Blog entries posted during June 10
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.
Wed 23 Jun 2010
Party with Esmee Denters
Haven't heard this name yet? You soon will. Justin Timberlake's protégé Esmee Denters was first spotted by music scouts via Youtube two years ago and has since gone onto release her own album and feature on Chipmunk's top 3 single 'Until You Were Gone'.
Her upcoming collaboration with Mr Trousersnake himself is likely to propel her to mega celebdom and she's certainly been dressing like star while in London - having been spotted shopping at Lipsy, and heading out on the town in her new party dress purchases.
To celebrate the release of Esmee and Justin's single 'Love Dealer', we're holding her a party at Movida and have two sets of three tickets to give away to the exclusive event, as well as some CDs up for grabs! Check out our Facebook page on Monday 28th June for your chance to win!
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 16 Jun 2010
Lipsy takes to the catwalk
We're always trying to make it easier for you to find your perfect Lipsy dress, and as of today you can view Lipsy items modelled on our new video catwalk!
Proof that we listen to our Lipsy girls, in December last year 'Joanne' wrote on the blog: "Please get catwalk videos for all the dresses, it's a MUST!" Granting that wish, the virtual catwalk shows our gorgeous models walking up and down the runway and turning around so you can get a better idea of how the clothes fit.
In the past year we've also added a pre-order function to the site to ensure you don't miss out on the must-have styles, as well as the capability to search by style, colour, trend and celebrity.
And if you're suffering from a 'nothing to wear' crisis, you can pick up our essential celeb styles in one of the 14 Lipsy outlets around the UK and Ireland, using our store finder to find the one nearest you.
When you've found your perfect outfit, post a photo of yourself wearing it on our Facebook wall, with the text 'Lipsy Wall of Fame - [insert city]', for your chance to win £50 to spend at Lipsy.
Happy shopping girls!
Tue 15 Jun 2010
The Saturdays wear Lipsy in their new video!
The Saturdays have been spotted wearing Lipsy maxi dresses for the video of their new single 'Missing You'.
Sneak preview shots show the girls channelling Survivor-era Destiny's Child on set in Marbella, coming out of the sea to a sexy routine which shows off their enviable pins and tanned beach bodies.
Bang on trend in this season's wild animal print, Frankie and Una wear the beaded empire line dresses - Frankie in leopard print and Una oversized animal print. While Vanessa and Mollie go VIP in the printed side split maxi and beaded strap dress, proving that the style can be worked as glamorous beach-cover-ups as well as gorgeous evening dresses.
The Saturdays are big fans of Lipsy - Mollie and Rochelle have both recently been snapped out and about in this season's must-have Lipsy dresses - and also love our beachwear, having been spotted holidaying in our bikinis.
So, if you were wondering what the celebs are packing in their summer suitcases this year, you have your answer - it's got to be Lipsy!
Shop maxi dresses and the Lipsy sun shop now.
Wed 09 Jun 2010
Win a limited-edition model robe
Every Wednesday throughout the month of June we're giving our Facebook fans the chance to win one of five limited-edition Lipsy model robes. These are the only five ever made, so if you get your hands on one you'll own a piece of exclusive fashion history!
The robes are perfect for a pampering session or for just relaxing around the house feeling like a VIP!
Last week Bianca Cameron won the first robe as she showed Facebook fans how she'd style SATC's Carrie in Lipsy, receiving the most likes for her entry.
For your chance to win, check out our Facebook page for competition details every Wednesday this month, and shop the Lipsy logo range for celeb-style longuewear.
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.
Tue 01 Jun 2010
Introducing June's Lipsy.co.uk Wall of Fame Winners
No, your eyes do not deceive you. This month we really do have not one but two Wall of Fame winners, and we think these Lipsy girls really do look twice as nice.
Identical twins Amanda and Christabel Owusu-Akyeaw uploaded a photo of themselves wearing matching Lipsy Grecian drape dresses to our Facebook Wall of Fame page.
We love the way they've put their own signature on their outfits, by teaming the dresses with oversized accessories and skinny belts.
The lucky sisters win a £50 voucher to spend on their next party dresses and, judging by how good they look in these dresses, we just know they'll spend it wisely.
If you'd like your chance to win, and appear alongside Lipsy's celebrity fans on our Facebook Wall of Fame, just upload and tag a photo of yourself wearing your favourite Lipsy outfit.
Good luck!
