makes it extra special!
Maxi dresses are huge this summer, and are great for holidays, parties and even weddings. Go for full length glamour in the maxi beaded strap dress, down to £140 from £190. The diamante detail on the straps makes this boho piece truly beautiful.
Shop Lipsy VIP now.
Tue 18 May 2010
SPOTTED: Celebs in Lipsy
Which celebs have been putting their own spin on their favourite Lipsy items this week?
Pixie Lott was spotted in her white backless lace dress and bleached denim shirt dress - loving the layering - finishing off the boho look with a floral headband and long necklaces.
It seems that The Saturday's Mollie King is also loving the LWD (little white dress) trend. The songstress was papped looking summery in our Wrapover Ric Rac Bow Dress and Suede Waterfall Jacket at a recent celeb event this week.
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And Pixie's not the only celeb who's loving her new Lipsy-exclusive ranges. The Pussycat Doll's Kimberly Wyatt recently rocked the oversized animal print dress with a faux fur jacket, biker heels and studded cuff - the perfect outfit to suit her fierce shorn haircut.
While Lipsy may be famous for party dresses, it's clear that the celebs also love our other ranges. Newly-brunette Tulisa from N-Dubz was spotted relaxing backstage at the GMTV studios in a Lipsy logowear tracksuit.
Get the celeb look - shop Lipsy now.
Mon 17 May 2010
Pixie's festival favourites
When we caught up with Pixie Lott recently she was tres excited about playing V Festival this summer. "I'm playing main stage this year and V's the festival that's nearest to my house so all my friends go," she enthused. "I went two years ago and camped with all my friends and had no idea I'd be performing there the next year and this year to be playing the main stage is great!"
Pixie's been to so many festivals she's a pro at packing, whittling it down to the bare essentials."You need dry shampoo, baby wipes, little snacks and you can't take glass so you have to take a wine box," she said.
And when it comes to festival fashion, the pop princess is all about practical style: "You've definitely got to take wellies and an umbrella and a couple of dresses - go wearing one and pack one in your bag."
Shop the Pixie Festival range now.
Mon 17 May 2010
Festival fashion - the summer's hottest looks
The festival season is nearly upon us - it's time to snap up those 'glamping' essentials and plan your packing. So what should make it into your rucksack?
Maxi dress - the most comfortable piece you'll pack this summer. Go for a floaty floral or fierce tribal print maxi.
Shorts - the shorter the better this season - get on-trend with turn-ups, distressed denim or lace hotpants, as spotted on spring/summer catwalks.
Wellies - your gladiators just won't cut it in the mud fields. Wellies look great with short sundresses and hotpants and our black wedges will give you a leg up to help you see through the crowds.
Playsuit - there's nothing easier to wear than an all-in-one - pair with wellies and you're ready to rock. Try our floral halterneck playsuit with boho belt.
Printed vest top - Bring out your inner rock chic with a printed vest top - wear with hotpants and a waistcoat.
Sundress - it has to be a LWD (little white dress) this summer. Pixie's never out of her pom pom dress! Just make sure to bow out of the mud-diving competitions!
Waistcoat - A season essential, throw a fringed, denim or leather waistcoat over your sundress or vest top.
Accessories - Go boho with layered beads, aviators and a straw hat.
Fri 14 May 2010
Floral fancies
Cute floral prints have become a spring/summer staple over the past couple of years, and 2010 trends prove that feminine flowers are here to stay, with some blooming beautiful designs springing up all over the catwalks.
Of course, a floral print sun dress is a s/s must-have and this season there are several styles to choose from - we love the haterneck layered skirt sundress, jersey maxi and Pixie stripe floral border dress. Or for an easy alternative, go for the floral halterneck playsuit.
If you want to inject a bit of flower power into your outfit without going full-on floral, pair our uber-cute ditsy rara skirt with a simple vest top and the floral body with shorts, leggings or skinnies.
And to perfect the look for the festival season, layer-up cute accessories for boho chic. Try the vintage floral long scarf, floral bangles and garland style hairband, and throw your festival essentials into the floral hobo bag.
Wed 12 May 2010
Pixie, Selfridges and Turn It Up...
Pixie Lott managed to squeeze some time out from her busy UK tour with Rihanna yesterday to unveil her amazing new clothing collection for Lipsy at Selfridges in London.
Before the photocall at Selfridges, Pixie stopped off at Lipsy HQ to say a quick hello and prep herself for the appearance. Our favourite pop-princess looked super-stylish choosing to wear her cobweb back maxi dress from the collection and signature pillar-box red lipstick. Love the look Pix!
Whilst at Lipsy HQ we chatted with Pixie about how much fun she was having on tour with Rihanna at the moment and how uber excited she was for the release of her fifth single 'Turn It Up', the title track of her debut album...yet another great single from the album! We've already downloaded the single and are practising the dance routines here in the Lipsy office! Buy Pixie's album 'Turn It Up' today by clicking here!
Mon 10 May 2010
Stars in their eyes
The sun has already been spotted this spring so it's time to invest a couple of pairs of sunnies to see you through the season. What celeb style will you be emulating at the festivals and on the beach this summer?
Classic aviators
Cheryl Cole is the queen of style, so of course her favourite cover-ups are the timeless aviators. Light-weight and slick, they're the perfect accompaniment to the staple vest and skinnies look, and when it hots up, swap the jeans for denim cut-offs.
Also spotted on: Rihanna
Shop the look: Go for classic chic in our aviator style rimmed sunglasses.
Oversized owl
Round, oversized glasses have their style roots in the 1970s, which is why retro-lover Nicole Richie is such a fan. The ideal accessory to Nicole's boho look, pair with a maxi dress and floral hippy hairband.
Also spotted on: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Shop the look: Try our rose-tinted Lipsy logo sunglasses or neutral logo sunglasses
Chunky and chic
Throughout the summer months Rihanna is rarely seen without a pair of thick plastic-rimmed sunglasses, it's all about the arm-detail. Great with a printed vest top, waistcoat and denim hotpants - think festival folk.
Also spotted on: Paris Hilton, who's even been spotted in a pair of Lipsy sunglasses!
Shop the look: Go glamping in the Lipsy logo printed sunglasses or ring detail sunglasses.
Fri 07 May 2010
Spring/summer weddings - what to wear
It's that time of year when the invites begin rolling in and the spring/summer weddings start filling up your diary. Unless you're a bridesmaid and have had your frock picked out for you, you're going to have to get yourself a new outfit, but where do you start?
The main points to remember is that you don't want to a) overshadow the bride or b) be mistaken for her, so this usually means that anything long and white is off the menu. Be sure to find out what the bride and groom are planning to wear so that can coordinate and compliment their outfits.
Weddings are all about romance so go for feminine floral pieces or invest in spring/summer's fairytale trend. The pleated fold detail dress will take you from day to night with ease and can be worn again and again.
Nude is a great shade for weddings as it's soft and subtle and may well coordinate with the bridesmaid outfits. Try our one shoulder drape dress with satin waistband for fairytale romance.
If you want something a little different and stand-out, go for a floor-skimming dress such as the VIP beaded maxi dress or beaded empire line maxi dress - wear with strappy sandals in the day and change into killer heels for the evening do. The metallic strappy peep toes heels are the perfect wedding shoes.
When it comes to accessories, add a unique twist to your look with hair detail. Try the boho floral garland hairband, as seen on Pixie Lott, or the more traditional beaded leaf headband. And choose contemporary feminine pieces such as the enamel flower earrings, bird and flower charm bracelet or floral cuff.
And the perfect piece to set off any wedding outfit? A hot date of course - if you don't have a man, bag one on the dancefloor.
Tue 04 May 2010
Pixie loves Lipsy- Exclusive Lipsy Bluewater store appearance!
When Pixie launched her debut fashion range for Lipsy we had to celebrate in style, which meant a day and night of parties!
First stop was the Lipsy Bluewater store appearance in Kent, where Pixie officially launched her debut clothing collection for Lipsy. Wearing her favourite white pom-pom dress, Pixie cut the ribbon around her two collections - Festival and Party - and signed autographs for hundreds of fans who had queued for hours to meet their favourite pop star.
Our Facebook competition winner Rhiannon Lawson and friend loved Pixie's sundresses and said that they're looking forward to seeing her perform at the V Festival this summer, no doubt wearing some of the pieces. Lipsy had a fair few fans in the queue too. Devon Durrant, 14, was already modelling the denim bead-embellished waistcoat, and was clutching her Pixie printed vest top with pride. "She comes in here every weekend," said her mum "she loves Lipsy".
As usual Pixie had brought along family for support, this time in the form of her brother Stephen, who told us that he enjoys hanging out with his little sister when he's not at university studying Economics. But he added that Pixie's fame does come at a price: "Once the press they were following the car whilst I was driving Pixie somewhere and they nearly drove me off the road," he said. "In the end we just stopped at a garage and let them get their shot".
After all the madness and a hugely successful day, we left Pixie to relax and unwind for a couple of hours before we got the party started at London nightclub Movida, for a star-studded celebrity bash!
Fri 30 Apr 2010
New Lipsy.co.uk feature: Reserve a style!
Be the first to have the latest styles with Lipsy's new 'reserve a style' service!
This helps you get the items you want before they sell out by allowing you reserve items (where pre-order stock is available). This isn't just for items we've had and sold out of, we'll also be offering pre-orders on items we haven't even released yet to ensure that you're always leading the fashion crowd.
If an item is available for pre-order, you will be able to see this once you have selected the colour and size of the product you want. Simply add to your basket and checkout as normal. We can only take pre-orders up to 28 days in advance.
Be fashion-forward and reserve yours today! Click here for more information...
New styles you can reserve include the Beaded Pocket Bustier Dress and the One Shoulder Pleated Dress...
Wed 28 Apr 2010
Shop the Pixie Lott collection now!
Yes, the wait is over: Pixie Lott's exclusive Lipsy collection is now here! Our favourite pop star's design debut features two ranges - Festival and Party - both crammed with season essentials in Pixie's signature style.
Pixie Festival
The Pixie Festival collection boasts must-have pieces in the season's top trends, so there are a fair few denim pieces, little white dresses and rock chic printed vest tops - one even featuring an exclusive print of Pixie herself! And it wouldn't be spring/summer 2010 without a must-have maxi dress and floral print sun dress.
Pixie's look is all about layering and accessorising, so throw the denim-cropped or black-studded waistcoat over the studded skirt 2 in 1 dress or a boho vest top and shorts combo - the black lace hot pants are just gorgeous - and wear with layered necklace and indie headbands.
The perfect glamping capsule wardrobe!
Pixie Party
Perfect for nights out, the Pixie Party range reflects Pixie's girly glam side and comprises half ice-cream pastels and half sexy wild-child dresses! The pink chiffon cut-out dress and white beaded tier dress are bound to appeal to the more feminine Lipsy girls, while Pixie's black and red leopard-print lace bodice dress and brown leopard dress ooze high-fashion sophistication.
So, what do you think? Do you love it? Let us know what you've bought and where you've worn it in the comments box below.
Tue 27 Apr 2010
Lipsy magazine launches
If the Pixie collaboration wasn't exciting enough, this week we're also launching our first ever Lipsy magazine, packed full of discounts, competitions and behind-the-scenes style features.
For Pixie fans we have an exclusive Q&A with the pop star herself, plus a competition in which one lucky Lipsy girl can win the entire Pixie collection! Five runners up will receive a £250 Lipsy gift voucher, and we're also offering all readers a 10% discount online - so everyone wins!
As well as style features - including spotlight on the festival, western and provocateur trends, must-have buys and season essentials - Grazia's shopping editor Sophie Ferguson-Jones picks out the best new season party dresses, and we give you an insider's look at the design of a Lipsy dress.
The mag will go out with orders and will also be available in-store and as an online digital edition. So what are you waiting for? Get your fashion fix now- click here to view the Lipsy magagzine!
Fri 23 Apr 2010
Trend alert: Double denim
The current buzz words of the fashion press, 'double denim' is moving off the magazine pages and onto the streets as we edge closer to summer.
There was no escaping the denim trend at s/s fashion weeks as Ralph Lauren reprised its Nineties look, pairing distressed jeans with denim shirts. And Chloe, D&G and Jeremy Scott were among the labels to follow suit.
Denim hot-pants had their first airing of the year as off-duty models showed off their skyscraper pins, and the stylista appeal of the fashion favourite was confirmed when Pixie Lott included distressed denim shorts with beaded embellishment in her Lipsy festival range.
How to wear the look
The best thing about this look as that it's easy to wear and comfortable to boot! Pair denim shorts or a denim skirt with a printed vest-top and denim waistcoat and accessorise with long layers of beads for a festival look or throw a light denim shirt over jeans or leggings to embrace the Nineties comeback.
If you're yet to be convinced by the 'double' part of the trend, go for a single piece, such as our zip front denim dress or faded floral denim dress. The look works well with floral print so pair our floral zip corset with denim hot pants or distressed jeans or throw a denim waistcoat over a cute floral sun dress - Pixie Lott style. Alternatively, add subtle denim touches to your outfit with accessories, such as our denim hobo bag or studded denim stilettos.
And as denim never goes out of fashion, you can wear the pieces again and again!
Wed 21 Apr 2010
Sneak peeks at the Pixie Lott collection!
With just one week to go until the launch of Pixie Lott's exclusive Lipsy range, it seems that the fashion mags are just as excited as we are! Fashion editors have been piling praise on Pixie's design efforts, as well as getting under the style skin of Miss Lott herself.
Introducing the range in Look magazine, editor Ali Hall called Pixie's line "as catchy as her songs".
The high-street fashion bible went on to pick out Pixie's maxi dress, party range, denim shorts and a couple of cute sun dresses as its favourite pieces, writing: "The floral frocks and bleached denim are perfect for layering up and make a cute capsule camping wardrobe".
More!'s executive style director Sophie Stevens was also taken with the peacock-embellished denim pieces, saying that "the Festival collection has all the key looks".
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"It's the perfect boho and rock mix, which is Pixie all over," she said. "In contrast, her party collection is very girly glam with sexy animal prints - but it still has the signature rock edge Pixie's known for."
Pixie told the magazine that she took a hands-on role in the design process, even bringing in her mum's vintage white dress and copying it for one of the pieces. She also named Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung as her style icons, saying: "They always look really cool and I like their understated glamour."
Pixie will be making a personal appearance at our Bluewater store at 4pm on 28 April to unveil her Festival and Party collections - get their early as we're expecting a big crowd. And to celebrate the lead-up to the launch, we're giving away some amazing Pixie prizes on our Facebook page every day this week!
The wait is nearly over girls!
Mon 19 Apr 2010
Lipsy launches in Bloomingdales, America
Lipsy has already proved a big hit with American celebs including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Cavallari, Taylor Swift, Jessica Lowndes, Kimberly Wyatt, Michelle Williams and Demi Lovato (...deep breath) and now the stylish stars will be able to get their hands on the brand without crossing the pond.
Legendary department store Bloomingdale's is now stocking Lipsy in its Bridgewater and Bergen County stores in New Jersey and in LA's South Coast Plaza, taking the London look stateside.
Lipsy CEO Jeremy Satakol said: "We are delighted to be working with Bloomingdale's on the launch of Lipsy in the US. We see this as the start of a long-term partnership".
We also ship to the USA for just £8. So if you have friends in America, spread the Lipsy love!
Mon 12 Apr 2010
Get the look: Leighton Meester
You just can't help but love Leighton Meester: she's fierce as quick-talking Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf, is one of the hottest New York scenesters around and - as if being an actress and model wasn't enough - is nurturing a blossoming singing career. Her club classic with Cobra Starship, 'Good Girls Go Bad', is one of our favourite party anthems, and in the video Leighton sums up her 'it' girl appeal with trademark cheeky smile, smokey eyes and messy curls - this is one fashionista who knows how to party!
Showing off her fabulous figure, Miss Meester likes to keep it short and adds her own spin to on-trend outfits with a few carefully-chosen accessories. She rocks this graphic print mini with chunky ring and bracelet and goes for a graphic floral print dress that could work day or night, glamming up with a waist-defining belt and mix-and-match bangles. Get the look with our abstract design strapless sweetheart dress and the jersey-top printed skirt dress, and add your own unique edge with a handful of accessories.
Leighton's love of accessories doesn't stop at evening attire: she makes the classic leggings, vest-top and blazer outfit her own with some playful feminine pieces. To emulate Leighton's casual chic, add one of our summer scarves and a cute bag such as the floral hobo or pink bow detail tote to your day-time staples.
Wed 07 Apr 2010
Lipsy logo-wear goes beach-chic
Lipsy logo-wear has got beach-babe all wrapped up this summer. Whether you'll be ogling the surfers, catching some waves yourself or just heading to the coast for some sun-bathing or festival fun, don't leave your house without some staple vest tops, polo shirts and a comfy hoodie.
Our new signature range comes in a host of light shades perfect for the sunny season, and is the ultimate in easy-to-wear chic. Just pair a vest top with some denim shorts or throw a hoodie over your bikini for effortless cool.
Some summer days you just don't want to leave the fun - or the sun - so pack a few essential logo-wear items in your beach bag and you'll be set from dawn till dusk.
Get them before the celebs do!
Wed 31 Mar 2010
Pixie Lott talks to Lipsy
Walking barefoot around Kensington Roof Gardens in a floaty white dress, it's obvious that Pixie Lott is ready for summer when we catch up with her, perhaps because she's just back from shooting her 'Pixie Loves Lipsy' collection in Spain's warmer climes. "It was amazing to go to Marbella and be in the sunshine," Pixie enthuses. "I loved doing the festival stuff as the makeup was a bit crazy. I also love accessories, so we had fun with scarves and hats and I took a creative role in the way I looked."
Pixie talks style
Having started wearing Lipsy at a young age, Pixie knows that "when girls look for something to wear on a weekend, they go to Lipsy" and feels that her collection sums up her style perfectly.
"The collection is very me and that's why it was great to do the two looks - festival and party - as I love festivals and I love going out. It's good for people looking for something to wear over the summer and for the weekends."
Pixie describes her style as "vintage-inspired with a mix of contemporary fashion and designer", and the collection is just as eclectic, with her favourite pieces spanning current trends. "I really like this white pom-pom dress as it's vintage-looking, so I'll definitely be wearing it at the festivals this year. I also love the red and black lace bodice party dress which I'd wear out on a Friday or Saturday night. "Then there's the white lace backless dress - I love any kind of backless style and I think a lot of my friends will like that as well," she adds.
Pixie talks make-up
Sitting cross-legged, and happy to have pictures taken with fans within the Lipsy family, it's clear that Pixie is one laid-back pop star - so much so that she tells us it takes her just 30 minutes to get ready for a night out! "If I have half an hour, I can do that definitely - it just depends how much time I have. If it's two hours, it can take that long too. "However long you have, if you're doing smoky eyes you have to do that before you do your base and cheeks because it can get messy and you don't want to have to start over."
Pixie talks music
With two number-one singles under her belt, as well as a platinum-selling debut album, it's hard to believe that Pixie is still just 19. If she wasn't one of the country's favourite pop stars, she says would still be at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts with her friends, singing, dancing, acting or "doing anything entertainment-focused". "You've got to be an opportunist in this game," she says. "If you want it you have to go for every audition, every opportunity. "I used to scour the internet and papers all the time. But I think if you have the right dedication and persistence you'll get there."
Pixie talks men
With a stunning look, amazing talent and fun-loving personality, it seems that Pixie could have any man she chose, so who would that be? "I don't have any unusual celebrity crushes," she smiles coyly. "It's just the usuals like Rob Pattinson and Ashton Kutcher, but I bet everyone says that!" And what would you do if you met them? "I don't know actually," she laughs. "Say 'hi'?" With this it becomes clear that even gorgeous pop stars can get a bit star-struck and giggly at times, and it's this down-to-earth attitude that makes Pixie one of our favourite celebs. We can't wait to get our hands on the pieces in her exclusive Lipsy collections!
The 'Pixie Loves Lipsy' festival and party ranges will be available in stores and online from late April.
Tue 30 Mar 2010
90210's Jessica Lowndes parties in Lipsy
Jessica Lowndes, who plays Adrianna Tate-Duncan in hit series 90210, popped into Lipsy HQ to stock up on some party essentials this weekend.
The gorgeous star made the most of her London trip by fitting in some serious shopping and socialising. Having partied at Movida on Friday, she hosted a night at Vendrome on Saturday and accessorised our origami bustier dress with a waist-defining belt, leather jacket and black clutch.
Jessica is the latest in a growing number of US celebs to be spotted in Lipsy, with Paris Hilton, Demi Lovato, The Hills' Kristin Cavallari and Kimberly Wyatt from the Pussycat Dolls all taking Lipsy items stateside.
The American 'it' girls can't get enough of Lipsy party dresses and also seem to be big fans of our logo wear and lace items.
Shop the celeb look now!
Mon 29 Mar 2010
Get the look: Amber Le Bon
Daughter of supermodel Yasmin Le Bon and Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon, Amber Le Bon has some seriously cool celeb heritage and is emerging as the one to watch on the London fashion scene right now. She's been snapped up by top agency Models 1 and has bagged some high-profile modelling gigs already this year, so expect to be seeing a lot more of this 'it' girl.
What we love most about our newest girl crush is her understated style: At just 20 she oozes class and sophistication, and we've completely fallen for her fresh, laid-back look.
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She's recently pulled off the pretty prairie trend with a cute Broderie Anglaise dress, bow detail belt and retro curls, and demonstrated her versatility by adding rock-chic edge to a LBD with a zip-detail biker jacket. Pair our wardrobe-staple rainbow Lurex dress with the gold stud leather jacket for a similar look.
But it's not all about the party dresses with Miss Le Bon: She looks tres-cool in a printed vest, harem trousers and a boho long pendent too, and we reckon she's going to emerge as a true style icon at this summer's festivals.
Tue 23 Mar 2010
Pixie Lott shoots Lipsy collection
Not even grey skies could dampen Pixie Lott's enthusiasm for her new Lipsy collection as she worked the camera on last week's shoot. We thought Marbella would be a safe bet for a bit of sun but the fashion gods must have been out of earshot as Pixie modelled her trademark 'festival' and 'party' looks in the Spanish city.
With the collections launching in late April we don't want to spoil the surprise by letting you in on the Pixie pieces just yet, but these pics give you an idea as to the feel of the festival range. Pixie loves white sun dresses and Americana waistcoats!
She also fell for our stud-detail biker wellies - just how cool can you get? We're expecting these to be a big hit with the 'Brit' girls - paired with denim hotpants of course - during festival season so make sure you snap them up before the celebs do.
If you're gagging for more Pixie previews, stay tuned for our behind-the-scenes video from the shoot, coming soon!
Mon 22 Mar 2010
Get the look: Chloe Sevigny
Actress, designer, and model Chloe Sevigny's unique style draws on the grunge look, which she helped make cool the first time round as an 'it' girl in 1990s New York. But what we love about Chloe's style is that she manages to pull off masculine pieces whilst retaining an edge of alluring femininity.
Give the girl a tutu and a clutch and she pairs them with statement vests, biker boots and thick-rimmed glasses, maintaining the balance between girly, geek and grunge.
But that's not the say that Chloe can't turn up the glamour when required - this is a girl who's been in showbiz for well over a decade, remember. At recent red carpet events she's sparkled in a blue architectural bandeau, gone for full-on feminine charm in a white frill skirt babydoll and proved that her look is current by nailing the top bun, Grecian and nude trends in a floaty one-shoulder number.
Get the look in our strapless reverse sequin dress, VIP wire frill hem dress and bow detail bandeau dress.
Chloe, you have it all sewn up, and we salute you.
Mon 15 Mar 2010
Paris Hilton spotted in Lipsy tracksuit
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It's no secret that Paris Hilton is a fan of Lipsy - last year she was spotted wearing our dresses, sunglasses and accessories and we even customised a leather jacket for her - but it seems that she's taken a special shine to our logowear range!
Paris has been papped in our Lipsy logo tracksuits a number of times when enjoying some leisure time, and was recently seen out and about in our pink Lipsy crown hoodie set.
A big hit with celebs, the velour hoodies and longue pants, which come in a range of colours and designs, are uber-comfy and the perfect outfit in which to chill out, hit the gym or enjoy a spot of retail therapy. Just remember to team with oversized shades for that true celeb look!
Fri 05 Mar 2010
Get the Alice in Wonderland look
Lewis Carroll's classic novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' has been given the Tim Burton treatment and hits cinemas this week. But it's not just the film world that's all in a frenzy about Alice; her style has also inspired a fashion micro-trend. Part of the season's focus on all things pretty, the Wonderland look is all about girly garms and feminine fun.
Getting romantic on the runway, Chanel, Lanvin and Chloe were among the designers to use tulle and drape detail on fairytale dresses, creating a top spring/summer style. Our organza prom dress fully embraces the trend with a look that's fit for a princess, while the ballerina-style tulle frill skirt is a season essential.
Romantic ruffles are also essential to the Alice look, and needn't be over-the-top. Add a bit of fairytale magic to your day with our tipped ruffle shoulder blouse or the ruffle collar shift dress.
For colours, it's all about soft pastels and a whole lot of pink. The pink prom bust dress with pretty bow detail and bubblegum Grecian wrap skirt come in the perfect ice-cream shades for a flirty summer look.
And with the finishing touches it's all in the details; charms, bows, flowers - anything that appeals to the little princess in you. We love the gold charm bracelet with heart, lipstick and key details, the cute enamel bow necklace and the ultra-pretty pink floral cuff. Or to add a touch of Alice to any outfit with one of our bow belts.
We can't wait to see the film and start our Alice transformation!
Wed 03 Mar 2010
Countdown to summer begins with Lipsy Sun Shop
A range with many celeb fans - Sarah Harding, the Hollyoaks girls and The Saturdays to name but a few - we're very excited to see Lipsy swimwear back in stock, not least because it means that the countdown to summer can truly begin!
This year's collection has taken its cue from some of the hottest spring/summer trends to help you look your best by the pool or at the beach. As every Lipsy girl knows, there's no excuse for letting your style slip on holiday!
Check out the swimwear styles you'll be rocking this summer and start building up that fake tan now!
Animal prints and tribal brights - Safari styles, animal prints and loud tribal designs are key for s/s. Check out the bold and bright Proenza Schouler, Versace and Alexander McQueen collections for all the proof you'll need that Amazonian goddess is the look to be going for this season. Oh, and the rumours are true by the way, this trend even allows you to clash prints!
Spring bling: Opulence dressing, or 'spring bling' as Vogue has nicknamed the trend, is still in, with Balmain, Lanvin and Burberry Prorsum among the many designers coming from the 'more is more' school of thought. Gem detailing, sequin embellishments and gold pieces will help you make a statement this sunny season.
Dotty about retro: Designers have been looking back to the swinging Fifties for style inspiration this year, resurrecting the playful polka dot in all its fun and flirtatious glory. The style is all about feminine glamour and the hot pink frill detail on our bikini compliments it perfectly.
Tue 23 Feb 2010
London Fashion Week - top trends
The spring/summer season isn't fully underway and already we're previewing autumn/winter looks at London Fashion Week. But worry not, this year trends have a long lifespan - it's more about investment pieces than fast-fashion - and the styles we're wearing now show no sign of going anywhere. So, what can we look forward to seeing a bit more of?
Sequins and gold - As an antidote to the recession blues, opulence dressing is here to stay. Clements Ribero added bling to footwear and boho dresses with sequin detailing, PPQ showcased some rather fabulous gold hot pants and Mulberry went for subtle studded embellishments.
Neutrals and pastels - Shades will continue to be subtle and soft with neutrals in cream, beige and browns, candy-coloured pastels and, if Mulberry's collection is anything to by, a whole lot of charcoal.
Period romance - Take a style cue from period dramas with full skirts, textured materials and romantic embellishments. Bringing it back to basics, the prairie look isn't going anywhere either.
Bows - Bows may be a central part of the 'Alice in Wonderland' micro-trend, but they're not just a flash in the fashion pan. Henry Holland's models strutted down the catwalk with bows in their hair and Orla Kiely prettied-up dresses with bow prints and detailing.
Shoes with socks - Perfect to wear with bare legs in spring or over tights in the colder months, pretty socks make up one of this year's cutest trends: The look works best with sandals, Mary Janes and wedges.
What the celebs wore
The Sugababes - The three girls pulled off very individual looks in the front row, each working one of this season's hottest trends. Amelle went for the underwear as outerwear look - try our zip-front corset with skinny jeans. Jade looked cute in an LWD - spot-on for the Little Miss Perfect trend encapsulated in our wrapover ric rac bow dress. And Heidi opted for sheer romantic ruffles in a top similar to our silk chiffon blouse.
Nicola Roberts - The Girls Aloud fashionista rocked an 80's inspired classic casual look in stone-wash skinnies, red Chanel jacket and cream quilted bag. Get the look in our faded skinny jeans, red silk chiffon blouse and stud quilted hobo bag.
Olivia Palermo - New York scenester Olivia Palermo got graphic at LFW, mixing and matching abstract prints for a truly on-trend look. Check out our asymmetric digital print dress in this season's bright neons.
Tue 23 Feb 2010
Get the look: Kate Moss
London Fashion Week is well underway and to celebrate we thought we'd look to Britain's face of fashion, Miss Moss herself, for some style inspiration. The queen of vintage, Kate mixes and matches items to create a look which is marries pretty and classic style with rock chic edge and is stamping her own unique mark all over the season's top trends: bold prints, leather and lace.
Get the look with these top style tips:
Toughen up summer dresses with leather: Kate rocks this season's digital print trend and hardens up the feminine style with a leather bustier. Match our bold asymmetric skirt shift dress with the biker gilet for a truly futuristic look.
Update your LBD with a cream blazer: Go for classic French chic by matching a simple and sophisticated lace LDB with this season's must-have jacket - the cream blazer. Fall in love with the gothic romance of the pleat sleeve lace shift or low back lace prom dress and make it monochrome with our soft crinkle waterfall leather jacket.
Make a statement with colour: Kate's wardrobe is full of low-key neutrals which she uses as style building blocks, and this season's soft grey shade makes for the perfect base. But never one to shy away from attention, she makes sure to make a statement with a bold splash of colour. Accessorise a low-key day-time outfit with a vibrant red tote for ultimate glamour.
Thu 18 Feb 2010
Get the look: Kim Kardashian
Model, reality star and socialite Kim Kardashian is curvy and proud and knows exactly how to flatter her figure. We've taken a guess at her style rules with some tips we could all do with taking on board.
Nip in at the waist - Accentuate that hour glass figure by nipping in outfits at the waist. Tuck a jersey top into a mini for figure-enhancing femininity. Try our jersey embellished pleat skirt dress or frill bodice dress.
Embrace your seductive powers - Dress like a sex kitten in sensual colours such as the rich red on our gorgeous silk rouge tea dress.
Get gorgeous in Grecian - Grecian styles were designed with voluptuous girls in mind, defining the waist and enhancing sexy curves. Look for ruched and drape details. Our halterneck beaded babydoll is perfect for s/s.
Know the trends - Make sure you don't get stuck in a style rut by keeping on top of the season's trends. The LWD (little white dress) is a s/s must-have, and a great tan enhancer! Our wrap-over ric rac bow dress is sure to be a best-seller so get it before it's gone!
Wed 17 Feb 2010
The Brits - get the looks
We absolutely loved the Brits this year! Most deserving winners were most definitely Lady Gaga, who scooped three awards and looked amazing in her lace flower body suit and head-piece and paid tribute to the late Alexander McQueen, and JLS, who were grinning like Cheshire cats as they accepted their awards for Best Breakthrough Act and Best British Single. Looking good boys!
So, to the trends of the evening: There were some fabulous frocks on display, and everyone deserved a big fashion tick in our books.Statement shoulders were very much the order of the night, proving that the trend continues to dominate celeb style, with Leona Lewis, Mel B and Alicia Keys going for architectural shapes. Alicia performed her massive hit 'Empire State of Mind' with Best International Male Solo Artist winner Jay-Z wearing a figure-hugging black sparkly mini dress similar to our V-neck sequin dress.
Despite leaving the Brits empty-handed, Pixie Lott looked stunning in a gothic black mini with lace sleeves and retro-inspired hair. Get the look in our low back lace prom dress, lace drop waisted dress or Sarah Harding's favourite, the lace panelled jersey dress. Or mix and match with our lace body.
Cheryl Cole's high-energy performance of 'Fight for this Love' was one of our personal highlights of the evening: She just keeps getting better and better and looked amazing in a Matrix-style white trench and aviators. The trench is a must-have piece the style of the season - check out our ruched shoulder mac and piped belted mac. After the quickest outfit change of the evening, Cheryl re-appeared for the second half of her hit in a sparkly black backless body - for a less daring take on the look, go for our glitter backless dress.
Tue 16 Feb 2010
Sarah Harding parties and holidays in Lipsy
A long-time lover of all things Lipsy, Sarah Harding has been spotted partying and holidaying in two of our must-have pieces over recent weeks. Sarah partied at her London nightclub Kanaloa, with DJ boyfriend Tom Crane and Saturday's singer Una Healy, in our black lace panel jersey dress, which she paired with studded boots, a leather jacket and chain bag to create her signature rock-chic look.
Just hours after she left Mahiki's sister nightspot, Sarah jetted off to holiday in Barbados with Tom and a group of friends and it looks like she's been having a ball sipping champers and modelling a number of stunning bikinis, including our leopard print and pink-frill two-piece!
Look out for our new season Sun Shop - coming soon!
Thu 11 Feb 2010
Press Day SS10 - sneek peek!
Last week we invited the press to feast their eyes on our new spring/summer collection at Lipsy HQ and we were just as excited as them to see the gorgeous new pieces on display. As well as new styles of our famous party dresses, this season we've matched the catwalk trends by incorporating pretty, feminine charm into our designs, taking inspiration from vintage 1990's styles and getting down with the denim revolution.
For evening wear, tribal and animal prints set off by bold colours and embellishments are huge this season. And our Provocateur range draws on the underwear as outerwear trend with maximum effect, using sensual colours, sexy cuts and gorgeous materials to create a look that is hard to resist. One of our favourite pieces is the new lace body - a wardrobe staple for s/s!
Grecian dresses are also making a comeback for the sunny season, with draping, nudes and our signature jewelled pocket details making for ultra-feminine party pieces. And the VIP range is just stunning - even if we do say so ourselves: Feathers, sequins and lace details really give this collection an edge.
But it's not all about party dresses, this season we're also loving the festival-goer trend, with graphic floral prints, 90s-inspired tie-dye and neon animal print tops and maxi-dresses creating feminine and stand-out looks.
The 'saloon girl' range is also brand spanking new, with a focus on denim, floral prints and layering making for a look that Pixie Lott would be proud to wear. Our three favourite pieces from this collection have to be the blue and white checked gingham dress (so pretty), the Broderie Anglaise LWD (little white dress) - a season essential - and the denim waistcoat that will go with everything!
And as for the other strings to our bow: We have new colours and designs coming into our celeb-favourite logowear range, some bold and beautiful bikinis in neons, abstract prints and polka dots, gorgeous studded and fringed handbags and lace-detail clutches, and cute heart, floral and feather detail jewellery.
Oh, and the shoes, the shoes...swoon. Pinks and nudes, bows, studding and chain detail and wedges and gladiator styles. We're in love!
Pampering princesses
Special thanks has to go out to our gorgeous pampering team who made the day so amazing. We had a masseuse from Cucumba on hand to relieve any stresses, Michelle Griffin hair extensions and the Fake Bake self-tanning experts letting us into the tricks of the trade and celebrity makeup artist Gemma Aldous from Me Me Me giving mini-makeovers! We're loving Me Me Me's affordable range of celeb-ready makeup, especially their 'Beat the Blues Illuminator' for translucent cheek-bone shimmer, 'Fat Cat Lashes' volumising mascara and 'Shimmy Shimmers' brush-on blocks. Make-up bag must-haves!
Mon 08 Feb 2010
With our handy 'email a friend' function, you can drop hints this Valentine's Day to ensure that you get a gift you'll love. We know how men's minds work - they either want to get us something we can treasure and show-off, so everyone knows what a great boyfriend they are, or something they can enjoy too. So it's got to be jewellery or lingerie - sounds good to us!
Our gold charm bracelet, with cute heart, key, padlock and lipstick details, is the perfect keepsake and the diamante heart necklace and Lipsy heart necklace make for great Valentine's Day presents.
If you're in the mood for a little more raunchy romance, direct your man to our lingerie range, which now boasts pieces from By Caprice, Wonderbra and Soleil Sucre for Lipsy.
For some serious seduction, it's got to be red or hot pink - check out our polka dot ribbon lace bra, polka dot lace trim bra and spot mesh padded bra - he won't be able to keep his hands off you.
Fri 05 Feb 2010
Paris Hilton loves Lipsy VIP!
Paris Hilton wowed this week in our VIP Asymmetric Animal Sequin Dress at The Late Show with David Letterman in New York. The heiress looked fierce in our one-shoulder wonder dress with on trend sculpted shoulder design and futuristic animal print pattern. The dress is a huge hit with celebrity fans having been previously spotted on Alexandra Burke at the O2 in London.
If you love the dress like our gorgeous celebrity fans, the VIP Asymmetric Animal Sequin dress is currently only £65 in our amazing sale, get your very own VIP dress today at an unbeatable price- a perfect party piece!
Wed 03 Feb 2010
Breaking News: Pixie Lott designs for Lipsy!
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We've got a huge style crush on Pixie Lott, so are bursting with excitement that the Brit-nominated pop princess is to create two exclusive ranges for Lipsy!
The style icon will co-design a summer range and a winter collection, with several Pixiefied pieces in each.
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The summer range will consist of two distinct looks: 'Pixie Festival' and 'Pixie Party', and will launch summer 2010- not long to go!
'Pixie Festival' combines soft vintage-style cotton dresses, bleached denim and fringed waistcoats with slouchy print vests and draped jersey maxi-dresses, while 'Pixie Party' is all in the detailing with oversized animal prints, embellished chiffon dresses and sexy studded vest dresses...We can't wait!!
We'll also be giving you 3 free Pixie music downloads with every item purchased - we know, we're too good to you lot...
Pixie said: "I have always been a big fan of Lipsy and regularly shop in their stores. I love what Lipsy stands for and I am very excited at the thought of working with such a talented and creative team. It's going to be great fun."
Even our CEO, Jeremy Stakol, couldn't hide his excitement over the collaboration: "Pixie has strong ideas about fashion, understands product and has her own unique style," he said. "She is exactly what Lipsy is all about in terms of fashion."
We'll be working closely with Pixie at every stage of the creative process and are really looking forward to learning more about her style inspiration and what it's like to be a 19-year-old superstar. Stay tuned for some exclusive behind-the-scenes gossip!
Oh, and did we mention that Pixie is nominated for three Brit Awards - British Female Solo Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Single for 'Mama Do'? Get voting on the Brits' official website.
Mon 01 Feb 2010
Demi Lovato shops at Lipsy
Camp Rock star Demi Lovato popped into Lipsy HQ this week to pick up some must-have pieces for the upcoming season.
Channelling Nineties-style, the American singer/songwriter was wearing a red velvet blazer and black mini with big shades, layered chains and metallic-detail killer heels - this is one seriously stylish 17-year-old!
Snapping up some s/s wardrobe staples, Demi went for classic feminine pieces with our short flower dress and floral maxi (both coming soon) and the lace body and dropped lace dress. And she loved our rock-chic essential, the chainmail waistcoat, which is a bargain at just £25! We think it'd look great layered over the lace body with black skinnies and tough biker boots- it's all about mixing and matching materials and textures this season! Demi also picked up a Lipsy tracksuit - fast becoming a celebrity must-have - to chill out in when she gets some down-time.
We can't wait to see how she wears the pieces!
Sun 24 Jan 2010
Wonderbra scoops the best supporting role...
The Hollywood A-Listers excelled themselves at the Golden Globes, shimmying down the red carpet in an amazing variety of stunning frocks. But as in the film industry, it takes a lot of work behind the scenes (or seams in this case) to create the finished product, and great dresses demand great bras. So, how to we mere mortals get the looks?
Strapless style
Christina Aguilera and Courtney Cox Arquette went for classic Hollywood glamour, in baby pink and jet black strapless maxi gowns respectively, to complement their colourings. For simple sophistication, check out our white jewelled plunge neck dress and black lace panel dress. Camilla Belle chose a more futuristic style in one of the season's hottest trends - bold abstract print. Get the look in our VIP bustle strapless dress.
Having visible bra straps with such fabulous frocks is a huge fashion no-no, so make sure you're well supported with some behind-the-seams magic. The Wonderbra Ultimate Strapless will not only give your dress great structure, it'll also create a show-stopping cleavage!
One-shoulder wonders
Hitting spring/summer's top trends, Katy Perry and Drew Barrymore dazzled in white and nude Grecian, one-shoulder creations.
This year designers have re-discovered the power of raw, pure and natural shades, with timeless Grecian styles and floaty feminine materials complementing the colours perfectly. Our one-shoulder grecian dress is a summer essential, and the chiffon harness babydoll a feminine fantasy.
And the prize for supporting role must go to...Wonderbra Multi-plunge. If you don't feel comfortable going without straps, you don't have to! Just adjust the straps to fit the shape you your dress's neckline - perfect.
Wed 20 Jan 2010
Happy Birthday Pixie!
We'd like to wish our good friend Pixie Lott a very happy birthday! Pixie looked fabulous celebrating her 19th birthday in our new Spring season Lipsy draped-sleeve lace dress, studded biker jacket and grecian gold headband. Pixie & friends partyed the night away in London's most stylish celeb hotspots, Boujis & Movida nightclub...She's a true fashionista & we love her!
Happy Birthday Pixie, love Lipsy HQ! xx
Thu 14 Jan 2010
Get the look: Olivia Palermo
Move over Whitney Port, stand aside Audrina Patridge, there's a new New York socialite on the scene, and we think she may just turn out to be the It girl of 2010. Olivia Palermo's effortless style and sweet feminine charm have well and truly won us over. We love her hair - messy up dos and loose waves - yes please, her smoky eyes and shimmering skin, but most of all we love her clothes!
In just one fabulous outfit she hits three of the season's top trends - pairing a metallic dress with a studded boyfriend blazer. Get the look with our eyelet corset tulip dress, now in the sale, and wear with the crinkle waterfall leather jacket for urban cool.
The model also gets it spot on with this military jacket and skinny jeans combo - love it! Our military wool jacket is now better than half price, down to £30 from £65 - bargain. Wear with wardrobe staple - logo pocket skinny jeans.
Olivia also pulls off feminine girl-about-town chic with ease, looking girly and gorgeous in floaty floral prints and layering a cute pink cardi over a black chiffon top and hotpants - just wear with leggings or tights until the spring! Floral tea-dresses are a style essential for spring and summer, and work just as well in the city as they do in the country. Check out our gather sleeve tea dress. And invest in another upcoming top trend - pastels, with the pink candy stripe belted cardigan - now just £20!
Wed 13 Jan 2010
Spotted in Lipsy: Michelle Heaton in OK! and Alexandra Burke in More
Everyone here at Lipsy would like to say a big congratulations to Michelle Heaton on the news that she is engaged to long-term boyfriend Hugh Hanley! Michelle and Hugh started dating in summer 2008, after her split from husband Andy Scott-Lee, and they told OK! that they're planning on an August or September wedding in either New York of Hawaii - sounds fab!
Michelle looked gorgeous in the magazine shoot, going for classic romance in a number of flirty and feminine Lipsy dresses - the mesh prom dress, back detail shift dress and VIP sequin chiffon maxi dress - and keeping warm in a fur faux coat. Frolicking in the snow at the country house location, she looked every bit the smitten kitten!
Alexandra Burke's Lipsy obsession was also laid bare for all to see in this month's issue of More. Alex loves our sparkling minis and the mag picked out six pieces she has rocked over the past year. Luckily for you, many of them are now in the sale so you won't need a celeb bank balance to snap up the singer's sassy style!
Mon 04 Jan 2010
New year, New You
January is the perfect time to take stock of your fashionista credentialas. Ensure a stylish start to the year with our New Year style resolutions. Repeat after me...
I must...be an independent woman and treat myself
Don't wait for someone else to spoil you - treat yourself. It's your money and you worked hard for it. Make yourself feel special by wearing exclusive VIP styles - as seen on the stars!
Shop the VIP collection
I must...be more daring with colour
Be adventurous with your colour choices - stand out from the crowd in jewel-coloured dresses. And don't be afraid to mix and match - colour-blocking and colour clashing continue to be top trends this year.
Shop the wild berry beaded waist colourblock dress, jewelled strap dress, aqua jewelled corset tulip dress and grecian drape dress.
I must...wear fabulous heels at all times
Nothing makes you feel like the fashionista you are like a fabulous pair of killer heels. This season it's all about shoe boots, jewel and stud details and snake print.
Shop shoes.
I must...be creative with accessories
Put as much thought into your accessories as you do the rest of your outfit. The finishing touches can make all the difference. Get your hands on this season's must-have items - bangles and statement necklaces.
Shop accessories.
I must...beat the chill by investing in a stylish coat
The cold weather is no excuse to let the fashionista crown slip - invest in a stylish coat that will see you through till spring. Macs and leather biker jackets are the must-have styles of the season, and we have some fab pieces in our big January sale.
Shop the piped belted mac and ruffled leather jacket.
I must...wear matching underwear
Don't let your outfit down with old underwear - good lingerie will make you feel feminine and sexy, and means that you'll never be caught off guard. Check out Caprice's range of gorgeous lingerie in retro prints and classic styles - new to Lipsy.
Shop lingerie.
I must...exercise more
The countdown to the summer holiday season begins now - bring on the bikini body! Be the best-dressed person in the gym with our range of Lipsy Logo loungewear.
Shop Lipsy Logo
I must...hone my bargain-hunting skills
Become a recessionista by hunting out the best bargains around. Snap up wardrobe staples that won't date as trends fade - LBDs and jackets are fail-safes - and shop sales online for even more choice.
Shop sale items.
Fri 01 Jan 2010
Lipsy's Big Review of the Year
Wow - what a year it's been. Not a day has passed without a juicy celeb story to get our teeth into, the fashion has been fierce; the music the best we can remember in a long while and it's been non-stop excitement at Lipsy HQ with fashion news and celeb spots nearly every week!
So, what will 2009 be remembered for? We've come up with our own list but let us know if you think we've missed anything!
Katie and Peter - the fairy-tale ends
We all knew that they had a stormy relationship but we never thought they'd actually divorce! Many were in denial about the split and the words 'publicity stunt' sprung to mind on more than one occasion, but Pete stood his ground, Katie started seeing a cross-dresser, returned to the jungle, stopped seeing the cross-dresser...and we just couldn't get enough of the story!
Russell 4 Katy
We never thought we'd see the day - serial-womanizer Russell Brand falling in love and settling down! But Katy Perry has proved his perfect match and after a whirl-wind romance the quirky twosome are now reportedly engaged - good luck to our new favourite couple!
The new princesses of pop
My god, hasn't it just been the best year for music! Loved Cheryl's debut solo single, loved her performance on The X Factor, loved her dresses - so yeah, big celeb crush on Mrs Cole this year! But it hasn't all been about the Geordie lass - 2009 has seen some very strong competition for the crown of Queen of Pop. Our favourite new pint-sized pop princess - move over Kylie - Pixie Lott burst onto the scene with fab tunes and enviable style, Alexandra Burke proved that winning the X-Factor was just the beginning with the absolutely fierce 'Bad Boys', and you couldn't go anywhere without hearing one of Lady Gaga's electro hits or marvelling at photos of her out-there futuristic style!
Twi-hard mania!
Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, New Moon offered up even more brooding looks, sparkling eyes and hot bods than the first Twilight film - major swoon! Taylor Lautner gave R-Pattz a run for his money as crush of the year - although we have to admit that we're still Team Edward - and Kristen Stewart emerged as an unexpected style icon - mixing up grunge and classic feminine styles to create an original look with an uber-cool edge.
Lily Allen = the new face of Chanel
Following in the footsteps of Jerry Hall, Diane Kruger and Milla Jovovich, our very own Brit icon Lily Allen became the new face of Chanel handbags! Karl Lagerfeld described his new muse as '"fun" and, channelling Audrey Hepburn, she proved to be the perfect choice for the campaign. What a style overhaul - we remember the days of sun-dresses, chunky trainers and chav earrings. Good on ya Lil!
The top trends
Designers looked back to the eighties for style inspiration and statement shoulders, sequins, body-con dresses, trophy jackets and jumpsuits became the must-have pieces of the year. We got a glimpse of fashions to come, with a little help from Lady Gaga, and it seems that the future looks metallic, angular and geometric! And let's not forget the rock chic trend - stud and chain details, biker jackets and skinny jeans helped add an edge to girly glamour.
Lipsy-world
Website make-over: We pimped our website to make it better for you! You can now search by style, colour, trend and - coming soon - celebrity, drool over your new fashion crush with larger images and better zoom and pre-order to stay on top of the trends and catch those elusive best-sellers when they come back in stock!
International shopping costs slashed: It was good news for Lipsy girls in more far-flung locations as we slashed our overseas delivery costs with significant reductions for all you Irish Lipsy fans!
Shoes and lingerie launches: Expanding our fashion empire, we launched a fierce new range of killer heels, incorporating all the top trends - from shoe boots to gladiator sandals. We were also proud to present two new ranges of lingerie, designed for Lipsy by Soleil Sucre and Caprice, to help you look hot both in and out of your party dress!
New stores: We know that you love shopping online, but sometimes you need an emergency outfit for that special night out, so we decided to take our party dresses out to the nation by opening up Lipsy stores all around the country. You can now get your Lipsy fashion fix in...deep breath...Newcastle, Manchester Arndale Centre, Lakeside Essex, Liverpool, Dundrum, Cardiff, Nottingham, Braehead Glasgow, Bluewater, Brighton, Belfast and Sheffield. 
Lipsy's got the X-Factor: The X-Factor finalists have always had a bit of a thing for Lipsy and this year proved no exception. Lucie Jones and Rachel Adedeji stunned audiences in Lipsy dresses during their live performances, and Lucie - who has joined Lily Cole, Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe on the books of Select model agency - has since popped into Lipsy HQ and the Brentcross store for some serious shopping. Everyone's favourite Essex girl, Stacey Solomon, was also spotted rehearsing and chilling out in Lipsy logo-wear during the series, as well as ramping up the glamour in our VIP feather dress for the wrap party!
Celebs love Lipsy: We don't like to name-drop - well, actually we do - but Lipsy has been a big hit with the stars this year. The likes of the Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt, Beverly Knight and Amy Winehouse have all paid Lipsy HQ a visit. Alesha Dixon, The Saturdays and The Hills' Kristin Cavallari have been spotted rocking our party dresses and Lipsy outfits were all over the red carpet at the top soap star events of the year. Oh, and did we mention that our lace zip back top was featured in Vogue not once but twice?! A seal of approval of the highest order! 
Tue 29 Dec 2009
Get the look: Diane Kruger
As an A-list Hollywood actress and former fashion model, you can't get much cooler than Diane Kruger, and her effortless sophistication speaks reams about her star status.
The pinnacle of elegance, Diane made a winning style statement in this oh-so-cute black peplum LBD in the season's must-have fabric - luxe velvet - ticking off the trends one by one. Take a leaf out of her book and add edge to this classic style with a chain belt - try our velvet strapless mini dress.
At another A-List do the blonde beauty went for all-out-glamour in a drop-back sparkly party dress - how could you not feel like a million dollars in this style? Turn heads at your Christmas and NYE dos in our twinkling glitter backless dress.
And proving that red-carpet style isn't all about party dresses, Diane adds high-fashion style to the casual chic of harem pants with a fitted body and sequin trophy jacket. Team our harem trousers with a sequin waistcoat for alternative Christmas sparkle.
Fri 18 Dec 2009
What's your party personality?
Which look best represents your style this party season?
Park Avenue Princess
If it's got to be a feminine babydoll or bandeau cocktail dress, you're a Park Avenue Princess - think stylish sophistication meets romantic elegance.
The celeb: Blake Lively
Must-have pieces: Embellished babydoll dress and dogtooth belted coat. 
Deluxe
Diva
Love to stand out from the crowd in thigh-skimming asymmetric dresses, luxurious fabrics and fake lashes? You're seduced by the glamour of the deluxe diva look.
The celeb: Cheryl Cole
Must-have pieces: One shoulder bow dress and one-shoulder sequin zebra dress.
Futuristic Fantasy
If you're a fashion-forward thinker you may have embraced the futuristic trend, teaming metallics with structured tailoring and geometric shapes - fierce!
The celeb: Audrina Partridge
Must-have pieces: Futuristic prom dress and metallic leggings.
Casual Chic
A fan of everyday glamour, you mix and match vintage finds, skinny jeans and luxurious faux furs to create a look of sophisticated layering. You want to be glamorous all the time - and can be with the versatility of casual chic.
The celeb: Sienna Miller
Must-have pieces: Tipped fur shrug, cotton leggings and quilted hobo bag. 
Fri 18 Dec 2009
What's your party personality?
Which look best represents your style this party season?
Park Avenue Princess
If it's got to be a feminine babydoll or bandeau cocktail dress, you're a Park Avenue Princess - think stylish sophistication meets romantic elegance.
The celeb: Blake Lively
Must-have pieces: Embellished babydoll dress and dogtooth belted coat.
Deluxe Diva
Love to stand out from the crowd in thigh-skimming asymmetric dresses, luxurious fabrics and fake lashes? You're seduced by the glamour of the deluxe diva look.
The celeb: Cheryl Cole
Must-have pieces: One-shoulder sequin zebra dress and one shoulder bow dress.
Futuristic Fantasy
If you're a fashion-forward thinker you may have embraced the futuristic trend, teaming metallics with structured tailoring and geometric shapes - fierce!
The celeb: Audrina Partridge
Must-have pieces: Futuristic prom dress and metallic leggings.
Casual Chic
A fan of everyday glamour, you mix and match vintage finds, skinny jeans and luxurious faux furs to create a look of sophisticated layering. You want to be glamorous all the time - and can be with the versatility of casual chic.
The celeb: Sienna Miller
Must-have pieces: Tipped fur shrug , butterfly beaded sequin tunic and quilted hobo bag. 
Fri 11 Dec 2009
Sparkle like The Saturdays
The Saturdays have thrown themselves into the Christmas party spirit recently, championing the sequin trend at not one but three events! The girls went for block-colour sequin shifts at the Key103 Jingle Ball, sparkled in silver sequin mini-dresses at T4's Stars of 2009 and shone in a range of stunning styles at the Variety Club Showbiz Awards.
Sequins are always a good bet at Christmas but this year the trend has really taken off, with bling becoming the look of the season! Choose the right style for you:
All-out sparkle
For true-attention grabbing style, go for bold colours with the pink bandeau sequin dress or sequin backless dress or work the metallic trend in our strapless reverse sequin dress or zebra sequin tunic.
Subtle shine
If you're looking for something a little more subtle, choose a dress with sequin blocks or detailing such as the reverse sequin corset dress or bandeau beaded dress, which offers a similar style to Frankie's Variety Club cut-out number without you having to dare-to-bare.
VIP
To get a true taste of what it's like to be a sparkling celeb, the dress had got to be exclusive. Splash out our stunning VIP all over sequin dress - the ultimate LBD!
Wed 09 Dec 2009
With a body as toned as Mel B's, you'd want to show it off, and as you'd expect, the star looks amazing in the LBD of the season - our thigh-skimming hand-sewn VIP all-over sequin dress. Now that's a mouth-full! Team with a snake clutch, sky-high heels and simple accessories and you're ready to party!
Yet despite spending most of her time state-side, it's not all Hollywood glitz and glam for Mel as she works the urban chic look with her day-time attire. She flatters her figure with subtle style - pairing knee-high boots with skinny stonewashed jeans and our cute animal print cardigan. And as the animal print trend is back on catwalks for S/S10, this makes the perfect investment piece!
Tue 01 Dec 2009
Over the past few years, Leona Lewis has been transformed from a shy X-Factor contestant to a fashion-forward international diva! Always groomed and glam, the now stateside-based singer knows exactly how to flatter her figure and creates great party looks with an edge. This Christmas party season, sequin harem pants and a black body are the perfect alternative to the LBD - just remember the killer heels! Or for a fashion shortcut, try our sequin jumpsuit.
Showing off her curves, Leona is also a fan of body-con styles and matches her make-up to this figure-hugging bandeau number in the season's hottest colour- wild berry. Check out our fringed backless body-con dress, accentuate your curves like Leona with a chunky waist-cinching belt and accessorise with bangles and a black clutch - must-haves for the party season.
Never caught off-guard, Leona even looks glam working the, would-be casual, jeans and vest day-time look - teaming her skinnies with a black waterfall jacket, over-sized red patent bag and lace-up boots.
With star style like this, no wonder she looks so Happy!
Mon 23 Nov 2009
Being the last remaining girl in the X Factor, and with a voice and look that just keep getting bigger and better, we're backing Stacey all the way! While the Essex girl is obviously having the time of her life, there's no denying that the show's rehearsal schedule is tough, and you need the right gear for the job.
Practicing her routines with choreographer Brian Friedman and vocal coach Yvie Burnett, Stacey was spotted strutting her stuff in the Lipsy crown hoodie, lounge pants and starburst logo tee and during a rare break from rehearsals, popped out in our cosy pink velour hoodie and lounge pants. Working out and chilling out in style - we like!
Tue 17 Nov 2009
Audrina Partridge shot to fame on The Hills and has since become a star in her own right, launching her own MTV programme, 'The Audrina Show', next year. A big fan of skinny jeans and sheer oversized tops, which she teams with boyfriend blazers or biker jackets, Audrina works casual chic in true LA style.
But for nights out on the red carpet, she keeps it cute, flirty and figure-hugging in some gorgeous mini dresses. With tanned and toned arms, Audrina chooses bandeau-style sweetheart necklines and thigh-skimming hemlines to show off her amazing figure. Go bright and bold in our purple chiffon pleated dress, add an edge to classic sophistication with the strapless jewelled pocket dress and get vintage chic in the monochrome bustier ruffle dress.
Put the finishing touches to Audrina's effortless style by keeping accessories to a minimum - choose one statement piece and wear with celeb-favourites, the cute clutch or quilted chain-strap bag.
Tue 10 Nov 2009
Having shot to fame as a super-cheerleader in hit US series Heroes, Hayden Panettiere has upped her profile this year, taking a starring role in the teen flick 'I love you, Beth Cooper' and being romantically linked to T4's lothario Steve Jones.
She may be just 20, but Hayden has already developed her own sophisticated style, favouring on-trend takes on the simple shift dress. Try our new pleat sleeve lace shift dress and sculpted skirt shift dress for effortless style.
But with a sequin jacket, wet-look leggings and a cute clutch, she proves that she's still got her finger firmly on the pulse of younger fashion trends and obviously enjoys injecting a bit of fun into her wardrobe. The best of both worlds - well, you wouldn't expect anything less from the A-list starlet who seems to have it all!
Thu 05 Nov 2009
It may be getting chilly out but this doesn't mean we have to hide our figures away in chunky knit cardies and baggy sweaters. Jumper dresses have had a high-fashion make-over this year so you can keep cutting edge as well as cosy.
Oversized laddered jumpers were all over the catwalk earlier this year, making them one of this season's must-have pieces. Stylishly simple, edgy and effortless to wear, the laddered jumper dress is a timeless wardrobe staple. Snap up our cobweb knitted tunic and open weave tunic before they sell out. Wear over tights, leggings or skinny jeans and slip over a bright top for a flash of colour.
If you want to brighten up your winter wears, rich and cosy colours are perfect for this time of year and wild berry is one of the hottest shades of the season - just ask Pixie Lott! Check out our gorgeous wild berry tunic.
Solving the day-to-night problem, we also have some amazingly versatile long-sleeved dresses. Channelling this season's edgy rock-chic vibe, the marble wash studded tunic can be worn over leggings or skinnies with boots in the day and paired with sheer tights and killer heels for a night out. And the long-sleeved embellished shoulder dress hits so many of this season's hottest trends - studs, sequins, statement shoulders, bodycon - that you'll want to wear it all the time, and of course you can!
Sun 01 Nov 2009
Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen is a true style icon for the rock chics of today - like a refined Courtney Love or the Geldof girls with more fashion direction; she works the edgy look effortlessly. But being a back to black rock chic doesn't limit your wardrobe choices - far from it. Taylor shows that her unique style is versatile.
Embracing the goth meets rocker look, Taylor mixes lace with leather in this outfit, accessorising with lace tights and finishing with statement jewellery - long necklaces and chunky rings. Get the look with our sculptured shoulder lace dress.
Proving that she's not afraid of a bit of girly pink, Taylor adds rock chic edge to a pretty pink dress with a biker jacket, lashings of eyeliner and bed-hair to hit the stage with her post-grunge band.
And for day-time cool she shows that you can't go wrong with grey skinnies, a graphic tee and a long black coat. Check out our new piped asymmetric coat for a similar look. Watch and learn grunge girls!
Wed 28 Oct 2009
Studs were the talk of London Fashion Week, with the catwalks awash with riveting adornments on everything from classic biker jackets and boots to silk dresses and accessories. It's a nod to 70s punk with a forward thinking and oh-so-chic twist. Here's how to rock the look:
Waist watching - Get on trend with bad girl chic with this season's studded belts. Beverley Knight showed us how to add bite to a classic LBD at the MOBO Awards 2009 Nominations Launch at London's The May Fair Hotel. Update your look in an instant with our studded waist belt or edgy punk double buckle waist belt. Simple!
Frock rock - Combining two key style trends - shiny metallics with big, edgy studs - is one of the hottest looks this autumn. Nothing says punk princess quite like this season's studded mini dress. Pixie Lott is bang on trend in this xxl-studs mini dress. Follow her lead with our sexy, figure hugging, strapless studded dress with brass studs or play it cool in our studded dress in soft chiffon.
Clutch those studs - You can add a riveting edge to boots, dresses and jackets but if you only do one thing, you'll win style points with a gorgeous studded bag. Rachel Bilson shows how the must-have bag can add an edge to any outfit. Get your hands on our cute studded bow bag or studded eyelet clutch with hot brass rivets.
Thu 22 Oct 2009
She may have had her fair share of fashion disasters in the past, but hey, we probably didn't look too hot ten years ago either. It's a whole different story now though as Dannii's Saturday night outfits have propelled her to the role of style icon - a title shared by fellow X Factor judge, 'national treasure', Cheryl Cole. Dannii's look is eclectic - she's not afraid to try new things and she's now firmly got her finger on the pulse of the latest trends.
At the judges' houses stage of the competition Dannii wowed in a floor-length vibrant contrast colour dress. Get the look with our cosmos shift dress.
She has also been spotted working the colour block trend, pairing a black bandeau top with a drape skirt in one of this season's hottest colours - wild berry. Our bow skirt bustier dress creates an almost identical look, or for a twist on the trend, pair our lace zip back top with the wild berry tux mini skirt.
Dannii even looks glam when she's doing casual. By teaming a boyfriend blazer with sparkle graphic tee and oversized bag, she pulls off effortless chic.
Tue 20 Oct 2009
The Trophy Jacket: Looking for the ultimate statement jacket? Go for sparkles! Cheryl Cole is, as ever, bang on trend with this unstructured and super feminine sequined jacket. Get the Girls Aloud shine with our pretty chiffon lined sequin jacket with three quarter length sleeves, shawl collar and turn up cuffs.
The Boyfriend Blazer: We're in awe of her style know-how and few A-listers know how to rock the boyfriend jacket quite like Rachel. Twin this season's wardrobe staple with the latest print dresses for maximum style points. Get back to black with our fabulous tuxedo or blazer.
The Biker Jacket: A black leather jacket is a staple for every girl's wardrobe and this season's biker jackets in baby soft leather really rock. Team yours with another season's must-have - a black pencil skirt. And if you need inspiration, check out Kylie's effortless style. Get the look with our futuristic black skirt and leather waterfall jacket - just add heels and a colourful print scarf.
The Mac: The classic Mac is never out of vogue and will be out in force this season. A black mac will take you from day to night, or team a classic beige mac with jeans for ultimate laid-back style. Steal Alexa Chung's look with our piped belted mac.
The Military Duffle: Stay warm, cosy and on trend with the all new military duffle that adds a stylish twist to an old favourite. If you were in any doubt that toggles could look hot, Cheryl triumphs yet again. Ah! Get her style for less with our fabulous red wool duffle coat.
Wed 14 Oct 2009
Star of The Hills, a showcase of LA's best-dressed twenty-somethings, Lauren Conrad knows her fashion. And you'd expect as much from a girl who has attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, held an internship at Teen Vogue and now works for fashion PR firm People's Revolution. Miss Conrad is always spot on with the latest looks and has recently been working the colour-block, sparkle and monochrome trends.
She's bang on trend with this black top and high-waisted blue skirt ensemble, which she accessorises with every LA star's arm candy, a quilted Chanel bag. Get the look with our black jersey body and blue stud pocket skirt or try a fashion shortcut - the jewelled pocket colour block dress and wear with our over-sized quilted padlock bag.
Lauren is a businesswoman and party-girl all rolled into one and for day-to-night chic, monochrome is so versatile. Work Lauren's stylish sophistication in a monochrome chiffon blouse and black origami skirt.
For real show-stopping style, get sexy this party season, a la LC, with a short sparkly stunner. Go sultry in black with the backless sequin dress or opt for some gold glamour with our metallic corset tulip dress. Add edge to your dazzling party dress with a leather biker jacket.
Mon 12 Oct 2009
You'd have to have been living on another planet for the last few months to still be in the dark about the statement shoulder trend. Along with sequins it is THE top trend of AW09. Having emerged when top-name designers Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and D&G looked to the eighties for inspiration, statement shoulders have been adopted by such style icons as Victoria Beckham, Rihanna, Blake Lively and Kate Moss.
Subtler than 80's power dressing pads, today's structured shoulders are all about creating drama with delicate detailing and futuristic designs. And best of all, the architectural silhouettes make waists look tiny by comparison!
Try our studded shoulder dress, asymmetric zip shift dress or backless glitter dress for a Lipsy take on the trend. Hit two trends in one with the sequin futuristic dress or v neck sequin dress in the style of Blake Lively. Or add drama to any outfit with this season's must have item, the military tux jacket.
Wed 07 Oct 2009
Britain's golden girl can do no wrong in our eyes. We love everything she is associated with: Girls Aloud, The X Factor, her new solo single...but most of all we love her look! Cheryl truly is a style icon of our times and as well as becoming one of our favourite cover girls over the last few years, is now the new face (and hair) of L'Oreal's Elvive range. So, how does she manage to look so damn good all the time?
The key to Cheryl's look is statement pieces - bringing the basics (skinny jeans, leggings and vest tops) up-to-date with key items. Cheryl works the trophy jacket look with a Red Riding Hood-style duffle coat for the day and sequined blazer for the evening. Check out our red wool duffle coat and silver sequin jacket.
For more casual style she teams this season's trend top, a marble wash tunic, with bleached skinnies and for night-out sex-appeal brings the LBD up-to-date with a zip-front party dress and leather jacket. Try our eyelet marbled tunic and alligator futuristic dress.
We'll be watching every Saturday and Sunday night to see what Cheryl will wear next!
Mon 05 Oct 2009
The soap stars glammed up last Monday night for this year's Inside Soap Awards, with many choosing to make an impression in Lipsy party dresses. It seems that the cast of Corrie have become regular visitors to our Manchester Lipsy store, which was opened by Michelle Keegan who plays Tina McIntyre in the soap. Michelle wore our stunning black, asymmetric glitter mini-dress (sold out!) to take the Sexiest Female award - a title well deserved we think!
And fellow cast-members Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster) and Sacha Parkinson (best-friend Sian), who will become lesbian lovers in an upcoming storyline, dazzled in a VIP studded bodice feather dress and VIP bejewelled heart layer dress.
Hollyoaks' Dominique Jackson (Lauren Valentine) also swapped her on-screen emo attire for our floaty feminine pleated corset chiffon dress.
But it was the Eastenders' cast who really stole the show, sweeping the board with their awards. Lacey Turner (Stacey Slater) won Best Actress for the fourth year running, Kara Tointon (Dawn Swan) picked up the Best Dressed gong, Best Bitch and Best Bad Boy went to schemers Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher) and Larry Lamb (Archie Mitchell) and John Partridge (Christian Clarke) was named Sexiest Male. 'Enders also won the coveted title of Best Soap.